September 2015 – Page 49

Hot, windy Tuesday with a chance for thunderstorms

Posted on September 15, 2015September 15, 2015

Isolated strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across west central and southwest Kansas late this afternoon and evening. The potential exists for up to nickel size hail and gusty winds in excess of 60 mph.

Today Sunny, with a high near 97. Very windy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Windy, with a south wind 17 to 25 mph.

WednesdaySunny, with a high near 95. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 21 mph.

Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 22 mph.

ThursdaySunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

Thursday NightA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy.

Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 50.

SaturdaySunny, with a high near 79.

HPD Activity Log Sept. 10-13

Posted on September 15, 2015September 15, 2015

The Hays Police Department responded to 7 animal calls and 8 traffic stops Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving While Suspended/Revoked–100 block E 8th St, Hays; 12:15 AM
Animal At Large–100 block W 17th St, Hays; 7:55 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1500 block Vine St, Hays; 11:52 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1000 block E 22nd St, Hays; 12:16 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–1700 block Donald Dr, Hays; 11 AM; 11:15 AM
Found/Lost Property–Hays; 3:18 PM
Drug Offenses–600 block E 7th St, Hays; 6:16 PM
Suspicious Activity–1400 block Montgomery St, Hays; 7:06 PM
Suicidal Subject–2900 block Hillcrest Dr, Hays; 7:21 PM
Animal Call–500 block W 24th St, Hays; 7:33 PM
Disorderly Conduct–400 block Ash St, Hays; 9:21 PM
Suspicious Activity–12th and Walnut, Hays; 11:19 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–200 block E 11th St, Hays; 11:50 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 15 animal calls and 14 traffic stops Friday, Sept. 11, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disorderly Conduct–400 block W 14th St, Hays; 12:02 AM
Drug Offenses–200 block W 8th St, Hays; 1:08 AM
Suspicious Activity–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:51 AM
Burglary/vehicle–800 block E 8th St, Hays; 9/10 8:30 AM; 9/11 5 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–2600 block E Vine St, Hays; 7:22 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 7:33 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1600 block E 22nd St, Hays; 7:35 AM
Identity Theft–300 block W 27th St, Hays; 9/3 9:12 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1000 block Fort St, Hays; 11:21 AM
Fraud–1100 block Vine St, Hays; 11:587 AM
Animal At Large–1000 block Elm St, Hays; 12:37 PM
Animal Call–1200 block E 30th St, Hays; 2:14 PM
Theft (general)–100 block E 15th St, Hays; 2:14 PM
Suspicious Person–3000 block New Way, Hays; 2:37 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1100 block Oakmont St, Hays; 3:01 PM
Disturbance – Noise–2500 block Haney Dr, Hays; 3:34 PM
Theft (general)–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 3:42 PM
Animal At Large–300 block E 6th St, Hays; 3:49 PM
Abuse of Child–1700 block Donald Dr, Hays; 4:26 PM
Water Use Violation–2200 block Virginia Dr, Hays; 6:11 PM
Civil Dispute–2700 block Plaza Ave, Hays; 8/24 8:50 AM; 9/11 6:18 PM
Disturbance – General–1200 block Main St, Hays; 6:48 PM
Animal Call–200 block W 38th St, Hays; 7:45 PM
Disturbance – General–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 9:22 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 13 animal calls and 12 traffic stops Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Water Use Violation–1200 block E 22nd St, Hays; 12:28 AM
Criminal Trespass–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:10 AM
Disturbance – General–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 2:03 AM
Driving Under the Influence–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 2:16 AM
Disturbance – General–800 block E 8th St, Hays; 2:29 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–1200 block Main St, Hays; 2:15 AM; 4:05 AM
Attempt to Locate–1700 block Donald Dr, Hays; 4:48 AM
Water Use Violation–2700 block Sternberg Dr, Hays; 6:26 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–800 block E 8th St, Hays; 7:51 AM
Animal At Large–2900 block Indian Trl, Hays; 8:22 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–100 block E 14th St, Hays; 8:55 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1700 block Main St, Hays; 8:30 AM
Animal At Large–200 block Pershing Ct, Hays; 11:27 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:24 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–43rd and Vine, Hays; 2:11 PM
Animal At Large–1600 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 3:21 PM
Juvenile Complaint–1300 block Haney Dr, Hays; 4:33 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–600 block E 7th St, Hays; 5:08 PM
Suspicious Activity–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 5:12 PM
Harassment (All Other)–400 block Agnew Ln, Hays; 5:21 PM
Miscellaneous Investigation–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 8:31 PM
MV Accident /DUI–600 block E 5th St, Hays; 8:36 PM
Animal Call–300 block W 22nd St, Hays; 8 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 9:30 AM; 9:05 PM
Disturbance – Fight–3700 block Vine St, Hays; 11:42 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and 14 traffic stops Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance – Noise–2200 block Walnut St, Hays; 12:15 AM
Battery – simple–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 1 AM; 1:15 AM
Rape–400 block W 3rd St, Hays; 1:07 AM; 1:34 AM
Animal Call–3000 block New Way, Hays; 4:58 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 8:15 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block of Walnut St, Hays; 1 AM; 1:10 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block of Walnut St, Hays; 1 AM; 1:10 AM
Animal At Large–2900 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 9:38 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–400 block of Walnut St, Hays; 1 AM; 1:10 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 9/12 9:30 PM; 9/13
Criminal Damage to Property–300 W block of 6th St, Hays; 1:00 PM
Suspicious Person–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 1:23 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 9/12 5:15 PM; 9/13 1:30 PM
Suspicious Activity–400 block W 8th St, Hays; 2:38 PM
Theft (general)–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 4:25 PM
Shoplifting–100 block W 9th St, Hays; 1:30 PM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–14th and Oak, Hays; 5:46 PM
Animal At Large–100 block W 17th St, Hays; 6:27 PM
Welfare Check–200 block E 17th St, Hays; 7:44 PM

Kansas man charged in death of his 1-year-old daughter

Posted on September 15, 2015

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man has been charged in the death of his 1-year-old daughter in Wichita.

The Wichita Eagle reports 29-year-old Michael C. Williams was charged Monday with one count of first-degree murder and one count of abuse of a child.

According to Wichita police, Williams called 911 last Wednesday to report that his daughter was not breathing. Authorities say the child was found with scratches, bruises and trauma to her face.

Police say the victim’s mother said the child had no injuries when she left her with Williams to go to work at around 2 p.m.

Williams is being held on $250,000 bond and his preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 29. It was not immediately clear if Williams has an attorney.

No changes in Greek recruitment, housing at KU

Posted on September 15, 2015

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The University of Kansas will not follow recommendations from a task force on sexual assault that it change how freshmen are recruited and housed at fraternities and sororities.

The university announced Monday it has, or soon will, implement 22 of 27 suggestions from the Chancellor’s Task Force on Sexual Assault.

The Lawrence Journal-World reports the two most controversial recommendations suggested all Kansas freshmen live in residence halls, and that fraternities and sororities shouldn’t begin recruiting until the spring semester.

The university said it doesn’t have enough housing for all incoming freshmen. And it said fraternities and sororities have discussed delaying recruitment but have chosen not to change their traditions.

The task force was created in 2014 and met throughout the academic year to form the recommendations.

5 hospitalized after 2-vehicle Kan. collision

Posted on September 15, 2015

WYANDOTTE COUNTY- Five people were injured in an accident just after 6 p.m. on Monday in Wyandotte County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Chevy Cobalt driven by Joy F. Amon, 61, Basehor, was making a left turn from northbound U.S. 73 to westbound Parallel Pkwy.

The driver ignored the traffic signal, entered the intersection.

A southbound 2003 GMC Envoy driven by Michael Patrick Chacon, 39, Basehor, struck the passenger side of the Cobalt.

Both vehicles went off of the roadway to the southwest and the Envoy overturned.

Amon was transported to Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

Chacon and passengers in the Envoy Lisa Marie Sustaita, 37, Michael P. Chacon, 19, both of Basehor were transported to Truman Medical Center.

A child in the Envoy Xavier M. Chacon, 9, also of Basehor was transported to Children’s Mercy.

All were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Carrasco, Chisenhall lead Indians past Royals

Posted on September 15, 2015

By STEVE HERRICK
Associated Press

CLEVELAND (AP) – Carlos Carrasco overcame a home run on his first pitch of the game to throw six strong innings, and Lonnie Chisenhall drove in three runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 8-3 on Monday night.

Carrasco (13-10) let Alex Gordon hit his first pitch deep into the seats in right field, but that was the only run he allowed. The right-hander, who struck out nine, was making his second start since coming off the disabled list with a sore right shoulder.

Lonnie Chisenhall drove in three runs for the Indians, who entered play trailing Texas by 4 1/2 games for the AL’s second wild-card spot. Cleveland, which has won 13 of 18, also got back to the .500 mark (71-71).

Edinson Volquez (13-8) allowed four runs in five innings for Kansas City, which has lost eight of 10, while Gordon was 4 for 5.

Action delayed on Confederate flag removal in Wichita

Posted on September 15, 2015

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The Wichita Board of Park Commissioners has voted to delay any action regarding the Confederate flag that was removed from John S. Stevens Pavilion at Veterans Memorial Park.

The board voted Monday to delay action for another 60 days. The commission wants to postpone a decision on the flag until there is a design for a new memorial at Veterans Memorial Park focusing on the Civil War.

The Wichita Eagle reports the flag, which has flown with several other flags in the plaza since 1976, was removed July 2 by order of Mayor Jeff Longwell.

Longwell had said he and the city council received several emails and calls about the flag after nine black churchgoers were killed in South Carolina. The suspect in the shooting, Dylann Roof, has been seen in photographs with the flag.

Kansas growers planting winter wheat, harvesting corn

Posted on September 15, 2015

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas growers are planting next year’s winter wheat crop while harvesting their corn and other fall crops.

The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported Monday that 5 percent of the 2016 wheat crop has been seeded. That is typical for this point in the season.

The agency also is reporting that about 11 percent of the corn in Kansas has now been cut. That is slightly behind the 17 percent at this time a year ago or the 25 percent average.

About 2 percent of the sorghum in the state has been cut, which is normal for this time of the year.

Fourth cutting of alfalfa in Kansas is 65 percent finished, ahead of both last year and the average for this point in the season.

HHS’ DeBoer edges Brungardt for individual title at Garden City Invite

Posted on September 14, 2015September 15, 2015

Taylor DeBoer and Katie Brungardt both shot an 86 to share the lead after 18 holes of Monday’s Garden City Invitational at Buffalo Dunes. DeBoer parred the first playoff hole to win the individual title, helping the Indians to a third place team finish.

Hays shot a 411 well behind first place Garden City who finished with a 365.

HHS Results
Taylor BeBoer             86        1st medalist
Katie Brungardt          86        2nd medalist
Emily McGuire           118      32nd place
Emily George              121      35th place
                                    411      3re place

Team Totals
1. Garden City-365
2. Goodland-384
3. Hays High-411
4. Syracuse-432
5. Liberal-441
6. Dodge City-444
7. Lakin-467
8. Great Bend-467
9. Garden City JV-532

Top 15 Medalists
1. Taylor DeBoer-Hays 86
2. Katie Brungardt-Hays 86
3. Maddie Gerber-Garden City 87
4. Hannah Leiker-Garden City 88
5. Katie Hays-Goodland 89
6. Kendra Martin-Garden City 90
7. Logan Perryman-Goodland 91
8. Dani Mangus-Goodland 99
9. Elena Lemke-Garden City 100
Laura Geven-Syracuse 100
11. Allison Neeland-Great Bend 103
Katie Rostetter-Dodge City 103
13. Sarah Bayouth-Liberal 104
14. Savanah Jantz-Syracuse 105
Abbie Neal-Goodland 105
Elle McDaniel-Goodland 105

FHSU men’s golf 11th at MSSU Fall Invite; women sit 15th at NSU Classic

Posted on September 14, 2015September 15, 2015

FHSU Athletics

MONKEY ISLAND, Okla. – Fort Hays State men’s golf had four newcomers and one returner open the 2015-16 season on Monday(Sept. 14) at the Missouri Southern Fall Invitational, being held in Monkey Island, Okla. The team is competing at the Shangri-La Golf Club, a par-72 layout. The Tigers sit in 11th after the first day of competition.

Junior college transfers Lane Pauls, Landon Fix and Koby Boegher led the Tigers on day one. Pauls shot rounds of 78 and 85, while Fox shot rounds of 86 and 80 and Boegher shot rounds of 90 and 77. Cash Hobson carded rounds of 91 and 86 in his first collegiate tournament, while Kade Megaffin had scores of 88 and 91.

The Tigers have a total of 670. Central Missouri has a total of 578 to lead the way, while Missouri Southern is second at 583. The teams wrap up the competition on Tuesday with the final round.

FHSU women in 15th at the NSU Classic
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Fort Hays State women’s golf sits in 15th after the first round of the NSU Classic, being held at Cherokee Springs Golf Course in Tahlequah, Okla. Hannah Karasiuk led the Tigers on the first day.

Karasiuk shot a total of 82 in the first round. She was closely followed by teammate Hannah Perkins, who shot 83. Kyle McCarthy finished with 85, while Kelsey McCarthy shot 89. Bailey Jones finished with a round of 101.

The Tigers finish the tournament on Tuesday with the final round.

Wichita State seeking innovation design degree program

Posted on September 14, 2015September 14, 2015

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State University is working to implement a new degree program aiming to give students more freedom in their course of study.

On Wednesday, the university will seek final approval for the “Master in Innovation Design” program from the Kansas Board of Regents. The program is intended to focus on design-thinking skills, with only four required courses, giving students the ability to craft their own curriculum.

According to a proposal, the university plans to offer the new program each year to 20 students with background in arts, science and technology.

Faculty adviser Jeremy Patterson tells The Wichita Eagle that this program and others like it could help modernize higher education.

He says it will allow students to design their own programs and take more courses they actually need.

Kansas officers increase child car safety patrols this week

Posted on September 14, 2015September 14, 2015

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas law enforcement officers plan to increase patrols this week to encourage drivers to be aware of child car safety.

The emphasis is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week. Parents can expect to see officers at elementary and middle schools through Friday. Anyone not obeying Kansas laws pertaining to child safety will be issued a citation.

The emphasis is on making sure children are properly buckled into cars and are using the correct car seat, booster seat or seat belt.

Kansas Safe Kids says 28 Kansas children died in vehicle accidents in 2013. Half of them were not wearing seat belts and eight were thrown from the vehicles.