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Month: September 2013

Gary E. Johnson

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Local area resident, Gary E. Johnson, passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 at the Deseret Nursing Home in Kensington, KS at the age of 70.

Gary was born May 8, 1943 in Denver, CO, the son of Jerry & Catherine (Olson) Misner.  His wife, Shirley, preceded him in death in 1998.

Survivors include a brother, Eric Johnson, of Denver, CO; a sister, Gail Artz, of Kensington, KS; and several nieces & nephews, including Deb Watt and Bob Artz, both of Phillipsburg, KS.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, CO.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5 – 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.  Online condolences may be sent to:  www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

 

County employee arrested in thefts

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(AP) — A Jackson County employee is accused of stealing more than $16,000 from the county.Screen Shot 2013-09-17 at 11.46.24 AM

40-year-old Janette Lyn Fund of Delia is accused of stealing the money from the county’s Landfill and Recycling Department in Holton from 2011 to 2013.

Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller said Tuesday that Fund is charged with 90 felony counts of making a false information and 90 counts of theft.

Fund is being held on $50,000 bond in the Jackson County Jail. It’s unclear if she has a lawyer.

 

Democrat enters Kansas governor race (Video)

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(AP) — Democrat Paul Davis is officially entering the 2014 Kansas governor’s race, announcing his plans to challenge Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.

Kansas House Minority Leader Paul Davis
Kansas House Minority Leader Paul Davis


Davis, the House minority leader and Lawrence attorney, announced his plans Tuesday through social media. It is Davis’ first attempt at statewide office.

In an online video announcing his candidacy, Davis says he wants to focus on education, protecting the middle class and rewarding hard work in Kansas. He’s says “It’s time to set things right” in Topeka.

The 41-year-old David announced earlier this summer that he was forming an exploratory committee to consider a campaign. He has been in the Kansas House since 2003.

Former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is scheduled to appear at a reception for Davis n Thursday in Mission Hills.

Former Western KS Electric Coop GM charged with theft

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(AP) The former manager of a western Kansas electric cooperative has been charged with stealing more than $100,000.SteffensLane Scott Electric Coop

Fifty-nine year-old Earl N. Steffens of Dighton is charged in Lane County with theft. He’s accused of stealing the money from a co-op subsidiary.

Steffens was general manager of the cooperative from 2001 until earlier this year. Lane-Scott provides electricity to parts of Rush, Gove and Logan counties and most of Ness County, in addition to all of Lane County and portions of Scott and Finney counties.

Lane County Attorney Dale Pike says Steffens is accused of stealing from High Line Services LLC, a subsidiary of Lane-Scott.

Steffens’ lawyer didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment Tuesday.

 

Major Astro’s items going to museum

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(AP) — The Kansas Museum of History now has several personal items that belonged to Tom Leahy Jr., who generations of Kansas children knew either as Major Screen Shot 2013-09-17 at 11.00.19 AMAstro or the weekend movie host in the television show “The Host and Rodney.”

Leahy, who died in 2010 at age 87, was from Wichita and portrayed Major Astro in the afternoon show, which first ran from 1962 to 1973. Leahy reprised the character for a short time in 1985.

Leahy created Major Astro in large part because of America’s focus at the time on outer space and astronauts.

Leahy’s widow, Wilma, has donated four boxes of Leahy’s personal items and a painting to the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka.

Navy Shipyard Shooting Update

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10 a.m. Tuesday   (AP) — Law enforcement officials say the Navy contractor identified as the gunman in the deadly shootings at the Washington Navy Yard used a shotgun and two handguns, but not an AR-15 assault rifle, as officials previously said.

Two law enforcement officials told The Associated Press that an AR-15 was found at the scene. One of them said Tuesday that Alexis did not use that weapon in the shootings. It was not immediately clear whether the rifle belonged to a law enforcement or security officer responding to the gun battle. The official said Tuesday the guns that Alexis used included a shotgun he had purchased and two handguns that he took away from law enforcement officer at the scene.

 

6:44 a.m.  Tuesday    (AP) — The Senate is returning to normal operations Tuesday following a shutdown due to the Navy Yard shootings.Navy Shipyard Shooting

Terrence Gainer, the Senate sergeant at arms, had restricted people from leaving or entering Senate buildings for part of the day Monday as authorities were searching for other potential shooters. Late Monday, however, authorities said they believed the gunman operated alone. Thirteen people, including the gunman, died in the shooting at the Navy Yard, about a mile south of the Capitol.

Gainer said that while operations are returning to normal, the U.S. Capitol Police will maintain a high level of security at the Capitol complex.

 

(AP) — The deadly attack at the Washington Navy Yard was carried out by one of the military’s own: a defense contract employee and former Navy reservist who used a valid pass to get onto the installation and started firing inside a building, killing 12 people before he was slain in a gun battle with police.

The shooting was the deadliest on a military installation in the U.S. since the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009.

Law enforcement officials say gunman Aaron Alexis carried three weapons at the Navy Yard: an AR-15 assault rifle, a shotgun and a handgun he took from an officer at the scene.

Investigators say his motive is a mystery.

 

KHAZ Country Music News: More Stars Join George Jones Tribute Concert

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khaz george jones 20120427NASHVILLE (AP) -The George Jones tribute concert continues to add more talent, even though the show has been sold out for months. George Strait, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Reba McEntire, and Alabama have been added to the lineup. Previously announced performers include Alan Jackson, Dierks (DURKS) Bentley, Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner, The Oak Ridge Boys, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry and Sam Moore of Sam and Dave. Jones’ widow, Nancy, says her husband had loved all these artists and had written letters to all of them before he died. The concert will be November 22 in Nashville.

 

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Important Medicaid Program Meeting coming to Hays

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Kansas Department on AgingThe Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services has scheduled a meeting, in Hays to answer questions about the overhaul of the state’s Medicaid Program.

Kansas officials will hold the first of four meetings next week at Fort Hays State University.

The meetings are intended for physically and developmentally disabled Kansans, their families and groups that provided services. The sessions will give those parties a chance to ask questions about the overhaul.

The meeting at Fort Hays State is Monday the 23rd. Officials also have meetings schedule for Sept. 24 at Wichita State University, Sept. 25 at Parsons High School and Sept. 26 at Olathe City Hall.

Kansas has already turned over most of its $3 billion-a-year Medicaid program to three private health insurance companies. But in-home services for the disabled won’t be included until January.

USD 489 Personnel transactions

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USD 489 personnel transactions approved by the board at Monday’s meeting.

$3 Gasoline for 1000th Straight Day

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High gasoline prices have set a record of dubious distinction. On Tuesday the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline topped $3 per gallon for the Gas Tax 0011,000th consecutive day in the United States for the first time on record.
AAA forecasts that the national average will remain above $3 per gallon for at least another 1,000 days, barring a major economic recession.

Paying less than $3 a gallon could be as much “automotive history” as going to a drive-in movie, AAA said. The streak began Dec. 23, 2010. Last year fuel was the most expensive year on record, with gasoline averaging $3.60 a gallon, AAA said.

In Hays the average price for gasoline is currently $3.55, down from $3.60 last week. A year ago the local gasoline price was $3.81.

Teen injured in 3 vehicle crash

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Three people were injured in a 3 vehicle crash north of Great Bend on Monday. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol 14-year KHPold Kira Cook of Great Bend was northbound on highway 281. After stopping to make a turn into a private drive approximately 6 miles north of Great Bend, Cook was hit from behind by 24-year old Shane Stevenson of Great Bend.

Cook’s vehicle entered the southbound lane and struck a vehicle driven by 30-year old Michael Wells of Great Bend. Cook’s vehicle came to rest on the passenger side and Wells entered the west ditch.

Cook was transported to Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington while Wells and Stevenson were transported to Great Bend Regional Hospital where their condition remains unknown.

According to the Highway Patrol, all three drivers were wearing their seat belts.

 

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