“Finding almost 4 pounds of marijuana is significant for inside the city,” Hays Police Lt. Brandon Wright told Hays Post. That marijuana was confiscated from an Oklahoma City man after police spotted drug paraphernalia in his car during a routine check of vehicles in a local motel parking lot this week. “We’re not working I-70 so finding that much marijuana is unusual.” confirmed Wright. Twenty four year old David Twichell remains in the Ellis County jail on various drug charges. Police also seized his 2008 Subaru, $2500 in cash, an iPad, and an iPhone.
Month: February 2013
Unnecessary Fire Run, Residents Reminded Open Burn Policy Has Not Changed
A lack of communication with the County by a landowner at 1154 250th Avenue on Tuesday, resulted in an unnecessary emergency run by Ellis County Rural Fire. Dan Wells with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) office in Hays told Hays Post, “There has been no change in policy on open burning. However, when someone is legally burning items on their property, they need to contact Ellis County law enforcement.” There is no KDHE permit required for the typical burning being done in rural or agriculture areas and no approval is needed from the KDHE.
According to Ellis County Rural Fire Director Dick Klaus, “Tuesday’s fire run was simply a miscommunication. The individual burning trash had called the KDHE, learned that they could not include mattresses and a microwave in the fire, took those items out of the trash burning, and then did not communicate with the county that they were going to go ahead and burn other items.”
Some items are illegal to burn. A complete list of the open burning regulations is available on the KDHE web site https://www.kdheks.gov 
Tigers Hold Off Bearcats for Sixth Straight Win
The Fort Hays State Tigers hit eight straight free throws in the final 45-seconds to hold off Northwest Missouri State’s second half comeback bid and beat the Bearcats 64-60 Wednesday night in Maryville. The Tigers have now won six-straight and improve to 16-6 overall and 10-4 in the MIAA where they are tied for first with Central Missouri.
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The Tigers raced out to an 8-0 lead and led by as many 16 in the first half. They had a 14 point lead early in the second half, but the Bearcats rallied to take their biggest lead of two with 2:15 to play. Craig Nicholson hit a 3-pointer to put the Tigers back in front and they would only trail one more time the rest of the way.
Lance Russell, who four key free throws down the stretch, led the Tigers with 22 points. Craig Nicholson added 21 and Dwayne Brunson 10, all in the first half.
Lady Tigers Survives for Fifth Straight Win
The Fort Hays State Lady Tigers overcame some poor shooting run their win streak to five, beating Northwest Missouri State 54-53 Wednesday night in Maryville. FHSU is now 16-6 overall and 10-4 in the MIAA. The Bearcats fall to 11-11 and 5-9 in the conference.
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The Lady Tigers led by nine midway through the first half and were up three at halftime. Northwest used a 13-4 to go up three with 3:38 to play. The Tigers took the lead back for good with a blocked shot by Kate Lehman leading to a Kate Edwards basket. Traci Keyser hit two free throws with seven seconds to play to put FHSU up 54-51. Kate Edwards fouled Monique Stevens on a three-point shot with 0:01 seconds hit two of the three free throws. Kelsie Sorenson grabbed the rebound to secure the win.
Kate Lehman led the Tigers with 14 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks. Traci Keyser added 10 points. The Lady Tigers shoot just 32-percent for the game including 2-for-15 from beyond the arc.
Tiger Baseball Cruises Past Bethany in Home Opener
Fort Hays State baseball cruised to a 17-3 win over Bethany College on Wednesday afternoon at Larks Park in Hays. The win pushed Fort Hays State’s record to 3-1 heading into its first conference series of the season this weekend at Larks Park against Central Missouri.
The Tigers took the early 2-0 lead after one inning and never gave it back, scoring two in the second, three in the third, four in the fourth, and six in the fifth to build a comfortable lead of 17-3 after five innings. Neither team scored the rest of the way. Bethany got single runs in the second, third and fourth.
Horace Johnson was 5-for-6 at the plate for FHSU with a team-best five RBIs and three runs scored. He had a two-RBI double in the first, a RBI single in the third, and a two-run home run in the fourth to generate his five RBIs. He later had another double and single. On his double in the first, he was cut down trying for a triple, which could have given him the cycle for the game.
Nathan Miller generated all three of his RBIs on a three-run homer in the fifth. Shane Wade and Sam Thornton each had two RBIs. Clayton Garland, Kelton Rule, Ryan Busboom, Jay Sanders and Jordan Miller all had one RBI.
Nathan Zimmerman started and threw three innings, allowing two runs and six hits. He picked up the win by coaches pre-determination of innings pitched. Bethany scored one run off reliever Michael Edlefson, but it was not earned. Robert VanCour, Ty Thomas, Chase Newman and Logan Downing all pitched one inning and did not allow any runs.
Fort Hays State hosts Central Missouri in a three-game MIAA series this coming weekend in Hays (Feb. 16-17). Central Missouri is currently ranked No. 9 in the nation and is the defending conference champion. A doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday at 1 pm and a single game is scheduled for Sunday, also at 1 pm.
– FHSU Sports Information –
KHAZ Country Music News: Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Celebrate the Little Things This Valentine’s Day
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill certainly have the means to buy each other over-the-top Valentine’s Day gifts this year, but that’s not really the couple’s personal style.
“I think small things are a big thing to us,” Tim tells ABC News Radio. “I think ’cause outside of our personal life, everything is so in the spotlight and sort of magnified so much. For us, small things are more important, are really what makes our life turn.”
Those small moments in their relationship often revolve around their three daughters, who are growing up fast.
Tim says, “It really is about waking up in the morning, being with your kids and having breakfast. Driving them to school. Talking about your day at the end of the day at dinner. Those kinds of things.”
Of course, Tim and Faith are creating big moments on stage for their fans with their Soul 2 Soul shows at the Venetian in Las Vegas. They’re playing four shows there this weekend.
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Indiana Man Indicted On Charges Of Sexually Exploiting Kansas Girl
An Indiana man has been indicted on charges of using the Internet to sexually exploit a minor girl in Douglas County, Kan., U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said today.
Brett J. Williamson, 35, Ft. Wayne, Ind., is charged with three counts of producing child pornography and three counts of enticing a minor to engage in an unlawful sexual activity. The indictment alleges that in February and April 2012 Williamson enticed the girl to send him photos of herself engaged in sexual activities.
Williamson is being held in the Douglas County Jail.
If convicted, he faces a penalty of not less than 15 years and not more than 30 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on each count of producing child pornography; and a penalty of not less than 10 years and not more than life and a fine up to $250,000 on each count of enticing a minor. The Lawrence Police Department and the FBI investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Martin is prosecuting.
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KHAZ Country Music News: Brad Paisley Reveals Track Listing, Special Guests for “Wheelhouse”
Brad Paisley has several special guests on his new album, Wheelhouse, coming out April 9. As previously reported, Charlie Daniels and LL Cool J appear on the album. But now he’s revealed that others contributing to the album include Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes on guitar, pop artist Mat Kearney, Eric Idle of Monty Python fame and — though the magic of technology — even the late country legend Roger Miller.
Judging from the song titles, Brad’s album features additional songs dealing with international travel, even beyond his latest hit “Southern Comfort Zone.” The opening track is titled “Bon Voyage” while another song title is in Japanese.
Fans can now head over to BradPaisley.com to see the album titled revealed as part of an interactive experience featuring a mosaic and a making-of-the-album interview with Brad. Wheelhouse will also be available as a deluxe version with four extra tracks.
Here’s the Wheelhouse Track Listing:
“Bon Voyage”
“Southern Comfort Zone”
“Beat This Summer”
“Outstanding in Our Field (Featuring Dierks Bentley and Roger Miller with Hunter Hayes on guitar)
“Pressing on a Bruise” (Featuring Mat Kearney)
“I Can’t Change the World”
(Japanese Song Title)
“Karate” (Featuring Charlie Daniels)
“Death of a Married Man”
“Harvey Bodine”
“Tin Can on a String”
“Death of a Single Man”
“The Mona Lisa”
“Accidental Racist” (Featuring LL Cool J)
“Runaway Train”
“Those Crazy Christians”
“Officially Alive”
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No New Highway Projects Selected for NW Kansas
During a three-stop tour this week, Kansas Transportation Secretary Mike King and Governor Sam Brownback announced projects that have been selected for preliminary engineering.
KDOT leaders reviewed about 100 projects and made their final selections based on engineering factors and public recommendations received during a series of local consultation meetings in October.
No new projects were selected for Northwest Kansas, but some projects were previously selected and are currently underway, including the reconstruction and widening of the shoulders of U.S. 281 in Russell County.
A complete list of all of the projects selected is available on KDOT’s T-WORKS website.
Christian Group’s Prayer Criticized
A Christian group that ministers to Kansas lawmakers is seeking prayers for what it calls dark spiritual sections of the state. The Capitol Commission says that southeast Kansas, Lawrence, north Johnson County and Kansas City, Kan., need extra prayer. The leader of the group says those areas were mentioned for their economic troubles, not for their political leanings.
The letter also asks for prayers for the governor, his staff, legislative leaders and the media. The Kansas City Star reports representatives of Kansas City, Kan., and Lawrence objected to letter, calling the characterization of their areas offensive and unbelievable.
The Kansas director of the Capitol Commission apologized if the wording offended anyone but denied the plea for prayer was focused on Democratic strongholds.
KHAZ Country Music News: Chris Young Appears on “Katie” Wednesday, Hosts Livestream Fan Session Thursday
Chris Young has several treats for his fans this week starting with an appearance on Katie Wednesday. He’s set to perform on the show and chat with Katie Couric alongside Reba and Nashville star Connie Britton. Chris also sings his latest hit, “I Can Take It from There.”
The fun continues Thursday with Chris hosting a Livestream event Thursday at 5:30 p.m. ET. He’ll sing songs and interact with fans during the session at New.Livestream.com/LiveStreamSessions/ChrisYoung.
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KHAZ Country Music News: Brantley Gilbert Having a Blast More than a Year After Getting Sober
Brantley Gilbert still considers himself a “hell-raiser” even though he’s given up the bottle. He made the decision to get sober more than a year ago, and it’s been a positive change for Brantley.
He tells TheBoot.com, “I felt like I could be more productive if I didn’t [drink], and it wasn’t something I really needed in my life.”
Though he doesn’t go into details, Brantley admits the decision to stop drinking was prompted by things that were going on around him too. Now that he’s sober, Brantley is thankful for the people in his life who help him stay that way. That group includes Brantley’s fiancée, Jana Kramer.
Says Brantley, “I actually have a really good support system. People around me have been really cool.”
Brantley will hit the road with fellow sober country star Tim McGraw this summer on the Two Lanes of Freedom tour, launching May 2 in Birmingham, AL.
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