December 2012 – Page 14 – Hays Post Archive

Police Investigating Abuse Of Turkey At KU Frat

Posted on December 18, 2012

Lawrence police are investigating reports that members of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at the University of Kansas abused and killed a turkey at a party.

Police said Monday they received a report of possible animal cruelty at a party that drew about 150 people Friday night.

The Kansas City Star reports witnesses said the some fraternity members broke the turkey’s cage, chased the animal, choked it and broke its wing and a leg.

Police say they were told a fraternity member killed the bird to end its suffering.

A message left after hours for the Beta Theta Pi Foundation and Administrative Office wasn’t immediately returned.

The university said in a statement that the fraternity’s national chapter and the KU Interfraternity Council also are investigating the complaint.

KHAZ Country Music News: Lee Brice and His Son Takoda Share Love for Monster Truck Parties

Posted on December 18, 2012September 16, 2014

Lee Brice‘s son Takoda has a lot of cars and trucks on his Christmas list this year. The young boy even dreams of monster truck parties, which confused Lee at first. He thought Takoda might have been referring to his daddy’s song “Parking Lot Party” at first. Then Lee’s friend who puts on monster truck rallies invited him to one of their events near Nashville.

Lee says, “I jumped straight in my truck. I happened to be home. Went and grabbed him and [my wife] Sara and we drove out to way south of town. Went and saw, sat down and saw those monster trucks. You know, and he was just beside himself.”

Lee and his wife and son got to ride around in the monster trucks too, and Takoda told his parents, “Now, that’s a monster truck party.”

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State Prisons Equipped to House Paralyzed Inmates

Posted on December 18, 2012

A 19-year-old Topeka man who was left a paraplegic after an accident that killed a passenger in his car is scheduled to be sentenced to prison this week.

Hunter Hillmer is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday for reckless second-degree murder for a March 19 accident that killed 15-year-old Madison Naill. He also was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol and aggravated battery for injuries sufferd by a second passenger.

State corrections officials said paralyzed inmates are housed at various facilities, and are kept in the general population.

Corrections department spokesman Jeremy Barclay says the state pays only slightly more to house a paralyzed inmate, mostly to buy necessary equipment.

Barclay said several paralyzed inmates might be transferred to Oswego when it reopens next month.

KHAZ Country Music News: Zac Brown Band Looking to Make Timeless Christmas Album at Some Point

Posted on December 18, 2012September 16, 2014

Zac Brown Band‘s rich harmonies and intricate musicianship seem tailor-made for a Christmas album, and frontman Zac Brownhopes to release a holiday collection one day.

He tells ABC News Radio, “I want to make sure that’s something that’s on our plate, and it will be something that will be timeless and kind of live on.”

The group is going out on their own on the record label front next year with plans to release a double acoustic album of new material. Zac would like to see some holiday music included in the 2013 release plans as well.

“What we should is probably just do a couple Christmas tunes each year until we have a full collection to make an album with it,” Zac wonders aloud. “Maybe a couple original ones as well. I don’t want to mail it in.”

For now, Zac is really enjoying Cee Lo Green‘s Christmas album, Cee Lo’s Magic Moment. He downloaded it last week and says, “I’m a big Cee Lo fan of his, you know, musicality.” Zac adds, “You listen to that Christmas album, and you hear all kinds of old influence on there.”

Zac Brown Band is currently rising up the chart with their latest single, “Goodbye in Her Eyes,” from their latest project Uncaged.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Shania Twain Would Record a New Album, if She Had the Time

Posted on December 17, 2012September 16, 2014

Now that Shania Twain‘s new residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is up and running, fans are wondering if she’ll record any new music soon. It doesn’t look like that’s going to happen right away.

Shania tells Vegas magazine, “I know I am ready to go back in the studio and record an album, I just don’t have the time yet.”

The new show at Caesars, titled Shania…Still the One, allows Shania to connect intimately with her fans, and she doesn’t want to take time away from that right now. “I don’t want to lose that element of being able to touch people and connect with them and not be separated from them,” she explains. “For me it’s like a dream, so to the fan it must be as well.”

For more information about Shania…Still the One, go to ShaniainVegas.com.

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Tigers Push Win Streak to Five With Win Over Sterling

Posted on December 17, 2012December 17, 2012

The Fort Hays State Tigers held Sterling to two field goals in the first 18 minutes of the second half and cruise to an 80-49 win over the Warriors Monday night at Gross Coliseum. FHSU used an 18-4 run to start the half to go up 24 and led by as many as 36 as they win their fifth-straight and improve to 7-2 on the season.

Mark Johnson Post Game Interview Part1
Mark Johnson Post Game Interview Part2

Freshman point guard Craig Nicholson led four Tigers in double-figures with 11 points. He also dished out eight assists with just one turnover. Dwayne Brunson, Ben Congiusta and Carson Konrade all add 10. Lance Russell chipped in with nine.

Andrew Victoria Post Game Interview 12-17

Sterling missed their first 10 shots of the game helping the Tigers jump out to an 8-0 lead. The Warriors rallied within two before an 11-3 Tiger run helped them to a 40-27 halftime lead.

FHSU Game Highlights 12-17

KHAZ Country Music News: Reba Welcomes “Real Housewives of Orange County” Star to “Malibu Country” in January

Posted on December 17, 2012September 16, 2014

Reba will soon share the screen with one of the Real Housewives of Orange County. Reality star Heather Dubrow will make a guest appearance on Reba’s Malibu Countryas Brooke, a friend of Reba’s neighbor, Kim, in an episode due to air in January. From ABC’s description of the episode, it seems that Reba gets herself in some hot water while the reality TV cameras are rolling.

Malibu Country airs Friday nights at 8:30 ET on ABC.

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Highway Closed Due to Fatality Accident

Posted on December 17, 2012

Law enforcement officers have closed a portion of K-61 in Pratt County due to a fatality accident involving four vehicles, including a tractor-trailer.

K-61 is closed between Preston and Pratt as officers continue to work at the accident, which occurred at about 3:40 p.m. near the intersection of K-61 and Northeast 70th, according to Pratt County Sheriff Vernon Chinn.

One person was killed in the accident, Chinn said. More details are expected to be released later by the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Battle of the Badges Update

Posted on December 17, 2012

The 10^th annual “Battle of the Badges” Community Blood Drive is closing in on week one at the American Red Cross Blood Donor Center in Hays.

Ellis County law enforcement, fire and E-M-S personnel are helping to raise awareness about the need for blood during the holidays.

All donors get a t-shirt, are entered to win a Traeger Grill courtesy of Crawford Supply Company, and get to vote for their favorite civil servants.

The winner will get bragging rights for a year and the traveling trophy.

As of Friday, says Donor Recruitment Representative Catherine Younger, the fire division is in the lead with 48 pints of blood donated in their honor, closely followed by Ellis County E-M-S with 43 pints. The police department is in third place with 30 pints.

The Battle of the Badges blood drive kicked off December 11 continues through December 28.

OPTIONS Moves Administrative Offices

Posted on December 17, 2012

Domestic violence and sexual assault service provider, Options, has moved its administrative offices.

The new location, 2716 Plaza Avenue, Hays, is a building previously owned by Farm Bureau.

According to Options Board President Kenton Olliff, the building has been unoccupied since 2010 and the Farm Bureau Board agreed to reduce the building price. “With the sale of the previous Options office on East 23rd Street, the use of reserve funds, and a modest loan, Options was able to purchase the building,” says Olliff.

Executive Director Charlotte Linsner says the increased space allows Options to “provide critical services in a more sensitive and professional setting,” as well as increasing the amount of private meeting space and staff work areas. There is also a dedicated children’s room.

Options serves 18 counties in northwest Kansas with the main office in Hays and an outreach office in Colby.

KHAZ Country Music News: Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman Returning for Second Season of GAC Cooking Show

Posted on December 17, 2012September 16, 2014

Little Big Town‘s Kimberly Schlapman will host a second season of her GAC cooking show, Kimberly’s Simply Southern. New episodes will begin airing this spring.

Kimberly is thrilled to have another round of shows coming up. She says, “This cooking show is a childhood dream of mine and I have to keep pinching myself to make sure it really has come true! I look forward to many more adventures on the road and to more fun in the kitchen with my family and friends. Thanks for watching!”

Kimberly heads back out on the road for three more shows later this month, including a New Year’s Eve date near Atlanta, GA.

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FHSU’s Lehman Named MIAA Player of the Week for Second Time

Posted on December 17, 2012

Fort Hays State sophomore center Kate Lehman was tabbed as the MIAA Women’s Basketball Athlete of the Week on Monday for the week of December 10-16. This is the second time Lehman has earned the honor this year, after also being selected on Monday, December 3.

Lehman posted her team-leading fourth double-double of the season with 16 points and 13 rebounds in a 33-point win on the road at Oklahoma Panhandle State on Saturday (Dec. 15). Lehaman also was just a shade over her season blocks per game average with five in the contest. She also added two assists and one steal. The 6-foot, 4-inch sophomore center is a native of Newton, Kan. where she competed at Newton High School.

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Wilkinson Named MIAA Wrestler of the Week

Posted on December 17, 2012December 17, 2012

Fort Hays State’s Rory Wilkinson has been named the MIAA Wrestler of the Week for week six, announced by the MIAA today (Dec. 17). It is the second straight week the Tigers have earned the honor as Derek Koehn was named wrestler of the week last week.

Wilkinson went 4-0 for the Tigers at the Raven Duals hosted by Benedictine College on Saturday. At 133 pounds, Wilkinson had three wins by decision and one forfeit win. He had a 4-0 win in his match against Rust from Morningside. He then had a 4-1 win over Negley of York College to help FHSU to a 41-12 win. He edged Stephanek of Concordia 7-5 to help the Tigers blank Concordia 48-0.

The 133 pounder is a native of Gibbon, Neb. where he competed at Shelton High School. It is the first time Wilkinson has earned the honor.