Kansas Courts & Public Safety: Sedgwick County DA says Jared Michael Mendez, 38, was sentenced to 25 years to life plus additional concurrent time after convictions for aggravated indecent liberties with a child, attempted rape, and criminal threat. Counterterrorism: Federal prosecutors say three men were arrested in a Kansas case for allegedly conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, including sending more than $2,000 in crypto tied to attacks on U.S. forces. State Infrastructure: Gov. Laura Kelly announced $40.5 million for 31 Kansas local bridge projects, with matching local funds pushing total project value near $44.5 million. Energy & Rates: Topeka-area lawmakers asked FERC to protect competitive bidding for transmission projects, criticizing a process they say handed a major southcentral Kansas line to Evergy without a formal bid. Labor & Health Care: Kansas PERB mail ballots in a KU Health System pharmacy workers union vote are being contested after additional delayed ballots arrived. Federal Policy Watch: New SNAP work rules raise concerns that uneven state enforcement could push recipients toward “laxer” jurisdictions. World Cup in Kansas City: Messi sat out Argentina’s friendly vs. Honduras with hamstring fatigue; Argentina returns to Kansas City next as the tournament approaches. Military Policy: ABC reports the Army is preparing for possible executions under a Trump order, including transfers to Terre Haute, Indiana.