SCOTT COUNTY -The National Weather Service issued numerous tornado watches, warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings in portions of southwest Kansas on Sunday.
Just after 7 p.m., officials reported a slow moving tornado along the border of Scott and Wichita Counties.
No damage had been reported overnight, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Department.
The National Weather Service is forecasting severe thunderstorms for most of
Kansas on Monday.
A while back, I told you about our adventure watching the prairie chickens southeast of Winfield with our hosts Bob and Margaret Massey who operate 4M Ministries.
After losing a son in a tragic farm accident in 1972, Bob and Margaret sensed God telling them to use their home, their ranch and their unique style of down-home hospitality to help meet special needs of people around them. 4M Ministries was founded and over the years the Massey ranch has been a Christian boys ranch, and a temporary haven for abused wives and their children and for missionaries awaiting reassignment, among other things.
Since 4M Ministries is smack in the middle of ranching country, they have long felt the need for a Saturday evening cowboy church to provide a worship opportunity for cowboys and ranchers who have cattle to care for on Sunday morning. They are happy to announce the first cowboy church service at the Heritage Center there at Mark Massey Memorial Ministry (4M Ministries) will be Saturday evening May 28 at 7 PM. There will be singing, a short message by Dane Massey (one of two sons who are full time pastors) and cookies and refreshments afterward. This will be true cowboy church held in true cowboy country. Margaret told me “Boots are expected and cow manure is accepted!”
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Now you may think it’s a bit early to be talking about trapping, which is by nature a fall and winter sport, but to die-hard trappers it’s never too early to talk trapping. Most states have their own state trapping associations which hold annual rendezvous each year in their respective states.
There are also two national trapping associations that have their annual conventions at different locations around the country each year. This July 7, 8 and 9, the Fur Takers of America (FTA) will hold their annual rendezvous at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2100 Harper Rd, Lawrence, KS. There will be trapping supply companies from all over America, as well as a full slate of trapping demonstrations each day presented by nationally renowned trappers from across the country. These will be the guys and gals that write the trapping books and make the trapping videos!
This event is being sponsored by our own Kansas Fur Harvesters Association and is a big deal for our state. Even if you don’t trap but are interested in hunting, fishing and the outdoors, this event is something you should experience.
Check out the FTA website for more details at www.furtakersofamerica.com.
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For my fishing buddies, good-natured ribbing is always part of the fishing trip, so to end this week’s column I’ve come up with a few zingers targeting those of us who maybe shouldn’t be fishermen.
If choosing what to wear on the boat each day makes you more emotional than landing a 4 pound walleye, you probably shouldn’t be a fisherman.
If it upsets you greatly when the color of the lure your using clashes with the color of your reel, you probably shouldn’t be a fisherman.
If you feel the need to eulogize every night crawler you thread on a hook, you probably shouldn’t be a fisherman.
And finally, if you think “trolling” has something to do with ugly, wart-covered beasts that live under bridges, you probably should not be a fisherman…Continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors!
Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at [email protected].
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CHICAGO (AP) – Todd Frazier tied for the AL lead with his 13th home run, Melky Cabrera drove in two runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Sunday to avoid getting swept for the first time this season.
Carlos Rodon (2-4) allowed two runs and pitched into the seventh inning for his first victory since April 13. David Robertson got three outs for his 11th save in 13 chances, helping the AL Central leaders win for just the third time in 11 games.
Lorenzo Cain and Paulo Orlando had two hits apiece for the World Series champions, who had won six of their previous eight.
Yordano Ventura (4-3) gave up three runs and six hits in six innings for the Royals, who were trying for their first road series sweep. He is 3-0 in four home starts but 1-3 in five road games.
Today A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph.
Tuesday NightA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind 9 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight.
WednesdaySunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 57.
ThursdayA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A man has died from injuries suffered in a weekend shooting in Kansas City, Kansas.
The Kansas City Star reports that the victim was taken to a hospital after he was shot Saturday night. Police say he later died.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The man’s death is the city’s 13th homicide for 2016.
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TOPEKA–Helping students connect the past with the present can be difficult for educators. The Kansas Historical Society’s Project Archaeology workshop offers a unique way to inspire learning and will be held Wednesday – Friday, July 27 – 29, at Brown Center, Cowley College, 215 S. 2nd Street, Arkansas City.
“I am so happy to have new materials and new ideas to supplement my classroom,” said Paula, a past workshop participant. “The more we learned, the more and more enthusiastic and passionate I became with the subject matter, the more my brain came alive with ideas, and the more excited I became with thoughts on how I could blend Project Archaeology into the other subjects I teach.”
Designed specifically for educators, the workshop focuses on the basics of scientific inquiry, using archaeological data. Kansas-specific curriculum materials are included with units on shelter, early agriculture, and migration. The curriculum is appropriate for grades three through eight. Participants will also tour sites related to the Etzanoa Archaeological Project.
The workshop is free but enrollment is limited to 25 people. Participants can earn two hours of college credit through Baker University; tuition is $65 per hour. The application deadline is July 1. The application and more information is available online at kshs.org/18959. For further questions contact Virginia Wulfkuhle, (785) 272-8681, ext. 266; or [email protected].
WELLINGTON, Kan. (AP) — Police and the Humane Society have removed 65 animals from a Wellington home where officers say the floors were covered with inches of feces.
KWCH-TV reports police found 22 rabbits, 12 dogs, nine cats, three guinea pigs, three ferrets, two rats and four mice living in the home after a neighbor called Friday night.
There also were 10 chickens in the backyard.
Wellington Humane Society vice president Phyllis Todd says it was a classic case of hoarding.
Neighbor Joseph Richards says police showed up after the animals started running around the neighborhood. He says he knew something was bad when he saw officers gagging.
The owners were allowed to take four dogs and the cats to a relative’s farm, and had until Sunday to take the chickens someplace safe.
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Farmers – make your plans to join us K-State Research and Extension for the Annual Ellis County Wheat Plot Field Day to be held on Thursday, June 2, 2016, beginning at 6 p.m.
Extension specialists will be on hand to discuss wheat varieties, diseases, insects and various production topics, and to answer any questions you may have.
Following the field day, a complimentary meal will be provided. No RSVP is necessary to attend.
The Ellis County wheat plot is located northwest of Victoria: go ½ mile east of Catharine and turn south onto 310th Ave. and go 1.5 miles.
The plot tour starts at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 2. In case of inclement weather it will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 503 Main Street, Victoria.
All interested people are invited to attend; no RSVP is necessary.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Board of Regents has approved a working group to study how the state’s universities respond to sexual violence and other sex-based discrimination issues. A separate group will study how to find and enroll Kansans with some college credits but no degree.
The Lawrence Journal-World reports the regents approved both groups during meetings this week.
The first group will involve university Title IX coordinators working together to determine the best practices for investigating and resolving cases of sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination on college campuses.
The second group will explore organizing a statewide initiative to persuade Kansans with some college but no diploma to return to higher education to complete a certificate or degree.
MCPHERSON COUNTY – Three people were injured in a four-vehicle accident just after 1p.m. on Sunday in McPherson County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Ford Police Interceptor State Trooper was stopped on the left shoulder providing traffic control for a 2013 Toyota Corolla on southbound Interstate 135 just north of Arrowhead Road.
A 1999 Dodge Dakota driven by Hanson, Christian Hanson, 20, Lindsborg, was southbound in the left lane then moved to the right lane and slowed due to traffic.
A 2015 Toyota Venza driven by Guadalupe Garcia, 60, Wichita, was southbound in the right lane, unable to slow and rear-ended the Dodge pickup.
The Dodge then traveled to the left into the median and struck the rear of the KHP 
vehicle. The trooper’s vehicle then collided with the Corolla
Garcia and passengers in the Venza Jorge Concha, 61, and Alexa Flores, 9, both of Wichita were transported to the hospital in Newton.
Hanson was also possibly injured, according to the KHP.
The trooper and occupants of the Corolla were not injured.
All were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
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MCPHERSON COUNTY – The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a trooper’s patrol vehicle was hit while he was pulled over to help a disabled driver on Sunday.
Four vehicles were involved in the collision on Interstate 135 in McPherson County.
The trooper was not injured, according to the KHP.
Two others received minor injuries.
Check Hays Post for additional details as they become available.
OTTAWA COUNTY – A Kansas teen was injured in an accident just before 2 p.m. on Sunday in Ottawa County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Buick Century driven by Keaton Douglas Williamson, 16, Minneapolis, was eastbound on Nemaha Road two miles west of North 20th Road.
The vehicle traveled around a curve, entered the south ditch, struck a culvert and rolled.
Williamson was transported to the hospital in Salina.
He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas State Historical Society plans to return human remains excavated from Native American burial sites in Kansas to two tribes.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports the remains of two people dug up in Pottawatomie County were donated to the historical society in 1881 by a private collector. In the years since, the historical society has received Native American remains from other counties.
Robert Hoard, a state archaeologist, wrote in April that the remains of 17 individuals and 148 burial objects belong to the Kaw Nation. He also determined remains of at least one person, along with glass beads and pottery found in 1916 or 1917 in Atchison County, belonged to the Kickapoo tribe.
Unless other tribes object during a public comment period, the remains will become the tribes’ property.
