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By Nick Sloan

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    LYON COUNTY, Kansas (KMBC) — A small plane made an emergency landing Monday morning in eastern Kansas after experiencing mechanical trouble in midair.

According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, the single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft was forced down just before 10 a.m. in a corn field in Lyon County, southwest of the intersection of K-99 and Road 400.

Troopers say the plane’s propeller stopped working, leaving the pilot with no choice but to attempt an emergency landing.

The aircraft came down in the field without striking any structures or vehicles.

No injuries were reported.

The plane sustained damage and was later removed from the scene by a private tow company.

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By Eric Hanson

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    AFRICA (KCCI) — Iowa’s status as the nation’s leading egg-producer means we have a direct impact on hunger across the globe.

Hy-Line International partnered with Blessman International to provide the layers that produce 100,000 eggs each month — protein-packed food keeps children fed across South Africa. And Iowa-based Pizza Ranch funds the chicken feed.

Additionally, an Iowa-inspired research farm produces vegetables, an Iowa philanthropist has paid for 350 waterless toilets that are safer than outhouses, Iowa-based Musco has lit a sports complex to provide healthy community to children and Blessman International has built churches to encourage faith.

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By Chloe Godding

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    OLATHE, Kansas (KMBC) — The Olathe Police Department is investigating after a student protest on Friday turned into a physical disturbance.

Around 2 p.m., officers were called to the area of College Boulevard and South Lone Elm Road, near Olathe Northwest High School, on reports of a fight.

Police said they “stabilized” the incident after the protest escalated. While it’s not clear exactly how the situation unfolded, police said the protest resulted in an aggravated battery.

A juvenile male was taken into custody. Police did not provide an age. Investigators are still working to identify and contact others who may have been involved.

“The Olathe Police Department supports the community’s right to engage in peaceful protest and lawful assembly. We are committed to protecting those rights while also ensuring public safety,” police said in a news release. “Violence, property damage or threats to people will be addressed appropriately to protect the community.”

The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Olathe Police Department at 913-971-6363 or the anonymous TIPS hotline at 816-474-8477.

School response

Olathe Northwest Principal Chris Zuck sent a letter to families after the incident.

Zuck emphasized in the letter that the walkout was not sponsored or organized by the school or its staff. Staff members do not participate in these student-organized walkouts or protests, but they do observe from a distance to ensure student safety.

Zuck said while the school knew about one of the walkouts, and communicated that with parents, the school did not know that a small group of students planned a separate demonstration, which was also protected by their constitutional rights.

The altercation took place off campus, Zuck said, though the school’s Safety Services staff did intervene along with other law enforcement.

“Let me be clear: while we value our students’ perspectives and recognize their constitutional right to participate in peaceful demonstrations, we do not tolerate violence,” Zuck said, in a section highlighted in bold. “When behavior crosses that line, it becomes a disciplinary matter, and there will be serious consequences in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct.

“While privacy laws prevent me from sharing specific consequences for individual students, please know that once those responsible are identified, the consequences will be serious as they are for any altercation that happens,” he continued. “Although we recognize students’ rights to express their views, we will not allow those rights to be used as justification for violence.”

Zuck noted that a social media post circulating online indicates there may be another student-led protest on Feb. 25 “concerning students’ personal beliefs and unrelated to immigration and federal agencies.” He said that staff will monitor any walkouts, as they previously have, but they cannot guarantee supervision for anything that happens off campus.

Zuck ended his letter with a message to students and parents:

“Students: Your voice matters. How you use it matters just as much. If you choose to participate in a walkout, we ask that you do so peacefully and respectfully. You are responsible for your actions, and you are responsible for how you represent yourself and our school community. Violence will never be tolerated, and it will always result in serious consequences.

Parents: We recognize and respect that you are the primary influence in your child’s life. Again, I would encourage you to have a conversation with your child about these walkouts and their level of participation. Please help your child understand that while they may have the right to peacefully protest, there are consequences if an altercation occurs. We appreciate your support in this matter.”

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By Anthony Bettin

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    MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz unveiled his plans to prevent gun violence in the state on Tuesday morning.

Walz was joined by legislative leaders and others, including Annunciation Catholic Church shooting survivor Lydia Kaiser, at a morning news conference to present his proposal.

The governor said his proposal includes “a ban on military assault rifles, high-capacity magazines … safe storage, reporting your weapons when they’re lost or stolen, closing the ghost gun loophole, implements a firearm insurance requirement, establishes a firearm and ammunition tax and creates and expands early intervention resources.”

“This legislative session, this is an opportunity to make Minnesota the safest state around gun violence while doing nothing to impinge on your Second Amendment rights,” Walz said.

Live: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to announce measures to address gun violence by WCCO – CBS Minnesota on YouTube The Democratic governor’s proposal could face an uphill battle in a divided Legislature. Republicans have previously signaled an unwillingness to consider gun control measures. Walz indicated Tuesday he is open to compromise.

“I think this is a comprehensive package, but I’m open to hearing from folks,” Walz said. “It’s certainly a lot better than saying we don’t want to do anything and stalling on that.”

Walz’s state has suffered several high-profile instances of gun violence over the past year.

In June, state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were shot and killed at their Brooklyn Park home. Authorities said the same shooter, Vance Boelter, also wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette earlier in the night.

Two months later, a shooter opened fire at Annunciation Catholic Church during a school mass, killing 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski. More than 20 other people were wounded.

“All children have the right to live free from gun violence in schools, churches and in our communities,” Kaiser said during Walz’s news conference Tuesday. “Elected officials have a duty to protect us from guns. No one should have to go through what we went through at Annunciation.”

Walz hoped to call a special session to address gun violence after the Annunciation shooting, but lawmakers could not find common ground. While Democrats were focused on gun control measures, Republicans aimed to address school security and mental health.

In January, federal agents killed two Minneapolis residents in separate shootings.

According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, there were more than 67,000 applications for permits to carry in 2024, the most recent year for which data is available. More than 57,000 of those permits were issued.

BCA data also shows there were 61 homicides by firearm in 2024, as well as more than a thousand assaults, hundreds of robberies and dozens of rapes committed at gunpoint.

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By Alexandra Simon

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    CAPE MAY, New Jersey (KYW) — The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating after a swastika was found drawn on a bathroom wall at its training center in Cape May, New Jersey.

A spokesperson said Tuesday that the “hate symbol was immediately removed” and the Coast Guard Investigative Service was notified.

“The Coast Guard has always unequivocally condemned and punished the display of hate symbols or imagery associated with intimidation, hatred, or oppression,” the Coast Guard said. “Such conduct is incompatible with our core values and has absolutely no place within our Service. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is safe, professional and respectful for every member of our workforce. Any behavior that undermines these standards will be addressed swiftly and seriously.”

Adm. Kevin Lunday, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, traveled to the Training Center Cape May after the symbol was discovered and held a mandatory meeting with nearly 900 recruits and staff members to address the incident.

“Anyone who adheres to or advances hate or extremist ideology — get out. Leave. You don’t belong in the United States Coast Guard and we reject you,” Lunday said. “We will not allow anyone to put a stain of hate on our United States Coast Guard. We will not be defined by the cowardly acts, but instead be defined by our unwavering response and our resolve to defeat them.”

The Training Center Cape May is the Coast Guard’s fifth-largest base and the only accession point for the branch’s enlisted workforce.

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