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Rapid Reactions: A statement made in Kansas City | Orlando Pride

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July 7, 2024

Rapid Reactions: A statement made in Kansas City | Orlando Pride

1. Putting the league on notice. If there was any doubt that the Orlando Pride were legit this season, this game was the one that put those to bed. Down a player for all of the second half, the Pride found a way to pull out a signature win for Seb Hines’ side, taking down the Kansas City Current 2-1 in Missouri.

2. It was Orlando that struck first in the 37th minute through none other than Barbra Banda. With Adriana helping set up the play, the ball took a deflection off of KC’s Elizabeth Ball, with Banda pouncing on the loose chance in the box. 12 goals in 12 games. Truly a wild time for Barbra since joining NWSL.

3. The Pride certainly didn’t make this game easy. A second yellow to Carrie Lawrence just before halftime meant Orlando would play down a player for the entire second half. Playing against the only other undefeated team in the NWSL was already a tough task, but doing it on the road and down a player? It would take an incredible effort to get a result. But just like all the other games before, the Pride found a way.

4. It was a defensive effort worthy of the “best defense in the NWSL” moniker. Holding the best offense in the league to only one goal while down a player is not only impressive but also a moment that separates top teams from championship contenders. A heroic effort from not just the Orlando back line, but the entire team. Seb Hines always preaches whole-team defense, and it was on full display Sunday night.

5. Anna Moorhouse, fresh off her call-up to the England National Team, put on a massive performance in goal. Much like the defense, she rose to the occasion, notching seven saves on the night, including some clutch ones late in the game and into stoppage time. While it wasn’t a record-breaking eighth clean sheet for her, a win like that she’ll take any day of the week.

6. The captain’s moment. After a penalty was given in Orlando’s favor in the 60th minute, Marta stepped up and delivered what would be the game-winning goal. As cool as you’d like, she dinked the kick from the spot right down the middle, sending KC goalkeeper AD Franch the wrong way and putting the Pride ahead against the run of play. It was a moment and a win that meant so much for the lone centurion of the club, as the emotion poured out of her as the final whistle blew.

7. It was a perfect send-off match for all of the Pride Olympians as they now get to head off to Paris as the top team in NWSL. Marta, Adriana, Rafaelle and Angelina head off to represent Brazil, while Barbra Banda and Grace Chanda will represent Zambia.

8. The NWSL will take a break for the Olympics, but the NWSL x Liga MX Femenina Summer Cup will take its place in the meantime. Orlando will play three games in the Summer Cup, with one against Rayadas of Liga MX Femenina and two against other NWSL teams: North Carolina Courage and Racing Louisville. Their first game in the cup with be on the road against NC on Saturday, July 20.

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Kansas drug dealer gets plea deal after caught with meth, fentanyl pills

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November 13, 2025

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Kansas drug dealer gets plea deal after caught with meth, fentanyl pills

McFrederick from a December 2024 arrest in Sedgwick County

HARVEY COUNTY —On Wednesday, Harvey County Chief Judge Wilder sentenced 54-year-old Shyla McFrederic of Sedgwick, Kansa for Distribution of Methamphetamine, a severity level 1 drug felony, according to the Harvey County Attorney’s office.

The case originated from McFrederick’s arrest in Sedgwick, Kansas, on April 19, 2024, when she was found in possession of 111 grams of methamphetamine, 22 grams of psilocybin, 94 grams of marijuana, and four fentanyl tablets.

Under the Kansas Sentencing Guidelines, McFrederick faced a presumptive prison term of 138 to 154 months in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections. Harvey County Attorney Heather Figger requested that the Court impose a 146-month prison sentence, emphasizing that the State had already exercised leniency by dismissing seven felony and five misdemeanor charges across three separate criminal cases as part of the plea agreement.

County Attorney Figger also urged the Court to consider the devastating impact that the distribution of these substances has on the Harvey County community. Counsel for McFrederick requested a downward departure to probation.

In ruling on the matter, Chief Judge Wilder noted that the case involved “the highest level drug felony that exists and that is only for the methamphetamine you possessed and not the other drugs.”

During sentencing, the Court cited a substance use evaluation completed by McFrederick in September 2025, which indicated that she still was not accepting responsibility for her crimes. The Court also noted that McFrederick’s no contest plea was not an acceptance of responsibility.

After consideration, Chief Judge Wilder granted a durational departure, sentencing McFrederick to 60 months in the Kansas Department of Corrections. The Court based this reduced sentence on McFrederick’s decision to waive her preliminary hearing and enter a plea—thereby saving the State the expense of further proceedings—and some limited acceptance of responsibility demonstrated by the actions she had taken to improve herself.

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Obituary for Fr. Henry R. Baxa at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home

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November 12, 2025

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Obituary for Fr. Henry R. Baxa at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home

This obituary is published as a courtesy to the family of Fr. Henry Baxa Henry Richard Baxa was born on February 17, 1941, in Wayne, Kansas, to Henry and Blanche Oborny Baxa. Henry attended Wayne grade school, and then attended St. Francis Preparatory Seminary in Victoria, Kansas, where he graduated

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Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph expands its veterans program with additional federal funding

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November 11, 2025

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Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph expands its veterans program with additional federal funding

KSHB 41 anchor/reporter JuYeon Kim covers agricultural issues and the fentanyl crisis. Share your story idea with JuYeon.

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Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph honored the sacrifice and dedication of veterans at a luncheon ceremony Monday morning.

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph expands its veterans program

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CEO Karen Noel took a moment to pause and reflect on the success of the agency’s veterans program.

“We’re expanding our footprint, we’re expanding the number we serve,” said Noel. “They have tasked us to serve 430 families, which I envision will be well over 500 by the end of the year.”

The federal Supportive Services for Veteran Families program focuses on rapid re-housing and homeless prevention.

This year, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph is taking on three more counties, expanding into Kansas. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded them $4.4 million to double their outreach.

“The increase for our grant has just been tied to our ability to assist our veterans and be able to get them housed,” said Supportive Services Coordinator, Ti Vaughn.

The SSVF program has been a lifeline for veterans like Cheryl Frederick.

“I was almost this close from like being homeless,” said Frederick. “I went through the food pantry, so I’m not hungry anymore. I’m not homeless anymore. They are helping me with my rent, they are helping me with my finances — budgeting. So I’m just wholeheartedly like, so humble and grateful and thankful.”

Veterans are offered other wrap-around services like employment assistance and one-on-one counseling. Last year alone, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph provided over $210,000 in rent and utility assistance.

“What do you need, what do you want, we’re getting it done. I need the address, phone number. I mean, she was on it like a military person,” said veteran Aaron Bean of a SSVF staff member. “I was about ready to lose my apartment. I had no heat.”

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s SSVF program paid for Bean’s energy, water and rent.

“Just those three were huge,” said Bean.

In order to meet the demand, Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph is hiring 12 additional case workers. Half of those positions are already filled.

Any veteran hoping to serve other veterans are encouraged to apply.

“I think it’s awesome and amazing. The more they can help, the better off these veterans so we won’t lose them after serving our country,” said Frederick. “I feel so whole now because they have really blessed me.”

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