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Month: September 2013

Family of Kansas woman shot by police files lawsuit

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(AP) — Relatives of a woman killed by Wichita police last summer are suing the city and two police officers.Court-gavel

Forty-five-year-old Karen L. Jackson died in July 2012 after she was shot near her estranged husband’s house. Police say Jackson was shot while walking toward the officers, stabbing herself with a knife and saying “shoot me.” Prosecutors say Jackson ignored warnings to drop the knife.

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday by Jackson’s estranged husband and her two adult children.

The family contends Jackson had disabilities that would have prevented her from threatening the officers. The lawsuit also says Jackson had bipolar disorder and city police were aware she was mentally ill.

City spokesman Van Williams said the city doesn’t comment on pending lawsuits.

 

Something for Everyone

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This weekend is the 4th Annual Bricks, Broncs & BBQ in Russell.  The event, hosted by Russell Main St. Bricks Broncs BBQIncorporated, is the organization’s yearly fundraiser to help preserve downtown Russell to help make the downtown area a vibrant place to visit.

Russell Main Street Executive Director Linda O’Neal told Hays Post that there is a little something for everyone.

“Anybody can come down and visit our downtown Russell, we have lots to offer.  The Deines Cultural Center is having a kid’s wall activity where the kids can come down and either chalk or dry erase on a great big board that’s going to be outside.  We’re doing a golf cart show, a pie-baking contest, a used-pie sale, bingo, beer tent, BBQ of course: we’ve got a lot going on.”

O’Neal added that this year they will be hosting their 2nd Tailgate BBQ Competition, an event which sold out last year.  Last year the event drew between 750 – 1000 people. She said that this year the goal is to bring around 1500 people.

Anyone wishing to register for the BBQ competition or with general questions can call 785-483-2897.

Picture from 2012 event, courtesy of Russell Main Street Inc
Picture from 2012 event, courtesy of Russell Main Street Inc

Nebraska-Kearney Too Much for FHSU Volleyball

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The early season struggles continued for Fort Hays State University volleyball on Tuesday night, as the Tigers dropped a 3-0 (25-18, 25-8, 25-16) contest to No. 5 Nebraska-Kearney on the road.

FHSU (0-6, 0-1 MIAA) had 18 attack errors and a .067 hitting percentage in the match, dooming them against a Lopers’ (9-1, 1-0 MIAA) team that hit .351.

While the attack errors played a part in the match, FHSU struggled to combat a forceful offensive showing from UNK, particularly by Ashley Leitner (11 kills, .611 hitting percentage).

Jenna Ulrich hit .417 with six kills and two blocks for the Tigers, followed closely in kills by Madison Schwartz’s five. Libby Ary’s 12 assists led the team, while Kelsey Broadwell added 10 of her own.

Defensively, Schwartz and Flagor teamed with Ulrich on separate block assists, and Weinman’s 10 digs were a team-high.

In the first set, with the score tied 9-9, UNK used a kill by Ellie Pesavento to take a one-point lead, and would not relinquish it the remainder of the game, though a Spainhour kill would put the Tigers back in the mix, down 11-10.  From there, however, UNK would use two separate 3-0 and 4-0 runs to pull ahead, 20-14.  Still, the Tigers would not go away, clawing their way back to a four-point deficit, 22-18.  The Lopers, though, took advantage of an FHSU service error and two kills by Leitner to close out the set.

FHSU took a 1-0 lead in the second set, but would not score again until a UNK service error stopped a nine-point rally for the Lopers at 9-2.  At that point, UNK rattled off another six unanswered points to put the score at 15-3, and FHSU would be outscored 10-5 over the remainder of the set, dropping behind two games with a 25-8 defeat.

After intermission, UNK jumped out to a 4-0 lead, though FHSU would pull within two on two different occasions:  7-5 and 8-6.  That, however, would be the closest the Tigers would come in the set, as the Lopers started a 9-1 run, including separate streaks of five and four unanswered points.  With the score sitting at 17-8, UNK scored another quick four points, only to be answered by a 5-0 run by the Tigers that included a kill by Haley Corkill.  FHSU, though, could not pull off the comeback, and lost the set, 25-16.

The Tigers will play their home opener on Friday, Sept. 20, in a 6 p.m. game with Central Oklahoma.  The home stand continues on Saturday, when Pittsburg State travels to Gross Memorial Coliseum for a 2 p.m. matchup.

— FHSU Sports Information — 

HHS Volleyball Swept at Salina Central; Victoria Splits at Smith Center

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The Hays High volleyball team fell to 4-5 with a three-set loss at Salina Central. The Indians lost 20-25, 16-25, 25-13. The Indians host their own quad on Thursday.

Victoria goes 1-1 at the Smith Center Triangular, defeating Ellis in three (25-18, 22-25, 25-22) and losing to Smith Center in two (8-25, 16-25). Smith Center defeated Ellis in the third match 25-5, 25-15. Victoria is now 6-3 on the season.

Colleges recruit Kansas students with unique ads

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(AP) — Universities are turning to high school gym scoreboards to recruit students.gym basketball school

Wichita State University paid the local school district $90,000 for three years of scoreboard banners and other promotions at high schools with athletic programs.

Other promotions include full-page ads in student planners and public-address announcements during varsity games. The contract could be extended another year for $10,000.

Wichita district spokeswoman Susan Arensman says other colleges that have bought sponsorships include Friends, Newman, Cowley College, Kansas State University, the University of Kansas, McPherson College and Wichita Area Technical College.

 

Calling All Young Adult Artists

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HPL LogoThe Hays Public Library will be showcasing young artists during the Hays Arts Council Winter Art Walk. The theme, “Fandom Fantastica,” will exhibit Fan Art and other artwork inspired by forms of visual media such as comics, movies, television shows or video games.

Submissions will be accepted from any interested party, of any age, with the understanding that artists in grades 6-12 will have priority in receiving gallery space for their artwork. Artists may submit up to 10 original works of art by November 1, 2013.

To reserve gallery space, contact Scott Rader at 785-623-4944 or [email protected]. Frames and mounting will be provided for compositions that are 8.5” x 11” and smaller. Larger pieces must be submitted wall-ready.

The exhibit will be held in the Trish Davies Young Adult Performance Center on the second floor of the Library Friday, December 6 from 7-9 p.m.

Former Ellis County Jailer forced to change his lawsuit

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A former Ellis County jailer has revised his whistleblower lawsuit after a federal judge dismissed his earlier claims.el co lec sign

The amended complaint filed Tuesday by David Vaughan addresses several mistakes in the original filing. Vaughan is no longer suing the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department directly. Instead, he is now suing Ellis County and its commissioners as well as Sheriff Ed Harbin individually.

Vaughan contends he was fired as retaliation for reporting a co-worker who repeatedly used a stun gun on a handcuffed inmate. But he is no longer seeking damages under the Kansas Whistle Blowers Act because he missed the filing deadlines.

He now argues that his whistleblowing was protected under the First Amendment.

The sheriff has contended the claims are without merit.

FHSU Women’s Golf 10th at NSU Classic

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The Fort Hays State women’s golf team finished 10th at the Northeastern State Classic in Catoosa, Okla. at Cherokee Hills Golf Course. The Tigers shot a two-round total of 730 at the par-70 venue.

Samantha Hobson led Fort Hays State with back-to-back rounds of 87. Her 174 tied for 34th. Natalie Bethel tied for 38th with rounds of 87 and 89. Megan DeWerff, who led the Tigers on day one with an 86, shot 99 on the second day. Quillen Eichhorn backed up a first day 99 with a 96. Kaycee Beilman also played, shooting rounds of 99 and 105.

Arkansas Tech won the 11-team tournament with a 609. Megan Jeffery of Arkansas Tech, who finished in a three-way tie for first with a 146 total, won the individual playoff.

Fort Hays State returns to action in two weeks at the Nebraska-Kearney Invitational.

— FHSU Sports Information —

Hays Man Helps Colorado Flood Victims (VIDEO)

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Hays Red Cross volunteer Vernon “Pete” Peterson is in Colorado helping flood victims.

Another Kansas Red Cross volunteer, Manhattan resident Ron Frank , interviewed Peterson as he loaded the Northwest Kansas Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) with supplies:

Peterson will be stationed in Colorado for about 10 days.

 

Census Bureau: Poverty Rate Update

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(AP) — The Census Bureau reports the number of Americans in poverty stood at 15 percent in 2012.Census

About 46.5 million people, or more than 1 in 7, were in poverty in 2012. That is not statistically different from 2011.

It was the sixth straight year that the poverty rate had failed to improve, hurt by persistently high levels of unemployment after the housing bust.

The number of people lacking health insurance dipped from 15.7 percent to 15.4 percent, with the number of the uninsured statistically unchanged at 48 million. Main provisions of the new health law don’t take effect until 2014.

The statistics released Tuesday cover 2012, when U.S. unemployment averaged 8.1 percent.

The median household income was $51,000, unchanged from 2011.

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Legislative Bus Tour Coming to FHSU (VIDEO)

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FHSU logo 001The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) will review Fort Hays State University’s updated Master Plan during their two-day meeting in Topeka.

FHSU President Ed Hammond will make the presentation Thursday.  It outlines five areas of facilities growth during the next 25 years.

The university and college presidents will also hear details of a legislative bus tour scheduled for the end of October:

Regents members are also expected to approve two proposed amendments to the Memorandum of Agreement between FHSU and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP.)

The new provisions would provide for additional salaries totaling $669,000, which will come from internal reallocation at FHSU. is available for review

Moran on Former Army Captain Will Swenson Receiving the Medal of Honor

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Today, Sen. Moran released the following statement following the White House’s announcement that former Army Captain Will Swenson will receive the Medal of MoranHonor on Oct. 15, 2013:

“At the time of his selfless acts, Will wore the Big Red One patch as a member of a Military Transition Team working with Afghan soldiers,” Sen. Moran said. “Much time has passed, but I’m happy to see that Will’s nomination has finally received Presidential attention and he is getting the recognition he deserves.”
On Sept. 8, 2009, in Ganjgal, Afghanistan, Capt. Swenson saved numerous lives after his team was ambushed by insurgents in an attack killing and wounding a number of U.S. servicemen and Afghan soldiers. He will be the sixth living service member to receive the nation’s top valor award for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan.

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