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(AP) — A University of Kansas researcher says Black Friday shoppers who want to save a little money should use cash instead of credit cards when making purchases.
Assistant marketing professor Promothesh Chatterjee issued a statement Tuesday saying shoppers who use cash see their purchases much differently than those who use plastic.
Chatterjee says his research shows that marketers may be influencing how much people spend and what they buy by encouraging them to use credit cards.
He says people who use credit cards focus more on the benefits of a product, while those who pay with cash focus on its costs, including price, delivery time, warranty costs and installation fees.
Just before its victory over Rockhurst University on Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 26), the NABC released its latest version of the Division II Top 25 Poll. Fort Hays State jumped five spots to No. 20 after sitting at No. 25 in the first regular season poll of the season.
The Tigers are now the highest ranked school from the MIAA after Northeastern State dropped 11 spots to No. 21 following its first loss of the season. Fort Hays State went 2-0 last week with home wins over Newman and Oklahoma-Panhandle State and has kicked off this week’s action with a 72-48 win over Rockhurst in Kansas City at the Sprint Center.
Fort Hays State closes out Thanksgiving week with a home game against Sterling College on Saturday (Nov. 30) at 4 pm.
Below is the Top 25 poll for Tuesday, November 26…
1. Metropolitan State (Colo.) 2-0 398 (14 first place votes)
2. West Liberty (W.Va.) 4-0 379 (1 first place vote)
3. Bellarmine (Ky.) 2-0 370 (1 first place vote)
4. Drury (Mo.) 3-0 343
5. Florida Southern 5-0 318
6. Midwestern State (Texas) 4-0 308
7. Western Washington 3-0 289
8. Findlay (Ohio) 3-0 277
9. Seattle Pacific (Wash.) 6-1 261
10. Indiana (Pa.) 4-0 257
11. Minnesota State 5-1 230
12. Dixie State (Utah) 4-0 229
13. Lincoln Memorial (Tenn.) 4-0 210
14. Southern Indiana 2-0 185
15. Livingstone (N.C.) 4-0 143
16. Montevallo (Ala.) 4-0 138
17. Tarleton State (Texas) 4-0 108
18. Fort Lewis (Colo.) 2-0 106
19. Alaska-Anchorage 5-1 103
20. Fort Hays State (Kan.) 5-0 99
21. Northeastern State (Okla.) 4-1 87
22. North Alabama 4-1 72
23. East Stroudsburg (Pa.) 6-0 40
24. Colorado School of Mines 3-0 33
25. Arkansas-Fort Smith 5-0 25
-FHSU Sports Information-
The Fort Hays State Lady Tigers had six players score in double figures Tuesday night on their way to a 114-86 win over the Newman Jets.
Fort Hays led by five at 16-11 just over five minutes into the game when they went on a 14-0 run and led by 19, 30-11. Taylor Chandler scored eight of her 12 points during that run, including back-to-back three pointers.
The Tigers continued to build and their lead in the first half and led by 32 late in the first half and grabbed a 63-33 lead at the half. FHSU shot 76.5% in the first half and shot 58.8% for the game.
Tony Hobson Postgame Interview
Katelyn Edwards and Tera Ingalsbe led the team with 18 points apiece, followed by Kate Lehman and Beth Bohuslavsky both finished with 17. Chelsea Mason chipped in 14 and Taylor Chandler finished with 12. Lehman also pulled down 14 rebounds and had six blocks for the Tigers.
The 200 combined points set a new school record for single-game scoring by both opponents, breaking the previous combined record of 195 set in 1986. FHSU’s 114 points was just two shy of the individual game record of 116, set in 2006.
Fort Hays is now 4-0 on the season and they will host Tabor College on Saturday afternoon.
Game Highlights
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) today joined congressional colleagues from both sides of the aisle in expressing deep concern with the Iranian nuclear deal reached over the weekend in Geneva, Switzerland.
“Any deal that gives billions in sanctions relief to the world’s largest state sponsor of terror while letting them continue to enrich is a bad deal,” Roberts said. “I see no reason to trust a regime that sponsors terrorism, undermines the international community through its support for Bashar al-Assad in Syria, imprisons Christian pastors for exercising their faith, and constantly threatens the legitimacy of the State of Israel.”
The six-month interim deal, apparently reached after a year of secret negotiations between the Administration and members of the Iranian regime, provides at least $7 billion in relief by dismantling existing sanctions against the Iranian nuclear program. In exchange, Iran has agreed to halt further enrichment above 5 percent and allow some access to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors. However, critics allege the deal fails to dismantle a single centrifuge for uranium enrichment, dismantle the Arak facility’s plutonium-producing heavy water reactor, or effectively ensure the destruction of Iran’s stockpile of 20-percent enriched uranium, all while fundamentally recognizing Iran’s right to enrich.
Roberts continued, “It is no surprise we see the Iranians spiking the football while [Israeli Prime Minister] Benjamin Netanyahu calls this a ‘historic mistake.’”
In September, Roberts joined several colleagues in expressing concern over the prospects of such a deal in a letter to President Obama.
The Hays Police Department conducted 59 traffic stops and received 6 animal calls Friday November 22nd through Sunday November 24th according to the Police Activity Log.
11/22
1:16 AM – Driving While Suspended/Revoked reported in the 400 block of W 7th St
2:29 AM – Disturbance – Fight reported in the 500 block of Halladay St
2:49 AM – Pursuit/Chase reported in the 1200 block of Vine St
2:49 AM – Disturbance – Noise reported in the 500 block of Halladay St
10:53 AM – Criminal Trespass reported in the 4300 block of Vine St
12:20 PM – MV Accident-City Street/Alley reported in the 1300 block of Anthony Dr
1:08 PM – Harassment, Telephone/FAX reported in the 400 block of W 12th St
1:42 PM – Animal At Large reported in the 4100 block of Hillcrest Dr
2:16 PM – MV Accident-Private Property reported in the 2900 block of Vine St
3:16 PM – Drug Offenses reported in the 1100 block of E 27th St
3:27 PM – Child in Need of Care reported in the 700 block of E 6th St
4:11 PM – Shoplifting reported in the 4300 block of Vine St
4:26 PM – Mental Health Call reported in the 1900 block of Whittier
6:01 PM – Animal At Large reported in Hays no address block listed
7:55 PM – MV Accident-Private Property reported in the 2800 block of W Hall St
06:28 PM > 06:35 PM – Theft (general) reported in the 1900 block of Vine St
11:25 PM – Driving While Suspended/Revoked reported in the 1900 block of Vine St
11/23
12:36 AM – Driving Under the Influence reported in the 700 block of Fort St
2:00 AM – Welfare Check reported in the 4400 block of Vine St
5:25 AM – Abandoned Vehicle reported in the 500 block of Halladay St
9:24 AM – Civil Dispute reported in the 500 block of W 35th St
12:35 PM – Abandoned Vehicle reported in the 500 block of W 35th St
12:56 PM – Civil Dispute reported in the 2800 block of Canal Blvd
1:31 PM – Mental Health Call reported in the 4000 block of General Hays Rd
3:08 PM – Civil Transport reported in the 1300 block of Kansas 264 Hwy, Larned
3:45 PM – MV Accident-Private Property reported in the 1100 block of 1100 E 43rd St, Hays
4:43 PM – Criminal Damage to Property reported in the 200 block of E 22nd St
8:42 PM – Disorderly Conduct reported in the 800 block of Ash St
11/24
12:02 AM – Abandoned Vehicle reported in the 300 block of W 3rd St
12:44 AM – Driving Under the Influence reported in the 1100 block of Allen St
12:52 AM – Minor in Possession of CMB/LIQ reported in the 300 block of E 8th St
1:43 AM – Drug Offenses reported in the 800 block of Elm St
3:13 AM – Motorist/Vehicle Assist reported in the 3200 block of Vine St
4:20 AM – MV Accident /DUI reported in the 1200 block of Vine St
6:21 AM – Domestic Disturbance reported in the 2800 block of Grant Ave
6:55 AM – Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay reported in the 100 block of W 12th St
6:57 AM – Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay reported in the 100 block of W 12th St
8:24 AM – MV Accident-Private Property reported in the 300 block of W 13TH St
11:37 AM – Assist – Other (not MV) reported in the 400 block of E 22nd St
12:16 PM – Found/Lost Property reported in the 1700 block of Vine St
5:26 PM – Suspicious Activity reported in the 200 block of W 21st St
6:00 PM – MV Accident-Property Damage reported in the 4300 block of Vine St
7:31 PM – Mental Health Call reported in the 1400 block of E 29th St
9:40 PM – Harassment, Telephone/FAX reported in the 700 block of E 6th St
The Mall in Hays is hosting a Magic Show to kick off the holiday season. The event will be from 6pm – 7pm Friday, November 29th. At the end of the show, a grand finale magic trick will feature the arrival of Santa Claus. The show will take place in the former location of the fashion bug on the far south end of the building.
Philip & Henry, a magic company based out of New York with magicians located nationwide, is providing the magician from Wichita for this event.
Savannah Butler, Marketing Director for The Mall at Hays, says that this is the first magic show put on by The Mall.
“We try to do something different for Santa to arrive every year. Last year we did a big pajama party. This year, we’re going to do a magic show.”
Admission is $1 per person, with all proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County.
The 20th-ranked Fort Hays State men’s basketball team moved to 6-0 overall with a 72-48 win over Rockhurst on Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 26) in Kansas City at the Sprint Center. FHSU held Rockhurst to 0-of-15 shooting from the field to begin the game and led by 25 at halftime before coasting the rest of the way.
Fort Hays State opened the game on a 19-3 run to lead by 16 at the midway point of the first half. Rockhurst finally put its first field goal in on a layup with 9:49 remaining before the half. FHSU ended the half on a 19-4 run to lead 41-16 at the break.
FHSU reached its biggest lead of 33 points at the 5:49 mark of the second half by a score of 68-35. Rockhurst closed the game on a 13-4 run to cut the margin back to 24 points.
The tough defense for FHSU was key, as it shot its lowest percentage from the field on the season so far at 43.6 percent. FHSU was just 30 percent from beyond the 3-point line. FHSU held Rockhurst to just 10.7 percent from the field (3-of-28) and 10 percent beyond the 3-point line (1-of-10) in the first half, before Rockhurst improved to 25.5 percent overall and 18.8 percent for the game with a better performance in the second half.
Dwayne Brunson recorded his fifth straight double-double with a team-high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Jared Tadlock nearly had a double-double with 11 points and nine rebounds. Craig Nicholson led the Tigers in assists with nine.
Adam Fatkin was the only Rockhurst player to reach double figures in scoring at 10 points.
Fort Hays State hosts Sterling College on Saturday (Nov. 30) at Gross Memorial Coliseum. Tip off is set for 4 pm, following the women’s game against Tabor at 2 pm.
-FHSU Sports Information-
The Fort Hays State Men’s Basketball team pulled in a nice win against Rockhurst in Kansas City with a final score of 72 to 48.
Mark Johnson Coach’s Postgame Interview
Jared Tadlock PostGame Interview
Game Highlights
Update: The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department has provided an update in the case of a car stopped after driving the wrong direction in I-70 early Monday.
According to Sheriff Ed Harbin, authorities were alerted that a vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes. An officer stopped the vehicle at mile marker 154.
The officer determined that the driver, 61 year old Steven Brungardt of Victoria, was very confused and required medical attention.
Brungardt was transported to Hays Medical Center via Ellis County EMS, where he later died.
Harbin couldn’t provide specifics on Brungardt’s medical condition or cause death.
Original Story: Law enforcement authorities responded early Monday morning to report of a wrong way driver on I-70 at mile post 155, just west of Hays.
The driver was safely stopped. However, due to health reasons, the driver was unable to follow the officer off the interstate. Ellis County EMS was called just after 6 a.m. They transported the driver and an officer to Hays Medical Center.
The law enforcement officer had to leave the his vehicle and the wrong way driver’s car in the median.
No other details are currently available. Stay tuned to Eagle Radio and check Hays Post for more as it becomes available.
Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend
This week Kansas roads will be busy with holiday travelers going to and from their destinations. The Kansas Highway Patrol will mobilize, along with other law enforcement organizations across the state, to participate in the annual Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The enforcement program is courtesy of a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.
“Once again, the Kansas Highway Patrol will be out on Kansas roadways during the busy Thanksgiving holiday. Every year we strive to make our roadways safer, ensuring motorists get to their holiday destinations. Please enjoy the holiday with your loved ones, and make it memorable for all of the right reasons. Remember, designate a sober driver and buckle everyone up, every trip, every time,” said Lieutenant Joshua Kellerman, KHP Public Information Officer.
The Patrol and other agencies will focus on impaired drivers, child passenger safety laws, and seat belt use among travelers of all ages. Because of the STEP campaign funding, there will be more law enforcement officers on Kansas’ streets and highways during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday period when travel increases in Kansas and across the nation.
According to preliminary KDOT stats, during the 2012 Thanksgiving reporting period, there were 629 collisions, resulting in 203 injuries, and five deaths. Of these crashes, 32 were alcohol related, resulting in 23 injuries, but no deaths. For 2012, the reporting period was from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 21 through Sunday, November 25 at 12:00 (102-hour reporting period). The reporting period for this year will be from 6:00 p.m. the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving, through 11:59 p.m. the Sunday following the holiday (Nov. 27-Dec.1).
Before hitting the road for travels, the Patrol encourages motorists to take the following things into consideration:
Make sure your vehicle is in good working order. Check tires’ tread depth and air pressure; check the vehicle’s fluids, exhaust system, and other mechanical equipment. If traveling in cold conditions, make sure added precautions are taken for the cold weather.
The vehicle should also be stocked with items that would be beneficial if you were involved in a crash, such as: bottled water, blankets, non-perishable food, first aid kit, and flashlight with extra batteries.
Make sure to plan your route of travel and communicate this to your family, in case you are involved in a crash or experience mechanical problems with your vehicle.
Charge your cell phone before you leave in order to make important calls if needed.
Dress for the weather. If you plan to travel in cold weather make sure you have a coat in the vehicle, and warm shoes in case you need to stop for any reason.
Check your route of travel for road conditions and/or construction work or other delays before you leave. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) provides an improved 511 system for motorists to use. Call 5-1-1 from any phone.
The Patrol reminds motorists not to drink and drive, and do not let your friends or family drive while impaired. If you consume alcohol, call a friend, family member, or taxi service for a sober ride home.
If travelers are in need of assistance on a Kansas highway, they can dial *47 (*HP) for the Kansas Highway Patrol, or dial *582 (*KTA) on the Kansas Turnpike, and we’ll send someone to assist. We wish all of our travelers a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Black Friday is this week!! Make sure you’re at The Mall for all the Black Friday deals!
(AP) – A man who has performed as the Kansas City Chiefs’ mascot for more than two decades is in stable condition after a weekend accident at Arrowhead Stadium. His attorney said Monday the injuries appear to have been caused by human error.
Dan Meers has played KC Wolf since the mascot’s inception in 1989. He was seriously injured Saturday while rehearsing a zip line routine ahead of Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. No details about the injury have been released.
Attorney Tim Dollar says Meers’ injuries appear to have been caused from how an outside company secured the riggings. He says an investigation is pending.
According to the website mascothalloffame.com, Meers previously performed as Fredbird, the St. Louis Cardinals’ mascot, and the University of Missouri’s mascot Truman the Tiger.
Some Hays residents may have noticed a power outage Monday morning. Midwest Energy’s Corporate Communications Manager Mike Morley told Hays Post that the incident occurred around 9:00 am Monday, November 25th.
Morley said that the affected area impacted around 1100 customers. He added that some residents were without power for as little as 8 minutes and some for as long as 70 minutes.
At this time, officials don’t know what caused the outage, except that two switches in the substations opened up due to voltage irregularity. Crews had to close those switches and make a couple of other minor repairs to reestablish service. They are now working to determine the cause of the outage to help prevent future incidents.
Common causes of such an outage include:
Morley said that while this was one of the city’s larger outages he’s seen, crews were able to restore service fairly quickly. He added that anyone experiencing an outage should call Midwest Energy right away.
“The reason for that is it helps us establish a better boundary. We have an outage management system that says this is the likely area that is impacted but if people call in, it enables us to set a more accurate boundary and helps us in the restoration of service.”
Midwest energy can be reached at 1-800-222-3121 or 625-3437.
