CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP Women of the First Christian Church of Independence, along with family, friends and loved ones celebrated the Christian Women's Fellowship annual Mother/Daughter Banquet Wednesday evening, May 1, in the church's Fellowship Hall. Group leader, Ethel Landis, welcomed the more than 70 attendees.

- FIRE/EMS Medical Emergency, 10:10 am Thursday, 4600 CR 3700 Medical Emergency, 4:47 pm Thursday, Mulberry St. Medical Emergency, 7:47 pm Thursday, 4400 CR 4500.

■ Controversial bill targets China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia and Venezuela Republican Sen. Jeff Longbine says a bill passed by the Legislature stripping Kansas property from companies and individuals tied to China, Iran, North Korea and other adversarial nations was so profoundly unconstitutional that $10 million should be set aside in the budget to defend against lawsuits.

Posting a “Wizard of Oz” meme and accusing Gov. Laura Kelly of “political spite,” House Speaker Dan Hawkins led the charge to make those who severely injure or kill police dogs pay for their medical care or funerals.

(TNS) A 45-year-old former aircraft quality auditor has become the second Boeing- related whistleblower to die in the past three months, after allegedly suffering from a sudden bacterial infection. Joshua “Josh” Dean, of Wichita, Kan., worked for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems and was one of the first people to accuse Spirit of ignoring serious manufacturing issues with their 737 Max airplanes, The Seattle Times reported Wednesday.

(TNS) BALTIMORE — Maryland transportation officials said Thursday that they expect to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge with a new span in just over four years. The project to replace the span of Interstate 695 by fall of 2028 is estimated to cost between $1.7 and $1.9 billion, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said Thursday.

(TNS) Hamas is studying a proposal for a temporary cease-fire with Israel in a “positive spirit,” as international pressure mounts on the two sides to reach a deal and end a conflict that has shaken the Middle East.

Bicycling can be great exercise and an affordable way to travel, but riders are more likely to suffer serious injury or death upon impact with a motor vehicle. That’s why the Kansas Department of Transportation and The Drive To Zero Coalition want to remind drivers and bicyclists they share responsibility in safety.

Historical Marker #51, Osage Catholic Mission, located 37° 30.864′ N, 95° 9.813′ W, Washington Street, St. Paul.

Again this summer, USD 446 will be offering summer meals to all kids in the district age 1-18 at no cost. Adults can also grab a meal for a small fee- breakfast is $2.85 and lunch is $5. These summer meals will go a long way to make sure that your kiddo has the energy they need for fun in the sun. The meals will be available for pick up on the following dates: