State Treasurer Ron Estes announced today that the state treasurer’s unclaimed property booth had another successful year at the 2015 Kansas State Fair.
“This year we helped process over 5,000 claims and re-unite more than $945,000 with respective owners,” said Kansas State Treasurer Ron Estes. “The state fair continues to be one of our best outreach events every year, providing us with the opportunity to reach thousands of Kansans who may not routinely check for unclaimed property through our website. I’m very pleased with this year’s results and would like to thank everyone who took the time to stop by and visit our booth. ”
Fair attendees were able to search for missing money in a computerized database at the fair’s unclaimed property booth. The single largest claim discovered was $24,450.78.
The Kansas Unclaimed Property Program has returned more than $80 million in unclaimed property since Estes took office in 2011. Unclaimed property comes from forgotten bank accounts, stocks, bonds, insurance premium overpayments, refunds, abandoned safe deposit boxes and other property. It is the treasurer’s goal to locate the rightful owners and heirs of unclaimed assets currently being held by the State of Kansas.
People who were unable to attend the fair can search for unclaimed property online at www.kansascash.com or by calling 1-800-432-0386.
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (AP) — Junction City officials remain optimistic lots the city took back after overbuilding a decade ago will be sold, even though only two of the first 25 lots offered for sale received bids.
The city took back 900 undeveloped lots left empty after the city was told in 2005 that as many as 8,000 troops would be transferred to Fort Riley. About 5,500 troops arrived but most preferred to live on base or couldn’t afford the new housing.
City Manager Allen Dinkel says a construction company bid on two adjacent lots during the recent auction. The Topeka Capital-Journal reports Dinkel said the first 25 lots were not adjacent to each other and many developers have said they would be interested if they could buy larger groups of lots together.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Newly released court records say a Topeka car explosion that severely injured a 4-year-old boy also peeled back the vehicle’s metal roof.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that it obtained an affidavit Tuesday in the case against Jacob Daniel Schell. The 37-year-old was charged earlier this month in the July 5 explosion.
The affidavit says that a sack containing “several improvised explosive devices” blew up in the lap of Schell’s son. A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper said the ignition source was a “little cap gun” the boy was using.
Schell described what exploded as leftover fireworks from a campout. But the state fire marshal’s agent said damage to this vehicle was consistent with commercially made or homemade explosives. Schell’s attorney didn’t immediately return a phone call from The Associated Press.
As anyone that drives through Hays can tell you, traffic is a rare problem and The Obrella Insider has now quantified that fact by ranking Hays in its Best Commuter Cities in Kansas.
Hays was ranked eighth.
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El DORADO – Two Kansas men were injured in an accident just after 11:30p.m. on Tuesday in Butler County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Ford F450 driven by Malcolm A. Smith, 39, Andover, was westbound on U.S.54 six miles east of El Dorado.
The truck was slowing down to make a left hand turn into a private access road.
A westbound 2009 Harley Davidson FLH Series Motorcycle driven by Bryan A. Hammond, 35, Mclouth, passed the truck and rolled into the south ditch.
A westbound 2008 Harley Davidson Softtail Motorcycle driven by Darren W. Johnson, 49, Rantoul, struck the truck’s driver’s side rear quarter panel.
Hammond was transported to St. Francis Medical Center.
Johnson was transported to Wesley Medical Center.
They were not wearing helmets, according to the KHP.
Fort Hays State University President Mirta M. Martin is traveling east to take part in the first papal visit from Pope Francis.
Martin will depart for Washington on Wednesday to see the man she calls “the people’s pope.”
“He’s everything a pope should be,” she told Eagle’s Mike Cooper for an upcoming Community Connections. “He’s humble. He’s sincere.”
Check out the entire interview next week at 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday on Eagle Channels 14 and 614.
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FHSU President Martin going to see the Pope
By DIANE GASPER-O’BRIEN University Relations
She hasn’t taken many personal days since arriving on campus 14 months ago. But this week’s quick trip to Washington, D.C., will be as personal as they get for Dr. Mirta M. Martin.
Martin, in her second year as Fort Hays State University’s ninth president, is going to see the Pope.
Martin, a devout Catholic, is looking forward to what she calls “every Catholic’s dream.”
“It’s every Catholic’s pilgrimage to see the Pope, so I’m taking a couple of personal days and going,” Martin said. “This is especially meaningful to me because this is the first Hispanic pope.”
The native tongue of Pope Francis, born and raised in Argentina, is Spanish. Martin, a native of Cuba, not only is the first female president at FHSU but also is the first Hispanic president in the Kansas Board of Regents system.
“If I get to speak to him, it would be in Spanish,” said Martin, who speaks Spanish, one of seven languages she knows.
If she gets the chance, Martin has more in mind than just speaking to the Pope.
Martin will be carrying photos of her two children, 25-year-old Katherine and 22-year-old Patrick and plans to ask Pope Francis to especially pray for her daughter.
Katherine, a doctoral student at the University of Miami, suffers from chronic pain disease stemming from a fall during a gymnastics routine 10 years ago. She broke her back during the fall, and while she recovered from her injuries, she still suffers from nerve damage from the impact.
“Katherine lives each and every day with seven out of 10 level of pain, which she manages through medicine,” Martin said. “But she suffers. My prayer to the Holy Father is to join me in asking for healing for her and for all others who, like her, suffer daily.
“I believe in the power of prayer,” Martin added, “and if I get to speak to the Pope, I’m going to ask him to pray for Katherine to be healed and to pray for peace.”
Martin is leaving Wednesday morning for Kansas City, where she will fly to Washington for a short night, filled with anticipation akin to Christmas.
By 4 a.m. Thursday, Martin plans to be standing in line for a place on the West Terrace lawn of the White House.
“I understand there will be a few chairs, and the rest is standing room,” she said. “I don’t care if I’m standing on my head if I get to see Him.”
Martin received an invitation from U.S. Representatives Tim Huelskamp and Lynn Jenkins to attend the event a couple of weeks ago, and it didn’t take her long to start making plans for the trip.
“I thought I’d died and gone to Heaven,” she said.
Pope Francis, just the third pope to visit the White House, is scheduled to deliver an address to Congress.
“Then, he’s supposed to come out on the balcony and bless the people,” said Martin, who expects more.
“If it’s like what he’s done before, I won’t be surprised if he comes down among the people,” she said.
While Martin is unsure of a lot of the proceedings, there is no question what she will be wearing.
“Black and gold,” she said with a big smile.
Martin said she is looking forward to this particular trip like no other.
“It’s a pilgrimage to fill my soul with faith, inspiration and discernment to guide the Fort Hays State University family in these, our new beginnings,” she said. “There is a resurgence of enthusiasm on campus, and I’m thankful for that. This pilgrimage will recharge my batteries to continue to lead this university, and I have great faith that when two or more are gathered in His name, God hears our prayers.”
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Police are investigating after a man robbed a bank in the Kansas City suburb of Overland Park.
The Kansas City Star reports that police say the robbery happened Tuesday afternoon at a U.S. Bank branch. Witnesses reported that the robber ran west from the bank carrying a handgun.
WASHINGTON -Pope Francis has arrived in the United States. (If you missed it live… the player will allow you watch it later)
The Pope’s chartered airplane is on the ground at Andrews Air Force Base outside of Washington after delivering the leader of the world’s Roman Catholics on his first-ever U.S. visit.
Francis landed after a flight from Cuba, where he wrapped up a four-day visit.
Before leaving the communist island country, Francis appealed to Cubans to rediscover their Catholic heritage and live a “revolution of tenderness.”
President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, are at Andrews to welcome the pope.
Obama and Francis will meet one on one at the White House on Wednesday.
Fort Hays State University has sent out the following alert about an alleged sexual assault on campus.
The school has also issued alerts through its emergency system, including phone calls, text messages and emails to students.
Hays Post will update the story as information becomes available.
Fort Hays State University
Fort Hays State University Police today received notice of a sexual assault that occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday, Sept. 20, in one of the residence halls on campus. An investigation has begun, and no additional information is available at this time.
This is an actual report. It is not related in any way to the active shooter exercise that is taking place on campus today.
Resources are available on and off campus to provide assistance in the case of sexual assaults. For support, contact University Police at 628-5304 or, after hours, call 625-1011. In the case of an emergency, call 911. Support also is available from the Student Health Center at 628-4293, the Kelly Center at 628-4401 and from Options — Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Inc. at 625-3055.
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware that an incident has been reported. Additional information is available on the homepage of the FHSU website, www.fhsu.edu.
A student or employee in violation of FHSU sexual misconduct policies faces sanctions up to and including expulsion or termination.You also have the option to make a policy complaint. Dr. Keegan Nichols, chief Title IX coordinator for Fort Hays State, is available at 628-5824 to explain and answer questions about reporting options.
We strongly encourage victims to seek medical attention immediately, even if there are no obvious physical injuries. A sexual assault examination is free and conducted by a specially trained nurse. An examination does not obligate someone to an investigation; however, it allows evidence to be collected and preserved in the event someone chooses to authorize a criminal investigation at a later time. Victims may also receive medication for prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Remember that consensual sex occurs when both partners agree to engage in sexual activity. Consent should always be mutual, voluntary, enthusiastic and given without pressure, intimidation, or fear.
For the third time at Fort Hays State University, the “Supervising with Confidence” workshop will offer participants an opportunity to refine their supervisory skills at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Memorial Union’s Trails Room.
“Being an effective supervisor requires examining your supervisory skill strengths and improvement areas,” said Sabrina William, director of the Management Development Center. “This workshop provides an opportunity for participants to enhance their use of the five supervisor skills through experiential activities.”
The workshop is designed to provide participants with a more thorough understanding of how to lead. Participants will gain exposure on topics such as effective and ineffective supervisors, handling shifting priorities, goal setting, effective planning, managing employee performance and relationship building.
Workshop registration by Friday, Oct. 2 is $21. Hays Area Chamber of Commerce members are eligible for a 15-percent discount.
Each person who completes the workshop will receive a completion certificate.
For more information, registration and discount codes, contact Conni Dreher at 785-628-4121 or [email protected]. Registration is also available online at www.fhsu.edu/mdc.
Seth Kastle, instructor of leadership studies in FHSU’s Virtual College International, and William will facilitate the workshop offered by the Management Development Center.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men’s Soccer moved up one notch in the latest NSCAA Division II Poll, released on Tuesday (Sept. 22). The Tigers are now No. 11 in the nation, up one spot from No. 12 where they resided last week. FHSU is one of two MIAA teams currently in the Top 25.
The Tigers won their only contest last week as the 12th-ranked team in the country, defeating Lubbock Christian in the home opener by a score of 4-0 to improve to 4-1 overall on the season.
The Tigers are still the highest ranked team in the poll from the MIAA. Lindenwood held steady at to No. 20 this week. Upper Iowa is receiving votes just outside of the top 25.
The Tigers have three matches before the next poll release. FHSU hosts West Texas A&M on Tuesday night in Hays at 7 pm, before heading to Newman University in Wichita, Kan., on Friday at 7:30 pm. The Tigers wrap the three match non-conference stretch with a home contest against Texas A&M-International on Sunday at 12 pm.
Below is the NSCAA Division II Poll for September 22, 2015.
Rank
School
Prev.
W-L-T
1
University of Charleston
2
5-0-0
2
Midwestern State University
5
6-0-0
3
Seattle Pacific University
4
4-0-0
4
Pfeiffer University
11
6-0-0
5
Southern New Hampshire University
3
5-0-0
6
Palm Beach Atlantic University
21
6-0-1
7
Rockhurst University
22
4-0-1
8
Merrimack College
10
6-0-0
9
St. Edward’s University
15
4-0-2
10
Christian Brothers University
13
6-0-0
11
Fort Hays State University
12
4-1-0
12
Limestone College
6
4-1-0
13
Quincy University
9
5-1-0
14
California State University-Dominguez Hills
23
5-1-0
15
Millersville University
RV
5-0-1
16
Wingate University
19
4-0-2
17
University of West Florida
25
5-0-0
1
LIU Post
18
4-1-1
19
Colorado School of Mines
24
3-0-1
20
Lindenwood University
20
3-1-1
21
Notre Dame College
7
5-1-0
22
Northwest Nazarene University
NR
4-1-0
23
Saginaw Valley State University
RV
5-1-0
24
Young Harris College
RV
4-1-0
25
California State University-Los Angeles
NR
4-0-1
Also receiving votes: Upper Iowa University (13), Saint Leo University (12), Metropolitan State University of Denver (7), Urbana University (5), Bloomsburg University (3), Lincoln Memorial University (2), California State University Stanislaus (2), Lynn University (2), Alderson-Broaddus University (2), University Of Bridgeport (1).
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State’s Anthony Hernandez was named the MIAA Men’s Soccer Athlete of the Week on Tuesday. Hernandez was instrumental in Fort Hays State’s 4-0 win over Lubbock Christian, producing three goals for the third hat trick in Fort Hays State history.
Hernandez accomplished his hat trick in just 28 minutes of action against Lubbock Christian in Fort Hays State’s home opener this past Friday. He scored his first two goals of the match in a matter of 2:34, pushing the Tiger lead to 2-0 at 42:14 by netting a rebound off the cross bar, then making it 3-0 at 44:48 off a pass threaded into the box. At 71:37 in the second half, he received a through pass and beat the keeper 1-on-1 to complete the feat. He helped the Tigers hand Lubbock Christian its first loss of the season after entering the match 3-0.
MANHATTAN –Law enforcement authorities have taken another aggravated robbery suspect into custody in connection with a series of robberies and a theft that were reported in the central portion of Manhattan on September 4, that prompted the campus lockdown at Kansas State University.
Riley County Police reported Carson Buckley, 16, Manhattan was arrested just after 8:30a.m. on Tuesday for the offenses of aggravated robbery (X3) and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery (he was also served a warrant for failure to appear).
He was given “no bond” and transported to the North Central Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Facility in Junction City.
Buckley is the fourth of the named suspects in these aggravated robberies that have been taken into custody.
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As anyone that drives through Hays can tell you, traffic is a rare problem and The Obrella Insider has now quantified that fact by ranking Hays in its Best Commuter Cities in Kansas.
