Wichita state tips off against Louisville on Saturday at 5:09 p.m. You can catch the game on Eagle Cable Channel 10 or 610 HD The Syracuse vs Michigan game will follow.
Month: March 2013
14-year old shot and Killed
KANSAS CITY, Kansas (AP) — A 14-year-old boy has been shot and killed after an argument in northeast Kansas City, Kan.
Police spokesman Emmett Lockridge says the shooting happened Saturday afternoon.
The victim and another teenage boy were walking together when a sport utility vehicle approached them.
An argument between the two groups ensued. The SUV then circled the block before its occupants opened fire, striking the 14-year-old boy. The boy was rushed to a hospital, where he later died. His name wasn’t immediately released.
A 15-year-old boy who was walking with the victim wasn’t injured.
The case is under investigation. Authorities are seeking tips about the identity of the shooters or the location of the SUV.
Overnight Rainfall Total
Portions of western and central Kansas received light rain Saturday night. The K-State Ag research center South of Hays recorded .07 of an inch of moisture. For the month they recorded .78 and so far 2.73 for the first 3 months of the year.
Click on the map for a closer look.
Easter Sunrise over Hays
Easter Sunrise from the Midland Marketing Eagle Eye.
This camera gives a LIVE STREAMING, 360 degree view of the entire area.
This high-tech camera has full-range pan, tilt and zoom capabilities.
While the camera allows us to cover breaking news events within view, its main purpose will be to serve as a safety tool when severe/winter weather rolls into the Hays area.
Power Restored after Overnight Outage
The electricity is back on in Hays. A power pole fire at 2503 Marjorie late Saturday contributed to the outage in portions of town. Some areas of the community did not have power until after 5 a.m. Stay tuned to Eagle Radio and check Hays Post later for additional details on what caused the fire. (Photos courtesy Becky Kiser and Eagle Community Television’s Local News)
Local Students Win National TECA Honors
HAYS, Kan. — Zach Pixler, Pratt senior, won the National Championship in the Teaching Lesson contest for the Fort Hays State University chapter of Technology Education Collegiate Association at the 75th International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s National Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
“Since we were in Columbus, home of Ohio State University, I decided to use football in my presentation,” said Pixler. “I taught the student judges about the evolution of football helmet technology from leather helmets in the 30’s to today’s advanced helmets. At the end of the lesson, I tied everything together by stating that technology has made our modern world safer, not just football.”
“All of our students did a fantastic job, but I was extremely happy when Zach Pixler won the teaching lesson,” said Kim Stewart, Interim Chair of the Institute of Applied Technology and TECA faculty advisor. “Zach has placed as high as 2nd twice, so to see him become a national champion in that event his senior year was really special.”
FHSU was among 18 colleges and universities from across the United States. Students placed in four of the seven contests.
The robotics team of Mason Younger, Hays junior, and Cole Studer, Atwood freshman, also brought back a National Championship. FHSU also placed second in the Transportation Contest and third in the Live Manufacturing. They competed in but did not place in the problem solving, live communication contest and technology challenge competitions.
“I know that my experience in this competition will make me a better educator in the future,” said Pixler. “I have also gained experience in student interactions and improvising when the lesson doesn’t go exactly as planned. Columbus was my fourth and final TECA trip as a student, and every trip has been fantastic. I have made lifetime friends not only from FHSU but from schools all over the nation.”
Students who competed are listed by hometown, classification and competition team.
Rush Center: Jacob Keener, junior, Problem Solving
Hays: Mason Younger, junior, Robotics and Problem Solving.
Alexander: Tanner Swartz, freshman, Problem Solving.
Amarillo, Texas: Brittney Shea, senior, Communication.
Atwood: Max Kisner, junior, Transportation Contest and Manufacturing Contest; Cole Studer, freshman, Robotics and Problem Solving.
BrookvillE: Kate Armstrong, senior, Manufacturing Contest and Technology Challenge.
Garden Plain: Cody Fisher, senior, Transportation, Manufacturing and Technology Challenge; Adam Wells, junior, Transportation and Technology Challenge.
Pratt: Zach Pixler, senior, Teaching Lesson, Manufacturing and Technology Challenge.
Ulysses: Jose Ibarra, sophomore, Problem Solving and Communication.
Atwood: Max Kisner, junior, Transportation Contest and Manufacturing Contest; Cole Studer, freshman, Robotics and Problem Solving.
BrookvillE: Kate Armstrong, senior, Manufacturing Contest and Technology Challenge.
Garden Plain: Cody Fisher, senior, Transportation, Manufacturing and Technology Challenge; Adam Wells, junior, Transportation and Technology Challenge.
Hays: Mason Younger, junior, Robotics and Problem Solving.
Pratt: Zach Pixler, senior, Teaching Lesson, Manufacturing and Technology Challenge.
Rush Center: Jacob Keener, junior, Problem Solving.
Ulysses: Jose Ibarra, sophomore,
Candidate Forum Television Rebroadcast Today and Monday
Eagle Community Television will rebroadcast the City Commission/USD 489 Candidate Forum today at 2 and 7 p.m. The broadcast is on Eagle Community Television Channel 14 and 614. It will also play Monday at 1 p.m. The election is Tuesday.
A Pleasant Easter Sunday
Sunny and mild weather can be expected across Kansas today. High temperatures will top out in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Winds will variable at 10 mph or less, making it a great day for outdoor activities.
A strong cold front will push through North Central Kansas later tonight, bringing much cooler temperatures along with a chance for rain and possibly some light snow through the early part of the upcoming work week.
Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northeast wind 14 to 17 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Updated Registered Offender Map and Relocations
March Registered Offender Map for Ellis County and update on offenders that have moved during the month.
The registry of offenders is compiled by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and lists the names, offenses, and addresses of Kansans convicted of certain sexual, violent, and drug crimes. Click on the map for a closer view.
The registry includes information about offenders who committed crimes after April 14, 1994.
Three type of offenders are listed in the registry: sexual, violent and drug offenders.
There are a wide range of crimes that can land someone on the registry. For instance, someone might have to register as a sex offender for crimes such as prostitution, sexual battery or rape.
Violent crimes that can require registration include such crimes as murder, kidnapping, or an assault with a deadly weapon.
Drug crimes that require registration can include drug manufacturing, selling or possession of certain substances.
Governor’s Weight Loss Challenge Update
TOPEKA—Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced this week that participants in the Governor’s Weight Loss Challenge have lost a combined total of 39,496 pounds.
“The challenge has been going on for 11 weeks, and I’m excited to see that so many have been successful in their weight loss,” said Governor Brownback. “Everyone has been so dedicated to keeping their healthy routines in place and committing to a lifestyle of better choices.”
Gov. Brownback also held a drawing to award $1,000 to one of the 108 state employee teams that have lost more weight so far, calculated by total percentage of weight loss, than the Governor’s team. The winning team of the $1,000 is Journey 2 Lose, whose team captain is Lolitta Tucker from the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Teams who were part of the midway drawing did not need to be present to win.
The Governor’s team consists of himself, Department of Transportation Secretary Mike King, Department of Labor Secretary Lana Gordon, Adjutant General Lee Tafanelli and Department of Commerce Secretary Pat George. Together they have lost 6.33 percent of their weight.
The mid-point rally also included a live fitness demonstration, displays from local health and wellness organizations, and testimonials from Challenge participants.
“My team and I made a firm commitment to work hard and lose weight,” said Chris McGinley, who talked about his efforts to lose weight at the rally. “The Governor challenged us to live healthier lives, and our enthusiasm remains high going into the second half of the competition.”
Three weigh-in periods remain in the Governor’s Weight Loss Challenge, which ends May 15. Participants log in at www.weightloss.ks.gov to track their weight loss. The website also gives information on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, and physical activity.
Western Kansas Man Killed in One Vehicle Crash
The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that a Dodge City man was killed in a in a single car crash on I-435 Saturday. Twenty six year old Christopher Conrad was exiting the Interstate onto K-10 near Lenexa when his Toyota Camry hit a bridge pillar. Conrad was transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center for treatment and died.
State Gun Rights Bill Still Alive
TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Gun-rights supporters in Kansas are expecting to make a final push for a bill declaring that the federal government cannot regulate some firearms and ammunition manufactured in the state.
Senate Majority Leader Terry Bruce said he expects his chamber to vote on the measure this week. The House has already approved it, and a Senate committee endorsed it
.
The measure is reaction to discussions of gun-control measures by federal officials following the mass elementary school shooting in Newtown, Conn., in December.
The bill says the federal government has no authority to regulate firearms, ammunition and accessories that are manufactured, sold and kept in Kansas.
Supporters say it will block an overreach by the federal government. Critics see it as creating unnecessary conflict and possible litigation.
Medicaid Expansion Unsettled in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kansas (AP) — Criticism of the federal overhaul of health care flows freely inside the Republican-dominated Kansas Statehouse.
Yet Gov. Sam Brownback and legislators haven’t formally rejected an expansion of the state’s Medicaid program under the law championed by President Barack Obama.
Brownback says he is leaving a decision on an expansion to legislators, and they haven’t said no definitively.
A House committee approved a resolution opposing an expansion, but the chamber hasn’t debated it. Senators added a provision to a budget bill saying no money could be spent on an expansion without lawmakers’ approval first — but that’s already seen as a given because of legislative oversight of spending.
Lawmakers’ hesitation gives advocates of an expansion hope that the state eventually will bring tens of thousands of uninsured Kansans into Medicaid.