Office of the Governor

TOPEKA – Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today announced the appointment of Amy J. Hanley of Lawrence as a District Judge in the 7th District. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Fairchild.

“I am pleased to appoint Ann Hanley to the 7th District Court,” said Governor Brownback. “Her strong experience serving as an Assistant Attorney General will serve the citizens of Douglas County well.”

Hanley currently is an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Litigation Division of the Office of the Kansas Attorney General where she serves as lead homicide and major crimes prosecutor. She has been a prosecutor for her entire legal career, including previously with the Saline County Attorney’s Office. She received her undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and her law degree from Drake Law School

The state’s 105 counties are organized into 31 Judicial Districts. The district courts serve as the trial courts for the state, overseeing all civil and criminal cases. The 7th District Court is comprised of Douglas County.

Overnight lows Thursday dropped all the way down to 30 degrees — just shy of an all-time record.

According to the K-State Ag Research Center, the record low of 28 degree was set in 1917.

Overnight lows are expected to be much more moderate tonight, with a low temperature forecast of 59 degrees.

The skies are expected to be clear this weekend, with highs in the low- to mid-80s and lows in the low-50s, according to the National Weather Service.

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FHSU University Relations

Thirty-six Fort Hays State University students received a Ralph and Lucile Hunter Scholarship in the fall of 2016.

The Ralph and Lucile Hunter Scholarship is a $1,000-per-semester scholarship open to women who are graduates of Kansas high schools in cities on or west of U.S. Highway 183. Initial recipients must demonstrate high academic standing.

The scholarship is renewable for seven additional semesters provided recipients maintain full-time standing and a GPA of at least 3.0.

Recipients, with classifications, majors and high schools, are listed by hometown.

Almena: Audrie Burge, a freshman majoring in psychology, is a 2016 Norton Community High School graduate.

Coldwater: Abby Gales, a sophomore majoring in health and human performance, is a 2015 South Central High School graduate.

Dodge City: Kayleen Million, a junior majoring in accounting, is a 2014 Minneola High School graduate.

Ellis: Sarah Mick, a sophomore majoring in psychology, is a 2015 Ellis High School graduate.
Brianna Rohr, a freshman majoring in medical diagnostic imaging, is a 2016 Ellis High School graduate.
Olivia Zody, a senior majoring in elementary education, is a 2013 Hays High School graduate.

Goodland: Alexis Bergquist, a freshman majoring in chemistry, is a 2016 Wallace County High School graduate.

Hays: Ashley Butler, a sophomore majoring in education, is a 2015 Ellis High School graduate.
Taylor DeBoer, a freshman majoring in physics, is a 2016 Hays High School graduate.
Megan (Dinkel) Schroeder, a junior majoring in biology, is a 2014 Hays High School graduate.
Shelby Dinkel, a senior majoring in general studies, is a 2013 Hays High School graduate.
Tessa Johnson, a sophomore majoring in art, is a 2015 Hays High School graduate.
Amy Jordan, a senior majoring in psychology, is a 2014 Hays High School graduate.
Rachel Luedders, a sophomore majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is a 2014 Hays High School graduate.
Hailey Mandeville, a senior majoring in psychology, is a 2013 Hays High School graduate.
Monica Michaud, a junior majoring in computer science, is a 2014 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate.
Sara Nansel, a senior majoring in biology, is a 2014 Hays High School graduate.
Emily Prine, a freshman majoring in marketing, is a 2016 Hays High School graduate.
Samantha Rohleder, a junior majoring in biology, is a 2014 Hays High School graduate.
Leisha Sadler, a junior majoring in biology, is a 2013 Hays High School graduate.
Mattison Schlaefli, a sophomore majoring in biology, is a 2015 Hays High School graduate.
Bethany Staab, a sophomore majoring in social work, is a 2015 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate.
Courtney Storer, a senior majoring in radiologic technology, is a 2013 Hays High School graduate.
Morgan Weber, a freshman majoring in communication sciences and disorders, is a 2016 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate.
Corinne Ziegler, a senior majoring in accounting, is a 2013 Hays High School graduate.

Hill City: Courtney Lawellin, a senior majoring in nursing, is a 2013 Hill City High School graduate.

Lakin: April Brookman, a freshman majoring in music, is a 2016 Lakin High School graduate.
Robin Ritsema, a freshman majoring in psychology, is a 2016 Lakin High School graduate.

Ness City: Kaitlyn Dinges, a sophomore majoring in agricultural business, is a 2015 Ness City High School graduate.

Park: Hannah Waldman, a freshman majoring in agricultural business, is a 2016 Wheatland High School graduate.

Phillipsburg: Amy Stapel, a junior majoring in radiologic technology, is a 2014 Phillipsburg High School graduate.

Quinter: Taya Thornburg, a freshman majoring in nursing, is a 2016 Quinter High School graduate.

Rexford: Jordan Christensen, a senior majoring in nursing, is a 2014 Golden Plains High School graduate.

WaKeeney: Larissa Howard, a sophomore majoring in geology, is a 2015 Trego Community High School graduate.
Teghan Sells, a freshman majoring in biology, is a 2016 Trego Community High School graduate.

Winona: Faith Edwards, a senior majoring in agricultural business, is a 2014 Winona High School graduate.

The Hays Police Department responded to 24 traffic stops and 7 animal calls Wed., Oct. 12, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Battery on LEO–400 block Agnew Ln, Hays; 1:06 AM; 1:35 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 4:35 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1300 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 6:59 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–33rd St and Cottonwood Ln, Hays; 8:41 AM
Drug Offenses–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 10:37 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:14 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 12:26 PM
Animal At Large–2400 block Oak St, Hays; 1:06 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–400 block W 11th St, Hays; 1:43 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 1:47 PM
Drug Offenses–2400 block Vine St, Hays; 3:07 PM
Disturbance – General–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 3:52 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–2800 block Vine St, Hays; 4:02 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2200 block Vine St, Hays; 5:08 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2200 block Vine St, Hays; 5:38 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–300 block E 12th St, Hays; 6:23 PM
Theft (general)–2000 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 10/8 7 AM; 10/12 6:31 PM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–2500 block Timber Dr, Hays; 6:33 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–500 block W 6th St, Hays; 6:31 PM
Found/Lost Property–1200 block Main St, Hays; 6:37 PM
Dangerous Animal–500 block W 36th St, Hays; 7:11 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7:59 PM

Hays Area Chamber of Commerce

Over the course of four months, 20 local business professionals embarked on a journey to learn, grow and become better leaders not only in their place of businesses, but for the greater Hays community. Leadership Hays has been offered by the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce for more than 25 years. During their time with Leadership Hays, participants also had an opportunity to attend the Kansas Leadership Center, located in Wichita. While there, they worked with other participants from across Kansas and learned various skills to assist them in becoming better, more effective leaders.

Part of the Leadership Hays course was to uncover needs, challenges and resources of our local community. After uncovering those needs, they developed a community-driven project that would address gaps in our area while giving back to the youth of the Hays area. After much consideration, the participants chose to aid area youth through enhancing local school’s library collection. Furthermore, class members will volunteer various times to the schools by reading to the children. On Thursday, three checks will be awarded to Hays USD 489, TMP-Marian Jr. and Sr. High Schools, and Holy Family Elementary to assist in buying books.