NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on NBC’s firing of longtime “Today” host Matt Lauer: (all times local):

7:20 a.m.

Matt Lauer says he is “truly sorry” to anyone he is hurt by his words and actions in his first public comments since being fired by NBC.

Lauer’s former “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie read a statement from Lauer at the top of Thursday’s show, a day he was fired by NBC for “inappropriate sexual behavior.” Published reports accuse Lauer of crude and habitual misconduct with other women around the office.

 

Lauer says in the statement: “Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized. But there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed or ashamed.

He says “repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching” and says he’s “committed to beginning that effort.”

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12:05 a.m.

Fired “Today” host Matt Lauer is the biggest media figure brought down by sexual misconduct allegations since Bill O’Reilly and Roger Ailes were ousted from Fox News Channel.

Lauer’s exit comes amid a wave of accusations sweeping through the media, Hollywood and politics.

He has long been a valuable and highly visible part of NBC News and one of the highest-paid figures in the industry.

Lauer was fired Wednesday for what NBC called “inappropriate sexual behavior” with a colleague.

The announcement was quickly followed by a published report accusing him of crude and habitual misconduct with other women around the office.

SHAWNEE COUNTY  —The investigation of a fatal officer-involved shooting has been forwarded to the Shawnee County District Attorney’s office for review.  Topeka

Earlier this month, Topeka Police had asked the Lawrence Police to investigate the shooting that killed Dominique White.

On Wednesday afternoon, the Lawrence Police Department reported in a media release they completed the investigation of the incident that occurred on September 28. Just after 9:30p.m. that night, police responded to the 300 Block of Southeast Lawrence, in Topeka regarding a report of a disturbance with shots fired in the area.

Officers responding encountered a suspicious person identified as Dominique Tyrell White, 30, Topeka. White had a handgun.  In the process of trying to secure the firearm, the White struggled with officers and attempted to flee.

While fleeing from officers, White reached for the pocket containing the firearm, causing the officers to fire their weapons. White sustained life-threatening injuries as a result.
Officers immediately provided medical assistance and summoned AMR who transported White to a local hospital where the he was pronounced dead.

White’s gun was recovered from the scene. Kansas Department of Corrections records showed White went to prison in 2015 for felony burglary and was discharged in August 2016.

The records show he returned to prison in October 2016 for illegal possession of a firearm as a felon and was released in May.

White Family spokeswoman Heather Joyce says police aren’t providing any information in the case. Police also have denied requests from media seeking the identity of officers involved in the shooting.

GARDNER, Kan. (AP) — A judge has found sufficient evidence for a woman to be tried in the death of her fiance’s 2-year-old daughter.

The Kansas City Star reports that 25-year-old Lindsey Thomasson entered a not guilty plea after she was bound over for trial Tuesday on a charge of first-degree murder. Prosecutors allege that Presley Porting died of child abuse in February in Gardner.

A trial date could be set at her next court appearance in January. Thomasson is jailed on $2 million bond.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal, November 5, shooting and have made an arrest.

Just after 5p.m. Tuesday, police observed the suspect near a residence in the 1700 Block of North Hillside in Wichita, according to office Charley Davidson.

Police arrested the 16-year-old suspect on a warrant for first-degree murder.

On November 5, 19-year-old Nakari Moore of Wichita was paying a bill at a cell phone business in the 2800 Block of South Hydraulic in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

As Moore attempted to leave the business in a Pontiac 4-door vehicle, a 16-year-old suspect fired several gunshots at the car.

Moore received a serious gunshot wound to the upper body and was transported to a local hospital, according to Davidson. Moore died the next day.

JACKSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on numerous charges following a high-speed chase.

Just before 8:30p.m. Tuesday, a Sheriff’s Deputy attempted to stop a northbound Pontiac G-6 driven by Rachel Dawn Hudson, 41, of Atchison County at 302 Road in Jackson County for an alleged speeding infraction. 

The vehicle failed to yield to the deputy and continued northbound into Brown County.  A Brown County deputy deployed a tire deflation device which deflated two tires on the vehicle. 

The vehicle eventually came to a stop several miles north of the Powhattan exit on US Hwy 75. 

Brown County Sheriff’s Office, Kickapoo Tribal Police and the Kansas Highway Patrol assisted with Hudson’s arrest.  She was transported to the Jackson County Jail where she faces charges for driving under the influence, fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, transporting and open container.

Hudson is well known to Kansas law enforcement. She was arrested and brought back from Iowa following the Kevin Stanley murder in January 2013. 

Following a joint sting with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and U. S. Marshals, Hudson was found with three others. The murder suspect Lloyd Wabaunsee and Desiree Shopteese were found wrapped in blankets and hiding in the trunk of Hudson’s vehicle in Urbandale, Iowa. 

Hudson, Aaron Lofton, Shopteese and Wabaunsee were all extradited back to Kansas.  Hudson has had other contacts with law enforcement since that time.  She was convicted for Obstructing apprehension/prosecution; person with a felony, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas, man died after he was confronted by a carjacker and was dragged down the street.

Kansas City, Kansas, police said Frank Davila, 86, died during the confrontation Wednesday. The carjacker fled in Davila’s pickup truck.

The victim was known as Frankie D, the name of the bar and grill he owned on Kansas Avenue for more than 40 years.

His son, also called Frankie Davila, said his father had just dropped off his sister after they had breakfast when he was attacked.

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities continue to look for an inmate who didn’t return to jail in Riley County Tuesday night.

Joshue Sichler, 21, failed to return while out on work release, according to Public Information Officer Hali Rowland. The police department reported his disappearance early Wednesday. He was being held on a probation violation.

In October authorities in Geary County reported arresting Sichler on a probation violation.

In July, Riley County police arrested Sichler for a probation violation and driving with a suspended license. He was released on $3,250 bond.

In June of 2016, police arrested Sichler for a probation violation; felony possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of depressants, stimulants, hallucinogenics or steroids.

SEDGWICK COUNTY — After 9-months in the hospital, Wichita Police Department Officer Brian Arterburn arrived home Wednesday following an extensive recovery process from injuries suffered during a hit-and-run incident.

 

There are no words! Great to have Brian Home! pic.twitter.com/NmFVzT13qV

— Wichita Police (@WichitaPolice) November 29, 2017

 

A long line of officers greeted Arterburn when his plane arrived just after 1:30p.m..  He then  departed the airport to return to his residence.

 

Brian’s home! pic.twitter.com/lGHmPeL7Fb

— Wichita Police (@WichitaPolice) November 29, 2017

 

On Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m., Harvest Community Church, 8340 W 21st Street North in Wichita, will host a welcome-home celebration for Officer Arterburn and his family. The event is not for the general public.

Officer Arterburn has been receiving medical treatment at facilities in Colorado and Texas since the Feb. 7 incident.

On that day, he was assisting with an investigation of a stolen vehicle and a known suspect with multiple felony warrants at a residence in the 2100 block of south Topeka. The driver fled the residence. As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated and refused to stop. Officer Arterburn was run over by the vehicle, causing multiple critical injuries.

 

Officer Arterburn headed home!! pic.twitter.com/80iYoNhuJM

— Wichita Police (@WichitaPolice) November 29, 2017

 

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting.

Just after 9:30 Tuesday, police were dispatched to a residence in the 5000 Block of West Newell in Wichita, according to office Charley Davidson.

A 32-year-old woman who lives in the home told police that when she arrived home she discovered someone broke into her house.  She grabbed a shotgun out of her vehicle, walked to the front door and observed a 32-year-old man, an ex-boyfriend inside the residence.  The man exited the home and a physical struggle occurred, according to Davidson.

During the struggle the suspect received one gunshot wound in the abdomen.  He fled the scene. Officers found him and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Police have not made any arrest, according to Davidson.

RENO COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating at alleged attempted abduction near a Hutchinson elementary school.

USD 308 sent a notice to parents of students at Faris Elementary School, 301 East 10th Street in Hutchinson. It indicated several students reported an attempted abduction, according to school district spokesperson Ray Hemman.

The notice says that an older man attempted to abduct three students. The suspect was described as wearing a black mask, was tall and skinny and drove an older red and white pickup truck.

Hemman noted that Faris has about 20 staff members who assist with school dismissal each day outside the school, and that the staff is aware of what happened.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked call 911.