WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court tossed out on Friday the murder conviction of a Wichita man who claimed he was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot a man who had attacked him with a knife in his home.

The appeals court sent the case of Casimiro Nunez back to the trial court in Sedgwick County for further proceedings.

Nunez had been sentenced to life in prison after his conviction in 2019 of first-degree murder and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in the October 2016 killing of Antonio Guzman.

The appeals court also found that the district court mistakenly refused to give the jury an involuntary manslaughter instruction, and said that the error was prejudicial.

“The error may have affected the outcome of the trial because the requested instruction could have focused the attention of the jury on the legitimacy of the initial self-defense, mitigated by the subsequent exertion of unnecessary force,” according to the ruling.

The court concluded a jury could have found that Nunez had the right to take aggressive measures to protect himself, but that he used excessive force when he shot Guzman, who had fallen to the floor.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Supreme Court tossed out on Friday the murder conviction of a Wichita man who claimed he was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot a man who had attacked him with a knife in his home.The appeals court sent the case of Casimiro Nunez back to the trial court in Sedgwick County for further proceedings.Nunez had been sentenced to life in prison after his conviction in 2019 of first-degree murder and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in the October 2016 killing of Antonio Guzman.The appeals court also found that the district court mistakenly refused to give the jury an involuntary manslaughter instruction, and said that the error was prejudicial.“The error may have affected the outcome of the trial because the requested instruction could have focused the attention of the jury on the legitimacy of the initial self-defense, mitigated by the subsequent exertion of unnecessary force,” according to the ruling.The court concluded a jury could have found that Nunez had the right to take aggressive measures to protect himself, but that he used excessive force when he shot Guzman, who had fallen to the floor.

State Supreme Court tosses murder conviction of Kan. man

Shirley Gertrude Gabel, 85, passed away on May 10, 2021 at her son’s 
home in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 7, 1935 in LaCrosse, 
Kansas the daughter of Hubert and Gertrude (Wierman) Brackney.

She a was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and Altar Society, she 
served on the board of the Ness City Leisure Years Center and was a 
member of the Frank Stull Post 152 American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp; Shirley 
worked for over 45 years at the Ness County Hospital in dietary and as 
the purchasing agent.&nbsp; She married Alex A. “Junior” Gabel on November 
10, 1959, in Ness City, Kansas. He proceeded her in death on June 14, 
2005.

Survivors include a daughter, Valerie Gabel (Randy) of Rowlett, 
Texas; three sons, Steve Brackney (Sharon) of Charleston, South 
Carolina, Craig Gabel (Teresa) of Wichita, and Brian Gabel (Carolyn) of 
Ness City; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by her parents, husband, “Junior” Gabel, two brothers, Kenneth 
and Duane Brackney; two grandchildren, Jacob and Tyler Gabel; a 
sister-in-law, Nita Brackney; and a niece, Jolinda.

Rosary followed by the Parish Vigil will be held at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, Ness City on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Funeral 
service will be on Saturday, May 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred 
Heart Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery,
 Ness City.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday from 
9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund or the Ness City Library.

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 </figure>Shirley Gertrude Gabel, 85, passed away on May 10, 2021 at her son’s 
home in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 7, 1935 in LaCrosse, 
Kansas the daughter of Hubert and Gertrude (Wierman) Brackney.She a was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and Altar Society, she 
served on the board of the Ness City Leisure Years Center and was a 
member of the Frank Stull Post 152 American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp; Shirley 
worked for over 45 years at the Ness County Hospital in dietary and as 
the purchasing agent.&nbsp; She married Alex A. “Junior” Gabel on November 
10, 1959, in Ness City, Kansas. He proceeded her in death on June 14, 
2005.Survivors include a daughter, Valerie Gabel (Randy) of Rowlett, 
Texas; three sons, Steve Brackney (Sharon) of Charleston, South 
Carolina, Craig Gabel (Teresa) of Wichita, and Brian Gabel (Carolyn) of 
Ness City; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by her parents, husband, “Junior” Gabel, two brothers, Kenneth 
and Duane Brackney; two grandchildren, Jacob and Tyler Gabel; a 
sister-in-law, Nita Brackney; and a niece, Jolinda.Rosary followed by the Parish Vigil will be held at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, Ness City on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. Funeral 
service will be on Saturday, May 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred 
Heart Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery,
 Ness City.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday from 
9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund or the Ness City Library.

Shirley Gertrude Gabel

Patricia A. McConnell, 83, Salina, passed away November 24, 2020, at 
Salina Regional Health Center. She was born September 8, 1937, in Great 
Bend, KS, to Leonard and Clara (Birzer) Bahr.

She married Warren Ervin McConnell on October 6, 1959.&nbsp;&nbsp; Patricia 
worked as a Registered Nurse at Clara Barton Hospital up until her 
retirement. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and Altar 
Society, Hoisington.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Clara Bahr; and brother, Donald Bahr.

Survivors include; her husband, Warren “Ervin”; children, Edwinda 
(Wayne) Day of Isabel, Weldon (Karla) McConnell of Salina, Jan (Jody) 
Pfannenstiel of Salina, and Renee (Scott) Suppes of Great Bend; seven 
grandchildren, Miranda Flores, Kristen Flores, Erica Harford, Sarah 
McConnell, Nathan McConnell, Lauren Suppes and MaKayla Suppes; sisters, 
Luella Call of Rolla, MO, Rita Bahr of Jones, OK, Jenelda (Leo) Moore of
 Valdez, AK, and Francis Dietz of Milberger, KS; great-grandchildren, 
Dakotah and Colton Harlin of Ellensburg, WA, John, Matthew, Kallie, and 
Lucas Harford of Salina and Brook Harford of Wichita.

Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial
 at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP.&nbsp; Inurnment will 
follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. 

Memorials are 
suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, St. John’s Catholic 
Church, or St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ellinwood, in care of 
Nicholson Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Patricia A. McConnell, 83, Salina, passed away November 24, 2020, at 
Salina Regional Health Center. She was born September 8, 1937, in Great 
Bend, KS, to Leonard and Clara (Birzer) Bahr.She married Warren Ervin McConnell on October 6, 1959.&nbsp;&nbsp; Patricia 
worked as a Registered Nurse at Clara Barton Hospital up until her 
retirement. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and Altar 
Society, Hoisington.She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Clara Bahr; and brother, Donald Bahr.Survivors include; her husband, Warren “Ervin”; children, Edwinda 
(Wayne) Day of Isabel, Weldon (Karla) McConnell of Salina, Jan (Jody) 
Pfannenstiel of Salina, and Renee (Scott) Suppes of Great Bend; seven 
grandchildren, Miranda Flores, Kristen Flores, Erica Harford, Sarah 
McConnell, Nathan McConnell, Lauren Suppes and MaKayla Suppes; sisters, 
Luella Call of Rolla, MO, Rita Bahr of Jones, OK, Jenelda (Leo) Moore of
 Valdez, AK, and Francis Dietz of Milberger, KS; great-grandchildren, 
Dakotah and Colton Harlin of Ellensburg, WA, John, Matthew, Kallie, and 
Lucas Harford of Salina and Brook Harford of Wichita.Rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial
 at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP.&nbsp; Inurnment will 
follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Memorials are 
suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, St. John’s Catholic 
Church, or St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ellinwood, in care of 
Nicholson Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Patricia A. McConnell

Stewart Edwards McAdoo, 69, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home in Russell, Kansas.

Stewart was born on October 04, 1951, in Russell, Kansas, the son of 
Stewart Leslie and Josie Edna (VanHouten) McAdoo.&nbsp; He grew up in 
Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 
1969.&nbsp; After high school he received his welding certification from the 
Salina Vo-Tech School in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was 
united in marriage to Janet Sue Ross on May 26, 1971, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; 
From this union Stewart and Janet were blessed with three sons Doug, 
Mike and Curt.&nbsp; The McAdoo family made their home and raised their kids 
in Russell.&nbsp; Stewart worked as a welder and most notably worked for 
Easter Davis at Easter’s Welding Service.&nbsp; He loved being a welder and 
became well known for his attention to detail and craftmanship that made
 him known as one of the most respected welders in the Russell area.&nbsp; 
Stewart enjoyed fishing and hunting but most of all he enjoyed spending 
time with his family.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed spending time and playing 
with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving family include his sons Doug McAdoo and wife April, Mike 
McAdoo and wife Kathy all of Russell, Kansas and Curt McAdoo and wife 
Vivian of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brothers Bill McAdoo and wife 
Carol and Larry McAdoo and wife Darleen all of Russell, Kansas; sisters 
Josie Doty of Russell, Kansas, Martha Batman and husband Charlie of 
Otis, Kansas, Evelyn Monroe and husband Leroy of McPherson, Kansas, Ruby
 McAdoo of Norman, Oklahoma, Mary Pollock of Collinsville, Oklahoma and 
Edna Coyle and husband Ron of Topeka, Kansas, grandchildren Brittany 
(Joey) Berens, Scott (Audra) McAdoo, Michael and Naomi McAdoo of 
Colorado Springs, Colorado and 7 great grandchildren.

Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janet on January 
15, 2021, brother Leslie McAdoo and sister Alice Zordel. A private 
graveside service to honor both Stewart and Janet McAdoo will be held at
 the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been 
selected by the family.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family has requested 
that memorials be given to the Russell Food Pantry in Russell, Kansas 
and can be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
 of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Stewart Edwards McAdoo, 69, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home in Russell, Kansas.Stewart was born on October 04, 1951, in Russell, Kansas, the son of 
Stewart Leslie and Josie Edna (VanHouten) McAdoo.&nbsp; He grew up in 
Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 
1969.&nbsp; After high school he received his welding certification from the 
Salina Vo-Tech School in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was 
united in marriage to Janet Sue Ross on May 26, 1971, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; 
From this union Stewart and Janet were blessed with three sons Doug, 
Mike and Curt.&nbsp; The McAdoo family made their home and raised their kids 
in Russell.&nbsp; Stewart worked as a welder and most notably worked for 
Easter Davis at Easter’s Welding Service.&nbsp; He loved being a welder and 
became well known for his attention to detail and craftmanship that made
 him known as one of the most respected welders in the Russell area.&nbsp; 
Stewart enjoyed fishing and hunting but most of all he enjoyed spending 
time with his family.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed spending time and playing 
with his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving family include his sons Doug McAdoo and wife April, Mike 
McAdoo and wife Kathy all of Russell, Kansas and Curt McAdoo and wife 
Vivian of Colorado Springs, Colorado; brothers Bill McAdoo and wife 
Carol and Larry McAdoo and wife Darleen all of Russell, Kansas; sisters 
Josie Doty of Russell, Kansas, Martha Batman and husband Charlie of 
Otis, Kansas, Evelyn Monroe and husband Leroy of McPherson, Kansas, Ruby
 McAdoo of Norman, Oklahoma, Mary Pollock of Collinsville, Oklahoma and 
Edna Coyle and husband Ron of Topeka, Kansas, grandchildren Brittany 
(Joey) Berens, Scott (Audra) McAdoo, Michael and Naomi McAdoo of 
Colorado Springs, Colorado and 7 great grandchildren.Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, wife Janet on January 
15, 2021, brother Leslie McAdoo and sister Alice Zordel. A private 
graveside service to honor both Stewart and Janet McAdoo will be held at
 the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been 
selected by the family.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family has requested 
that memorials be given to the Russell Food Pantry in Russell, Kansas 
and can be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
 of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Stewart E. McAdoo

Mary Ellen Bell, 93, originally from WaKeeney, KS, died May 3, 2021, at Holiday Resort Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS, where she had been a resident since September 2017.

Miss Bell was born October 13, 1927, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Otis and Alma Flora (Harger) Bell.&nbsp; A 1947 graduate of WaKeeney High School, she served as a caregiver for her mother for 30 years.

Survivors include her sister, Lois Baalmann of Salina, KS; nieces Linda (Baalmann) Jones (Dan) of Salina, KS, Carol Baalmann of Shawnee, KS, Beverly (Baalmann) Rodriguez (James) of Fayetteville, NC, Kristi (Waldron) Rohr of Mesa, AZ, and Alice (Rohr) Sorenson (Steve) of Lincoln, NE; nephew Jerry Rohr (Connie) of Holiday, FL; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth Irene Bell and Wilma Jean (Bell) Rohr (Aloysius); and nephews Allen Rohr (Kristi) and Mark Rohr (Karen).

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, where the family will greet friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am before the service.&nbsp; Interment will be in the WaKeeney City Cemetery following the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, KS 67672. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Mary Ellen Bell, 93, originally from WaKeeney, KS, died May 3, 2021, at Holiday Resort Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS, where she had been a resident since September 2017.Miss Bell was born October 13, 1927, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Otis and Alma Flora (Harger) Bell.&nbsp; A 1947 graduate of WaKeeney High School, she served as a caregiver for her mother for 30 years.Survivors include her sister, Lois Baalmann of Salina, KS; nieces Linda (Baalmann) Jones (Dan) of Salina, KS, Carol Baalmann of Shawnee, KS, Beverly (Baalmann) Rodriguez (James) of Fayetteville, NC, Kristi (Waldron) Rohr of Mesa, AZ, and Alice (Rohr) Sorenson (Steve) of Lincoln, NE; nephew Jerry Rohr (Connie) of Holiday, FL; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth Irene Bell and Wilma Jean (Bell) Rohr (Aloysius); and nephews Allen Rohr (Kristi) and Mark Rohr (Karen).Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, where the family will greet friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am before the service.&nbsp; Interment will be in the WaKeeney City Cemetery following the service.Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society.&nbsp; Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, KS 67672. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

Mary Ellen Bell

Mary Ellen Bell, 93, originally from WaKeeney, KS, died May 3, 2021, 
at Holiday Resort Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS, where she had
 been a resident since September 2017.

Miss Bell was born October 13, 1927, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Otis
 and Alma Flora (Harger) Bell.&nbsp; A 1947 graduate of WaKeeney High School,
 she served as a caregiver for her mother for 30 years.

Survivors include her sister, Lois Baalmann of Salina, KS; nieces 
Linda (Baalmann) Jones (Dan) of Salina, KS; Carol Baalmann of Shawnee, 
KS; Beverly (Baalmann) Rodriguez (James) of Fayetteville, NC; Jerry Rohr
 (Connie) of Holiday, FL; Kristi Rohr of Mesa, AZ; Alice (Rohr) Sorenson
 (Steve) of Lincoln, NE, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alma Bell; two 
sisters, Ruth Irene Bell and Wilma Jean (Bell) Rohr (Aloysius); and 
nephews Allen Rohr (Kristi) and Mark Rohr (Karen).

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th
 St., WaKeeney, KS, where the family will greet friends from 10:00 am to
 11:00 am before the service.&nbsp; Interment will be in the WaKeeney City 
Cemetery following the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society. Donations may be sent 
to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672. Condolences
 may be sent to the family via <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/mary-bell">Schmitt Funeral Home</a>.

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 </figure>Mary Ellen Bell, 93, originally from WaKeeney, KS, died May 3, 2021, 
at Holiday Resort Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS, where she had
 been a resident since September 2017.Miss Bell was born October 13, 1927, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Otis
 and Alma Flora (Harger) Bell.&nbsp; A 1947 graduate of WaKeeney High School,
 she served as a caregiver for her mother for 30 years.Survivors include her sister, Lois Baalmann of Salina, KS; nieces 
Linda (Baalmann) Jones (Dan) of Salina, KS; Carol Baalmann of Shawnee, 
KS; Beverly (Baalmann) Rodriguez (James) of Fayetteville, NC; Jerry Rohr
 (Connie) of Holiday, FL; Kristi Rohr of Mesa, AZ; Alice (Rohr) Sorenson
 (Steve) of Lincoln, NE, and numerous great nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alma Bell; two 
sisters, Ruth Irene Bell and Wilma Jean (Bell) Rohr (Aloysius); and 
nephews Allen Rohr (Kristi) and Mark Rohr (Karen).Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th
 St., WaKeeney, KS, where the family will greet friends from 10:00 am to
 11:00 am before the service.&nbsp; Interment will be in the WaKeeney City 
Cemetery following the service.Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society. Donations may be sent 
to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672. Condolences
 may be sent to the family via <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/mary-bell">Schmitt Funeral Home</a>.

Donald C. “Don” Staab, 85 of Victoria, Kansas, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp; He was born November 8, 1935, in Salina, Kansas, to Aloysius Raymond “Al” and Olivia Delores (Korbe) Staab.&nbsp; He married Sylvia (Lang) on October 8, 1960, at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on October 27, 1960.&nbsp; He then married Gertude (Maneth) on June 8, 1964, at La Crosse, Kansas.

He was an attorney for 60 years and had his private law practice in Ellis County from 1963 to 2019.&nbsp; He was a Civil Affairs Attorney at Fort Leonard Wood from 1960 to 1963.&nbsp; He was elected Ellis County Attorney in 1965 through 1967, then served in Ellis County District Court as Assistant County Attorney from 1970 to 1975.&nbsp; He served as City Attorney for Victoria Municipal Court from 1970 to 1975, and City Judge for Victoria Municipal Court from 1979 to 2001.&nbsp; He was the School Board Attorney for U.S.D. #432 at Victoria for 30 years.

Don grew up in Ellis, Kansas, and was a 1953 graduate of Ellis High School.&nbsp; He attended&nbsp; Colorado University at Boulder, Colorado, from 1953 to 1954.&nbsp; He received his BA Degree in Political Science in 1956, and his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1959, both at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;

Don was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity since 1957, a member of the Kansas Bar Association, a member of the Ellis County Bar Association since 1959, and a Life Member of the Washburn Law School Association since 1990.&nbsp; He was a member of the Board of Directors at the Farmers National Bank in Victoria from 1984 to 1991, and a member of the Board of Directors at the Victoria Community Credit Union from 1991 to 2001.&nbsp; He served on the U.S.D. #432 School Board from 1981 to 1985, and from 1989 to 1993.&nbsp; He was a member of the United States of America Court for the District of Colorado since 1998, and a prior Commissioner of the Kansas Lawyers Assistant Program.

He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly, and a Past Faithfull Navigator all of Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Don was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado University Buffaloes fan, and he enjoyed fishing, reading and walking his dog.

Survivors include his wife, Gertie Staab, of the home; one son, Karl Staab and wife, Debbie, Victoria, KS; one daughter, Amy J. Staab, Ellis, KS; two granddaughters, Audrey Staab and Morgan Staab; and his little four-legged friend, Maverick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; and his lifelong best friends from Ellis Elementary School and Ellis High School, Rudy Erbert; Don Rowland; Don Schoech; Andy Pfeifer; and Jack Niernberger.&nbsp;

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 14, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father Fred Gatschet and Father James Moster O.F.M.Cap. officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from&nbsp; 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;

A Knights of Columbus rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. all at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to TMP-Marian High School/Fine Arts Department or Hospice of Hays Medical Center, made payable to the organization in care of, Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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 </figure>Donald C. “Don” Staab, 85 of Victoria, Kansas, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp; He was born November 8, 1935, in Salina, Kansas, to Aloysius Raymond “Al” and Olivia Delores (Korbe) Staab.&nbsp; He married Sylvia (Lang) on October 8, 1960, at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on October 27, 1960.&nbsp; He then married Gertude (Maneth) on June 8, 1964, at La Crosse, Kansas.He was an attorney for 60 years and had his private law practice in Ellis County from 1963 to 2019.&nbsp; He was a Civil Affairs Attorney at Fort Leonard Wood from 1960 to 1963.&nbsp; He was elected Ellis County Attorney in 1965 through 1967, then served in Ellis County District Court as Assistant County Attorney from 1970 to 1975.&nbsp; He served as City Attorney for Victoria Municipal Court from 1970 to 1975, and City Judge for Victoria Municipal Court from 1979 to 2001.&nbsp; He was the School Board Attorney for U.S.D. #432 at Victoria for 30 years.Don grew up in Ellis, Kansas, and was a 1953 graduate of Ellis High School.&nbsp; He attended&nbsp; Colorado University at Boulder, Colorado, from 1953 to 1954.&nbsp; He received his BA Degree in Political Science in 1956, and his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1959, both at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;Don was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity since 1957, a member of the Kansas Bar Association, a member of the Ellis County Bar Association since 1959, and a Life Member of the Washburn Law School Association since 1990.&nbsp; He was a member of the Board of Directors at the Farmers National Bank in Victoria from 1984 to 1991, and a member of the Board of Directors at the Victoria Community Credit Union from 1991 to 2001.&nbsp; He served on the U.S.D. #432 School Board from 1981 to 1985, and from 1989 to 1993.&nbsp; He was a member of the United States of America Court for the District of Colorado since 1998, and a prior Commissioner of the Kansas Lawyers Assistant Program.He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly, and a Past Faithfull Navigator all of Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Don was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado University Buffaloes fan, and he enjoyed fishing, reading and walking his dog.Survivors include his wife, Gertie Staab, of the home; one son, Karl Staab and wife, Debbie, Victoria, KS; one daughter, Amy J. Staab, Ellis, KS; two granddaughters, Audrey Staab and Morgan Staab; and his little four-legged friend, Maverick.He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; and his lifelong best friends from Ellis Elementary School and Ellis High School, Rudy Erbert; Don Rowland; Don Schoech; Andy Pfeifer; and Jack Niernberger.&nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 14, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father Fred Gatschet and Father James Moster O.F.M.Cap. officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.The family will receive friends from&nbsp; 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;A Knights of Columbus rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. all at the mortuary.In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to TMP-Marian High School/Fine Arts Department or Hospice of Hays Medical Center, made payable to the organization in care of, Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Donald C. 'Don' Staab

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating multiple complaints about steering failures that could affect more than 1.1 million Honda Accord sedans. 

In documents posted Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it received 31 complaints about the problem. Honda has 77 more. 

Owners complained about the cars veering from their intended travel path. Two crashes and two injuries were reported. The probe covers Accords from 2013 through 2015. 

The agency opened the probe after getting a petition from an owner in October of last year. It will investigate how often the problem happens, how many vehicles are affected, and the safety consequences. 

The probe could lead to a recall. A message was left Monday seeking comment from Honda.

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 </figure>DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating multiple complaints about steering failures that could affect more than 1.1 million Honda Accord sedans. In documents posted Monday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it received 31 complaints about the problem. Honda has 77 more. Owners complained about the cars veering from their intended travel path. Two crashes and two injuries were reported. The probe covers Accords from 2013 through 2015. The agency opened the probe after getting a petition from an owner in October of last year. It will investigate how often the problem happens, how many vehicles are affected, and the safety consequences. The probe could lead to a recall. A message was left Monday seeking comment from Honda.

US opens probe of steering problems in Honda Accord sedans

Delinda L. Edwards, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
February 22, 1954, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of Andy and Betty 
Martin Anderson.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1961 moving 
from Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafts.

She was a member of the Church Of The Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas.

On October 1, 1972,&nbsp;she married Max L. Edwards in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Max Edwards of Scott City, Kansas, 
Two Sons - Jason &amp; Cindy Edwards of Olathe, Kansas, Joel &amp; 
Danielle Edwards of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Lisa Powelson of 
Scott City, Kansas, Mother &amp; Step Father - Betty &amp; Gene Ryan of 
Scott City, Kansas, Three Sisters - Dana &amp; Steve Edwards of Scott 
City, Kansas, Debbie Kirk of Blackwell, Oklahoma, Denise &amp; Steve 
Wishon of Topeka, Kansas,&nbsp; Step Mother - Rita Anderson of Hill City, 
Kansas, Two Step Sisters - Gina Cregg of Lawrence, Kansas, Pam &amp; 
Matt Keith of Hill City, Kansas, and Ten Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Father - Andy Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price 
and Sons Funeral Home page (www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 
1:55 PM.

Visitation times will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in 
Scott City, Kansas.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott County EMT’s, 
Central Care Cancer Center, or Hope’s Closet in care of Price and Sons 
Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Delinda L. Edwards, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
February 22, 1954, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of Andy and Betty 
Martin Anderson.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1961 moving 
from Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafts.She was a member of the Church Of The Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas.On October 1, 1972,&nbsp;she married Max L. Edwards in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Max Edwards of Scott City, Kansas, 
Two Sons - Jason &amp; Cindy Edwards of Olathe, Kansas, Joel &amp; 
Danielle Edwards of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Lisa Powelson of 
Scott City, Kansas, Mother &amp; Step Father - Betty &amp; Gene Ryan of 
Scott City, Kansas, Three Sisters - Dana &amp; Steve Edwards of Scott 
City, Kansas, Debbie Kirk of Blackwell, Oklahoma, Denise &amp; Steve 
Wishon of Topeka, Kansas,&nbsp; Step Mother - Rita Anderson of Hill City, 
Kansas, Two Step Sisters - Gina Cregg of Lawrence, Kansas, Pam &amp; 
Matt Keith of Hill City, Kansas, and Ten Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Father - Andy Anderson.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price 
and Sons Funeral Home page (www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 
1:55 PM.Visitation times will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in 
Scott City, Kansas.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott County EMT’s, 
Central Care Cancer Center, or Hope’s Closet in care of Price and Sons 
Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Delinda L. Edwards

Corrine Bates, 89, died on Monday, May 3, 2021 at High Plains Retirement
 Village in Lakin. She was born on October 18, 1931 at Ingalls the 
daughter of Franklin Theodore &amp; Edna Mae (Dicks) Kitch. She married
 George Bates on March 16, 1952 at Garden City. He died on December 23,
 2020. 
Corrine graduated from Agra High School in Agra, Kansas. She worked for
 Sears and USD 457 during her working career. After retiring she and 
her husband moved to Springfield, Missouri for 17 years and returned to 
the area in 2016. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of 
Garden City. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters-Colleen (Wayne) Gaschler of Garden 
City and Norma (Monty) Spangler of Holcomb, Son- Kelly (Wendy) Bates of 
Longview, Texas, Sister- Penny Cress of Garden City, 8 Grandchildren- 
Andrew (Laurel) Frey, Hilary (Jeremy) Whiteley, McKenzie (Shad) 
Shapland, Tanner Spangler, Wes Spangler, Jackson Bates, Cameron Bates 
&amp; Chloe Bates and 7 Great-Grandchildren- Carson Baker, Jaxson 
Shapland, Emma Shapland, Addilyn Shapland, Karson Whiteley, Elijah 
Spangler &amp; Daniel Spangler. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Husband, 2 Sisters- Betty Holovach &amp; Dolly Kitch and 2 
Brothers- Tom Kitch &amp; Ted Kitch. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday at First Southern Baptist 
Church in Garden City with Rev John Harms and Kelly Bates officiating. 
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Garden City. Friends may 
call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials
 are suggested to Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Corrine Bates, 89, died on Monday, May 3, 2021 at High Plains Retirement
 Village in Lakin. She was born on October 18, 1931 at Ingalls the 
daughter of Franklin Theodore &amp; Edna Mae (Dicks) Kitch. She married
 George Bates on March 16, 1952 at Garden City. He died on December 23,
 2020. 
Corrine graduated from Agra High School in Agra, Kansas. She worked for
 Sears and USD 457 during her working career. After retiring she and 
her husband moved to Springfield, Missouri for 17 years and returned to 
the area in 2016. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of 
Garden City. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters-Colleen (Wayne) Gaschler of Garden 
City and Norma (Monty) Spangler of Holcomb, Son- Kelly (Wendy) Bates of 
Longview, Texas, Sister- Penny Cress of Garden City, 8 Grandchildren- 
Andrew (Laurel) Frey, Hilary (Jeremy) Whiteley, McKenzie (Shad) 
Shapland, Tanner Spangler, Wes Spangler, Jackson Bates, Cameron Bates 
&amp; Chloe Bates and 7 Great-Grandchildren- Carson Baker, Jaxson 
Shapland, Emma Shapland, Addilyn Shapland, Karson Whiteley, Elijah 
Spangler &amp; Daniel Spangler. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Husband, 2 Sisters- Betty Holovach &amp; Dolly Kitch and 2 
Brothers- Tom Kitch &amp; Ted Kitch. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday at First Southern Baptist 
Church in Garden City with Rev John Harms and Kelly Bates officiating. 
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Garden City. Friends may 
call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials
 are suggested to Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Corrine Bates

Donna Lou (Griffin) Lincoln passed away in Aurora, Colorado, after a 
brief hospital stay on April 29, 2021. She was 88 years young. Donna 
was born August 31, 1932, on the family farm north of Jennings Kansas. 
She was the third child born to L.E. (Tobe) and Emma (Rohan) Griffin. 
Donna grew up in Kanona, Kansas and graduated from Decatur Community 
High School in 1950. Donna and Charles Lincoln were married October 18, 
1950. Four children were born to their union: Cheryl-Denver, Colorado, 
Griff-Oberlin, Kansas, Tracy- Oberlin, Kansas, Judy-Colby, Kansas.
 Donna and Charles began their marriage while Charles was in the 
United States Air Force. When they returned to Oberlin; Donna began her 
career in banking. She worked at the Farmers National Bank until it 
changed to Gold Bank where she worked until retirement. Donna was very 
active in her community. She was a member of the American Legion 
Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors of America, and Mini Sappa Antique Club.
 Donna remained very close to her 2 sisters; Faye Miller and Jean 
Zimmerman. They spent countless hours together sewing, attending many 
local area craft fairs, and area high school wrestling tournaments.
 Donna also enjoyed other crafts like ceramics and crocheting. Many 
people have received gifts made by Donna. She crocheted names which 
were framed or simply "welcome" for everyone to enjoy.
 After Donna retired, she focused her creative spirit into quilting. 
 Donna made quilts for her four children and all her grandchildren. As 
Donna's eyesight deteriorated from macular degeneration; it became more 
difficult for her to continue the crafting she enjoyed. 
 Donna had one other "Love" besides her husband, children, and 
grandchildren. "The Cubbies!"-Chicago Cubs. Her love of baseball began 
by listening to games on the radio with her father as a child.
 Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters, and 
son-in-law Kenneth Gibson Jr. She is survived by children Cheryl Gibson,
 Griff &amp; Cindy Lincoln, Tracy Lincoln &amp; Sharon Brown, Judy &amp;
 Harlan Call, 8 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, other relatives, 
and numerous friends. She will be greatly missed by all.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Donna--Lou-Lincoln?obId=20983746#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Donna Lou (Griffin) Lincoln passed away in Aurora, Colorado, after a 
brief hospital stay on April 29, 2021. She was 88 years young. Donna 
was born August 31, 1932, on the family farm north of Jennings Kansas. 
She was the third child born to L.E. (Tobe) and Emma (Rohan) Griffin. 
Donna grew up in Kanona, Kansas and graduated from Decatur Community 
High School in 1950. Donna and Charles Lincoln were married October 18, 
1950. Four children were born to their union: Cheryl-Denver, Colorado, 
Griff-Oberlin, Kansas, Tracy- Oberlin, Kansas, Judy-Colby, Kansas.
 Donna and Charles began their marriage while Charles was in the 
United States Air Force. When they returned to Oberlin; Donna began her 
career in banking. She worked at the Farmers National Bank until it 
changed to Gold Bank where she worked until retirement. Donna was very 
active in her community. She was a member of the American Legion 
Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors of America, and Mini Sappa Antique Club.
 Donna remained very close to her 2 sisters; Faye Miller and Jean 
Zimmerman. They spent countless hours together sewing, attending many 
local area craft fairs, and area high school wrestling tournaments.
 Donna also enjoyed other crafts like ceramics and crocheting. Many 
people have received gifts made by Donna. She crocheted names which 
were framed or simply "welcome" for everyone to enjoy.
 After Donna retired, she focused her creative spirit into quilting. 
 Donna made quilts for her four children and all her grandchildren. As 
Donna's eyesight deteriorated from macular degeneration; it became more 
difficult for her to continue the crafting she enjoyed. 
 Donna had one other "Love" besides her husband, children, and 
grandchildren. "The Cubbies!"-Chicago Cubs. Her love of baseball began 
by listening to games on the radio with her father as a child.
 Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 sisters, and 
son-in-law Kenneth Gibson Jr. She is survived by children Cheryl Gibson,
 Griff &amp; Cindy Lincoln, Tracy Lincoln &amp; Sharon Brown, Judy &amp;
 Harlan Call, 8 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, other relatives, 
and numerous friends. She will be greatly missed by all.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Donna--Lou-Lincoln?obId=20983746#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Donna Lou (Griffin) Lincoln

Bonnie Lee Loughrige, 91, passed away May 3, 2021 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born July 15, 1929 in Dodge City, the daughter of Myrl Lador and Gladys Pearl Ackley James.

Moving from McPherson, she was a Larned resident for 64 years. She 
was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned, where she served as a
 Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Christian Women’s 
Fellowship, and helped with the CWF Thrift Shop, member of Larned 
Country Club and Pitch Club. She enjoyed bowling, playing bridge, 
volunteering at the blood mobile, boating, fishing, and water skiing. 
She really enjoyed sports, especially watching her daughter and 
grandchildren play throughout the years, along with watching KU and KSU 
basketball, the Chiefs, and the Royals.

On October 15, 1949 she married Floyd Glen Loughrige at Larned; he preceded her in death on February 27, 2017.

Survivors include: a son, Mark James Loughrige, Pratt; a daughter, 
Kathy Jo (Paul) Heidrick, Manhattan; three grandchildren, Alan (Lisa) 
Heidrick, Julie (Jeff) Moore, Lori (Brad) Scheuerman, all of Manhattan; 
and five great grandchildren, Allison Heidrick, McKenzie Heidrick, Maren
 Moore, Bennett Scheuerman, and Wyatt Scheuerman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Myrlen Ray James.

Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Larned 
Cemetery, Larned with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding. Visitation will be
 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2021 and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
Monday, May 10, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the
 Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society, First 
Christian Church, or Donor’s Choice, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO 
Box 477, Larned, Kanas 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Bonnie Lee Loughrige, 91, passed away May 3, 2021 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.She was born July 15, 1929 in Dodge City, the daughter of Myrl Lador and Gladys Pearl Ackley James.Moving from McPherson, she was a Larned resident for 64 years. She 
was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned, where she served as a
 Sunday School teacher. She was a member of Christian Women’s 
Fellowship, and helped with the CWF Thrift Shop, member of Larned 
Country Club and Pitch Club. She enjoyed bowling, playing bridge, 
volunteering at the blood mobile, boating, fishing, and water skiing. 
She really enjoyed sports, especially watching her daughter and 
grandchildren play throughout the years, along with watching KU and KSU 
basketball, the Chiefs, and the Royals.On October 15, 1949 she married Floyd Glen Loughrige at Larned; he preceded her in death on February 27, 2017.Survivors include: a son, Mark James Loughrige, Pratt; a daughter, 
Kathy Jo (Paul) Heidrick, Manhattan; three grandchildren, Alan (Lisa) 
Heidrick, Julie (Jeff) Moore, Lori (Brad) Scheuerman, all of Manhattan; 
and five great grandchildren, Allison Heidrick, McKenzie Heidrick, Maren
 Moore, Bennett Scheuerman, and Wyatt Scheuerman.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Myrlen Ray James.Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, 2021 at Larned 
Cemetery, Larned with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding. Visitation will be
 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 9, 2021 and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
Monday, May 10, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the
 Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society, First 
Christian Church, or Donor’s Choice, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO 
Box 477, Larned, Kanas 67550.&nbsp;

Bonnie Lee Loughrige

Darlene Kay Agan, 83, of Oberlin, Kansas passed away May 1, 2021 at the 
Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. She was born October 23, 1937 
in Rural Thomas County, Kansas to Oscar and Severina (Johnson) Nelson. 
 Darlene grew up on the family farm five miles North of Winona, KS. 
She attended grade and high school in Page, KS. Darlene married Dennis 
Agan on December 19, 1956 in Colby, KS. She was a life-long resident of 
Western Kansas. Darlene loved Swedish Weaving. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis in 2016; 
brothers, Larry, Virgil, Wayne, Alvin, Claude, Don, and Leo Nelson; 
sisters, LaVerna Schertz, Louanna Meadows and Nelda Dinning, and 
grandson, Teagan Gish.

Darlene is survived by her sons, Dan Agan of 
Oberlin, KS, Daren (Char) Agan of Oberlin, KS, and Dustin (Laura) Agan 
of McCook, NE; eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Darlene-Kay--Agan?obId=20980025#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Darlene Kay Agan, 83, of Oberlin, Kansas passed away May 1, 2021 at the 
Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. She was born October 23, 1937 
in Rural Thomas County, Kansas to Oscar and Severina (Johnson) Nelson. 
 Darlene grew up on the family farm five miles North of Winona, KS. 
She attended grade and high school in Page, KS. Darlene married Dennis 
Agan on December 19, 1956 in Colby, KS. She was a life-long resident of 
Western Kansas. Darlene loved Swedish Weaving. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis in 2016; 
brothers, Larry, Virgil, Wayne, Alvin, Claude, Don, and Leo Nelson; 
sisters, LaVerna Schertz, Louanna Meadows and Nelda Dinning, and 
grandson, Teagan Gish. Darlene is survived by her sons, Dan Agan of 
Oberlin, KS, Daren (Char) Agan of Oberlin, KS, and Dustin (Laura) Agan 
of McCook, NE; eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Darlene-Kay--Agan?obId=20980025#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Darlene Kay Agan

Velma Jean Maxwell, 83, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died May 14, 2020, at The Gardens Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Jean was born on October 11, 1937, in Gorham, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Lydia (Dreiling) Hammersmith. She grew up in Gorham and graduated from Gorham High School.

She was an RN and retired from St. Francis Hospital located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She loved flowers and gardening, sewing and quilting, and dancing.

Surviving family include, 3 daughters Linda, Lisa, and Laura; her brother Gary Hammersmith and his wife Linda; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

A small service and burial of the cremains will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Gorham, Kansas.

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 </figure>Velma Jean Maxwell, 83, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died May 14, 2020, at The Gardens Nursing Home in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.Jean was born on October 11, 1937, in Gorham, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Lydia (Dreiling) Hammersmith. She grew up in Gorham and graduated from Gorham High School.She was an RN and retired from St. Francis Hospital located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She loved flowers and gardening, sewing and quilting, and dancing.Surviving family include, 3 daughters Linda, Lisa, and Laura; her brother Gary Hammersmith and his wife Linda; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.A small service and burial of the cremains will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Gorham, Kansas.

Velma Jean Maxwell

Longtime Goodland resident Marjorie Joyce Quast, age 80, was called 
home Friday, April 30, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.&nbsp; 
She was born October 27, 1940, in Pueblo. Colorado the daughter of Jack 
and Ruth (Lawrence) Van Ness.&nbsp; Marge grew up in Lake George and Rye, 
Colorado and graduated High School in Rye in 1958.&nbsp; She then attended 
Western Bible College and the Emily Griffith School of Nursing and 
graduated with her LPN in 1964.&nbsp; On January 13, 1965, she married John 
Quast in Pueblo, to this union four children were born Monica, Dale, 
Randy and Tohnna.&nbsp; They moved to Goodland in 1971.&nbsp; 
Marge was a nurse for 40 plus years, she worked at Good Samaritan 
Center, Clinic Nurse for Dr McCullough’s Office, Golden West, State of 
Kansas Homemaker Supervisor, and the Kit Carson Correctional Center in 
Burlington, CO. She looked forward to summer trips to the Rocky 
Mountains, camping, fishing, and anything else outdoors and playing 
cards.&nbsp; Marge was proud to tell of her college days when she was a 
figure-eight race car driver.&nbsp; She dearly loved spending time with her 
family and her church family, she didn’t know a stranger always chatting
 and hugging everyone she met and didn’t hesitate to let her family know
 that the true loves of her life were her grand dogs.&nbsp; Marge was a 
member of the Calvary Gospel Church of Goodland.&nbsp; 
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ruth Van Ness. 
She is survived by her daughter, Monica Albers of Denver, CO; sons, Dale
 (Paula) Quast of Goodland, KS and Randy (Julie) Quast of Cashion, OK; 
daughter, Tohnna (David) Roeder of Goodland, KS.&nbsp; Extended Family:&nbsp; 
Roberta Colson of Goodland, KS; Jason Colson of Oklahoma City, OK; 
Marilyn Lawrence of Holly, CO; Virgie Long of Hereford, TX; Alan 
Lawrence of Berthoud, CO; David (Candy) Goggin of Yuma, AZ; Susan (Alan)
 Stanford of Hamilton, OH; Shirley Bailey of Brighton, CO; Ruth (Mike) 
Murray of Colorado Springs, CO; Tim (Bobbie) Dinkel of Goodland, KS. 
Grandchildren:&nbsp; Jordan Albers of Oakley, KS; Alexis (Derek Martin – 
Fiancée) Albers of Englewood, CO; Courtney Quast of Cashion, OK; Jaeger 
Thompson of Colby, KS; JD Gorostiza of Olathe, KS; Grant (Lea) Quast of 
Cashion, OK; Cody Gorostiza of Olathe, KS; Jacob Thompson of Goodland, 
KS; Jonah Thompson of Quantico, VA; Job (Molly) Thompson of Vista, CA; 
Tanner Weber of Goodland, KS; James Dinkel of Stratton, CO; Kennedy 
Dinkel of Goodland, KS; and 3 great grandchildren; foster children and 
many friends. 
For online&nbsp;condolences and information, visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Marjorie-Quast">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland resident Marjorie Joyce Quast, age 80, was called 
home Friday, April 30, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.&nbsp; 
She was born October 27, 1940, in Pueblo. Colorado the daughter of Jack 
and Ruth (Lawrence) Van Ness.&nbsp; Marge grew up in Lake George and Rye, 
Colorado and graduated High School in Rye in 1958.&nbsp; She then attended 
Western Bible College and the Emily Griffith School of Nursing and 
graduated with her LPN in 1964.&nbsp; On January 13, 1965, she married John 
Quast in Pueblo, to this union four children were born Monica, Dale, 
Randy and Tohnna.&nbsp; They moved to Goodland in 1971.&nbsp; 
Marge was a nurse for 40 plus years, she worked at Good Samaritan 
Center, Clinic Nurse for Dr McCullough’s Office, Golden West, State of 
Kansas Homemaker Supervisor, and the Kit Carson Correctional Center in 
Burlington, CO. She looked forward to summer trips to the Rocky 
Mountains, camping, fishing, and anything else outdoors and playing 
cards.&nbsp; Marge was proud to tell of her college days when she was a 
figure-eight race car driver.&nbsp; She dearly loved spending time with her 
family and her church family, she didn’t know a stranger always chatting
 and hugging everyone she met and didn’t hesitate to let her family know
 that the true loves of her life were her grand dogs.&nbsp; Marge was a 
member of the Calvary Gospel Church of Goodland.&nbsp; 
Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Ruth Van Ness. 
She is survived by her daughter, Monica Albers of Denver, CO; sons, Dale
 (Paula) Quast of Goodland, KS and Randy (Julie) Quast of Cashion, OK; 
daughter, Tohnna (David) Roeder of Goodland, KS.&nbsp; Extended Family:&nbsp; 
Roberta Colson of Goodland, KS; Jason Colson of Oklahoma City, OK; 
Marilyn Lawrence of Holly, CO; Virgie Long of Hereford, TX; Alan 
Lawrence of Berthoud, CO; David (Candy) Goggin of Yuma, AZ; Susan (Alan)
 Stanford of Hamilton, OH; Shirley Bailey of Brighton, CO; Ruth (Mike) 
Murray of Colorado Springs, CO; Tim (Bobbie) Dinkel of Goodland, KS. 
Grandchildren:&nbsp; Jordan Albers of Oakley, KS; Alexis (Derek Martin – 
Fiancée) Albers of Englewood, CO; Courtney Quast of Cashion, OK; Jaeger 
Thompson of Colby, KS; JD Gorostiza of Olathe, KS; Grant (Lea) Quast of 
Cashion, OK; Cody Gorostiza of Olathe, KS; Jacob Thompson of Goodland, 
KS; Jonah Thompson of Quantico, VA; Job (Molly) Thompson of Vista, CA; 
Tanner Weber of Goodland, KS; James Dinkel of Stratton, CO; Kennedy 
Dinkel of Goodland, KS; and 3 great grandchildren; foster children and 
many friends. 
For online&nbsp;condolences and information, visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Marjorie-Quast">HERE</a> for service details.

Marjorie Joyce Quast

Pauline Miller, 89, Hays, died Friday, April 30, 2021 at Via Christi Village.

She was born September 26, 1931 in 
Munjor, the daughter of Paul and Ida (Befort) Leiker.&nbsp; In 1948, she 
graduated from Schoenchen High School.&nbsp; On October 24, 1959, she was 
united in marriage to Patrick J. Miller in Munjor, and they celebrated 
31 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 18, 
1991.&nbsp; She was a farmwife and homemaker.&nbsp; For many years, she 
volunteered at the ARC Thrift Shop.&nbsp; Her memberships included Immaculate
 Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Hays Daughters of Isabella Circle
 #254.&nbsp; She was an avid Kansas City Royals fan, enjoyed crocheting, and 
loved her grandchildren.

Survivors include a son: Patrick 
Miller, Jr. and wife Lea of Hays, a daughter: Paulette Seib and husband 
Frank of Munjor, five grandchildren: Jill Seib-Schaub and husband Ryan 
of Kansas City, MO, Becky Cable and husband Tim of Chapman, Emily Miller
 and fiancé Wade Woydziak of Hays, Jason Seib of Overland Park, and 
Timothy Miller of Hays, four great grandchildren: KayLee, Tucker, Peter,
 and Addison, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband: Patrick, two brothers: Gilbert Leiker and wife 
Gloria and Norbert Leiker and wife Betty, five sisters: Virginia Schmidt
 and husband Bill, Alexia Robben and husband Elmer, Mary Frank and 
husband Eddie, Agedia Haselhorst and husband Walter, Tillie Windholz and
 husband Tom, and an infant brother and sister: Justin Leiker and Irene 
Leiker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church with Fr. Ryan McCandless officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Severin Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday
 and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm 
followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to St. Severin Cemetery or to St. John’s Chapel 
at Via Christi Village.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Pauline may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1619986937656.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Pauline Miller, 89, Hays, died Friday, April 30, 2021 at Via Christi Village.She was born September 26, 1931 in 
Munjor, the daughter of Paul and Ida (Befort) Leiker.&nbsp; In 1948, she 
graduated from Schoenchen High School.&nbsp; On October 24, 1959, she was 
united in marriage to Patrick J. Miller in Munjor, and they celebrated 
31 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 18, 
1991.&nbsp; She was a farmwife and homemaker.&nbsp; For many years, she 
volunteered at the ARC Thrift Shop.&nbsp; Her memberships included Immaculate
 Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Hays Daughters of Isabella Circle
 #254.&nbsp; She was an avid Kansas City Royals fan, enjoyed crocheting, and 
loved her grandchildren.Survivors include a son: Patrick 
Miller, Jr. and wife Lea of Hays, a daughter: Paulette Seib and husband 
Frank of Munjor, five grandchildren: Jill Seib-Schaub and husband Ryan 
of Kansas City, MO, Becky Cable and husband Tim of Chapman, Emily Miller
 and fiancé Wade Woydziak of Hays, Jason Seib of Overland Park, and 
Timothy Miller of Hays, four great grandchildren: KayLee, Tucker, Peter,
 and Addison, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband: Patrick, two brothers: Gilbert Leiker and wife 
Gloria and Norbert Leiker and wife Betty, five sisters: Virginia Schmidt
 and husband Bill, Alexia Robben and husband Elmer, Mary Frank and 
husband Eddie, Agedia Haselhorst and husband Walter, Tillie Windholz and
 husband Tom, and an infant brother and sister: Justin Leiker and Irene 
Leiker.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church with Fr. Ryan McCandless officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Severin Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday
 and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm 
followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to St. Severin Cemetery or to St. John’s Chapel 
at Via Christi Village.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Pauline may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Pauline Miller

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

October 27, 1940 ~ April 30, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Edith A. (Sula) Murphy passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at the Valley 
View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado at the age of 95. She was 
born to Anton and Alice (Mares) Sula on October 15, 1925, in Wilson, 
Kansas. She was united in marriage to Paul Murphy on May 15, 1960, in San
 Diego, California. They were blessed with a daughter, Maureen. Paul 
passed away in 2007.
 Edith grew up in Wilson where she attended Wilson High School and 
graduated with the class of 1943. Following her graduation, she set off 
for California where she furthered her education at San Diego State and 
earned her bachelor’s degree in Education. She taught at San Diego 
schools until her retirement in 1961. Edith was passionate about her 
Czech heritage and was a lifetime member of the Opera House and Kansas 
Sokols. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and was a Past 
Worthy Matron. Edith enjoyed spending time with her family and reading.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Alice Sula and brother Tony (Evelyn) Sula.
 Edith is survived by her daughter, Maureen (Bobby) Henderson of 
Eagle, CO; nephew, Brett Sula of Salina, KS; and two granddaughters, 
Shannon Henderson (Matthew Lehr) and Ashlyn Henderson.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson starting at 10:30 AM. Visitation
 will be on Monday at the funeral home from 2PM until 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the Shriners for Children Medical Center 
and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, 
Wilson, KS 67490.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619791404602.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edith A. (Sula) Murphy passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at the Valley 
View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado at the age of 95. She was 
born to Anton and Alice (Mares) Sula on October 15, 1925, in Wilson, 
Kansas. She was united in marriage to Paul Murphy on May 15, 1960, in San
 Diego, California. They were blessed with a daughter, Maureen. Paul 
passed away in 2007.
 Edith grew up in Wilson where she attended Wilson High School and 
graduated with the class of 1943. Following her graduation, she set off 
for California where she furthered her education at San Diego State and 
earned her bachelor’s degree in Education. She taught at San Diego 
schools until her retirement in 1961. Edith was passionate about her 
Czech heritage and was a lifetime member of the Opera House and Kansas 
Sokols. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and was a Past 
Worthy Matron. Edith enjoyed spending time with her family and reading.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Alice Sula and brother Tony (Evelyn) Sula.
 Edith is survived by her daughter, Maureen (Bobby) Henderson of 
Eagle, CO; nephew, Brett Sula of Salina, KS; and two granddaughters, 
Shannon Henderson (Matthew Lehr) and Ashlyn Henderson.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Wilson starting at 10:30 AM. Visitation
 will be on Monday at the funeral home from 2PM until 7PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the Shriners for Children Medical Center 
and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, 
Wilson, KS 67490.

Edith A. (Sula) Murphy

By STEPHEN KORANDA <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-04-29/kris-kobach-is-back-running-for-office-setting-his-sights-on-kansas-attorney-general">Kansas News Service</a>

WICHITA, Kansas — Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris
 Kobach kicked off a race for state attorney general Thursday, aiming 
his hardline immigration and voting policy politics at the state’s top 
legal and law enforcement office.

Kobach called the office a last 
line of defense against policies pushed by President Joe Biden and 
Democratic leaders in Congress. Kobach raised concerns about limiting 
gun rights, the federal government setting election laws and immigration
 policy.

“If the Biden administration tries to take away our 
Second Amendment rights here in Kansas, they’ll have to get through me 
first,” Kobach said at an event in Wichita announcing his run. “If the 
Biden administration tries to relocate illegal aliens to Kansas in 
violation of the standards of federal law, they’ll have to get through 
me first.”

Kobach raised the profile of the secretary of state’s 
office by bringing it to the forefront of voter security fights. That 
office typically handles administrative and election duties and flies 
under the radar.

With duties in law enforcement and representing 
the state in court, as attorney general Kobach would hold an even more 
powerful platform for pushing those issues.

Should he win the 
Republican primary and the general election — he’s got deep support 
among conservatives, and just as strong opposition from moderates and 
Democrats — he’d enter the job with a national profile rare for a state 
attorney general even rarer for a Kansas politician.

Kobach said he’d work to defend any abortion restrictions approved by state lawmakers.

“When
 the Legislature passes a law to protect the unborn or to protect our 
way of life in a manner the Left does not like, the ACLU and its allies 
inevitably sue,” Kobach said in a news release. “The attorney general 
must have the expertise and the willingness to defend our laws in 
court.”

The Kansas Supreme Court <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/04/26/717449336/kansas-supreme-court-rules-state-constitution-protects-right-to-abortionhttps://www.npr.org/2019/04/26/717449336/kansas-supreme-court-rules-state-constitution-protects-right-to-abortion" target="_blank">ruled in 2019</a>
 that the Kansas Constitution protects the right to an abortion. Voters 
will decide in the August 2022 primary, when Kobach seeks his party’s 
nomination for attorney general, whether to reverse that ruling. The<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-01-28/kansas-constitutional-amendment-saying-theres-no-right-to-abortion-is-headed-to-voters" target="_blank"> ballot measure</a> is likely to draw more anti-abortion voters to the polls.

Critics
 of the amendment say it could open the door to lawmakers approving much
 stricter abortion laws or even an outright ban. Supporters say it’s 
needed to protect regulations Kansas has already imposed on abortion.

Kobach had filed documents <a href="http://ethics.ks.gov/CFAScanned/StWide/2022ElecCycle/Treasurers/SW02KK_AT.pdf" target="_blank">late Wednesday night</a> to appoint a treasurer for his campaign. That’s the initial step for raising money for his campaign.

His latest move comes after high-profile losses for the aggressively conservative Republican —<a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2018-11-07/kelly-beats-kobach-promises-shell-ditch-partisan-ways-as-governor" target="_blank"> losing the governor’s race</a> to Democrat Laura Kelly in 2018 and falling short of the Republican nomination for the<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-08-04/kansas-u-s-senate-race-is-set-as-marshall-beats-kobach-for-gop-nod-other-races-unsettled" target="_blank"> U.S. Senate</a> in 2020.

The attorney general’s office is slated to open up because Republican incumbent Derek Schmidt announced he’s<a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2021-03-09/kansas-attorney-general-derek-schmidt-makes-his-2022-run-for-governor-offical" target="_blank"> running for governor</a>. Former Gov. Jeff Colyer is also in that race.

Kobach
 has been a lightning rod, with a dedicated base of supporters who 
helped him narrowly defeat fellow Republican then-Gov. Colyer in the 
2018 primary election. But his positions also energize opposition from 
Democrats and some Republicans.

After losing the governor’s race, some Republican groups<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-20/democrats-want-to-face-kobach-in-senate-race-but-a-gop-group-is-spending-millions-to-stop-him" target="_blank"> turned on him</a>
 during his 2020 run for the U.S. Senate. They argued nominating him 
would risk losing the office to a Democrat. Kobach ultimately lost the 
GOP primary to then-U.S.Rep.Roger Marshall.

Serving as attorney 
general would bring Kobach back into a statewide office — a potentially 
bigger stage than what he had as secretary of state. Even in that job, a
 largely record-keeping job that politicians often use as a stepping 
stone, he built a national reputation as an immigration hardliner and 
for pressing often-refuted claims about the prevalence of voter fraud.

Kobach
 pushed through the passage of a strict Kansas voting law that required 
proof of citizenship. Kobach argued it kept elections secure, but 
critics said it prevented thousands of eligible Kansans from registering
 to vote.

The law was eventually knocked down in court, and he faced<a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2019-10-28/kobach-sanctioned-for-misconduct-in-voting-rights-case-but-not-found-dishonest" target="_blank"> judicial sanctions</a> for how he performed in the case. His arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court brought him chastisements from the judge.

Kobach has also been a close ally of former President Donald Trump, winning<a href="https://www.kcur.org/2018-08-06/trump-endorses-kobach-for-kansas-governor-over-republican-incumbent" target="_blank"> Trump’s 11th-hour endorsement</a> in the GOP primary for governor. Kobach also led<a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2017-05-11/kansas-secretary-of-state-kobach-to-help-lead-presidential-commission-on-voter-fraud" target="_blank"> a voter fraud commission</a> created by Trump that <a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/01/03/575524512/trump-dissolves-controversial-election-commission" target="_blank">Trump dissolved</a>
 after pushback from states and a lack of evidence of widespread 
cheating. Kobach defended Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud 
in the 2016 and 2020 elections. He also advised the president on 
immigration issues.

In the years following his 2018 loss to Kelly,
 Kobach served as director and general counsel for We Build The Wall — a
 501(c)4 nonprofit that was crowdsourcing millions of dollars to build a
 private border wall on the country’s southern border. All the group’s 
leaders,<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article245106375.html" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article245106375.html" target="_blank">except Kobach</a>, were later charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

In October 2020, Kobach made headlines again <a href="https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/state/2020/10/07/kobachrsquos-latest-venture-sanitizing-systems-to-fight-covid-19/43099187/" target="_blank">for peddling</a>
 a refrigerator-sized device touted as a COVID-killing machine and a 
large room sanitizer to Kansas legislators, promising an investment 
could bring hundreds of jobs to Wichita. The <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/03/14/kobach-teamed-up-with-wichita-businessman-to-sell-covid-killing-device-an-investigation-found-no-merit-to-their-claims/" target="_blank">efficacy of the products</a> made by Wichita-based MoJack Distributors has not been confirmed by the Environmental Protection Agency or health experts.

It’s
 still very early in the race, so there’s time for candidates to change 
their minds and run for different offices or drop their races 
altogether.

Stephen Koranda is the Statehouse reporter and news editor for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Stephen_Koranda" target="_blank">@Stephen_Koranda</a> or email him at stephenkoranda@kcur.org.&nbsp;Abigail Censky of the Kansas News Service and Nadya Faulx of KMUW contributed to this report.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619722041889.png" alt="Kris Kobach is running for another office, Kansas attorney general. Kansas News Service photo" />
 <figcaption>Kris Kobach is running for another office, Kansas attorney general. Kansas News Service photo</figcaption>
 </figure>By STEPHEN KORANDA <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-04-29/kris-kobach-is-back-running-for-office-setting-his-sights-on-kansas-attorney-general">Kansas News Service</a>WICHITA, Kansas — Former Kansas Secretary of State Kris
 Kobach kicked off a race for state attorney general Thursday, aiming 
his hardline immigration and voting policy politics at the state’s top 
legal and law enforcement office.Kobach called the office a last 
line of defense against policies pushed by President Joe Biden and 
Democratic leaders in Congress. Kobach raised concerns about limiting 
gun rights, the federal government setting election laws and immigration
 policy.“If the Biden administration tries to take away our 
Second Amendment rights here in Kansas, they’ll have to get through me 
first,” Kobach said at an event in Wichita announcing his run. “If the 
Biden administration tries to relocate illegal aliens to Kansas in 
violation of the standards of federal law, they’ll have to get through 
me first.”Kobach raised the profile of the secretary of state’s 
office by bringing it to the forefront of voter security fights. That 
office typically handles administrative and election duties and flies 
under the radar.With duties in law enforcement and representing 
the state in court, as attorney general Kobach would hold an even more 
powerful platform for pushing those issues.Should he win the 
Republican primary and the general election — he’s got deep support 
among conservatives, and just as strong opposition from moderates and 
Democrats — he’d enter the job with a national profile rare for a state 
attorney general even rarer for a Kansas politician.Kobach said he’d work to defend any abortion restrictions approved by state lawmakers.“When
 the Legislature passes a law to protect the unborn or to protect our 
way of life in a manner the Left does not like, the ACLU and its allies 
inevitably sue,” Kobach said in a news release. “The attorney general 
must have the expertise and the willingness to defend our laws in 
court.”The Kansas Supreme Court <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/04/26/717449336/kansas-supreme-court-rules-state-constitution-protects-right-to-abortionhttps://www.npr.org/2019/04/26/717449336/kansas-supreme-court-rules-state-constitution-protects-right-to-abortion" target="_blank">ruled in 2019</a>
 that the Kansas Constitution protects the right to an abortion. Voters 
will decide in the August 2022 primary, when Kobach seeks his party’s 
nomination for attorney general, whether to reverse that ruling. The<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2021-01-28/kansas-constitutional-amendment-saying-theres-no-right-to-abortion-is-headed-to-voters" target="_blank"> ballot measure</a> is likely to draw more anti-abortion voters to the polls.Critics
 of the amendment say it could open the door to lawmakers approving much
 stricter abortion laws or even an outright ban. Supporters say it’s 
needed to protect regulations Kansas has already imposed on abortion.Kobach had filed documents <a href="http://ethics.ks.gov/CFAScanned/StWide/2022ElecCycle/Treasurers/SW02KK_AT.pdf" target="_blank">late Wednesday night</a> to appoint a treasurer for his campaign. That’s the initial step for raising money for his campaign.His latest move comes after high-profile losses for the aggressively conservative Republican —<a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2018-11-07/kelly-beats-kobach-promises-shell-ditch-partisan-ways-as-governor" target="_blank"> losing the governor’s race</a> to Democrat Laura Kelly in 2018 and falling short of the Republican nomination for the<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-08-04/kansas-u-s-senate-race-is-set-as-marshall-beats-kobach-for-gop-nod-other-races-unsettled" target="_blank"> U.S. Senate</a> in 2020.The attorney general’s office is slated to open up because Republican incumbent Derek Schmidt announced he’s<a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2021-03-09/kansas-attorney-general-derek-schmidt-makes-his-2022-run-for-governor-offical" target="_blank"> running for governor</a>. Former Gov. Jeff Colyer is also in that race.Kobach
 has been a lightning rod, with a dedicated base of supporters who 
helped him narrowly defeat fellow Republican then-Gov. Colyer in the 
2018 primary election. But his positions also energize opposition from 
Democrats and some Republicans.After losing the governor’s race, some Republican groups<a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-20/democrats-want-to-face-kobach-in-senate-race-but-a-gop-group-is-spending-millions-to-stop-him" target="_blank"> turned on him</a>
 during his 2020 run for the U.S. Senate. They argued nominating him 
would risk losing the office to a Democrat. Kobach ultimately lost the 
GOP primary to then-U.S.Rep.Roger Marshall.Serving as attorney 
general would bring Kobach back into a statewide office — a potentially 
bigger stage than what he had as secretary of state. Even in that job, a
 largely record-keeping job that politicians often use as a stepping 
stone, he built a national reputation as an immigration hardliner and 
for pressing often-refuted claims about the prevalence of voter fraud.Kobach
 pushed through the passage of a strict Kansas voting law that required 
proof of citizenship. Kobach argued it kept elections secure, but 
critics said it prevented thousands of eligible Kansans from registering
 to vote.The law was eventually knocked down in court, and he faced<a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2019-10-28/kobach-sanctioned-for-misconduct-in-voting-rights-case-but-not-found-dishonest" target="_blank"> judicial sanctions</a> for how he performed in the case. His arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court brought him chastisements from the judge.Kobach has also been a close ally of former President Donald Trump, winning<a href="https://www.kcur.org/2018-08-06/trump-endorses-kobach-for-kansas-governor-over-republican-incumbent" target="_blank"> Trump’s 11th-hour endorsement</a> in the GOP primary for governor. Kobach also led<a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2017-05-11/kansas-secretary-of-state-kobach-to-help-lead-presidential-commission-on-voter-fraud" target="_blank"> a voter fraud commission</a> created by Trump that <a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/01/03/575524512/trump-dissolves-controversial-election-commission" target="_blank">Trump dissolved</a>
 after pushback from states and a lack of evidence of widespread 
cheating. Kobach defended Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud 
in the 2016 and 2020 elections. He also advised the president on 
immigration issues.In the years following his 2018 loss to Kelly,
 Kobach served as director and general counsel for We Build The Wall — a
 501(c)4 nonprofit that was crowdsourcing millions of dollars to build a
 private border wall on the country’s southern border. All the group’s 
leaders,<a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article245106375.html" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article245106375.html" target="_blank">except Kobach</a>, were later charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.In October 2020, Kobach made headlines again <a href="https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/state/2020/10/07/kobachrsquos-latest-venture-sanitizing-systems-to-fight-covid-19/43099187/" target="_blank">for peddling</a>
 a refrigerator-sized device touted as a COVID-killing machine and a 
large room sanitizer to Kansas legislators, promising an investment 
could bring hundreds of jobs to Wichita. The <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2021/03/14/kobach-teamed-up-with-wichita-businessman-to-sell-covid-killing-device-an-investigation-found-no-merit-to-their-claims/" target="_blank">efficacy of the products</a> made by Wichita-based MoJack Distributors has not been confirmed by the Environmental Protection Agency or health experts.It’s
 still very early in the race, so there’s time for candidates to change 
their minds and run for different offices or drop their races 
altogether.Stephen Koranda is the Statehouse reporter and news editor for the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Stephen_Koranda" target="_blank">@Stephen_Koranda</a> or email him at stephenkoranda@kcur.org.&nbsp;Abigail Censky of the Kansas News Service and Nadya Faulx of KMUW contributed to this report.

UPDATE: Kobach announces run for Kansas attorney general 

WASHINGTON
 — Anyone can request an automatic tax-filing extension, but some people
 get extra time without asking, according to the Internal Revenue 
Service.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year the IRS <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-for-individuals-extended-to-may-17-treasury-irs-extend-filing-and-payment-deadline">postponed</a>
 the usual April 15 deadline for filing individual income tax returns 
until May 17, 2021. Even so, as is the case every year, many Americans 
will still need more time to meet their tax-filing obligation.

The IRS estimates that more than 16 million taxpayers will get an 
automatic extension this filing season, either by filing a form or 
making an electronic tax payment. But some taxpayers, including disaster
 victims, those serving in a combat zone and Americans living abroad get
 more time, even if they don't ask for it. Here are details on each of 
these special tax-relief provisions.

Victims of the February winter storms in Texas, Oklahoma and 
Louisiana have until June 15, 2021, to file their 2020 returns and pay 
any tax due.

The IRS automatically provides filing and penalty relief to any 
taxpayer with an IRS address of record located in a federally declared 
disaster area when at least one area qualifies for FEMA's Individual 
Assistance program. Ordinarily, this means that taxpayers need not 
contact the IRS to get disaster tax relief.

This relief also includes more time for making 2020 contributions to 
IRAs and other plans and making 2021 estimated tax payments. In some 
cases, relief is also available to people living outside the disaster 
area if, for example, they have a business located in the disaster area,
 have tax records located in the disaster area or are assisting in 
disaster relief. For details on all available relief, visit the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/around-the-nation">Around the Nation</a> page on IRS.gov.

Military service members and eligible support personnel serving in a 
combat zone have at least 180 days after they leave the combat zone to 
file their tax returns and pay any tax due. This includes those serving 
in Iraq, Afghanistan and other combat zones. A complete list of 
designated combat zone localities can be found in <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-3">Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide</a>, available on IRS.gov.

Combat zone extensions also give affected taxpayers more time for a 
variety of other tax-related actions, including contributing to an IRA. 
Various circumstances affect the exact length of the extension available
 to taxpayers. Details, including examples illustrating how these 
extensions are calculated, are in the Extensions of Deadlines section in
 Publication 3.

U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live and work outside the U.S. 
and Puerto Rico have until June 15, 2021 to file their 2020 tax returns 
and pay any tax due.

The special June 15 deadline also applies to members of the military 
on duty outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico who do not qualify for the 
longer combat zone extension. Affected taxpayers should attach a 
statement to their return explaining which of these situations apply.

Though taxpayers abroad get more time to pay, interest -- <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/interest-rates-remain-the-same-for-the-second-quarter-of-2021">currently</a>
 at the rate of 3% per year, compounded daily -- applies to any payment 
received after this year's May 17 deadline. For more information about 
the special tax rules for U.S. taxpayers abroad, see <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-547">Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad</a>, on IRS.gov.

Taxpayers who don't qualify for any of these three special situations
 can still get more time to file by submitting a request for an 
automatic extension. This will extend their filing deadline until 
October&nbsp;15, 2021. But because this is only a tax-filing extension, their
 2020 tax payments are still due by May 17.

An easy way to get the extra time is through <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">Free File</a>
 on IRS.gov. In a matter of minutes, anyone, regardless of income, can 
use this free service to electronically request an extension on <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868">Form 4868</a>. To get the extension, taxpayers must estimate their tax liability on this form.

Another option is to pay electronically and get a tax-filing 
extension. The IRS will automatically process an extension when a 
taxpayer selects Form 4868 and makes a full or partial federal tax 
payment by the May 17 due date using <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay">Direct Pay</a>, the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/eftps-the-electronic-federal-tax-payment-system">Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)</a>
 or a debit or credit card. Under this option, there is no need to file a
 separate Form 4868. Please note, you must register for EFTPS before 
using. Electronic payment options are available at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">IRS.gov/payments</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599869632873.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON
 — Anyone can request an automatic tax-filing extension, but some people
 get extra time without asking, according to the Internal Revenue 
Service.Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year the IRS <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-for-individuals-extended-to-may-17-treasury-irs-extend-filing-and-payment-deadline">postponed</a>
 the usual April 15 deadline for filing individual income tax returns 
until May 17, 2021. Even so, as is the case every year, many Americans 
will still need more time to meet their tax-filing obligation.The IRS estimates that more than 16 million taxpayers will get an 
automatic extension this filing season, either by filing a form or 
making an electronic tax payment. But some taxpayers, including disaster
 victims, those serving in a combat zone and Americans living abroad get
 more time, even if they don't ask for it. Here are details on each of 
these special tax-relief provisions.<h2>Disaster victims</h2>Victims of the February winter storms in Texas, Oklahoma and 
Louisiana have until June 15, 2021, to file their 2020 returns and pay 
any tax due.The IRS automatically provides filing and penalty relief to any 
taxpayer with an IRS address of record located in a federally declared 
disaster area when at least one area qualifies for FEMA's Individual 
Assistance program. Ordinarily, this means that taxpayers need not 
contact the IRS to get disaster tax relief.This relief also includes more time for making 2020 contributions to 
IRAs and other plans and making 2021 estimated tax payments. In some 
cases, relief is also available to people living outside the disaster 
area if, for example, they have a business located in the disaster area,
 have tax records located in the disaster area or are assisting in 
disaster relief. For details on all available relief, visit the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/around-the-nation">Around the Nation</a> page on IRS.gov.<h2>Combat zone taxpayers</h2>Military service members and eligible support personnel serving in a 
combat zone have at least 180 days after they leave the combat zone to 
file their tax returns and pay any tax due. This includes those serving 
in Iraq, Afghanistan and other combat zones. A complete list of 
designated combat zone localities can be found in <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-3">Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide</a>, available on IRS.gov.Combat zone extensions also give affected taxpayers more time for a 
variety of other tax-related actions, including contributing to an IRA. 
Various circumstances affect the exact length of the extension available
 to taxpayers. Details, including examples illustrating how these 
extensions are calculated, are in the Extensions of Deadlines section in
 Publication 3.<h2>Taxpayers outside the United States</h2>U.S. citizens and resident aliens who live and work outside the U.S. 
and Puerto Rico have until June 15, 2021 to file their 2020 tax returns 
and pay any tax due.The special June 15 deadline also applies to members of the military 
on duty outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico who do not qualify for the 
longer combat zone extension. Affected taxpayers should attach a 
statement to their return explaining which of these situations apply.Though taxpayers abroad get more time to pay, interest -- <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/interest-rates-remain-the-same-for-the-second-quarter-of-2021">currently</a>
 at the rate of 3% per year, compounded daily -- applies to any payment 
received after this year's May 17 deadline. For more information about 
the special tax rules for U.S. taxpayers abroad, see <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-547">Publication 54, Tax Guide for U.S. Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad</a>, on IRS.gov.<h2>Everyone else</h2>Taxpayers who don't qualify for any of these three special situations
 can still get more time to file by submitting a request for an 
automatic extension. This will extend their filing deadline until 
October&nbsp;15, 2021. But because this is only a tax-filing extension, their
 2020 tax payments are still due by May 17.An easy way to get the extra time is through <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">Free File</a>
 on IRS.gov. In a matter of minutes, anyone, regardless of income, can 
use this free service to electronically request an extension on <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-4868">Form 4868</a>. To get the extension, taxpayers must estimate their tax liability on this form.Another option is to pay electronically and get a tax-filing 
extension. The IRS will automatically process an extension when a 
taxpayer selects Form 4868 and makes a full or partial federal tax 
payment by the May 17 due date using <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/direct-pay">Direct Pay</a>, the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/eftps-the-electronic-federal-tax-payment-system">Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS)</a>
 or a debit or credit card. Under this option, there is no need to file a
 separate Form 4868. Please note, you must register for EFTPS before 
using. Electronic payment options are available at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">IRS.gov/payments</a>.

IRS: Despite May 17 tax deadline, return extensions still available

Henrietta Karlin, 104, Hays, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at HaysMed.

She was born June 30, 1916, in 
Catharine, the daughter of Pauline (Doerfler) and William R. Staab, Sr.&nbsp;
 She was united in marriage to Fidelis Karlin, and he preceded her in 
death on October 2, 1967.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and worked in the kitchen
 at St. Joseph Military Academy.&nbsp; Her memberships included St. Joseph 
Catholic Church and the VFW Post #9076 Auxiliary.&nbsp; Henrietta generously 
served others by volunteering with numerous church ministries, the St. 
Anthony Hospital Auxiliary, Goodwill, and founding the Hays Good 
Samaritan Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed growing flowers and maintaining her 
red roses, traveling with her family and groups, boating at Cedar Bluff 
and Milford Lakes, cooking, and her grandchildren’s visits.&nbsp;

Survivors include three sons:&nbsp; Norman 
Karlin and wife Marilyn of Salina, Robert Karlin and wife Paulette of 
Cape Coral, FL, and Bernard Karlin and wife Jan of Great Bend, a 
son-in-law: Norman Giebler of Hays, a brother: Gerald Staab and wife 
June of Longmont, CO, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 4 
great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband: Fidelis, daughter: Elaine Giebler, two brothers: 
William Staab, Jr. and Edward Staab, and two sisters: Laura Rome and 
Thelma Karlin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, April 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
Fr. Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and 
from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil 
service at 6:30 pm, all on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the Hays Good Samaritan 
Society.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Henrietta may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619551232124.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Henrietta Karlin, 104, Hays, died Monday, April 26, 2021, at HaysMed.She was born June 30, 1916, in 
Catharine, the daughter of Pauline (Doerfler) and William R. Staab, Sr.&nbsp;
 She was united in marriage to Fidelis Karlin, and he preceded her in 
death on October 2, 1967.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and worked in the kitchen
 at St. Joseph Military Academy.&nbsp; Her memberships included St. Joseph 
Catholic Church and the VFW Post #9076 Auxiliary.&nbsp; Henrietta generously 
served others by volunteering with numerous church ministries, the St. 
Anthony Hospital Auxiliary, Goodwill, and founding the Hays Good 
Samaritan Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed growing flowers and maintaining her 
red roses, traveling with her family and groups, boating at Cedar Bluff 
and Milford Lakes, cooking, and her grandchildren’s visits.&nbsp;Survivors include three sons:&nbsp; Norman 
Karlin and wife Marilyn of Salina, Robert Karlin and wife Paulette of 
Cape Coral, FL, and Bernard Karlin and wife Jan of Great Bend, a 
son-in-law: Norman Giebler of Hays, a brother: Gerald Staab and wife 
June of Longmont, CO, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 4 
great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband: Fidelis, daughter: Elaine Giebler, two brothers: 
William Staab, Jr. and Edward Staab, and two sisters: Laura Rome and 
Thelma Karlin.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, April 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
Fr. Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and 
from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil 
service at 6:30 pm, all on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the Hays Good Samaritan 
Society.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Henrietta may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Henrietta (Staab) Karlin

KANSAS CITY (AP) —R&amp;B artist Trey Songz will not face charges in an alleged altercation with police officers at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Mike Mansur, a spokesman for the Jackson County prosecutor’s office, said there is “insufficient evidence” to bring charges and that police were notified of the decision late last week. He declined to comment further.

Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was arrested and jailed overnight in January. Police have said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trey-songz-arrested-1b186432ea5010945456919125ae42fe">he scuffled with officers</a>&nbsp;during his arrest.

Songz’s representative, Sydney Margetson, declined to comment on the charging decision.

Authorities accused Songz of not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium.

Police said in a statement that other spectators at the game complained about a man who was not following COVID-19-related protocols and other code of conduct rules, including not being disruptive, intoxicated, or using obscene language.

The statement did not identify the man as Songz and did not say exactly which rules the man was breaking.

Police said the man refused to follow orders from private security guards and was asked to leave. When he refused, officers from the Kansas City police and Jackson County sheriff’s office were called and he was told he would be arrested if he didn’t comply. Police said he punched one officer and put him in a headlock.

Capt. David Jackson, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department, said Tuesday that the completed case file, including surveillance video, was sent to prosecutors. He added that “the prosecutor makes the decision to charge or not charge a suspect.”

In October, Songz posted on Instagram that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was taking the disease very seriously and urged his fans to do the same.

Songz is a three-time Grammy-nominated singer. He earned his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&amp;B Albums chart with “Back Home” last year. His other two chart-topping albums are “Trigga” and “Tremaine The Album.” He has also appeared in films including “Texas Chainshaw 3D,” “Baggage Claim” and he starred in “Blood Brother” in 2018.

In 2017, Songz was charged with felony assault and assaulting a police officer after he became upset when he was told to end a performance in Detroit. Authorities said microphones and speakers were thrown from the stage.

Songz pleaded guilty in August 2017 to two counts of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 18 months of probation.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — R&amp;B artist Trey Songz was jailed Sunday night after he scuffled with police officers during his arrest for not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, police said Monday.

Songz, 36, whose name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was released Monday while an investigation continues, Jackson County Sheriff’s spokesman LeVanden Darks said. No charges have been filed.

Songz’s representative, Sydney Margetson, declined to comment Monday.

In October, Songz&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-zMKTh4bA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again" target="_blank">posted</a>&nbsp;on Instagram that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was taking the disease very seriously and urged his fans to do the same.

Kansas City police said in a statement that fans at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills complained about a man who was not following COVID-19-related protocols and other code of conduct rules for fans, which include not being disruptive, intoxicated, or using obscene language.

The statement did not identify the man as Songz and did not say exactly which rules he was breaking.

Police said the man refused to follow orders from private security guards at Arrowhead Stadium and was asked to leave. When he refused, officers from the Kansas City police and Jackson County sheriff’s office were called and he was told he would be arrested if he didn’t comply, police said.

He punched one officer and put him in a headlock, police said.

TMZ released&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2021/01/24/trey-songz-chiefs-game-fight-police-officer-arrest/" target="_blank">a video</a>&nbsp;Monday that showed Songz was not wearing a mask and struggled with several officers before he was led away in handcuffs.

The video does not show how the confrontation began. Some fans can be heard yelling at officers to leave him alone.

The video shows at least one officer without a mask and others with masks not completely covering their mouth and nose.

Kansas City police told The Associated Press that officers working Chiefs games “comply with all mask mandates.”

“He clearly had his mask on prior to being assaulted and placed in a headlock,” KCPD spokeswoman Donna Drake said in an email.

Law enforcement officials said several agencies work NFL games, making it difficult to know how many other fans might have been ejected or arrested Sunday.

Earlier this month, Songz was set to perform at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-sylvester-turner-coronavirus-pandemic-bow-wow-us-news-83d3da44fe3f904924ce955699e5bd92">a concert in Houston</a>&nbsp;but police shut it down after seeing hundreds of people lining up to enter the venue, which was supposed to be operating at 50% capacity.

In 2017, Songz&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/c6ea528012e94fd38a9d8ed217744580">was charged</a>&nbsp;with felony assault and assaulting a police officer after he became upset when he was told to end a performance in Detroit. Authorities said microphones and speakers were thrown from the stage during the concert.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611674513397.png" alt="Songz whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson-photo Jackson Co.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Songz whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson-photo Jackson Co.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) —R&amp;B artist Trey Songz will not face charges in an alleged altercation with police officers at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, prosecutors announced Tuesday.Mike Mansur, a spokesman for the Jackson County prosecutor’s office, said there is “insufficient evidence” to bring charges and that police were notified of the decision late last week. He declined to comment further.Songz, whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was arrested and jailed overnight in January. Police have said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trey-songz-arrested-1b186432ea5010945456919125ae42fe">he scuffled with officers</a>&nbsp;during his arrest.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Surveillance video from the incident, including the three previous times security was called. The suspect punches the officer at about 4:44 in the video. <a href="https://t.co/npZncOfX4V">https://t.co/npZncOfX4V</a>&mdash; kcpolice (@kcpolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/kcpolice/status/1353834743159279617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Songz’s representative, Sydney Margetson, declined to comment on the charging decision.Authorities accused Songz of not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills at Arrowhead Stadium.Police said in a statement that other spectators at the game complained about a man who was not following COVID-19-related protocols and other code of conduct rules, including not being disruptive, intoxicated, or using obscene language.The statement did not identify the man as Songz and did not say exactly which rules the man was breaking.Police said the man refused to follow orders from private security guards and was asked to leave. When he refused, officers from the Kansas City police and Jackson County sheriff’s office were called and he was told he would be arrested if he didn’t comply. Police said he punched one officer and put him in a headlock.Capt. David Jackson, a spokesman for the Kansas City Police Department, said Tuesday that the completed case file, including surveillance video, was sent to prosecutors. He added that “the prosecutor makes the decision to charge or not charge a suspect.”In October, Songz posted on Instagram that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was taking the disease very seriously and urged his fans to do the same.Songz is a three-time Grammy-nominated singer. He earned his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&amp;B Albums chart with “Back Home” last year. His other two chart-topping albums are “Trigga” and “Tremaine The Album.” He has also appeared in films including “Texas Chainshaw 3D,” “Baggage Claim” and he starred in “Blood Brother” in 2018.In 2017, Songz was charged with felony assault and assaulting a police officer after he became upset when he was told to end a performance in Detroit. Authorities said microphones and speakers were thrown from the stage.Songz pleaded guilty in August 2017 to two counts of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 18 months of probation.___KANSAS CITY (AP) — R&amp;B artist Trey Songz was jailed Sunday night after he scuffled with police officers during his arrest for not following coronavirus protocols and other rules at the AFC championship game in Kansas City, police said Monday.Songz, 36, whose name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was released Monday while an investigation continues, Jackson County Sheriff’s spokesman LeVanden Darks said. No charges have been filed.Songz’s representative, Sydney Margetson, declined to comment Monday.Songz is a three-time Grammy-nominated singer. He earned his third No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&amp;B Albums chart with “Back Home” last year. His other two chart-topping albums are “Trigga” and “Tremaine The Album.” He has also appeared in films including “Texas Chainshaw 3D,” “Baggage Claim” and he starred in “Blood Brother” in 2018.In October, Songz&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-zMKTh4bA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again" target="_blank">posted</a>&nbsp;on Instagram that he had tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was taking the disease very seriously and urged his fans to do the same.Kansas City police said in a statement that fans at the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills complained about a man who was not following COVID-19-related protocols and other code of conduct rules for fans, which include not being disruptive, intoxicated, or using obscene language.The statement did not identify the man as Songz and did not say exactly which rules he was breaking.Police said the man refused to follow orders from private security guards at Arrowhead Stadium and was asked to leave. When he refused, officers from the Kansas City police and Jackson County sheriff’s office were called and he was told he would be arrested if he didn’t comply, police said.He punched one officer and put him in a headlock, police said.TMZ released&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmz.com/2021/01/24/trey-songz-chiefs-game-fight-police-officer-arrest/" target="_blank">a video</a>&nbsp;Monday that showed Songz was not wearing a mask and struggled with several officers before he was led away in handcuffs.The video does not show how the confrontation began. Some fans can be heard yelling at officers to leave him alone.The video shows at least one officer without a mask and others with masks not completely covering their mouth and nose.Kansas City police told The Associated Press that officers working Chiefs games “comply with all mask mandates.”“He clearly had his mask on prior to being assaulted and placed in a headlock,” KCPD spokeswoman Donna Drake said in an email.Law enforcement officials said several agencies work NFL games, making it difficult to know how many other fans might have been ejected or arrested Sunday.Earlier this month, Songz was set to perform at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-sylvester-turner-coronavirus-pandemic-bow-wow-us-news-83d3da44fe3f904924ce955699e5bd92">a concert in Houston</a>&nbsp;but police shut it down after seeing hundreds of people lining up to enter the venue, which was supposed to be operating at 50% capacity.In 2017, Songz&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/c6ea528012e94fd38a9d8ed217744580">was charged</a>&nbsp;with felony assault and assaulting a police officer after he became upset when he was told to end a performance in Detroit. Authorities said microphones and speakers were thrown from the stage during the concert.Songz pleaded guilty in August 2017 to two counts of disturbing the peace and was sentenced to 18 months of probation.

🎥No charges against R&B artist over scuffle at AFC title game in KC

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Sometime after a January 2017 drug bust near Interstate 70′s main exit for President Dwight Eisenhower’s boyhood Kansas home, $72,000 in cash seized by the local sheriff’s department disappeared.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1619366778270.png" alt="Former Dickinson Co. Sheriff Gareth Hoffman during a June 2020 interview with Eagle Communications" />
 <figcaption>Former Dickinson Co. Sheriff Gareth Hoffman during a June 2020 interview with Eagle Communications</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Sometime after a January 2017 drug bust near Interstate 70′s main exit for President Dwight Eisenhower’s boyhood Kansas home, $72,000 in cash seized by the local sheriff’s department disappeared.The state has been investigating the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department for close to four years, with two officials saying in a court filing this year that a “fear of retribution” among department employees had slowed progress. A three-term sheriff lost last year’s Republican primary decisively to a former longtime officer who told voters the department was falling apart.The mystery has unfolded amid a national debate over whether law enforcement agencies can too easily seize cash and other assets — often without a criminal conviction. Interstate 70 has long been considered a major drug-running corridor.Meanwhile, there’s no official explanation for what happened to the cash seized in Dickinson County.“I would like to think that we could get some closure on that,” said Brad Homman, the county administrator.Abilene, the county seat with 6,400 people, is about 150 miles west of Kansas City. Eisenhower’s presidential library gives the town a hint of prairie rectitude, though it had a pre-Ike past as the end of the Chisholm Trail for 1860s cattle drovers.No criminal charges have been filed over the missing $72,000. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation closed an inquiry into the former sheriff in October 2019 and the missing funds were “fully investigated,” spokesperson Melissa Underwood said.Yet, Underwood also wrote in a recent email to The Associated Press, “We have open cases involving Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office personnel.”Current Sheriff Jerry Davis cited the KBI’s inquiries in declining to answer most questions. The local prosecutor, Andrea Purvis, didn’t respond to interview requests or emailed questions.Former Sheriff Gareth Hoffman and his undersheriff didn’t respond to social media or email messages. Possible phone numbers for them weren’t answered.Some details emerged when a lawsuit forced KBI Director Kirk Thompson and General Counsel Laura Graham to answer questions in writing in late February. They were defending the KBI’s refusal to release records five months after the Abilene Reflector-Chronicle’s parent company sued for disclosure.Thompson and Graham said officers wouldn’t help the KBI if they knew their statements would become public. “One deputy was advised by commanding officers that he would be fired if he spoke about a theft,” the KBI officials said.Any picture of what happened is clouded by separate allegations in early 2017 that a lieutenant improperly borrowed $25,760 over 4 1/2 years, most of it from a property room in the basement the county attorney’s office building. The officer later pleaded guilty to felony theft in a case that has prompted questions about how Hoffman ran the department.The KBI said that the sheriff’s office asked it in late May 2017 to investigate the $72,000 missing from its property room. The sheriff has an evidence room in the county courthouse.Dickinson County Commission Chairman Lynn Peterson believes people were satisfied then with the sheriff’s leadership and notes that it was the sheriff’s office “that uncovered the fact that money was missing and started gathering information.”But in May 2018, nearly a year after the sheriff’s office sought KBI help, Purvis asked the state agency to investigate “possible evidence destruction and interference with law enforcement” by Hoffman or his employees.Local officials’ requests for KBI investigations were confirmed in a September 2020 letter to the Reflector-Chronicle’s attorney from Graham, the KBI’s general counsel. The letter, now public because of the open-records lawsuit the newspaper filed days later, wasn’t more specific about what Purvis wanted investigated.A KBI agent filed an offense report in October 2018 saying $72,020 was missing in a potential “Theft of property or services.” The report’s front page — the only page typically released in Kansas — does not name suspects.Graham’s letter said the KBI spent about 18 months investigating the missing money and more than a year investigating allegations involving Hoffman and his employees. The state found “insufficient evidence” for charges.Also involved was Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office, which notified Purvis in July 2019 that it wouldn’t file criminal misconduct charges in Dickinson County. The letter from Assistant Attorney General Michael Serra suggested that a case could not be proven to a jury, though an investigation remained open. He questioned local officials’ evidence-handling policies.The sheriff’s office did have 21 pages of policies — which Davis said he’s revising — for items in its courthouse property room, including one that said cash or coins worth more than $100 were to be counted by the deputy who seized the money and a second officer before being sealed in tamper-proof packaging.As for the missing cash, Homman, the county administrator, said it would be nice to get it back.“It’s money that shouldn’t have been wherever it went.”