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Month: October 2017

Trump calls ‘Obamacare’ a broken mess; halts payments to insurers

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President Trump during Thursday’s White House announcement on healthcare

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and health care (all times local):

7:15 a.m.

President Donald Trump is calling the so-called “Obamacare” law a “broken mess” after his move that’s likely to roil insurance markets.

Trump tweeted Friday that “piece by piece” his administration will begin the process of “giving America the great HealthCare it deserves!”

 


The White House said late Thursday it would immediately halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law.

The subsidies help lower copays and deductibles for people with modest incomes. Stopping the payments would trigger a spike in premiums for next year unless Trump reverses course or Congress authorizes the money.

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5:50 a.m.

President Donald Trump is inviting congressional Democrats to “call me to fix” America’s health care system, as he prepares an order ceasing federal subsidy payments to health insurers.

In a pre-dawn post on his Twitter account Friday, the president reiterated his oft-stated argument that “Obamacare is imploding.”

Addressing Democrats, he tweeted that “massive subsidy payments to their pet insurance companies has stopped. Dems should call me to fix!”

Since his presidential campaign and nearly nine months in office, Trump has persistently called for getting rid of the 2010 Obama law. His fellow Republicans joined him in that cause, but neither Trump nor the GOP has been able to muster sufficient strength to get the repeal bill through the Senate.

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3:40 a.m.

In a brash move likely to roil insurance markets, President Donald Trump will “immediately” halt payments to insurers under the Obama-era health care law he has been trying to unravel for months.

The Department of Health and Human Services made the announcement in a statement late Thursday. “We will discontinue these payments immediately,” said acting HHS Secretary Eric Hargan and Medicare administrator Seema Verma. Sign-up season for subsidized private insurance starts Nov. 1, in less than three weeks, with about 9 million people currently covered.

In a separate statement, the White House said the government cannot legally continue to pay the so-called cost-sharing subsidies because they lack a formal authorization by Congress.

K of C Tootsie Roll drive this weekend across Kansas

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David Dunn, Hays K of C Tootsie Roll Drive chairman with Mayor Shaun Musil.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

You’ll be seeing men in yellow this weekend at the doors of several Hays businesses, their outstretched hands filled with candy.

Not to worry. These volunteers are members of the seven local Knights of Columbus councils working the 47th annual K of C Tootsie Roll Drive.

The drive dates are the same across Kansas, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 13, 14 and 15.

Proceeds are for the benefit of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“Twenty percent of the money goes to the state Special Olympics basketball tournament held here in Hays,” according to Hays drive chairman Dave Dunn. “The remaining 80 percent comes back to each local council which decides the groups it will go to.” The Hays Knights distribute their funds among Bethesda Place, the Arc of Central Plains, and Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK).

The event has allowed DSNWK to create a special fund.

“For many years, the generosity of the Knights has allowed us to offer additional support to those we serve through a variety of ways,” said Steve Keil, director of development for DSNWK. “One of those ways is DSNWK’s Consumer Medical Fund established with the contributions from the K of C Tootsie Roll Drive. This fund assists our people with the cost of medical items and care not covered by Medicaid such as dental expenses and adaptive equipment.”

“Every year we raise about $15,000 locally. Last year each Hays council had $1,710 to give out,” Dunn said. In addition to the donations from individuals in exchange for the Tootsie Roll, local businesses also make outright donations, “usually about $4,000,” he calculated.

The seven Knights of Columbus Councils in Ellis County are associated with Catholic churches at Fort Hays State University, Schoenchen, Munjor, and Catherine, along with three in Hays.

Dunn estimates there are more than 1,200 local K of C members. “The membership skews older but we have a number of younger guys coming in at each council.”

It’s the younger guys who will be posted at the Hays locations including Walmart, Dillons, Cervs and churches after Masses.

Dunn has chaired the Tootsie Roll Drive since 2002. “A couple of years ago, I was working the final shift, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon, and my donation can was stuffed just as full as it for the first two hour shift on Friday. People are generous.”

22nd annual Day of Caring will be this month at Memorial Union

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The 22nd annual Day of Caring Brunch and Style Show for Breast Cancer Awareness is Oct. 21 at Fort Hays State University’s Memorial Union.

The theme “Surviving & Thriving” will begin at 9 am with a variety of booths in the Sunset Lounge Atrium. Brunch seating will begin at 9:50 am. The featured speaker is Carmen Winter, MS, RCEP, CWS, Exercise Physiologist from the Center for Health Improvement at HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System.

The style show features breast cancer survivors modeling clothes from area businesses. Tickets are $20 and need to be purchased by October 16th. This event is for everyone, not just breast cancer survivors.

Call the Cancer Council of Ellis County for more information at 785-625-6653.

UPDATE: Kan. teen sent inappropriate pics of himself to girls

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RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen for possible sexting charges.

On October 5, police in Manhattan filed a report for aggravated unlawful transmission of a visual depiction of a child.
A 13-year-old boy sent an inappropriate picture of himself to a 12-year-old girl from Manhattan and a 14-year-old girl from Phoenix, Arizona, according to police.
On October, 6, based on information at the time, police originally reported a 10-year-old girl received the photos. A 10-year-old girl was not involved, according to police.

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RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas teen for possible sexting charges.

According to the police, they filed a report for aggravated unlawful transmission of a visual depiction of a child.

On Thursday a 13-year-old boy in Manhattan allegedly sent pictures of himself to a 10-year-old girl, according the Riley County Police incident report.

Authorities did not release details on the relationship between the children or their names.

Due to the nature of the crime reported, police released no additional details early Friday.

Police: Suspect used double-blade knife in Kansas robbery

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Police on the scene of Thursday’s robbery-photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and asking the public for help to find a suspect.

Just after 7p.m. Thursday, police responded to 102 SW 37th Street in Topeka for a report of a robbery at the Kwik Shop, according to Police Lt. Aaron Jones.

It was reported that a tall black male entered the store wearing a black hoodie and a purple bandana over his face, displaying a double-bladed knife and demanding money.

The suspect did escape with cash southeast from the business next to a Silver Honda Element with dents on the rear of the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to please contact the Topeka Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

Monarch volleyball opens pool play 2-0 at MCL Tournament

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WAKEENEY, Kan. – The third-ranked TMP-Marian volleyball team opened pool play 2-0 at the Mid-Continent League Tournament Thursday. The Monarchs, who are the No. 1 seed, swept Oakley (25-16, 25-11) then beat Phillipsburg in three (22-25, 25-21, 25-12) to move to 32-1 on the season.

Kayla Vitztum led the Monarchs with 29 kills, Jillian Lowe had 24 digs and Bailey Lacy four blocks.

Plainville, who’s ranked fourth in 2A and the two-seed, swept Ellis (25-23, 25-9) then lost to host Trego in three (22-25, 25-21, 15-25) and are now 26-3 on the season.

The Golden Eagles also swept Hill City.

The tournament continues with pool play Saturday morning.

Tiger volleyball falls to No. 20 Central Missouri

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HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State volleyball team jumped out to an early lead against 20th-ranked Central Missouri, but it wasn’t enough as the Jennies rallied for a four-set victory Thursday evening inside Gross Memorial Coliseum (25-21, 15-25, 20-25, 12-25). The Tigers dip to 9-13 overall and 1-7 in the MIAA, while the Jennies move up to 16-4 this season and 7-1 in league action.

Brandi Fairbank Postgame Interview

The Tigers played nearly mistake-free in the opening set, totaling a .294 attack percentage after just four errors. FHSU was unable to keep up its strong pace, however, finishing the match with a .082 swing rate. The Black and Gold were able to hold the potent Jennies offense under its season average swing rate (.247), limiting UCM to a .221 hitting percentage.

Magan Alexander had a strong day at the net for the Tigers, reaching double figures in kills for the 11th time this season with 14 kills and a .289 swing rate. She was nearly perfect in the first set, picking up six kills and no errors on 10 swings. Sydney Dixon also reached double figures, adding 12 kills and six digs. Azlyn Cassaday paced the team with 14 digs, matching her season high. Callie Christensen had a game-high six blocks, including two solo swats.

All-MIAA middle hitter Kasey Hohlen had a career night for the Jennies, recording a personal-best 22 kills while swinging at a .463 clip.

The first set was a back-and-forth affair the entire way, with the teams combining for 13 ties and eight lead changes. Neither side led by more than two until the Tigers scored five in a row to turn a one point deficit into a four point lead, 20-16. Cassaday dropped in a pair of service aces during the run, with Dixon and Alexander also adding kills. The Jennies closed within one after a timeout, 22-21, prompting interim head coach Brandi Fairbank to call a timeout of her own. Her team came out of the huddle inspired, capturing the next three points to win the set, 25-21. Alexander started the run with a kill before Kylie Rollman added one of her nine kills on the night. The Tigers secured a 1-0 lead in the match after a Jennie attack error.

Fort Hays State took an early lead in the second set, but the Jennies slowly built their lead thanks to a 13-5 run. UCM ultimately led by as many as 10, evening the match with a 25-15 win.

The Tigers had their chances in the third set, leading by three as late as 19-16. UCM captured the next four points to jump in front for the first time in the frame, 20-19, before an attack error evened the score at 20. Fort Hays State was unable to take advantage, dropping the next five points to lose the set, 25-20, and fall behind 2-1 in the contest.

Central Missouri left nothing to doubt in the final set, never trailing in the frame and quickly leading by six (9-3) thanks to a 7-1 run. The Tigers tried to chip away at the lead, but the Jennies seemed to have an answer at every turn. UCM scored six of the last seven points in the set, taking the fourth set, 25-12, and the match, 3-1.

The Tigers wrap up their four-match homestand Friday when they face off with Lindenwood at 6 p.m.

Sunny, mild Friday

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Today Partly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind 13 to 15 mph.

Tonight A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North northeast wind 8 to 11 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a southeast wind 7 to 12 mph becoming northwest 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday NightMostly clear, with a low around 39. Windy, with a north northwest wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight.
SundaySunny, with a high near 63. North northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Sunday NightClear, with a low around 38.
MondaySunny, with a high near 71.

HHS cross country competes at WAC meet

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GARDEN CITY, Kan. – Both the Hays High boys and girls cross country teams finished fifth at the Western Athletic Conference meet in Garden City. Yesenia Maldanado led the girls with an eight place finish and was honorable mention All-WAC.

Girls Team Results
1. Garden 51
2. Great Bend 51
3. Liberal 62
4. Dodge City 76
5. Hays 119

HHS Girls Results
Yesenia Maldonado, 17:55:00, 8th place
Tana Herreman, 18:54:00, 19th place
Madison Schmidt, 20:29:00, 35th place
Claire Shippy, 21:15:00, 37th place
Kassie Zimmer, 21:19:00, 38th place
Maddie Lohmeyer, 21:20:00, 39th place\

Boys Team Results
1. Great Bend 39
2. Garden City 49
3. Liberal 63
4. Dodge C ity 64
5. Hays 148

HHS Boys Results
Dawson VonFeldt, 19:03:00, 23rd
Justice Dotts, 20:18:00, 33rd
Garrett Gregg, 21:16:00, 41st
Mark Schuckman, 21:27:00, 43rd
Grant Brungardt, 21:37:00, 44th
Conner Cunningham, 22:17:00, 45th
Johnny Fuller, 22:35:00, 46th
Trystin Johnson, 24:08:00, 38th

Kan. man with 3 previous convictions jailed for armed robbery

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Ford-photo KDOC

RENO COUNTY — A Kansas man is jailed on a $26,500 bond for allegedly committing a convenience store robbery in Hutchinson on Wednesday night.

Tyler Lee Ford, 25, Hutchinson, is accused of entering the KwikShop,17th and Monroe just after 10:30p.m. with a handgun and demanding cash.

Patrol officers got a tip on the location of the suspect and did a search of a home in the 800 Block of Lee Street in Hutchinson, according to Police Lt. Marty Robertson. Officers found evidence of the robbery.
Ford is also facing a charge of interference with law enforcement.

He was released from prison on May 4 after serving time for five burglaries, one aggravated burglary and two counts of theft. Those crimes occurred in 2012 and 2013, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

He is expected to make a court appearance on Friday.

He did not appear in court Thursday morning, so unless he is able to post bond, he’ll most likely appear Friday morning.

UPDATE: Body of missing 86-year-old Kansas woman found

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Adair -photo courtesy Kansas Star Casino

HUNNEWELL, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say an 86-year-old woman who disappeared after leaving a Kansas casino has been found dead near the state’s southern border with Oklahoma.

The Sumner County Sheriff’s Capt. Mike Westmoreland says Dixie Adair may have left her car after it became stuck in mud on a rural dirt road. Her body was discovered Thursday about 200 feet from her car in the southern part of the county.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation had issued a Silver Alert for Adair, saying she went missing Monday morning after a trip to the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane near Wichita. She lived in Rose Hill, which is less than 10 miles northeast of the casino. An aircraft eventually spotted her car 40 miles to the south. She apparently had become lost.

SUMNER COUNTY —The Silver Alert issued Monday for a missing Kansas woman was canceled Thursday evening, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.

Authorities found the body of 86-year-old Dixie Adair in a field near the Kansas-Oklahoma border.

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MULVANE, Kan. –The search continues for a missing Kansas woman. On Tuesday, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert.

It is believed that 86-year-old Dixie Adair, a white female from Rose Hill, who is 5 ft. 4 in. tall, 180 lbs., with blue eyes, blonde hair, and a fair complexion, was headed west on Highway 81 after leaving the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kan. She also may be driving a 2011 white 4-door, Toyota, Camry with Kansas disabled tag: 88398. She may be disoriented.

Adair’s Toyota-photo courtesy Kansas Star casino

Adair did stay the weekend at the casino and left the casino property alone at 10:20 hours on Monday in her vehicle westbound towards Highway 81. Dixie Adair does have a heart condition and does take medication for her heart condition. Kansas Star Casino did report that Dixie Adair did seem to be disorientated when she left the Casino property and left her luggage at the front desk area. Brett Adair reports that it is out of character for his mother to be gone this long and to not answer her cellphone.

Contact has been made with several local jails, hospitals, and other casino within Kansas and Oklahoma and no one has reported to have been in contact with Dixie Adair. Attempts have been made to try to ping the cellular phone, which Dixie Adair may or may not have, has come back unsuccessful at this time.

If contact is made, please contact the Butler County Sheriff’s Office at (316) 322-4254.

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