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OTTAWA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) has identified the man found deceased following a violent confrontation and hours-long standoff that left an Ottawa police officer injured on Friday evening.

Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville, KS, has appointed Scott Miller as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Miller, with over 42 years in public accounting and extensive experience in hospital finance, aims to help navigate challenges and identify opportunities within the organization. CMH is dedicated to providing quality healthcare in the region.

Marysville residents can participate in creating a patriotic mural for America's 250th anniversary, to be unveiled on July 4th. Individuals will paint tiles that will form a larger Patriots Flag Mural. The first public painting event takes place on May 13. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome.

A free lunch program on May 7 at the Lee Dam Center for Fine Art will feature "Boss Milliner: The Legacy of Mathilda Lorke." Historian Michelle L. Spencer will discuss Lorke’s impact as a German immigrant hatmaker in Marysville, exploring her business success and influence on the town’s historic district.

Kansas State University researchers are analyzing groundwater quality's impact on agriculture in south-central Kansas, particularly the Equus Beds aquifer. They focus on a chloride plume that may affect irrigation practices and crop profitability. Enhanced modeling of the plume's movement is recommended to inform producers and manage economic risks connected to water resources.

Kansas State University is hosting the GROW/EXCITE pre-college summer workshop from June 3-5 for middle and high school students. Participants will engage in hands-on STEM activities, stay in residence halls, and connect with K-State students and faculty. Registration is due by May 10, with scholarships available for eligible students.

Athletes from the region gathered at Beloit High School on May 1 for the annual Beloit Relays, a key track and field event in north-central Kansas' spring season. The meet showcases local talent and is a tradition within the community. Complete results are available for review.

Sporting Kansas City secured a 1-1 draw against Seattle Sounders FC, with both teams’ leading scorers scoring early. Paul Rothrock opened for Seattle, but Dejan Joveljic equalized for SKC, snapping their scoreless streak. Despite numerous chances, neither team could clinch a win, extending SKC's winless home streak.