OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — A man got more than he bargained for when he attacked a kick-boxing instructor as she ran on a suburban Kansas City trail.

The Kansas City Star reports that 51-year-old Stephanie Steiniger, of Overland Park ripped her arm free and kicked him in the groin. Police say the apparent kidnapping attempt happened Tuesday night.

On Wednesday, Steiniger warned other women in a public plea while wearing a purple tank top that read, “Strong is the new pretty.” She says she always believes “everything happens for a reason” and that “maybe it’s so I can warn other women to be aware.”

Overland Park Police spokesman John Lacy says fighting back is important in a kidnapping attempt, even if the assailant has a weapon. Police are looking for a suspect.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Three men are in custody in a 2014 drive-by shooting that killed a 10-year-old girl inside a Kansas City, Kansas, home.

KMBC-TV reports that police also are looking for a fourth suspect in the killing of Machole Stewart. The spokesman for the Wyandotte County prosecutor’s office didn’t immediately return a phone call from The Associated Press seeking comment.

Cedric Sanders and Tommy Benson among those jailed for the shooting, according to the Wyandotte County Jail booking report.

Machole was killed when bullets from a passing vehicle sprayed a home while she was at a family gathering inside. No one else inside the home was injured. Police have said the intended target was a 19-year-old relative.

Machole’s grandmother says the girl was “robbed” of “a beautiful life with her family.”

HARPER COUNTY—  A sixth earthquake this week shook portions of Kansas.

On Thursday, at 10:22 a.m., a quake that measured a magnitude 2.5 was centered approximately eight miles northwest of Harper, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Two earthquakes shook Kansas late Wednesday. Just before 11p.m. a quake that measured a magnitude 3.2 was centered approximately 14 miles northwest of Harper, according to the U.S.G.S.  A few minutes later at 11:02 p.m. a 2.8 magnitude quake was recorded 16 miles northwest of  Harper.

Three earthquake in two days shook the area earlier this week a quake at 8:30p.m. Tuesday measured a magnitude 2.7 and was centered approximately fourteen miles southeast of Harper, according to the U.S.G.S.

That followed a 2.6 magnitude quake at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday approximately five-mile northeast of Harper. On Monday,  a 2.5 quake was centered thirteen miles northwest of Harper.

The USGS reported also reported a series of five quakes measuring 2.7 – 3.2 in Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner County September 10-15.

There are no reports of damage from Thursday’s quakes.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a federal fraud and bribery scandal in college basketball (all times local):

Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans, a Kansas State alum and former Wildcat Assistant coach told a judge during an initial court appearance that he understands the allegations that he took bribes to influence star athletes.

Evans appeared before U.S. Magistrate Charles Goodwin on Wednesday but did not enter a plea. He spoke only to say that he understood the charges after they were read in court, and that he had not yet thoroughly discussed them with his lawyer.

Evans surrendered to federal marshals early Wednesday on federal corruption charges following an investigation into the criminal influence of money on coaches and players in the NCAA.

Evans showed no expression as he was escorted into the courtroom in handcuffs wearing a long-sleeved black Nike shirt and matching pants.

Evans faces six charges. Prosecutors allege he expected $2,000 a month for his services. According to court documents, Evans said it was necessary to use his influence over the youngsters early in their college careers because many of them are “one and done,” meaning they play one year of college ball before joining the NBA.

Evans was specifically told not to have contact with agent Christian Dawkins, financial adviser Munish Sood, Arizona assistant coach Emanuel Richardson and Southern California assistant Anthony Bland. Evans, a Bahamas native, was told to surrender his passport.

Evans’ bond was $50,000. He left the courthouse with lawyer, Trace Morgan, who said he did not have a statement. His next appearance will be Oct. 10 in New York.

Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder released a statement saying he was “shocked” by the allegations and learned about them through media reports. He called them “serious” and said they violate what the school stands for. He said Oklahoma State will cooperate with federal officials and coordinate with the NCAA in looking into the matter.

Evans graduated with a degree in social science from K-State in 2009. He worked with the Wildcat basketball program as a Student Assistant from 2008-09, a Graduate Manager from 2009-2011, and an  Assistant Coach 2011-12, according to his OSU bio.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The congressman shot in June at a baseball practice is returning to work at the Capitol after three months in the hospital and at a rehabilitation facility.

That’s the word from Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s office. The Louisiana Republican will vote Thursday morning and address his colleagues on the House floor. This is his first public appearance since the shooting.

Welcome back, Whip! Let’s get ‘er done. We’ve missed you around here. https://t.co/YMZKKKFyhP

— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) September 28, 2017

Scalise and four other people were injured June 14 when a gunman opened fire on a Republican baseball practice in nearby Alexandria, Virginia. U.S. Capitol Police and other officers returned fire and killed the gunman. The rifle-wielding attacker had nursed grievances against President Donald Trump and the GOP.

The 51-year-old congressman was struck in the hip, and the bullet tore into blood vessels, bones and internal organs.

MANHATTAN – Law enforcement authorities are investigating a case of rape and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 11a.m. Wednesday police arrested Kelli Abernathy Graham, 18, in rural Leonardville, according to the daily arrest report from Riley County Police.

He is being held on a $25,000 bond on requested charges of rape and blackmail; statements for public ridicule, according to the arrest report.

In a separate report, Riley County Police on Tuesday are asked the for the public help in a sexual battery case that was filed on the weekend of September 23.

A 20-year-old woman was sleeping in her home when an unknown suspect came in without permission and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect in this case is described as a white male in his early 20s, average build. He was wearing a dark colored shirt, jeans, tennis shoes and dark rimmed glasses.

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Police said that while the description is vague, they hope that someone may have witnessed a suspicious person or activity related to this crime and can report it.

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