Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina: Police say a pursuit began after an attempted stop just before 5 p.m. Monday, the suspect tried to hit a Saline County deputy, then opened fire on officers. Officers returned fire and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene; no officers were injured. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is now leading the probe. Kansas Crime & Courts: In Wichita, investigators say a homicide is under review after a man was found shot in a parking lot; a suspect was arrested. In Lawrence, police are looking for suspects after a bar fight spilled into gunfire with no reported injuries. In federal court, former Beneficient executive Brad Heppner was found guilty in a scheme tied to funneling more than $150 million. Local Governance & Schools: Lawrence leaders cite staffing shortages, absenteeism, and early childhood gaps in a needs assessment. Shawnee Mission schools refused to sign a federal resolution tied to trans student rules, calling it a “sham process.” Elections & Tech: Riley County clerk Rich Vargo urged state funding for voter registration software as a statewide contract renewal could spike costs in 2028. Economic Pulse: Boeing announced $1 billion in Wichita investment over three years, while Edgerton residents are pushing back on a proposed data center.