Drugs & Firearms Sentencing: A Wichita man, John Hicks, was sentenced to 84 months after pleading guilty to distributing meth; police found about 14 grams of meth, ammo, and two guns during a stop tied to an aggravated assault warrant. Computer-Crime Probe in KCK: Wyandotte County prosecutors filed charges against KCK police detective John Stimach for alleged unlawful computer acts and official misconduct; he’s on unpaid leave. Public Safety Hoax in Lawrence: Lawrence police launched a major search after a reported armed break-in—then learned it was a hoax by children, who were counseled instead of charged. Wichita Child Endangerment Arrest: Wichita officers arrested Brandy Glover after a 2-year-old was found unresponsive at a home tied to drug distribution; two other children were taken into protective custody. Kansas Politics: A Washburn professor says Kansas’ U.S. Senate race could shift from “safe R” to “likely R” as Democrat Adam Hamilton challenges Roger Marshall, with spending expected to top $50 million. Farm Bill Stalls: Kansas Farmers Union leader Nick Levendofsky says the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to move the farm bill raises doubts it passes this year. Heat Relief in Wichita: Cooling centers opened, with Wichita Transit vouchers helping riders reach them. Sports (KC/State): Royals signed closer Craig Kimbrel; Vinnie Pasquantino is set to start a rehab stint in Triple-A.