TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say domestic violence was involved in the shooting of a 21-year-old man in Topeka.
Topeka police said in a news release that Treondus Lee Wilson, of Topeka, was pronounced dead at the scene of Tuesday night’s shooting.
Police say the shooting happened after a “domestic violence incident” and that there was “an argument.”
The release says police have identified those involved and conducted interviews. Police plan to present the investigation case file to prosecutors and make no arrests pending a legal review. No other details were offered about what led up to the shooting.
This weekend, in the spirit of Halloween, the Fort Hays State University Collegiate DECA will be hosting the annual Mall-o-Ween event inside Big Creek Crossing, 2918 Vine, Oct. 29 from noon to 2 p.m.
“The event’s purpose is to raise money for nonprofits and student organizations,” said Ashley Nease, chair of the FHSU Collegiate DECA. “All proceeds go toward the organizations participating and the hosts, to benefit their community work and student activities.”
Currently, there are 18 organizations signed up, Nease said the group still is finalizing the list of organizations and is encouraging more to sign up. You can find the registration form and liability agreement at the bottom of this page.
Mall-o-Ween is held inside Big Creek Crossing and is a trick-or-treat opportunity for kids of all ages. Opportunities to play games, win prizes and enter a costume contest are all apart of the annual Halloween-themed event.
The costume contest involves three age categories — 0-3 years, 4-8 years, and 9-18 years.
Signup for the costume contest starts at 10 a.m., with judging beginning at 11 a.m.
Childreen interested in this opportunity can sign up for free in the center court of Big Creek Crossing the morning of the event.
The kids games are hosted by one of the nonprofits or school organizations participating in the event. Games will begin as soon as the costume contest has ended.
Each game requires one ticket to play, and tickets can be purchased for $1 each in the center court prior the beginning of the games and during the game period.
WASHINGTON — The National Committee for Quality Assurance announced that First Care Clinic of Hays has received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long‐term, participative relationships.
The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of primary care that combines teamwork and information technology to improve care, improve patients’ experience of care and reduce costs. Medical homes foster ongoing partnerships between patients and their personal clinicians, instead of approaching care as the sum of episodic office visits. Each patient’s care is overseen by clinician-led care teams that coordinate treatment across the health care system. Research shows that medical homes can lead to higher quality and lower costs, and can improve patient and provider reported experiences of care.
“NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition raises the bar in defining high-quality care by emphasizing access, health information technology and coordinated care focused on patients,” said NCQA President Margaret E. O’Kane. “Recognition shows that First Care Clinic has the tools, systems and resources to provide its patients with the right care, at the right time.”
To earn recognition, which is valid for three years, First Care Clinic demonstrated the ability to meet the program’s key elements, embodying characteristics of the medical home. NCQA standards aligned with the joint principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home established with the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association.
To find clinicians and their practices with NCQA PCMH Recognition, visit https://recognition.ncqa.org.
A crowd of about 50 Fort Hays State University students and a few faculty members gathered on the lawn in front of FHSU President Dr. Mirta Martin’s house Monday to show their support of her.
“Fort Hays’ future. Our future is Mirta,” they chanted near a temporary bright yellow sign with the words “We Support Our President.”
Martin was the subject of criticism by some faculty members in an anonymous survey conducted recently by the FHSU Docking Institute of Public Affairs.
Results of that survey were shared with the Kansas Board of Regents last Thursday, Oct. 20, by FHSU Faculty Senate President Carl Miller, associate professor of philosophy. KBOR members were on campus for a regular meeting and dedication of the business college.
A group of FHSU students and faculty rallies in support of President Mirta Martin Monday.
“It seemed like there were some faculty that were speaking their concerns and kind of saying what they believed on the situation. … As students, we need to take the opportunity to be heard, as well,” said FHSU student Jared Tadlock following the on-campus rally.
One female student who did not want to be identified said she feels a kinship with Martin.
“She has a really similar story to what I have so I really connect with her,” she said. “She comes out to all of our art shows, our concerts, everything. I’ve never felt so supported by such a big figure in a university.”
Tadlock said Martin has also made a “great impact on my own life and my academic experience.”
“When Dr. Martin came to this school, it was pretty clear she wanted to make this a better institution for us,” Tadlock added. “So if we’re not using our voices to express our gratitude — it’s something I felt needed to be done.”
“President Martin is the future, and she’s bringing the change we haven’t had,” agreed faculty member Amanda Ergun, ESL (English as a Second Language) program director. “We had the same leadership for 27 years.
A flier urges Martin supporters to contact the Kansas Board of Regents.
“With all change, big and small, people kick and scream. This is change that will benefit the university as a whole. Some people as individuals are directly impacted in a way they don’t really desire, but as a whole, this is for the betterment of the entire university,” Ergun said.
Fliers were handed out with contact information for the Kansas Board of Regents.
In an email Monday evening to Hays Post, Dr. Gary Brinker, director of the Docking Institute, wrote there have been “some inaccurate interpretations of the results, and being the person who administered the survey, I need to address those inaccuracies immediately.”
Brinker told Hays Post late Tuesday afternoon he had just met with the chair of the university IRB (Institutional Review Board) which Brinker said is responsible for protecting human subjects used in research.
“I was told ‘do not disseminate any more information on the survey’ until the IRB reviews it,” Brinker said. “I expect them to meet as soon as possible, within the next three days or so. I plan to write and distribute a press release afterward.”
Brinker wrote in a second email Tuesday evening “I anticipate that no potential harm to subjects will be found and that my commentary of the survey and the validity of the way the results have been characterized will be released to you within a few days.”
Hays, Kansas- Kaiden James Edwards, infant son of Austin James Edwards and Jillie Lynn Ganoung died October 22, 2016, at Wesley Medical Center Wichita, Kansas.
Survivors include his parents, Austin Edwards and Jillie Ganoung, of the home; grandparents, Randy and Denise (Dreiling) Ganoung, Plainville, KS; Scott and Kristy Edwards, St. John, KS; Joe and Darla (Evers) Saindon, Great Bend, KS; great grandparents, Don and Earlene Ganoung, Plainville, KS; Dave and Donna Evers, Great Bend, KS; Jane Saindon, Great Bend, KS; Mike and Kathie Damm, Larned, KS; uncles and aunts, Jared and Shanna Ganoung; Derek and Brooke Ganoung; Carson and April LeMarr; Hunter Edwards; Taylor Saindon and Tyler Saindon.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Virgil and Hilda (Becker) Dreiling and James and Armella Ann (Dreiling) Edwards.
Services are 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 28, 2016 at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas.
Visitation in from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.
Memorial to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Wesley Medical Center Wichita, Kansas.
Knowledgeable staff from the Ellis County Historical Society will be guiding those with both courage and curiosity on tours of Mount Allen Cemetery on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. Experts will describe former citizens of Hays, who still reside in some of the oldest graves in town. Learn about the little boy who still plays with his dog, the former Sheriff of Hays who was killed in a gunfight, and one of the grumpier residents of the graveyard — the side-show fat lady.
The tour will not be scary, so all ages are welcome. There will be treats and a scavenger hunt for children. Tours leave every 30 minutes, beginning at the northeast corner of the cemetery.
Several northwest Kansas communities have earned a spot on a list chronicling “12 Slow-Paced Small Towns In Kansas Where Life Is Still Simple,” according to online ranker OnlyInYouState.com.
Downs, Oberlin and Phillipsburg were named to the list.
Work is nearing an end on the newest development in Hays, with JT Travel Plaza expected to open in phases in the coming weeks.
“We’re starting the interior setup, finishing up the interior finish work,” said Curtis Weilert, general manager. “Just the final touch-up and we’re starting to set up the equipment.”
He said the Cenex convenience store, which will have highly visible gas prices posted on two separate signs, is expected to open the week of Nov. 7 at the 41st Street location.
Schlotzsky’s and Cinnabon will open later in the month, with a scheduled opening of Nov. 17.
“We’re planning a big event for Schlotzsky’s on Nov. 17 — lots of cool specials … lots of free stuff,” Weilert said. “Most of the head Schlotzsky’s people are going to be here.”
Store manager Nick Finnegan said one of those specials will include a yearlong prize for 100 customers. The first 100 customers buying a six-pack of classic Cinnabon rolls will receive a certificate for one free Schlotzsky’s each week for a year.
The three-store development is expected to employ about 40 full- and part-time workers, and hiring is ongoing.
Applications are available at https://www.jttravelplaza.com and can be emailed, mailed or dropped off at the site, 1130 E. 41st Street .
The development is the first of several proposed at the Home Depot plaza, with the Hays City Commission recently being asked to create a Commercial Improvement District to help fund infrastructure. While JT Travel Plaza will be part of that CID, none of those fund will go to the travel plaza.
“We built this project — and we’re very proud of this — completely 100 percent on our own without any additional funding from the CID or anything else,” Weilert said, noting that future development of the Home Depot area will be a positive. “There are a lot of good things going on around here.”
MANHATTAN — Authorities at Kansas State University and fire officials are investigating the cause of a chemical spill on campus.
Just after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Manhattan Fire Department responded to report of a chemical spill at the Biosecurity Research Institute, housed in Pat Roberts Hall on the Manhattan campus, according to a media release.
The spill was determined to be contained in the room where it occurred.
Kansas State University staff continued clean up and no injuries were reported.
This facility provides K-State scientists and their collaborators with a safe and secure location to study high-consequence pathogens affecting plants, animals, and food products, according to the University web site.
WINFIELD. Kan. – The season for the Hays High and Thomas More Prep-Marian boys soccer teams came to an end Tuesday night after both lost in the second-round of the 4-3-2-1A South Central Regional.
Despite out possessing and outshooting Winfield, the Indians fall 2-1 to 3rd-seeded the Vikings. Zach Wagner scored the lone goal for Hays in the 36th minute to tie the game 1-1 at the half.
Hays High finishes the season 7-11.
The Monarchs were shutout 6-0 at No. 1 seed McPherson. Their season ends at 5-12.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State men’s soccer team moved up five spots in the latest NSCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, released on Tuesday (Oct. 25). The Tigers are ranked No. 20 in the latest edition after going 2-0 in non-conference play last week.
Fort Hays State and Lindenwood are the only two schools from the MIAA referenced in the top 25. Lindenwood is ranked No. 13 in the latest poll with an overall record of 11-2-2, while Fort Hays State is No. 20 with a record of 10-3-1.
Below is the NSCAA Men’s Division II Top 25 Poll for October 25, 2016.
Rank
School
Prev.
W-L-T
1
Wingate University
1
13-0-0
2
LIU Post
2
13-0-1
3
Simon Fraser University
4
11-0-2
4
University Of Charleston
6
12-2-1
5
Lynn University
8
12-1-1
6
Rockhurst University
5
13-2-1
7
Regis University
11
12-2-1
8
Limestone College
10
12-1-0
9
Adelphi University
9
12-1-1
10
University of California-San Diego
12
12-1-2
11
Midwestern State University
19
13-2-1
12
Palm Beach Atlantic University
13
9-3-1
13
Lindenwood University
17
11-2-2
14
Pfeiffer University
16
13-2-0
15
St. Edward’s University
3
13-2-1
16
Missouri University of Science & Technology
NR
9-1-6
17
Urbana University
15
10-3-1
18
Cal Poly Pomona
21
11-3-2
19
Franklin Pierce University
20
10-3-0
20
Fort Hays State University
25
10-3-1
21
Colorado Mesa University
14
12-1-3
22
Saginaw Valley State University
23
13-3-0
23
University Of Tampa
RV
8-3-2
24
Gannon University
24
10-4-1
25
Tusculum College
7
12-2-0
Also receiving votes: Notre Dame College (10), Dixie State University (7), Florida Tech (6), University Of Southern Indiana (3), Harding University (2), Lander University (1).
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say domestic violence was involved in the shooting of a 21-year-old man in Topeka.
