March 2015 – Page 26 – Hays Post Archive

Texas woman’s body found in southeast Kansas

Posted on March 24, 2015March 24, 2015

SCAMMON, Kan. (AP) — The Cherokee County sheriff says the death of a Texas woman whose body was found in a field is considered suspicious.

Sheriff David Groves says the body of 35-year-old Shannon Fonda, of Midland, Texas, was found Monday near Scammom in southeast Kansas.

Groves says an autopsy will determine her cause of death. He says investigators are not sure why she was in the Scammon area.

The Joplin Globe reports that Groves said Fonda appeared to have died recently. No other information was immediately available.

CDC: 11M fewer uninsured since passage of Obama’s law

Posted on March 24, 2015March 24, 2015

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A couple of government reports say the number of uninsured U.S. residents fell by more than 11 million since President Barack Obama signed the health care overhaul five years ago.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that still would leave about 37 million people uninsured. Still, it was the lowest level measured in more than 15 years.

The most dramatic change took place during the first nine months of 2014. As the law’s major coverage expansion was taking effect, the number of uninsured fell by 7.6 million.

Monday was the law’s fifth anniversary, and supporters and detractors again clashed over its impact.

Obama says the law in many ways is “working even better than anticipated.”

House Speaker John Boehner says it amounts to a “legacy of broken promises.”

Schlageck: Use your head for something other than a hat rack

Posted on March 24, 2015March 23, 2015

John Schlageck writes for the Kansas Farm Bureau.

If Billy Crystal’s Fernando character were to visit a Kansas farm this spring you can be sure he wouldn’t be telling too many farmers, “Darling, you look marvelous.” You can also bet not too many farmers, step into the cab of their tractors wearing any of the high fashions portrayed on the pages of GQ or Esquire.

Looking good is great when you go to town but safety and comfort are much more important when dressing for farm chores.

Let’s begin with the head, after all that’s where thinking about safety should start, says Holly Higgins, Kansas Farm Bureau safety director.

Head injuries are common on the farm and tend to be serious, Higgins adds. When doing work that involves head hazards trade your familiar ball cap or straw hat for a hard hat.

“When you’re spraying chemicals, wear a wide-brimmed hat that is impervious to liquids,” she notes. “Make sure the brim is wide enough to keep chemical spray from drifting on the face or down on the back of the neck.”

Eyes have been labeled the “window to the soul” but just like all windows they can break if something is hurled, splashed or sprayed into them.

Safety goggles and sunglasses should be just as much a part of your daily garb as a good pair of steel-toed shoes, Higgins says. Throw away those athletic shoes unless you’re slated for a track meet somewhere off the farm.

Sunglasses are important because they lessen eye fatigue after long hours in the bright Kansas sun. Some believe quality eyewear can also lessen the chance of cataracts later in life.

While people often consider the farm a place of quiet tranquility, many farmers experience hearing loss, the safety specialist says. As a general rule, whenever the noise level reaches 85 decibels, farmers should reach for ear protection. While farmers don’t carry testing equipment to measure decibel level, they should wear ear protection when in doubt.

Higgins recommends ear muffs rather than ear plugs because the latter can cause compaction of ear wax which is difficult to remove.

“Loose fitting clothes remain a definite no no,” she says. “If you plan to stay in the sun most of the day wear long-sleeved cotton clothing. Natural fibers allow the skin to breath and offer protection form the sun’s harmful rays.”

Here you might want to consider bringing back the straw hat for greater protection on the ears and neck.

“It’s also a great opportunity to slather on some sunscreen protection,” Higgins says.

Avoid wearing sweats with long draw strings that hang from the waist or around the neck. These strings are made of extremely strong nylon or other artificial fibers, Higgins says. These fibers don’t rip or tear as easily as clothing like cotton. It’s easy for dangling draw strings to catch in an augers, power take offs or other moving parts.

Proper fitting clothing is important for both daylong comfort and stability, she says. When spraying chemicals, wear waterproof or impervious footwear that won’t absorb chemicals.

Take off your jewelry in the field. Rings hang up on bolts, sharp corners – just about anything found around a farmstead. Don’t risk losing a finger or some other limb.

While the safely dressed farmer will not make the fashion pages of GQ or even his local newspaper or social media, you won’t find him/her on the obit pages either.

Keeping Kansas safe has always been an important mission of Kansas Farm Bureau (KFB). During Kansas Agriculture Month, KFB encourages farmers and ranchers to be aware of the farm safety programs available to keep friends and family safe.

For more than 66 years, Kansas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest farm organization, has had a full-time staff position dedicated to safety and health issues for farmers. Visit www.kfb.org/educationoutreach/safety for more information on farm safety.

John Schlageck, a Hoxie native, is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas.

Partly sunny, warmer

Posted on March 24, 2015

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1 pm to 7 pm CDT today. Expect gusty northwest winds and very dry conditions. Highs today will range from 70 to 75 degrees.

Today A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9am. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 70. Windy, with a north wind 8 to 13 mph becoming northwest 19 to 29 mph in the morning.
Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a north wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 8 to 13 mph after midnight.
Thursday Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday Sunny, with a high near 72.

Hobson named WBCA Central Region Coach of Year; finalist for National Coach of Year

Posted on March 24, 2015

FHSU Athletics

The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced today the eight 2015 United States Marine Corps/WBCA NCAA Division II Regional Coaches of the Year, all of whom are finalists for the Pat Summitt Trophy to be presented to 2015 United States Marine Corps/WBCA NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year.

The WBCA Region Coaches of the Year are as follows:
Trisha Brown, Stonehill College (East Region)
Bill Cleary, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (Atlantic Region)
Jonathan Norton, Columbus State University (Southeast Region)
Lisa Carlsen, Lewis University (Midwest Region)
Mark Campbell, Union University (South Region)
Mark Kellogg, West Texas A&M University (South Central Region)
Tony Hobson, Fort Hays State University (Central Region)
Ryan McCarthy, University of Alaska – Anchorage (West Region)

Hobson guided Fort Hays State to its first-ever Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association Regular Season Championship in 2014-15. FHSU finished the year 30-4 overall, earned the No. 1 seed in the Central Regional of the NCAA Tournament (hosted the regional), and grabbed its first-ever NCAA Tournament wins (2), reaching the Sweet 16 (Regional Final) of the tournament. It was the first-ever 30-win season in Fort Hays State’s NCAA Division II history and added to a string of four consecutive seasons in which the Tigers won at least 20 games.

Hobson now has 13 “Coach of the Year” honors in his 23-year history as a women’s college basketball coach. This is the second this year after he was named the MIAA Coach of the Year. He has guided three different colleges to at least 30 wins in a season in his career (FHSU for the first time this year, Hastings College five times, and Barton (Kan.) Community College once). He now has an overall record of 545-177 as a college coach, a .755 win percentage.

The 2015 United States Marine Corps/WBCA Division II National Coach of the Year will be named during the Fifth Annual WBCA Awards Show on Monday, April 6, in the Grand Ballroom at the Tampa Marriott Waterside. This event is part of the WBCA National Convention and is held in conjunction with the NCAA Women’s Final Four.

“The WBCA congratulates these eight outstanding coaches on being named finalists for the Pat Summitt Trophy, presented to the 2015 United States Marine Corps/WBCA Division II National Coach of the Year,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “Each coach was selected as a finalist by their peers after leading their respective teams to exceptional seasons. The WBCA appreciates and applauds each coach’s commitment to their student-athletes, institutions, and communities.”

“The Marine Corps congratulates the finalists for the 2015 United States Marine Corps/WBCA Division II National Coach of the Year,” said Lieutenant Colonel Brian C. Proctor, Assistant Chief of Staff Diversity, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. “The hard work and dedication needed to achieve this recognition from their peers exemplifies the Marine Corps leadership values of honor, courage and commitment.”

Remains believed to be human found near Abilene

Posted on March 24, 2015

ABILENE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are investigating after remains believed to be human were found in a wooded area near Abilene.

Dickinson County Sheriff Gareth Hoffman tells the Salina Journal that a man immediately notified law enforcement after discovering the remains Sunday while walking his dog.

Hoffman says deputies are confident the skeletal remains are human. Authorities are working to identify the remains.

Agents with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation arrived Monday to assist with the investigation.

Lehman named finalist for WBCA Player of Year; Earns All-America honors

Posted on March 24, 2015

FHSU Athletics

Fort Hays State’s Kate Lehman was named a finalist for the 2015 Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Division II Player of the Year Award and was selected to the 2015 WBCA Division II Coaches’ All-America Team, announced Monday by the organization.

The recognition is the latest award for Lehman, who finished a historic career earlier this month as a member of the Tigers’ NCAA Division II Sweet 16 team that finished 30-4 (best record in the program’s NCAA Division II history).

Lehman was also named to the Daktronics/Division II Conference Commissioners Association All-America First Team earlier today, so this is her second All-America First Team selection for the season.

Lehman is among four finalists for the WBCA Player of the Year. The WBCA presents the player of the year award annually to the top player in five WBCA membership divisions (NCAA Divisions II, III, NAIA, junior/community college and high school). The winner will be announced during the Fifth Annual WBCA Awards Show on Monday, April 6, in Tampa, Fla. This event is part of the WBCA National Convention and is held in conjunction with the NCAA® Women’s Final Four®.

The finalists are:

Shareta Brown, 6’1″, Senior, Center, Wayne State University (Mich.)
Aquillin Hayes, 5,8″, Senior, Guard, University of New Haven
Kate Lehman, 6’4″, Senior, Center, Fort Hays State University
Amy Philamlee, 5’5″, Senior, Guard, Union University

“Congratulations to each of these fine student-athletes on being named finalists for the 2015 WBCA Division II Player of the Year award,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “Each student-athlete has played an integral role in guiding their respective team to an exceptional season, and is very deserving of this distinguished honor. The WBCA celebrates each of these finalists for their contributions to the game during the 2014-15 season.”

Lehman adds this to the list of post-season honors she has received this year. Below are the honors she has already collected…
-Daktronics/Division II Commissioner’s Association All-America First Team
-Daktronics/Division II Commissioner’s Association Central Region Most Outstanding Player
-Daktronics/Division II Commissioner’s Association All-Central Region First Team
-MIAA Player of the Year
-MIAA Defensive Player of the Year (3^rd straight year)
-All-MIAA First Team (3^rd straight year)
-MIAA All-Defensive Team (3^rd straight year)
-All-MIAA Tournament Team
-NCAA Central Regional All-Tournament Team
-CoSIDA/Capital One Academic All-America First Team

Maybe most impressive of the accomplishments is that Lehman was the only women’s player in Division II this year to earn All-America First Team honors for her accomplishments on the court and Academic All-America First Team honors for her efforts in the classroom.

Lehman finished the season with a near double-double average of 19.3 points and 9.9 rebounds per game, posting her best single-season scoring average as a Tiger. She finished with 655 points, 337 rebounds, and 141 blocked shots for the season, while shooting 57.8 percent from the field.

At the MIAA Tournament in early March, Lehman became the first women’s basketball player in Division II history to reach at least 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 blocked shots in a career. But the point and rebound marks didn’t just scrape by. She nearly had 2,000 career points, finishing with 1,917, and pulled down 1,109 career rebounds. She recorded 515 career blocks (second most in NCAA Division II history) and is now the school record holder in career rebounds and blocked shots. She finished second all-time in scoring. She finished fourth all-time at any level of NCAA (Division I, II, or III) in blocked shots.

Lehman finished with 55 double-doubles and three triple-doubles in her career at FHSU. Her 167 free-throws made and 256 free-throw attempts in 2014-15 also set new single-season school records.

The WBCA presents the player of the year award annually to the top player in five WBCA membership divisions (NCAA Divisions II, III, NAIA, junior/community college and high school). The winners will be announced during the fifth annual WBCA Awards Show on Monday, April 6, in Tampa Bay. The event is part of the WBCA National Convention and is held in conjunction with the NCAA Women’s Final Four. The WBCA All-America Team is selected by a 10-person committee, comprised of one representative from each of the nine geographical regions and a chairperson.

Below is the WBCA All-America Team for 2014-15…

Name	Institution	Year	Pos.	Height
Shaunteva Ashley	Augustana College	Senior	Guard	5’8″
Jada Blackwell	Cal State Poly – Pomona	Senior	Center	6’1″
Mariyah Brawner-Henley	Lewis University	Junior	Forward	6’0″
Shareta Brown	Wayne State University (Mich.)	Senior	Center	6’1″
Tori Faieta	Stonehill College	Senior	Center	6’2″
Aquillin Hayes	University of New Haven	Senior	Guard	5’8″
Kate Lehman	Fort Hays State University	Senior	Center	6’4″
Michelle Mitchell	Columbus State University	Junior	Guard	5’9″
Amy Philamlee	Union University	Senior	Guard	5’5″
Chontiquah White	West Texas A&M University	Senior	Center	5’11”

The following have been recognized as Coaches’ All-America Team Honorable Mentions in Division II:

Name	Institution	Year	Pos.	Height
Taylor Beverly	University of West Georgia	Senior	Forward	5’11”
Danielle Blake	Michigan Technological University	Junior	Forward	6’0″
Alicia Brookins	Limestone College	Senior	Forward	5’8″
Emily Caswell	Caldwell University	Senior	Forward	6’0″
Erin Chambers	Simon Fraser University (BC)	Senior	Forward	6’1″
Samantha Creed	Newberry College	Junior	Guard	5’10”
Mikaylah Glenn	California University of Pennsylvania	Sophomore	Guard	5’7″
Kayleen Goggins	Montana State University – Billings	Senior	Forward	6’1″
Anna Hackert	University of Southern Indiana	Senior	Forward	6’1″
Kailee Howe	West Liberty University	Junior	Guard	5’10”
Stephanie Huffman	University of North Georgia	Senior	Guard	5’9″
Lizzy Jeronimus	Pittsburg State University	Senior	Forward	5’11”
Jamie Johnson	Lewis University	Junior	Guard	5’7″
Shanteona Keys	Georgia College and State University	Senior	Guard	5’9″
Abby Kirchoff	University of Colorado – Colorado Springs	Senior	Guard	5’11”
Laurel Lindsay	Edinboro University	Senior	Guard	6’0″
Emma Mahady	California University of Pennsylvania	Senior	Guard	5’11”
Kelly Mannix	Adelphi University	Senior	Guard	5’10”
Megan Mullings	University of Alaska – Anchorage	Junior	Forward	6’0″
Suzanna Ohlsen	Seattle Pacific University	Senior	Guard	5’7″
Morgan Pullins	Saint Mary’s University	Senior	Forward	6’0″
Merissa Quick	Emporia State University	Senior	Forward	6’3″
Erin Reichle	Colorado Mesa University	Sophomore	Guard	5’6″
Jazzmine Robinson	Cameron University	Senior	Guard	5’6″
Marla Simmons	Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania	Senior	Guard	5’10”
Jordan Spencer	Wayne State College (Neb.)	Senior	Forward	5’11”
DeAnna Thompson	Union University	Senior	Center	6’2″
Anh-Dao Tran	Adelphi University	Senior	Guard	5’6″
Kayk Wilson	Florida Institute of Technology	Senior	Guard	5’7″

Below are the Record Lists that feature Lehman …

FHSU Career Records
1^st all-time in Rebounds (1,109)
1^st all-time in Blocks (515)
1^st all-time in Free Throws Made (523)
1^st all-time in Free Throw Attempts (787)
1^st all-time in Double-Doubles (55)*
2^nd all-time in Scoring (1,917)
2^nd all-time in Field Goals Made (697)
Tied 2^nd all-time in Scoring Average (15.8)
3^rd all-time in Field Goal Percentage (.543)
6^th all-time in Field Goal Attempts (1,283)

FHSU Season Records (Highest career total only)
1^st in Free Throws Made (167 in 2014-15)
1^st in Free Throws Attempts (256 in 2014-15)
1^st in Rebounding Average (11.2 in 2013-14)
1^st in Blocks (155 in 2013-14)
1^st in Double-Doubles (20 in 2013-14)*
2^nd in Rebounds (337 in 2014-15)
2^nd in Scoring (655 in 2014-15)
Tied 4^th in Scoring Average (19.3 in 2014-15)
4^th in Field Goals Made (244 in 2014-15)
10^th in Field Goal Attempts (422 in 2014-15)

FHSU Game Records (Highest career total only)
1^st in Blocks (11, Kansas Wesleyan, 12/16/14)
1^st in Free Throws Attempted (20, vs Central Missouri, 3/7/15)
Tied 8^th in Field Goals Made (14, Missouri Southern, 1/3/15)
Tied 8^th in Free Throws Made (12, last vs Central Missouri, 3/7/15)
Tied 10^th in Rebounds (17, last vs Northeastern State, 2/28/14)

Unofficial MIAA Records (as of March 23, 2015)
1^st all-time in Career Free-Throw Attempts (787)
1^st all-time in Career Blocks (515)
1^st in Single-Season Blocks (155 in 2013-14)
Tied for 1^st in Single-Game Blocked Shots (11, Kansas Wesleyan, 12/16/14)

Unofficial NCAA Division II Records (as of March 23, 2015)
2^nd all-time in Career Blocks (515)
Tied for 3^rd all-time in Career Triple Doubles (Three)
Tied for 4^th in Season Triple Doubles (Two)
Tied for 5^th in Season Blocks Average (5.3 in 2013-14)
6^th all-time in Career Double-Doubles (55)
7^th in Single-Season Blocks (155 in 2013-14)
Tied for 17^th all-time in Consecutive Double-Doubles (Nine in 2013-14)
Tied for 18^th all-time in Single-Season Double-Doubles (20 in 2013-14)
Only Player in NCAA Division II history to record at least 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 blocked shots

* NCAA Division II Era Only

More charges against Kan. man accused of shooting at vehicles

Posted on March 24, 2015

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Additional charges have been filed against a Topeka man accused of shooting at motorists on a highway.

The Topeka Capital-Journal reports 51-year-old Cory Huff originally was charged with attempted intentional second-degree murder, discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle and reckless driving.

Jackson County Attorney Shawna Miller has filed an amended complaint to add two more counts of attempted second-degree murder and another count of discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle.

Miller says the incident on U.S. 75 was a random act of road rage.

Huff remains in the Jackson County Jail in lieu of $250,000 bond. An email seeking comment from his attorney was sent early Tuesday.

Kate Lehman named to All-America First Team by Daktronics/Division II CCA

Posted on March 24, 2015March 24, 2015

FHSU Athletics

Fort Hays State’s Kate Lehman was named to the Daktronics/Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association All-America First Team on Monday. Lehman is the second player in FHSU women’s history to earn All-America honors in back-to-back seasons, joining only Annette Wiles, but is the first-ever All-America First Team selection at the NCAA Division II level for Fort Hays State.

A WBCA and Division II Bulletin All-America Honorable Mention selection in 2013-14, Lehman continued her rise to prominence in 2014-15. She is one of just five All-America First Team selections by Daktronics. She joins Shareta Brown of Wayne State (Mich.), Amy Philamlee of Union, Lindsay Stamp of Indiana (Pa.) and Morgan Pullins of St. Mary’s (Texas) as first-team selections this year.

Brown was named the National Player of the Year as she averaged 22.0 points and 14.7 rebounds per game, while shooting a Division II-best 64.9 percent from the field for the season. Lehman finished the year at 19.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 4.1 blocked shots per game and became the first player ever in Division II history to reach at least 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 blocked shots in a career. Philamlee is the nation’s top scorer at 24.7 points per game, but also ranks second in the country in assists per game at 7.9. Stamp averaged 19.6 points per game and Pullins averaged a double-double of 20.0 points and 12.0 rebounds per game.

Lehman helped FHSU reach new heights in its NCAA Division II history in 2014-15, helping the Tigers to a record of 30-4 and their first-ever MIAA Regular Season Championship. It was the first-ever 30-win season at the NCAA level for FHSU and it extended a run of four straight seasons in which the program has churned out at least 20 wins, which spanned Lehman’s four years at FHSU. She helped the team to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 10 years and the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament wins, reaching the Sweet 16 (Central Regional Final).

Lehman adds this to the list of post-season honors she has received this year. Below are the honors she has already collected…
-Daktronics/Division II Commissioner’s Association Central Region Most Outstanding Player
-Daktronics/Division II Commissioner’s Association All-Central Region First Team
-MIAA Player of the Year
-MIAA Defensive Player of the Year (3^rd straight year)
-All-MIAA First Team (3^rd straight year)
-MIAA All-Defensive Team (3^rd straight year)

Lehman finished 2014-15 with 655 points, 337 rebounds, and 141 blocked shots, while shooting 57.8 percent from the field.

Lehman finished with 55 double-doubles and three triple-doubles in her career at FHSU. Her 167 free-throws made and 256 free-throw attempts in 2014-15 also set new single-season school records.

Below is the Daktronics/Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association All-America Team for 2014-15…

First Team
Name School Pos. Ht. Class Hometown
Shareta Brown, Wayne State (Mich.), Center, 6-1, Senior, Pontiac, Mich.
Amy Philamlee, Union, Guard, 5-5, Senior, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Kate Lehman, Fort Hays State, Center, 6-4, Senior, Newton, Kan.
Lindsay Stamp, Indiana (Pa.), Guard/Forward, 5-10, Senior, Erie, Pa.
Morgan Pullins, St. Mary’s (Texas), Forward, 6-0, Senior, Franklin, Mich.

Second Team
Morganne Comstock, Hawaii Pacific, Center, 6-2, Senior, Seattle, Wash.
Aquillin Hayes, New Haven, Guard, 5-8, Senior, Harlem, N.Y.
Michelle Mitchell, Columbus State, Guard, 5-9, Junior, Eastman, Ga.
Emily Caswell, Caldwell, Forward, 6-1, Senior, Wakefield, R.I.
Mariyah Brawner-Henley, Lewis, Forward, 6-0, Junior, Skokie, Ill.

Third Team
Madison Rowland, Queens (N.Y.), Guard/Forward, 5-10, Sophomore, Albany, N.Y.
Fatima Adams, Arkansas Tech, Forward, 5-10, Junior, Bryan, Texas
Shaunteva Ashley, Augustana (S.D.), Guard, 5-8, Senior, Sioux Falls, S.D.
Chontiquah White, West Texas A&M, Forward/Center, 5-11, Senior, Dallas, Texas
Jamie Johnson, Lewis, Guard, 5-8, Junior, South Holland, Ill.
Verdine Warner, Shaw, Center, 6-4, Senior, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Honorable Mention: Erin Chambers (Simon Fraser), Jada Blackwell (Cal Poly Pomona) Alicia Brookins (Limestone), Jasmine Wilkins (Nova Southeastern), Megan Mullings (Alaska Anchorage)

Kansas designates Wednesday as Military Appreciation Day

Posted on March 24, 2015

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Sam Brownback has proclaimed Wednesday as Military Appreciation Day in Kansas.

Brownback said in a statement Monday that the goal of his proclamation is to better recognize the men and women of the U.S. armed forces.

Brownback plans to meet with his military council Wednesday in Topeka after signing the proclamation. The governor is expected to get an update on federal military issues and discuss their potential effect on Kansas.

The Governor’s Military Council was founded in 2004 and works to protect military activities in the state.

Kansas is home to the storied Army posts of Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth and McConnell Air Force Base outside Wichita.

FHSU women’s golf finishes 13th at MWSU/Holiday Inn Express Invitational

Posted on March 24, 2015March 24, 2015

FHSU Athletics

Fort Hays State women’s golf finished 13th at the Missouri Western/Holiday Inn Express Invitational in St. Joseph, Mo., held Sunday and Monday (Mar. 22-23). The tournament took place at the St. Joseph Country Club, a par-72 course.

Megan DeWerff led the way for FHSU, shooting a total of 177 to tie for 50th. She shot rounds of 87 and 90. Samantha Hobson tied for 60th with a total of 181, carding rounds of 95 and 86.

Quillen Eichhorn was consistent over two days, shooting two rounds of 92 for a 184 total and 65th place finish. Abby Schmidtberger was 69th with a 194, carding rounds of 98 and 96. Hadley Tharp also played, shooting rounds of 106 and 105.

The Tigers as a team shot a total of 736. FHSU was eight strokes better on the second day, going from 372 to 364. Arkansas Tech won the tournament with a total of 619, just one stroke ahead of Central Oklahoma. Rebecka Surtevall of Arkansas Tech won the tournament individually with a 7-over par total of 151.

FHSU returns to action next week at the UNK Invitational at Awarii Dunes Golf Course, just to the south of Kearney, Neb.

Justice Kennedy: US prison system ‘broken’

Posted on March 23, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is telling Congress that American prisons rely too much on holding inmates in isolation and that the corrections system is “broken” in many respects.

At a House committee hearing Monday to examine next year’s Supreme Court budget, Kennedy told lawmakers that the country does not spend enough time thinking about making prisons more humane.

Kennedy says solitary confinement “literally drives men mad.”

He is the author of the court’s opinion in 2011 that ordered California to cut its inmate population to deal with unconstitutional prison conditions caused by overcrowding.

1 hospitalized after van hits a semi trailer in NW Kan.

Posted on March 23, 2015March 24, 2015

ST. FRANCIS – One person was injured in an accident just before 5 p.m. on Monday in Cheyenne County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Ford Van driven by J.R. Stillwell, 80 Champaign, Ill., was eastbound on U.S. 36 just east of Kansas 27

The van was attempting to pass an eastbound Kenworth semi driven by Ralph M. Boon, 69, Benkelman, Neb.

The van’s driver slammed on the brakes and hit the semi’s trailer.

Stillwell was transported to Cheyenne County Hospital and later transferred to Swedish Medical Center in Denver.

Boon was not injured. The KHP reported both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.