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One Dead Following Shooting Outside Of A Hays Bar

HAYS—One person is dead following a shooting outside of Hays bar early Sunday morning, according to the Hays Police Department. It happened in the 1000 block of East 8th just before 2:00 a.m. Hays Police received a call for a person shot in the neck. The man was taken to Hays Medical Center, where he later died. The Hays Police Department has one person in custody. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Crime Scene Response Team is assisting Hays Police in the investigation. (KSN)

Over 5,000 Suspected Fentanyl Pills Found During Drug Bust

SALINA—A 36-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman are facing numerous charges after a search warrant was executed Tuesday, June 20th, in Salina. The Salina Police Department said its SWAT team, detective division, and Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) agents executed a search warrant at a home in the 800 block of Mike Drive. Police were investigating the distribution of fentanyl pills. They found over 5,000 pills, a half-ounce of suspected methamphetamine, two handguns, 9 mm ammunition, and suspected stolen property. The pills are believed to be counterfeit oxycodone pills suspected to contain fentanyl. (KSNW)

Albino Robin Spotted In Riley County

RILEY COUNTY—A Riley County couple spotted an oddity of nature in their backyard this past week. Richard and Lucia Jones could hardly believe their eyes when they spotted a small bird with no color pigmentatio, a feature often attributed to albinism. “While uncommon, KDWP gets a few reports of miscoloration of birds. Albinism, laicism, dilute or melanism are common examples,” said KDWP Migratory Game Bird Manager Tom Bidrowski. “True albinism is rare, but robins seem to be a little more common than other birds with one study reporting 8% of all albino birds being robins or 1 in 30,000 robins being albino.” (KSNT)

Ellis County Native Brings “Heartland” Sound To Nashville

ELLIS COUNTY—Nashville-based singer-songwriter and Ellis County Native Blaine Younger has recently explored his time growing up in the area with his latest song,” Heartland.” Younger grew up in Victoria and has been involved with music his entire life. He explored the region, singing around the state at every bar, county fair, and festival, including Wild West Fest and Country Stampede. But much like the person longed for in “Heartland,” Younger felt compelled to follow his dreams and pursue opportunities elsewhere. While his focus has been on songwriting, he took to performing “Heartland” himself, making it his first release in 13 years. He still performs and writes music and continues chasing the goal of one day having a song he wrote rise to the top of the hit country charts. The song comes off as a love song, but the deeper message inspires others to go chase their dream and do all they can. He hopes his story and song inspires other to take the leap. People can listen to “Heartland” online. (HAYS POST)

Kansas Lawmakers Receive 100 Letters With Suspicious Powder

TOPEKA—Kansas officials said that state lawmakers have received some 100 letters containing suspicious white power delivered to their homes. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation said no injuries were reported. Initial tests on the white powder are negative for dangerous toxins. (buffalonynews.net)