WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal magistrate judge has spurned a move by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach seeking reconsideration of a $1,000 fine levied against him for misleading the court.

U.S. Magistrate Judge James O’Hara said Wednesday that Kobach’s “new excuse lacks credibility” based on its late assertion and lack of supporting documentation.

Kobach had blamed “editing errors” for his earlier misstatements to the court.

The judge also rejected Kobach’s contention that forcing him to submit to a deposition over documents he tried to keep secret would result in manifest injustice.

O’Hara ruled last week that Kobach made “patently misleading representations” about the content of materials he took into a November meeting with then President-elect Donald Trump as well as a separate draft amendment to the National Voter Registration Act.

SHAWNEE COUNTY- Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have made a teen suspect in custody.

Just before 12:30 a.m. June 26, police responded to a report of a shooting near 10th Street and SW Billard in Topeka, according to a media release.

First responders found victim identified as Justice T. Mitchell, 18, with a life-threatening gunshot wound in a fast-food restaurant parking lot. He was transported to a local hospital where he died.

On Tuesday July 4, police arrested a 17-year-old suspect for the shooting death. The Shawnee County District Attorney’s office is considering possible charges.

RENO COUNTY – Officials are working to determine the cause of a Tuesday afternoon house fire in rural Reno County.

The blaze reported just before 1p.m. at a residence in the 100 Block of West Avenue C in Sylvia was quickly contained, according to a social media report from the Reno County fire district 6.

There were no injuries reported. The home was a total loss.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A bald eagle that was rescued earlier this year by Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office deputies has been set free.

The bird was released back into the wild Tuesday near K-42 highway and the Ninnescah River.

The bird flew off back into the wild following its release.

A group of Sedgwick County firefighters and deputies helped rescue it in April after somebody reported a bald eagle that was down at Lake Afton. The bird was emaciated and was trying to fly.

It was taken at that time to the Eagle Valley Raptor Center near Cheney for rehabilitation.

FINNEY COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges.

On Friday, the Garden City/Finney County Drug Task Force culminated a month-long investigation into the distribution of methamphetamine from with the service of a search warrant at a residence in the 900 Block of West Olive in Garden City, according to a media release.

During the search of the residence officers located numerous items of evidence to include suspected methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and firearms.

Police arrested 40-year-old Alberto Gonzalez. He is being held in the Finney County Jail and could face the possible charges of Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Proceeds from the Sale of Controlled Substances.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man’s body has been found at the site of a house fire in Wichita

KWCH-TV reports the fire happened about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday. Crews responding to the scene were initially not sure whether the man who lived there was still inside.

Wichita Fire Chief Ron Blackwell says authorities have not identified the victim and they haven’t confirmed who owns the home.

Neighbors say a man in his 60’s lived in the home with a dog. Blackwell says the body of a large-breed dog was found in the home with the dead man.

Firefighters initially had to back out of the burning home because there was too much clutter inside for them to get around safely.

The cause of the fire has not been determined.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas health officials have reported a confirmed case of measles in Butler County.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Butler County Health Department said in a joint news release Tuesday that a number of county health departments will be notifying all identified contacts.

Staff will evaluate immunization status and ask about any possible symptoms among people exposed.

Measles is highly contagious and is spread through the air by breathing, coughing or sneezing.

Health officials say symptoms typically begin one to two weeks after exposure to an infected person. They include fever, blotchy skin rash, cough, runny nose and watery eyes.

KDHE Secretary Susan Mosier says the best way to prevent measles is vaccination.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita police say a body found in the Arkansas River had a gunshot wound.

Police responding to a call Monday evening that someone may be submerged discovered the man had been shot.

The victim is a male in his 40s. His name has not been released.

Sgt. Mike Linnehan of the Wichita Police Department says police are still investigating the incident.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two federal lawsuits alleging violations of civil rights have been filed against Valley Falls Police Chief Bronson Campbell.

The Topeka Capital Journal reported on Monday that the lawsuit filed by Jamie Petitt alleges Campbell has harassed her and the council has backed his actions.

A second lawsuit filed by Clayton Conser alleges his rights were violated in June 2015 when Campbell used a stun gun him.

Campbell told the newspaper he couldn’t comment on pending litigation, but said he doesn’t think he’s ever used excessive force.

Valley Falls Mayor Charles Stutesman says the police chief has his support and the support of the council.