A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Leavenworth woman who didn’t show up for the start of her trial on charges that she left her baby alone in an alley.

Jury selection for the trial of Elizabeth A. Michaud was scheduled Monday morning in Leavenworth County District Court.

But Michaud, who’s been free on bond, did not appear.

Michaud was charged with aggravated endangering a child after she allegedly left her infant son in a Leavenworth alley last May. Authorities say they believe she was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time.

Michaud also failed to show up in court Monday afternoon for a hearing in a case in which she faces drug charges.

Riley County police say a 22-year-old Fort Riley soldier was killed in a shooting at a Manhattan apartment during the weekend.

Police say Micheal T. Lowery died in the shooting Sunday. Three other people — two 23-year-old women and another Fort Riley soldier — were hospitalized.

A man, woman and a 1-year-old child were at the scene but were not injured.

A 43-year-old suspect was arrested and is currently jailed on $2 million bond.

Police did not say provide any further details of the shooting.

Drake University in Des Moines plans to severely limit sales of plastic single-serving bottles filled with water.

A student-led campaign persuaded officials to ban sales of the bottles from most places on the campus starting next fall.

Dozens of colleges across the country have adopted or pursued similar limits.

In the fall, each new Drake student will receive a reusable bottle that can be filled at so-called hydration stations, which are special water fountains around campus that make it easy to fill tall bottles.

A 47-year-old assistant Fort Osage fire chief has died in crash on his way to a fire in rural Jackson County.

Harold Hollingsworth, a 16-year veteran with Fort Osage, was driving to a fire during a severe thunderstorm Sunday night when his fire department SUV slid off the road and hit a tree.

Todd Farley, an assistant fire chief with the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District, say it’s the first time a Fort Osage firefighter has died in the line of duty.

Fort Osage is a town of about 7,000 about 30 miles east of Kansas City. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating.

Funeral arrangements were pending Monday.

Veterans moving to Missouri after leaving the military could immediately claim in-state tuition for public higher education under a bill passed by the state House.

The House voted 152-0 to send the measure to the Senate Thursday.

It would allow veterans to claim the discounted tuition rate even if they haven’t lived in the state previously. Typically, students seeking in-state tuition must reside in Missouri for 12 consecutive months before qualifying.

The measure is sponsored by Republican Rep. Charlie Davis, of Webb City. It also includes a provision that prevents university instructors from giving exams to National Guard members less than 24 hours after they return from training.

The Missouri House has approved legislation intended to restrict use of aircraft for surveillance of people, farms and homes.

Law enforcement officials could use manned aircraft or unmanned aerial drones to gather evidence if they have a warrant or to prevent immediate danger. Journalists and news organizations would be barred from using unmanned aircraft for surveillance unless they have permission from the property owner.

Thursday’s 87-66 House vote sends the bill to the Senate.

Supporters say the legislation seeks to protect privacy rights and prevent unwanted surveillance. Opponents said Thursday that the measure could hamper law enforcement.

Kansas City public works crews have begun installing signs designating 352 lane-miles of bicycle routes throughout the city as part of a plan to create a 600-mile bikeway system.

Project manager Mario Vasquez says installing the signs is the third and final phase of a project that started in 2002.

Vasquez says some streets that are wide enough will have bicycle lanes painted onto the pavement.

Others will designate bike routes with “share the road” signs.

Officials say when the project is completed the city will have 600 miles of on-street bicycle lanes and 230 miles of shared-use trails.

Vasquez says initial signage efforts have focused on suburban areas where traffic is light, but eventually will move to denser downtown city streets.

A St. Louis man is in stable condition after he was shot when he answered a Craigslist ad about a car.

The shooting happened Wednesday evening. Police are looking for two suspects.

The victim saw an ad for a used car on Craigslist and went to the city’s north side to look at it. Police say two men approached his car as he pulled up to the home. One of the men began firing shots into the victim’s vehicle.

The victim was able to drive to an auto parts store to get help. He was shot several times.