Fort Hays State women’s basketball coach Tony Hobson held his weekly news conference Tuesday at the Cade Suran Tiger Room.
Month: January 2013
Lady Tigers Drop Out of National Poll
After losing three of their last four, the Fort Hays State Lady Tigers have dropped out of the latest USA Today/WBCA Division II women’s basketball poll. The Tigers were in the rankings for six straight weeks and reached as high as No. 10. It was the highest national ranking in school history and the longest stretch in the poll.
Washburn, Central Missouri and Pittsburg State are the only MIAA teams in this week’s rankings which you can see below.
|
Rank |
Institution – First Place Votes |
Previous Rank |
Record |
Total Points |
|
1 |
Ashland (Ohio) -32 |
1 |
19-0 |
800 |
|
2 |
Bentley (Mass.) |
2 |
15-0 |
765 |
|
3 |
Clayton State (Ga.) |
4 |
16-0 |
738 |
|
4 |
Colorado Mesa |
7 |
15-0 |
674 |
|
5 |
Western Washington |
8 |
13-2 |
627 |
|
6 |
South Carolina – Aiken |
3 |
13-2 |
593 |
|
7 |
Simon Fraser (BC) |
10 |
13-2 |
569 |
|
8 |
Augustana (S.D.) |
12 |
14-2 |
560 |
|
9 |
Chico State (Calif.) |
13 |
13-1 |
536 |
|
10 |
Gannon (Pa.) |
6 |
16-2 |
521 |
|
11 |
Holy Family (Pa.) |
14 |
15-2 |
438 |
|
12 |
Shaw (N.C.) |
16 |
15-2 |
365 |
|
13 |
Stonehill (Mass.) |
17 |
14-1 |
357 |
|
14 |
Washburn (Kan.) |
9 |
11-3 |
352 |
|
15 |
Indianapolis (Ind.) |
5 |
12-3 |
349 |
|
16 |
Central Missouri |
11 |
13-2 |
343 |
|
17 |
Grand Canyon (Ariz.) |
18 |
16-4 |
260 |
|
18 |
Pittsburg State (Kan.) |
24 |
12-4 |
179 |
|
19 |
Indiana (Pa.) |
23 |
13-4 |
168 |
|
20 |
Nova Southeastern (Fla.) |
NR |
12-3 |
156 |
|
21 |
Bloomsburg (Pa.) |
25 |
12-3 |
134 |
|
22 |
Limestone (S.C.) |
NR |
12-2 |
116 |
|
23 |
Southern Indiana |
NR |
13-2 |
106 |
|
24 |
Dowling (N.Y.) |
NR |
13-2 |
90 |
|
25 |
Tampa (Fla.) |
15 |
11-3 |
87 |
Dropped Out: Fort Hays State University (Kan.); Wayne State College (Neb.); Rollins College (Fla.); Minnesota State University – Mankato.
Others Receiving Votes: Glenville State College (W.Va.) 68; New York Institute of Technology 56; Edinboro University (Pa.) 54; Fort Hays State University (Kan.) 53; Wayne State College (Neb.) 36; Lenoir-Rhyne University (N.C.) 33; Augusta State University (Ga.) 30; Truman State University (Mo.) 27; Saint Mary’s University (Texas) 26; Rollins College (Fla.) 22; Fayetteville State University (N.C.) 21; Assumption College (Mass.) 20; Minnesota State University – Mankato 19; University of Wisconsin – Parkside 12; Northwest Nazarene University (Idaho) 7; Concordia University (Minn.) 6; Ouachita Baptist University (Ark.) 6; East Central University (Okla.) 4; Anderson University (S.C.) 3; Lewis University (Ill.) 3; Newberry College (S.C.) 2; Northeastern State University (Okla.) 2; Pfeiffer University (N.C.) 2; Winona State University (Minn.) 2; Lynn University (Fla.) 1; Tarleton State University (Texas) 1.
Five File for Three Hays City Commission Seats
Five residents have filed to run for three open seats on the Hays City Commission. The filing deadline was today at noon.
Those running for election are:
Shaun Musil
Dominic Pianalto
Eber Phelps
Todd Gabel
Ron Mellick
Three Hays City Commission positions will expire in April–Ron Mellick, Troy Hickman and Eber Phelps, who was appointed to fill the vacancy created after Barbara Wasinger was elected to the Ellis County Commission.
The general election is Tuesday, April 2. According to City Clerk Doris Wing, the two candidates who receive the most votes will receive four-year terms. The third highest vote-getter will serve a two-year term.
The new commissioners will take office and be sworn in at the April 11 Hays City Commission meeting.
KHAZ Country Music News: Reba Spills the Details on Her Weekend Getaway in Las Vegas
Reba and her husband Narvel Blackstock recently took time out from working on Reba’s sitcom Malibu Country to enjoy aa weekend getaway in Las Vegas. The trip included seeing Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul 2 Soul concert at The Venetian. Reba and Narvel even spent a few moments with Tim and Faith before the show.
Reba describes the concert as an “hour and a half show packed full of great singing, wonderful heartfelt songs, with a super band and a stage chocked full of eye candy lighting and scenery!!!!”
She adds at Reba.com, “It’s a great show and they are SO cute together!!!”
Reba and Narvel also spent time playing blackjack and the roulette wheel at The Wynn and MGM Grand and eating at the restaurants Cut at the Venetian and a local favorite, Lotus of Siam.
Though she’s not hosting the show this year, Reba plans to return to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards on April 7.
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Heating Financial Assistance Available for Low Income Kansans
The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) is now accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) through March 29, 2013.
LIEAP provides an annual benefit to help qualifying households pay winter heating bills. Individuals with disabilities, elderly persons, and families with children are the primary groups assisted.
To qualify, applicants must be responsible for direct payment of their heating bills. Income eligibility guidelines are set at 130 percent of the federal poverty level. The level of benefit varies according to household income, number of persons living at the address, type of dwelling, type of heating fuel, and utility rates. Applicants must demonstrate they have made payments on their heating utility bill two out of the last three months.
LIEAP applications are available at local DCF offices or can be requested by calling toll-free 1-800-432-0043. Visit www.dcf.ks.gov to apply online.
USD 489 Drops Course Fees
In their review and approval of next year’s course guide for Hays High School, the USD 489 Board of Education decided Monday night to eliminate course fees.
Superintendent Will Roth says these fees sometimes forced students not to take certain courses, and the board didn’t think that was appropriate for public education.
Fees for textbooks and courses that require special projects such as woodworking will still be in place.
Winter Safety Tip!
Always keep your vehicle’s fuel tank at least half full during bad weather. Being stranded with low or no fuel can put you at risk.
Click HERE for winter driving tips from State Farm.
Winter driving conditions can turn treacherous in an instant. Snow, ice, poor visibility, and extreme cold can disable your vehicle or make roads impassable. Even on a relatively short trip, you can find yourself stranded for several hours. It’s important to plan ahead for such a situation
KHAZ Country Music News: George Strait Sells 77,000 Tickets in Two Minutes for March 17 Date in Houston
George Strait sold more than 77,000 tickets in two minutes when tickets went on sale for his March 17 show at Houston’s Reliant Stadium. The concert is part of George’s final trek, The Cowboy Rides Away tour, and also the closing night of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
The Rodeo’s vice president, Leroy Shafer, tells Billboard, “I have been involved with marketing rodeo and concerts here since 1973 and this is the hottest show we have put on sale in those 40 years. This is going to shatter all Reliant Stadium attendance records.”
The March 17 show will mark George’s 29th appearance at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The Cowboy Rides Away tour continues Friday in Salt Lake City, Utah, with special guest Martina McBride opening all dates.
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Efficiency Task Force Presents Recommendations
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) – A Kansas task force has presented its final report on ways to get public schools to devote more of their state funding to classrooms.
Gov. Sam Brownback created the School Efficiency Task Force last fall, filling it mostly with accountants but no teachers. The panel released its final list of 12 recommendations Monday.
Brownback already included many of the suggestions in the proposed budget and the State of the State address he presented to legislators last week.
Among other things, the task force recommends that the state adopt a two-year budget cycle to give schools more stability and predictability in funding. It also suggests conducting an efficiency study or audit of the State Department of Education.
KHAZ Country Music News: Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer Are Engaged
Congratulations to newly engaged couple Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer. According to People, Brantley popped the question to Jana Sunday on the stage at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, which he had rented out for the day. Sunday was also Brantley’s 28th birthday.
The couple says in a statement to People, “We could not be happier. We are so excited to share this special time with our loved ones and cannot wait to start the rest of our lives together. ”
The couple has been dating about a year, and Jana admits she was surprised by the proposal.
She says, “He asked my mom for permission before he proposed, which meant a lot to me.”
Brantley and Jana have been sharing a home in Nashville.
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Commission Authorizes GO Bonds for Projects
The Ellis County Commission Monday night established themselves as a public building commission to proceed with financing upcoming building projects.
Commissioner Barbara Wasinger expressed her gratitude to the Space Needs Committee, which for several years has been studying and making recommendations on the county’s building needs.
The two large projects, the EMS/Rural Fire building and the jail, will be partially funded by sales tax if approved by the voters. The public building commission last night approved the remaining financing through general obligation bonds. That will also provide funding for remodeling at the Commerce Bank building and 601 Main. The total for all of the projects is estimated at $14.5 million.
Residents can file a petition protesting the bonds. The protest period ends April 3rd.
Monday’s High School Basketball Results
BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Anderson County 72, Metro Academy 43
Jackson Heights 66, Horton 54
Jefferson West 38, Hiawatha 36
66 Conference Tournament
Rolla 62, Boise City, Okla. 47
Lyon County League Tournament
Olpe 66, Southern Coffey 25
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Berean Academy/Eli Walter Tournament
Berean Academy 48, Stafford 14
Goessel 42, Bluestem 34
Lyon County League Tournament
Lebo 55, Hartford 26
Waverly 63, Marais des Cygnes Valley 31
Mulvane Tournament
Garden Plain 66, Arkansas City 27
Wellington 47, Wichita Defenders 31
SPIAA Tournament
Ashland 57, Fowler 38
Bucklin 49, Kiowa County 39
Ingalls 50, Hodgeman County 24
Spearville 58, South Gray 36
