October 2015 – Page 91

11 quakes recorded within 2 Kansas counties in past week

Posted on October 2, 2015October 2, 2015

USGS earthquake map over the past 7 days-click to enlarge — USGS earthquake map over the past 7 days-**click** to enlarge

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — Geologists are reporting a spate of earthquakes in south-central Kansas.

The Hutchinson News reports that in the past week, there have been 11 quakes within the neighboring Kansas counties of Sumner and Harper. U.S. Geological Survey data shows the most activity was in Sumner County, which experienced six quakes. That included four within one tight cluster near Caldwell – though on multiple dates – and two others nearly on top of each other.

The majority of quakes were below magnitude 2. None had a magnitude stronger than 2.5.

Power restored after widespread outage on KU campus

Posted on October 2, 2015

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The lights are back on at the University of Kansas after an electrical circuit failure caused widespread outages at the Lawrence campus.

Power outage reported at buildings across campus. We will provide updates here as they become available.

— University of Kansas (@KUnews) October 1, 2015

UPDATE: Today’s power outage caused steam pressure issues, which might produce temporary hot water outages in some buildings. — University of Kansas (@KUnews) October 1, 2015

The Lawrence Journal World reports that the outage happened Thursday morning. Westar representative Jaycee Breese says the university began restoring power slowly, so equipment wouldn’t be overloaded. The university says power was restored to all buildings by 12:17 p.m.

City of Hays names assistant city manager

Posted on October 2, 2015October 2, 2015

City Manager Toby Dougherty on Friday announced the appointment of Jacob Wood as the new assistant city manager for the city of Hays. Wood was selected for the position out of 95 candidates after a lengthy and extensive national search. He will assume his duties Nov. 16.

Wood comes to Hays from Oakley, where he has served as city administrator since March 2012. Wood graduated from Kansas State University with a master’s degree in public administration. He is a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and has served multiple tours of duty. Most recently, he served as 1st Lieutenant for the 456th Movement Control Team stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

“My family and I have always enjoyed visiting Hays, and we are looking forward to becoming a part of the community,” Wood said. “I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work for the City of Hays and am looking forward to the challenges that await me with this new position.”

“Jacob has a solid background in leadership and city management. He will be a tremendous asset to the organization,” Dougherty said.

FHSU student group to host dine-out night at the Golden Q

Posted on October 2, 2015

The Association of Radiologic Technology Students at Fort Hays State University will be holding a dine-out night fundraiser at The Golden Q on Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Ten percent of all burger special sales will go towards the group, as they raise money for an upcoming student conference.

The group will be attending the Kansas Society of Radiologic Technologists student conference in Salina on Friday, Oct. 30, at Salina Regional Health Center, where students will learn and network with health care professionals.

ARTS helps develop and strengthen radiologic technology student contact with professionals in the health care field and offers professional and educational opportunities for students to grow in their field.

For more information about the ARTS, visit the group’s page here.

NCK Tech drive-through open, no longer taking pre-orders

Posted on October 2, 2015October 2, 2015

NCK Tech’s German food drive-through is open for business on the grounds of Okoberfest, but no longer is taking pre-orders.

Located on the west side of Main in front of the NCK Tech building, the drive-through will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering brats, bierocks and green bean dumpling soup.

Proceeds benefit the college’s student services division and culinary arts department.

Officials work to identify body found at Fort Riley

Posted on October 2, 2015

FORT RILEY, Kan. (AP) — Efforts to identify a body found at the Fort Riley military base are taking more than a week.

The Manhattan Mercury reports that the body was found Sept. 22 in a non-military vehicle. Army’s Criminal Investigation Command spokesman Chris Grey wrote in an email that agents are working with the Armed Forces Medical Examiner to identify the remains.

He says no information will be released until identification is made.

Symphony in the Flint Hills will perform in central Kan. pasture

Posted on October 2, 2015October 2, 2015

COTTONWOOD FALLS, Kan. (AP) — An annual event that brings the Kansas City Symphony to the Flint Hills will use a remote central Kansas pasture for next year’s performance.

The Kansas City Star reports that the spot near Clements in Chase County is the same location used in 2010 for the popular sunset performance. The theme of the June 11, 2016, concert is “The Future of the Flint Hills.”

Tickets for the show will cost $94 for adults and $50 for children under 12. They will go on sale in early spring.

WSU to host anniversary of 1970 football team plane crash

Posted on October 2, 2015October 2, 2015

Section of the wing with landing gear still visible at crash site-photo Hutch Post — Section of the wing with landing gear at the crash site-photo Hutch Post

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Wichita State University is commemorating the 45th anniversary of a crash that killed 31 people aboard a plane carrying the school’s football team.

KAKE-TV reports that the ceremony gets started Friday morning. The crash of the plane carrying the team’s starters happened on Oct. 2, 1970, in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. Among the dead were 14 players, coach Ben Wilson and his wife, boosters, administrators and three crew members. Nine survived, eight of them players.

Another charter plane, carrying reserve players and other coaches took a different route and landed safely in Logan, Utah, where the Shockers were scheduled to play Utah State the next day.

The survivors resumed the season two weeks later in Arkansas, receiving permission to use freshman to field a team. They finished 0-9.

Live broadcast from the grounds of Oktoberfest 2015

Posted on October 2, 2015October 2, 2015

Get ready for Oktoberfest 2015 today with a live broadcast from the grounds brought to you by Eagle Communications.

Join hosts Mike Cooper, Becky Kiser, Mike Koerner and Gerard Wellbrock from the grounds for interviews, fun facts and more.

The broadcast begins at 9 a.m. Friday, and be sure to check Hays Post Friday afternoon for coverage of the opening ceremonies and ceremonial keg-tapping.

Click below for the live broadcast. The event will be rebroadcast several times next week on Eagle Channels 14 and 614. Check HaysPost.com for broadcast times.

Gomes helps Royals beat White Sox

Posted on October 2, 2015

By JAY COHEN
AP Sports Writer

CHICAGO (AP) – Jonny Gomes drove in three runs, and the banged-up Kansas City Royals moved into a tie with Toronto for the AL’s best record with a 6-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.

Kansas City played without outfielders Lorenzo Cain and Alex Rios, and designated hitter Kendrys Morales (left quad tightness) and catcher Salvador Perez (swelling in right thumb) each departed during the game. Cain was sidelined by a sore right knee, and Rios was scratched because of a stiff back.

All four players are day to day, and the AL Central champions held on for their second straight victory against the lowly White Sox. Kris Medlen (6-2) pitched six innings of two-run ball, and Ryan Madson tossed a perfect ninth for his third save.

Kansas City (92-67) finishes the season with three games at Minnesota, while Toronto, which holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Royals, closes with a weekend series at Tampa Bay.

TMP girls golf wins Clay Center tournament

Posted on October 2, 2015

The TMP-Marian girls golf team shot a school record 180, breaking their old mark for a nine-hole tournament by seven strokes, to win the Clay Center Invitational Thursday. The previous record for a nine-hole tourney was 187 set by the 2000 team twice at WaKeeney and Lake Barton.

Individually, Karee Dinkel won her fourth straight title shooting a school record 39, eclipsing the previous record of 42 by Lindsey Wertenberger in 2000. Taylor Dinkel finished third with a 45, Annaka Applequist fifth with a 47, Hannah Michaud seventh with a 49. Alison Helget also shot a 49 and finished ninth.

The Monarchs host their own invitational Monday at the Smoky Hill Country Club starting at 1 p.m.

Results below…

TEAM SCORES
1. TMP-Marian-180
2. Salina Central-196
3. Clay Center-198
4. Concordia-228
5. Council Grove-258
6. Lost Springs-Centre-267

INDIVIDUAL SCORES

1. Karee Dinkel–TMP 39

2. Ellie Cobb–Salina Central 41

3. Taylor Dinkel–TMP 45

4. Kirsten Dieckman–Clay Center 45

5. Annaka Applequist–TMP 47

6. Grace Truelove–Salina Central 48

7. Hannah Michaud–TMP 49

8..Allie Wright-Frederick–Clay Center 49

9. Alison Helget–TMP 49

10. Emily Woodcock–Rossville 50

HHS girls golf eighth at Hutchinson

Posted on October 2, 2015

The Hays High girls golf team finished eighth out of 16 teams at the Hutchinson Invitational Thursday at the Carey Park Golf Course. The Indians shot a 391 and tied for seventh with Hutchinson but lost on a fifth score tiebreaker.

Taylor DeBoer fired an 9-over-par 80 and finished fourth. Katie Brungardt was 10th with an 85.

Complete results below…

Hays High results
Taylor DeBoer 80        4th place
Katie Brungardt 85        10th place
Emily McGuire 109      63rd place
Breanna Park               117 78th place
  391      8th place

Team results
1. Manhattan 349
2. Winfield 355
3. Garden City 360
4. Derby 362
5. Goddard Eisnhower 371
6. Maize South 378
7. Hutchinson 391 (106 fifth score tie breaker)
8. Hays High 391 (120 fifth score tie breaker)
9. Great Bend 400
10. Ark City 405
11. Dodge City 413
12. Newton 421
13. Salina South 448
14. Buhler 450
15. Wichita Heights 466
16. Topeka West 529

Top 20 Medalists
1. Madison Roether-Junction City 74
2. Macie Myers-Manhattan 77
2. Sydney Murray-Derby 79
4. Taylor DeBoer-Hays 80
5. Danielle Gaspar-Garden City 80
6. Audrey Watson-Maize South 81
7. Abby Bertholf-Winfield 82
8. Analisa Bridge-Salina South 83
9. Megan Maness-Buhler 85
10. Katie Brungardt-Hays 85
11. Elise Jackson-Manhattan 87
12. Sadie Revell-Winfield 88
13. Kenni Henson-Derby 88
14. Kenna Biddle-Winfield 89
15. Ashley Werth-Hutchinson 89
16. Kensey Arlt-Goddard Eisenhower 91
17. Claire Hersh-Goddard Eisenhower 91
18. Allison Neeland-Great Bend 91
19. Maddie Gerber-Garden City 91
20. Kit Kingsley-Newton 92

Kansas still awaiting clearance for touted freshman Diallo

Posted on October 2, 2015

By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Touted freshman Cheick Diallo has been cleared to begin practicing with Kansas this week. The forward is still awaiting word from the NCAA on whether he can play this season.

The five-star prospect from Mali attended Our Savior New American, a private high school in Centereach, New York. But the legitimacy of the school’s classes has come under scrutiny by the NCAA, and Alabama and Oklahoma State have had recruits from there ruled ineligible.

Jayhawks coach Bill Self said Thursday on the eve of practice that he is confident Diallo will be cleared. But he also said there is also no timetable for a decision.

Kansas plays its exhibition opener against Pittsburg State on Nov. 4.