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Co-responders to offer mental health help ‘on the street’

Imagine a dispatcher at the Salina Law Enforcement Center being alerted to someone known to have mental issues, capable of causing anguish, injury, or worse. Under normal protocols, officers with the Saline Police Department, Saline County Sheriff ’s Office, or both, send officers to the scene.

Sen. Marshall announces Cooper Davis Act to fight fentanyl crisis

(Overland Park, KS, September 16, 2022) – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. announced his new legislation, the Cooper Davis Act, during a press conference this morning in Overland Park. The bill is named after Cooper Davis, a Johnson County teen who tragically lost his life to fentanyl poisoning last summer after taking half a fake Percocet pill that contained a lethal dose of fentanyl. It is believed the pill was purchased from a Missouri drug dealer through the social media platform Snapchat. Following his passing, Cooper’s family launched the non-profit Keepin’ Clean for Coop to keep his memory alive to save lives, raise awareness, and educate students and families.

Where Chiefs stand in AFC West after Week 2

After defeating the Los Angeles Chargers on “Thursday Night Football,” the Chiefs are the only unbeaten team left in the division. Here’s how the standings look after Week 2: Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) Los Angeles Chargers (11) Denver Broncos (1-1) Las Vegas Raiders (0-2) Here’s a deeper look at the AFC West heading into Week 3: Kansas City Chiefs (2-0) Overall record: 2-0 vs. AFC West: 1-0 vs. AFC: 1-0 Points for: 71 Points against: 45 Week 2 result: Won 2724 vs. Chargers Week 3 opponent: at Indianapolis Colts The Chiefs won a nail-biter in their first home game of the season. K.C. trailed by 10 at two different points of the game but eventually jumped ahead thanks to a fourth-quarter pick-six by rookie cornerback Jaylen Watson.

Daniels’ 5 touchdowns power

HOUSTON (AP) — Jalon Daniels threw for 158 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 123 yards and two scores as Kansas improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2009 with a 48-30 win over Houston on Saturday. Daniels finished 14 of 23 and threw touchdown passes of 5, 60 and 8 yards.

A place to renew

Charlene Peters More Content Now USA TODAY NETWORK After 40 years at the forefront of the health and holistic wellness realm, the words Canyon Ranch have become synonymous with stunningly beautiful exurban retreats that offer a chance to get healthy — and stay healthy — in an atmosphere of casual elegance. I’ve been fortunate enough to visit four Ranches in the United States, and I am now more than convinced that this brand excels in what they do.

Work continues on recovery home in Pratt

Darin Dauner and Chris Booi have been slowly working to restore a large residential building on South Taylor in Pratt that will become Cody’s House. The timeline for the project remains fluid as volunteers work to create a place for Christ-centered recovery from addiction, grief and other emotional and mental distractions.

COMING EVENTS

Sept. 24 - Nov 2022 Western Fun Day with the Pratt Pilot Express Sept 24 - Western Fun Day Saturday, 11 a.m.