January 2017 – Page 38 – Hays Post Archive

FHSU introduces new women’s soccer coach

Posted on January 18, 2017

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State officially introduced Blake Reynolds as their new head coach of the women’s soccer program at a press conference on Tuesday. Reynolds comes to FHSU after spending four year at Kansas Wesleyan in Salina where he led the Coyotes to a 57-16-12 record, three KCAC regular season championships and one tournament title and back-to-back NAIA women’s tournament appearances.

Blake Reynolds Press Conference

At Fort Hays State, Reynolds inherits a program that is coming off a regular season MIAA championship, back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances and this past season the Tigers had their best finish in program history – making it to the Central Regional Final.

Reynolds is the second head coach in FHSU program history taking over for Craig Shaw who left the program after five years for the head coaching position at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Hays USD 489 adds new check-in software for better safety

Posted on January 18, 2017January 17, 2017

USD 489

Schools in USD 489 are now a little safer thanks to the recent installation of School Gate Guardian Professional visitor check-in/check-out software. The software was installed in early December at Early Childhood Connections, Lincoln, O’Loughlin, Roosevelt, Wilson, Hays Middle School and Hays High School.

The software allows for each school to run a background check for all visitors. The background check has an automatic check in the registered sex offender database, which includes 704,000 offenders. The software also enables the district to create customizable lists of unwanted visitors. This capability allows the district to prohibit any persons that may cause harm to students or staff from having access to the schools.

District schools previously used a similar system to check visitors in and out of the buildings. Since its installation last month, seventy guests have been checked in with the software. Once visitors pass the background check, office personnel issue them a time-expiring badge, which prohibits visitors from using the badge at other facilities. This allows staff at all buildings to know who has been properly checked in when entering the buildings. Guests are also required to check out when leaving each building.

The USD 489 Foundation for Educational Excellence applied for a grant from the Heartland Community Foundation in May 2016 to cover the purchase of the software totaling $9,275. The grant covered the cost to purchase the entry software, driver’s license scanner, badge/label printer, bar code scanner, and cameras. In addition to the purchase covered by the grant, the district has also invested $6,000 for the purchase of computers and a server to run the software.

Superintendent John Thissen said, “USD 489 wishes to extend its appreciation to the USD 489 Foundation for Educational Excellence for its efforts in obtaining the grant as well as to the Heartland Community Foundation for helping make our schools safer.”

Moran’s Memo: The American people have spoken – time to answer the call

Posted on January 18, 2017January 17, 2017

By U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.

I voted to begin the formal process of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act last week. To be clear: Congress has not yet repealed Obamacare and people currently enrolled will not be dropped from their health plans. We did not make any changes to current healthcare laws. What this means is that with a new Congress, a new administration, and a new year, we now have an opportunity to provide real, necessary reforms to our healthcare system.

I have offered a number of policy recommendations over the last several years that should serve as a blueprint for how to begin helping Kansans and Americans across the country who have suffered as a result of the Affordable Care Act’s flaws. Under this law, canceled policies, elimination of many plans, difficulties in identifying new plans, massive premium increases, sky-high deductibles and limited options for doctors have become the new normal for many American families.

Reforms to replace the law must be passed quickly so the American people know they will continue to have access to care. To that end, I spoke on the Senate floor a few days after the start of the new congress to again offer up my ideas. These policy recommendations outline the kinds of changes I believe our new healthcare policy must include.

First, we should maintain pre-existing condition protections to those with continuous coverage. Individuals with debilitating diseases and chronic conditions who have purchased health care should be reassured that their coverage will not be stripped in any future changes to the healthcare system.

Second, we can increase coverage by enabling Americans to shop for plans from coast to coast no matter what state they live in. This will lower premiums by spurring greater competition in the insurance market.

Third, we should extend tax savings to those who purchase health coverage, regardless of their employment. To assist low-income Americans, we can offer tax credits to help them obtain private insurance of their choice. We can also help expand access to care by supporting community health centers and other primary care access points.

Fourth, instead of limiting the choice of plans, let’s give small businesses and organizations the ability to pool together in order to offer health insurance at lower prices – similar to corporations and labor unions. We also need to make it possible for health insurance to travel with workers when they move from job to job throughout their careers.

Fifth, we ought to incentivize individuals to save now for future and long-term care needs by empowering them to utilize health savings accounts and other incentive plans. Doing so enables Americans to take ownership of their own health.

Sixth, we need not accept the idea that costs for currently available medical treatments will inevitably rise. Instead, let’s continue boosting our support for the National Institutes of Health. Advancing life-saving medical research and spurring innovation will reduce costs and help alleviate the financial burdens of our health system.

Seventh, we need to address shortages in our medical workforce by advancing initiatives that educate and train doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and encourage them to practice in underserved areas through scholarship and loan-repayment programs.

Eighth, in order to curb the preventable costs that are often incurred through unnecessary emergency room visits and untreated symptoms of disease, we should provide coverage to low-income Americans in a financially sustainable way that ends up saving money in the long term. Ensuring access to quality care with a focus on preventative health is the most effective way to limit high-cost health visits that place a burden on hospitals, physicians, our economy and our health system as a whole.

Lastly, we can reform our medical liability system and reduce frivolous lawsuits that result in inflated premiums and the practice of “defensive medicine,” where doctors order every possible test for fear of potential lawsuits. Doing so will save tens of billions of dollars each year and make healthcare more affordable for everyone.

As I have considered these recommendations over the years, I have also spent that time visiting each of the 126 hospitals in our state. I have had conversations with the CEOs, CFOs, trustees, doctors and nurses. Almost without exception, the conversation is about how their expenses have increased and fewer patients can pay their bills because they cannot afford the co-payments and deductibles.

Obamacare has taken away Americans’ freedom to make healthcare decisions and given far too much authority to the federal government. Kansans continue to ask me to help them get their former healthcare plans back, to find a better way to do this, and to work out a system that gives them affordable options with better coverage.

As we move forward to improve care for all, I will be working with my colleagues – Republicans and Democrats alike – to find solutions to take advantage of this opportunity and ensure there is no lapse in care. Americans should have access to truly affordable, quality healthcare – the kind they were promised in 2010. The American people are hurting under this law and they have spoken clearly. It’s time to bring them the change they’ve asked for and make certain no one has to worry about whether the care they or their family member needs is outside their reach.

Tuesday’s high school basketball scores

Posted on January 18, 2017

BOYS’ BASKETBALL
Ashland 46, South Central 36
Burlingame 75, Madison/Hamilton 24
Hartford 46, Olpe 40
Inman 48, Little River 34
Lebo 58, Southern Coffey 50
Newton 39, McPherson 37
South Gray 55, Minneola 28
Triplains-Brewster 56, Weskan 45
Baldwin Tournament
Augusta 64, Anderson County 46
Bonner Springs 63, KC Bishop Ward 20
Basehor Linwood Invitational
Ottawa 72, SM North 44
Burlington Tournament
Independence 66, Burlington 54
Iola 54, Labette County 52
Rock Creek 64, Paola 32
Sabetha 41, Prairie View 32
Burrton Invitational Tournament
Burrton 66, Fairfield 36
Hutchinson Central Christian 54, Goessel 34
Canton-Galva Tournament
Elyria Christian 61, Marion 58
Wichita Classical 41, Canton-Galva 33
Wichita Home School 49, St. John’s Military 29
Cherokee Southeast Tournament
Erie 49, Parsons 47
Pierce City, Mo. 58, Columbus 40
Southeast 56, Jayhawk Linn 54
Cunningham Tournament
Attica 63, Stafford 28
Medicine Lodge 74, Norwich 66
Pratt Skyline 80, Cunningham 33
South Barber 65, Kinsley 30
Flint Hills Tournament
Chase County 47, Lyndon 44
Council Grove 66, Central Heights 24
Mission Valley 71, West Franklin 52
Osage City 69, Northern Heights 54
Halstead Tournament
Andale 46, Rose Hill 41
Halstead 40, Moundridge 37
Hi-Plains League Tournament
Cimarron 50, Syracuse 35
Play-InLakin 63, Wichita County 42
Hillsboro Tournament
Bennington 76, Wichita Life Prep 59
Hesston 68, Riley County 27
Hillsboro 63, Clay Center 36
Republic County 55, Wichita Sunrise 52
Hoisington Tournament
Ellsworth 78, Russell 68
Minneapolis 54, LaCrosse 34
Otis-Bison 46, Victoria 32
McLouth Invitational Tournament
Maranatha Academy 61, McLouth 50
Bishop Seabury Academy 102, Riverside 45
Mid Continent League Tournament
Hays-TMP-Marian 59, Hill City 53
Norton 66, Smith Center 39
Phillipsburg 57, Ellis 56
Plainville 54, Trego 48
Nemaha Central Tournament
Falls City, Neb. 67, Horton 40
Marysville 67, Hiawatha 38
Nemaha Central 48, St. Mary’s 46
Silver Lake 48, Jackson Heights 45
Northwest Kansas League Tournament
Hoxie 59, Oberlin-Decatur 31
Quinter 37, Dighton 35
St. Francis 74, Greeley County 29
Wallace County 68, Rawlins County 62
Oskaloosa Tournament
Cornerstone Family 76, Valley Falls 73
Jefferson North 62, Atchison County 44
Perry-Lecompton 79, Pleasant Ridge 49
Rossville 67, Oskaloosa 43
Pleasanton Tournament
Humboldt 71, Altoona-Midway 8
Oswego 53, Pleasanton 42
Uniontown 51, Marmaton Valley 34
Shawnee Mission West Tournament
Blue Springs South, Mo. 82, SM West 70
Grandview, Mo. 73, KC Wyandotte 38
South Central Border League Tournament
Sedan 82, South Haven 38
Caldwell 54, Central Burden 45
Cedar Vale/Dexter 48, Argonia 27
Oxford 41, West Elk 37
Spring Hill Tournament
Goddard-Eisenhower 78, KC Sumner 49
KC Piper 68, Veritas Christian 31
Olathe South 39, Blue Valley Southwest 26
Spring Hill 55, Osawatomie 43
St. John Tournament
Pratt 50, Macksville 40
St. John 57, Wichita West 20
Sterling Tournament
Hugoton 43, Lyons 26
Hutchinson Trinity 66, Smoky Valley 58
Twin Valley League Tournament
Centralia 61, Frankfort 49
Clifton-Clyde 67, Linn 57
Doniphan West 53, Blue Valley 27
Valley Heights 45, Axtell 30
Washington County 51, Wetmore 30
Wilson County Classic
Girard 55, Cherryvale 37

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Northern Plains League Tournament
Rock Hills vs. Pike Valley, ppd. to Jan 18.
Lakeside vs. St. John’s Beloit-Tipton, ppd. to Jan 18.
Chase vs. Sylvan-Lucas, ppd.
Osborne vs. Wilson, ppd.
Tescott vs. Lincoln, ppd. to Jan 18.
Thunder Ridge vs. Natoma, ppd. to Jan 18.
Sterling Tournament
Beloit vs. Sterling, ppd. to Jan 18.
Remington vs. Southeast Saline, ppd. to Jan 18.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Augusta 43, Andale 38
Bishop Miege 59, St. Teresa’s Academy, Mo. 46
Conway Springs 62, Belle Plaine 13
Garden Plain 41, Wichita Trinity 30
Goddard 58, Wichita Campus 37
Golden Plains 56, Cheylin 28
Highland Park 54, KC Harmon 2
KC Schlagle 88, Hogan Prep, Mo. 53
Lawrence 63, Topeka West 26
Lebo 47, Southern Coffey 35
Madison/Hamilton 63, Burlingame 28
Maize 72, Goddard-Eisenhower 33
Mill Valley 70, Lansing 42
Newton 39, McPherson 37
Northern Valley 57, Logan 46
Olpe 78, Hartford 24
Pittsburg Colgan 45, Galena 44
Rose Hill 64, Andover Central 49
Sedgwick 53, Haven 30
SM East 59, Barstow, Mo. 42
SM Northwest 53, Topeka 41
South Gray 55, Minneola 28
Spearville 55, Satanta 26
Ulysses 37, Garden City 34
Valley Center 49, Hutchinson 33
Wellington 49, Winfield 27
Weskan 61, Triplains-Brewster 58
Wichita Bishop Carroll 58, Wichita North 28
Wichita Heights 55, Kapaun Mount Carmel 54, OT
Wichita West 61, Wichita Northwest 45
Basehor Linwood Invitational
Blue Valley 47, Basehor-Linwood 31
Holton 63, Ottawa 35
Blue Valley North Tournament
BV North 60, SM West 49
Lee’s Summit North, Mo. 57, BV West 36
Olathe East 48, Notre Dame de Sion, Mo. 39
Staley, Mo. 53, St. James Academy 32
Burlington Tournament
Burlington 45, Rock Creek 20
Independence 61, Prairie View 14
Labette County 67, Sabetha 38
Paola 54, Iola 31
Centre Tournament
Marion 58, Peabody-Burns 22
Rural Vista 44, Elyria Christian 41
Hi-Plains League Tournament
Cimarron 41, Syracuse 29
Lakin 40, Wichita County 24
Hillsboro Tournament
Clay Center 49, Holcomb 20
Hesston 55, Hillsboro 21
Republic County 47, Wichita Sunrise 34
Riley County 49, Bennington 29
Hoisington Tournament
Ellsworth 54, Victoria 19
LaCrosse 58, Hoisington 46
Otis-Bison 45, Ellinwood 44
Russell 54, Minneapolis 25
Mid Continent League Tournament
Hays-TMP-Marian 57, Smith Center 25
Stockton 30, Oakley 27, OT
Hill City 43, Norton 33
Plainville def. Ellis
Northwest Kansas League Tournament
Dighton 57, Oberlin-Decatur 19
Hoxie 56, Greeley County 25
Quinter 52, Rawlins County 47
St. Francis 44, Wallace County 36
Pleasanton Tournament
Heritage Christian 40, Uniontown 39
Humboldt 64, Altoona-Midway 13
Oswego 38, Marmaton Valley 21
Pleasanton 46, Marmaton Valley 38
South Central Border League Tournament
Sedan 48, South Haven 27
Sterling Tournament
Beloit 48, Hutchinson Trinity 37
Hugoton 67, Lyons 31
Tonganoxie Invitational
Jefferson West 55, Bonner Springs 16
Silver Lake 58, Eudora 56
Wamego 75, Metro Academy 72
Twin Valley League Tournament
Clifton-Clyde 43, Troy 37
Doniphan West 49, Blue Valley 39
Frankfort 32, Valley Heights 30
Linn 34, Onaga 22
Wetmore 50, Axtell 41
Wilson County Classic
Cherryvale 51, Yates Center 37
Girard 71, Bluestem 42

POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS
Northern Plains League Tournament
Wilson vs. Lakeside, ppd. to Jan 18.
Natoma vs. St. John’s Beloit-Tipton, ppd. to Jan 18.
Osborne vs. Thunder Ridge, ppd. to Jan 18.
Lincoln vs. Glasco/Miltonvale-Southern Cloud, ppd. to Jan 18.
Pike Valley vs. Rock Hills, ppd. to Jan 18.
Sylvan-Lucas vs. Chase, ppd. to Jan 18.
South Central Border League Tournament
First Round
Caldwell vs. Udall, ppd. to Jan 18.
Sterling Tournament
Southeast Saline vs. Sterling, ppd. to Jan 18.
Smoky Valley vs. Remington, ppd. to Jan 18.

HPD Activity Log Jan. 13-16

Posted on January 18, 2017January 25, 2017

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and 15 traffic stops Fri., Jan. 13, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Traffic/Driving Complaint–4500 block Vista Dr, Hays; 1/12 4:30 PM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–500 block W 17th St, Hays; 9:05 AM
Traffic Stop–1700 block Hall St, Hays; 9:15 AM
Theft (general)–1400 block Motz Ave, Hays; 11:01 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–100 block W 11th St, Hays; 1/12 12 AM; 5 PM
Intoxicated Subject–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 2:28 PM; 2:56 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:30 PM
Animal Cruelty/Neglect–100 block W 15th St, Hays; 3:16 PM
Suicidal Subject–200 block E 7th St, Hays; 3:45 PM
Theft (general)–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:07 PM
Theft (general)–100 block E 15th St, Hays; 5:18 PM
Disturbance – General–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 5:23 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–Hays; 10:38 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and 15 traffic stops Sat., Jan. 14, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance – Noise–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 12:28 AM
Disturbance – Noise–1300 block E 32nd St, Hays; 2:32 AM
Disturbance – Noise–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:53 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1000 block Downing Ave, Hays; 4:13 AM
Disturbance – General–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 6:17 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–1700 block Dechant Rd, Hays; 8:38 AM
Disturbance – Noise–1200 block E 32nd St, Hays; 10:19 AM
Theft (general)–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 1/13 5:23 PM
Theft (general)–2000 block E 21st St, Hays; 12:30 AM; 12:55 PM
MV Accident /Drug Offenses–200 block W 15th St, Hays; 1:22 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–100 block W 5th St, Hays; 2:03 PM
Animal At Large–7th and Allen St, Hays; 3:32 PM
Driving Under the Influence–700 block Park St, Hays; 11:54 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 1 animal call and 7 traffic stops Sun., Jan. 15, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 12:36 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–1000 block Ash St, Hays; 12:37 AM
Domestic Disturbance–100 block E 7th St, Hays; 12:39 AM
Driving Under the Influence–700 block Park St, Hays; 1:21 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block E 7th St, Hays; 1:56 AM
Battery – simple–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:10 AM
Driving Under the Influence–1100 block Vine St, Hays; 3:17 AM
Disturbance – Noise–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 4:22 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1400 block Ash St, Hays; 7:38 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–100 block E 11th St, Hays; 8:44 AM; 8:45 AM
Welfare Check–2200 block Pine St, Hays; 9:42 AM
Disorderly Conduct–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 10:42 AM; 11:06 AM
Burglary/vehicle–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 11:04 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1300 block E 15th St, Hays; 11:49 AM
Theft (general)–1100 block E 27 St, Hays; 1:05 PM
Theft (general)–100 block E 11th St, Hays; 2:50 PM
Drug Offenses–400 block Milner St, Hays; 4:44 PM; 5 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block E 17th St, Hays; 12/2/16 8 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–1300 block Vine St, Hays; 6:10 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–400 block W 21st St, Hays; 9:14 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and 18 traffic stops Mon., Jan. 16, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–1300 block Main St, Hays; 2:49 AM
Credit Card Violations–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1/15 2:20 PM; 2:45 PM
Theft (general)–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 1/15 2:20 PM; 2:39 PM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–300 block W 6th St, Hays; 1/15 12:01 AM; 2 PM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 33rd St, Hays; 2:51 PM
Animal At Large–500 block E 6th St, Hays; 3:22 PM
Theft of Vehicle–Hays; 5:59 PM
Burglary/vehicle–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 1/13 10 PM; 1/15 11 PM
Theft (general)–300 block W 12th St, Hays; 6:30 AM

Hays students named to Dean’s List

Posted on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

Two Hays college students were recently named to the Dean’s List at their institution.

Melissa T. Shadoin was named to the Doane University Dean’s List. Doane is the oldest private, liberal arts school in higher education in Nebraska.

Reagan Kaiser was named to the Rockhurst University Dean’s List. Rockhurst University is one of 28 Catholic, Jesuit universities in the United States.

Kansas woman jailed for theft from parent teacher group

Posted on January 18, 2017

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas woman was placed on probation for stealing more than $34,000 from the parent teacher organization of an Overland Park middle school.

Christine Glover, 45, Olathe, was sentenced Monday for the theft from the organization at Pleasant Ridge Middle School in the Blue Valley School District.

The thefts occurred while Glover was treasurer of the parent-teacher group between August 2014 and February 2016.

She pleaded guilty in November to felony theft.

The Kansas City Star reports Glover has made restitution of $34,660. She also was ordered to perform 100 hours of community service and write an apology letter.

Glover also was taken into custody after Monday’s hearing to serve seven days in jail as a condition of her probation.

Sunny, warmer Wednesday

Posted on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Light south southwest wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

Tonight Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

ThursdayA slight chance of drizzle before noon. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

FridayMostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Light south wind becoming south southeast 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Friday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 50.

Board of Regents will ask for restoration of $30M in funding cuts

Posted on January 18, 2017

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Board of Regents will ask the legislature to restore $30 million in funding that was cut last year.

Regents CEO and President Blake Flanders says the board would like to see state funding at least stabilize.

In 2012, tuition became a larger source of university revenue than state general fund support. Flanders noted the shift in a presentation Tuesday on the board’s long-term goals to the Senate Education Committee.

Regents’ goals include increasing educational attainment, aligning the higher education system with the needs of the economy and ensuring university excellence.

Flanders says increasing attainment is necessary because higher wages will bring in more state income tax revenue. To reach that goal, the Regents created a pilot program to help high school students transition to college math.

Senate confirms Governor’s Cabinet nominees

Posted on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

OFFICE OF THE GOV.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Senate has approved Governor Sam Brownback’s three cabinet nominees, Tim Keck as Secretary of Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, Joe Norwood as Secretary of Kansas Department of Corrections and Richard Carlson as Secretary of Kansas Department of Transportation.

“I’m pleased the Senate confirmed these nominees, seeing in them the same experience, qualifications, and leadership I do,” Governor Brownback said. “Each of these secretaries will serve Kansas well in our shared mission of making this the best state in America to raise a family and grow a business.”

Tim Keck, Secretary of Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services

Keck has been instrumental in bringing Osawatomie State Hospital to the point of applying for federal recertification, and is addressing the chronic staff shortages at both Osawatomie State Hospital and Larned State Hospital. Previously, Keck served as Chief Counsel for the office of the Lt. Governor, and the Deputy Chief Counsel at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). As a member of the leadership team at KDHE, he worked closely with KDHE Secretary Susan Mosier on a variety of issues impacting the aging and disability communities. Keck received his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1991.

Joe Norwood, Secretary of Kansas Department of Corrections

Norwood began his career with the Bureau of Prisons in 1984 as a correctional office at the United States Penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan., and has held increasingly responsible positions across the nation. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Accounting from the University of Kansas. He completed the Harvard Senior Executive Fellows Program – Bureau’s Leadership Enhancement in August 2007.

Richard Carlson, Secretary of Kansas Department of Transportation. — Richard Carlson, Secretary of Kansas Department of Transportation

Carlson served in the Kansas House of Representatives for 10 years beginning in 2004, representing the 61st District of Pottawatomie County and northern Wabaunsee County. He was the Chairman of the House Taxation Committee for six years and served on the Appropriations Committee and Commerce and Labor Committee. Most recently Carlson was the legislative liaison for the Kansas Department of Revenue.

Search underway for missing Kansas woman

Posted on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

KANSAS CITY -Officials are looking for 20-year-old Toni Marie Anderson. The former Wichita high school student was last reported seen in Kansas City at 3 a.m. on Sunday morning.

She told a friend a police officer was stopping her.

Police reported they pulled her over as she drover her black 2014 Ford Focus with Kansas license plate 989 GAX.

If you have information on Toni, contact police it at 816-234-5136.

Crews make progress on restoring power after Kan. ice storm

Posted on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

FORD COUNTY – Crews working to restore power to central and western Kansas are making progress.

Melting ice created complications and additional outages in some areas, according to officials with Victory Electric.

Midwest Energy reported 6,300 customers without power late Tuesday. Crews were restoring individual homes and streets in Kinsley, removing tree limbs from lines and reattaching service lines to homes. There crews made great progress on transmission pole replacement, and on downed poles near Offerle and in Hodgeman County.

Schools in Dodge City and Burden were among those closed Wednesday due to the power outages.

Arraignment set for Mexican man charged with I-70 bus rape

Posted on January 18, 2017January 18, 2017

Tomas Martinez-Maldonado-photo Geary Co.

GEARY COUNTY – A Mexican national accused of raping a 13-year-old girl on a Greyhound bus on I-70 in Kansas waived his preliminary hearing in Geary County District Court on Tuesday.

The court scheduled Tomas Martinez-Maldonado, 38, for arraignment on February 3.

Martinez-Maldonado has been deported 10 times and voluntarily removed from the U.S. nine other times since 2003.

Three U.S. Republican senators recently demanded in a letter that the Department of Homeland Security provide immigration records for 38-year-old Tomas Martinez-Maldonado.