It was a deadly Monday on Kansas Highways. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 4 fatality accidents before noon.

At 7:40 a.m. in Gray County, a 2006 Dodge pickup driven by Zachariah E. Hammond, 21, Montezuma, was eastbound on U.S. 56 just west of Kansas 23.

The pickup entered the westbound lane and collided head-on with 2017 Kenworth semi driven by Robert L. Hoskinson, 53, Cimarron.

Hammond and Hoskinson were transported to the hospital in Dodge City where Hammond died.

The drivers were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

At 8:32 a.m. in Clay County, The KHP reported a 2000 Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by Curtis Scott, 43, NE., was southbound on Kansas15 following a tractor trailer.  The motorcycle passed the truck in the no passing zone.

A northbound Chevy Malibu driven by Megan Anne Ggeller, 31, Wakefield, hit Scott when laid the motorcycle down on the left side in the northbound lane.

Scott was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Neill- Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Gfeller was not injured.  Scott was not wearing a helmet, according to the KHP.

At 8:38 a.m. in Crawford County ,The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Dodge pickup driven by Fred F. Bogina, 87, Arma, was eastbound on 640^th Avenue at U.S. 69. The driver failed to yield to a 2010 Peterbilt Semi driven by Justin Eddie Horner, 27, Kingman, that was northbound on U.S. 69. The vehicles collided in the intersection.

Bogina was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Frontier Forensics. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

Horner was possibly injured according to the KHP. They did not indicate where he was treated.

Just after 11:45 a.m. in Stanton County, the KHP reported a 2014 Kenworth Semi driven by Osman Hernandez-Gonzales, 25, Hugoton, was east bound on County Road 4 twelve miles north of Johnson City.

The driver failed to yield at yield sign and was struck by a 2007 Chevy pickup driven by Lance Turner, 51, Walsh, CO., that was southbound on County Road W.

After the impact the semi rolled on to its left side on County Road 4. Vehicle 2 came to rest in the north east corner of the intersection.

Turner was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Garnand Funeral  Home.

Hernandez-Gonzales was transported to the Stanton County Hospital.  Turner was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.

SEDGWICK COUNTY—  Law enforcement authorities are investigating four thefts from vehicles at three country clubs in Kansas and asking the public for help to identify suspects.

The four thefts from vehicles occurred at Wichita Country Club, Reflection Ridge Swimming Pool, and Crestview Country Club on August 20, according to Wichita Police. On September 11, police released photos of a vehicle of interest and three individuals of interest.

If you recognize this vehicle or any of these individuals please call Crime Stoppers at 316.267.2111 or WPD detectives at 316.268.4407. The case numbers are: 17C522091, 17C521986, 17C521987, and 17C521999.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — A library on the University of Kansas campus now offers gender-inclusive restrooms.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the Watson Library has debuted two private, non-gendered bathrooms this semester.

Dean of Libraries Kevin Smith says the renovations create a more welcoming space for those who don’t identify with traditional binary genders. He says the response has overall been very positive.

Smith says the staff-led restroom renovation project is part of the university libraries’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives.

Other bathrooms in the library have also been renovated to be more accessible to those with disabilities.

Smith says the Spencer Research Library is also planning to add single-user restrooms similar to the new restrooms in the Watson Library.

ROSE HILL, Kan. (AP) — The Butler County sheriff says a person was seriously injured in a house explosion northeast of Rose Hill.

Sheriff Kelly Herzet says the explosion happened about 3:15 p.m. Monday.

He says at least one person was injured and taken to Via Christi Hospital at St. Francis. He says the man suffered severe burns and was listed in critical condition.

A propane tank was on the property but the cause of the explosion is under investigation.

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a robbery at Sam’s Club, 2919 Market Place in Salina.

Just before 5 p.m. on September 8, a man and three women entered the store, cut the lock to the cell phone storage cabinet and got away with 58 phones, according to Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

The total loss was listed at $41,145.00

Police are currently obtaining surveillance video of the crime, according to Sweeney.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating over a dozen people on various charges after a weekend sex trafficking sting.

According to Officer Charley Davidson, 11 people were arrested for buying sexual relations, one for selling sexual relations, one for promoting the sale of sexual relations and two others on unrelated charges during the weekend sting operation.

The Wichita Police Department Vice Section, Exploited, Missing Child Unit, Department of Homeland Security Investigations, Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General, Patrol South Broadway Corridor Team and the Patrol West Special Community Action Team participated jointly in the investigation.