The Hays Police Department conducted 16 traffic stops and received 11 animal calls on Thursday, Oct. 2, according to the HPD activity log.

Unwanted person, 200 block West 10th, midnight
Abandoned vehicle, 100 block East 14th, 1:30 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 2500 block Haney, 8:42 a.m.
Assist, 3000 block Broadway, 9:15 a.m.
Animal injured, 1200 block Vine, 9:33 a.m.
Animal at large, 500 block West 12th, 9:40 a.m.
Credit card violations, 4300 block Vine, Sept. 22
Drug offenses, 3600 block Vine, Oct. 2
Fraud, 2200 block Vine, 12:30 p.m.
Driving while suspended/revoked, 400 block West 13th, 1:38 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 1900 block Marshall, 3:26 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 100 block West Eighth, 4 p.m.
Abandoned Vehicle 2500 block Henry, 4:17 p.m.
Suicidal subject, 2500 block General Hancock, 4:57 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 800 block Main, 5:52 p.m.
Welfare check, 1600 block East 27th, 7:53 p.m.
Driving while suspended/revoked, 2400 block Vine, 9:46 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 200 block West 34th, 10:51 p.m.

FHSU University Relations

Affordability and online education are hallmarks for Fort Hays State University, and GetEducated.com, a consumer group dedicated to rating both, has again recognized FHSU programs.

FHSU programs earned seven top-10 affordability rankings in four GetEducated categories, including three No. 1 rankings.

FHSU’s Master of Liberal Studies with an emphasis in educational leadership and management, administration, was No. 1 in two GetEducated categories, Best Affordable Master’s in Education and also in Best Affordable Master’s in Educational Leadership.

In GetEducated’s Best Affordable Online Master’s in Educational Technology category, FHSU’s Master of Liberal Studies with an emphasis in instructional technology was No. 1 and the universities Master of Science in instructional technology was No. 4. The master of Science in instructional technology also placed in the top 10 in another category, coming in at No. 10 among Best Affordable Masters in Education.

FHSU’s Master of Science in special education was No. 3 in GetEducated’s Best Affordable Online Master’s Degree in Special Education category.

Two other FHSU degrees also earned No. 4 affordability rankings, the Master of Science in Education, in Best Affordable Master’s in Education, and the Master of Science in educational administration, principal, in Best Affordable Master’s in Education Leadership.

GetEducated.com is a consumer group that provides a fact-based compilation of comparative data on 3,672 accredited online degrees to help students locate the highest-quality online education programs in selected career areas. A million and a half online students visit GetEducated.com annually seeking advice on online degree programs.

The online students will receive more than an affordable education while virtually attending FHSU. With many of the same services offered to them as students on campus, they are able to receive tutoring and textbooks, are able to work with career services, and are able to participate in a variety of different organizations.

According to Virtual College statistics, FHSU has 6,965 virtual students with 455 faculty members to accommodate them, an instructor for every 15 students. This amount of students per instructor presents exceptional levels for communicating with the other students in the virtual classes and with the instructor, said Kathleen Dougherty, online student communication strategist for FHSU’s Virtual college.

GetEducated.com is a consumer advocacy group that rates and ranks online college degrees for their cost and credibility. The group issues report cards on degree programs in an effort to bring transparency to the selection process in terms of cost, public perception and verified student satisfaction.

A strong cold front moving through western Kansas this morning will result in northwest winds of 25 to 40 mph for a couple hours early this morning. By late morning, winds will decrease to around 20 to 30 mph with a further decrease by afternon to 15 to 20 mph. Cooler temperatures will result, with afternoon temperatures not reaching much above 60 for many locations. Tonight, winds will die off and temperatures will fall into the 30s with patchy frost developing from Wakeeney to Hays to Larned.

Today Sunny, with a high near 60. Windy, with a north northwest wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Patchy frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Patchy frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph after midnight.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Monday Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

Kennedy Berkley Yarnevich & Williamson Chtd. has added attorney Heather R. Fletcher to its Hays office.

Fletcher, Russell, is a criminal defense attorney representing individuals who have been charged with crimes ranging from low- to high-level offenses for both misdemeanors and felonies. She also handles family and juvenile cases such as juvenile offenders and protection from abuse and stalking.

“Kennedy Berkley is always looking for bright and aggressive attorneys to add to our team,” said Managing Partner James R. Angell. “With Fletcher’s background and experience she will provide a unique insight for her clients and expand the services provided by the firm. She is an excellent addition to the Hays office.”

Before practicing law, Fletcher worked at the Russell County Sheriff’s Office, and then spent 10 years at Central Kansas Community Corrections. There she helped rehabilitate high-risk offenders and supervised convicted felons while on probation.

“I am excited to be a part of the Kennedy Berkley team,” Fletcher said. “Working for Kennedy Berkley allows me to use their vast resources to build my practice while providing real value to my clients.”

Kennedy Berkley has offices in Salina, Hays and Olathe.