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Month: March 2018

Third suspect sentenced in killing of gun store owner, former Trego Co. man

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OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A third man has been sentenced to life in prison in the killing of a suburban Kansas City gun shop owner during an attempted robbery.

Nicquan Midgyett-photo Johnson Co.

Twenty-two -year-old Nicquan Midgyett, of Kansas City, Missouri, won’t be eligible for parole for 29 years Thursday for first-degree murder, attempted aggravated robbery, conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery and aggravated battery.

Gunfire erupted during the January 2015 attempt to rob a Shawnee, Kansas, gun store called She’s a Pistol, which catered to women. Forty-four-year-old Jon Bieker was killed and three would-be robbers, including Midgyett, were wounded. Bieker’s wife also was punched.

Bieker, a Garder, Kansas resident spent most of his early life in Trego County

Two other defendants, Hakeem Malik and Londro Emanuel Patterson, were sentenced earlier to life in prison. A fourth defendant, De’Anthony Wiley, will be sentenced next month.

Hydrant inspection set for Friday

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The City of Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on Friday in the area of Canterbury Drive to Metro Streeet between 27th Street and I-70 and Hall Street to Fort St. between 16th St. & 27th St. This is part of a coordinated effort by the City of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes. The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains.

Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer. All reasonable efforts will be taken to minimize the inconvenience to the public. Drivers are asked to avoid driving through water discharging from a fire hydrant during the short flushing period.

For more information, please contact the Hays Fire Department at 628-7330.

Angela Janice (Krob) McNeal

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Angela Janice (Krob) McNeal passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 75. She was born on September 24, 1942 in Plainville to the late Charles and Donavene (Benedick) Krob. Her early childhood days were spent growing up on the farm near Fairport, Kansas. Later the family moved to a farm near Woodston, Kansas where she attended country school before attending Paradise High School with the Class of 1960. It was here she met the love of her life, Denzil McNeal. They were united in marriage on December 28, 1958 at the Paradise Methodist Church.

Angela was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and neighbor. Her family was the center of her life, and if she knew you, you were considered family. A talented homemaker, she enjoyed making and sharing baby quilts, afghans, alphabet & number books, pillows, and crocheted doilies. She was an amazing cook, and always made sure that no one left her table hungry. She liked relaxing with her color books and was an avid collector of salt and pepper shakers. Her love for her family was second only to her love for her Lord. She was a member of Plainville Nazarene Church and relished the time she spent with her church family in worship and fellowship.

Angela is survived by her husband Denzil McNeal of the home in Stockton; children Teri McAmoil and husband Dan of Penokee, D.J. McNeal and wife Kathy of Natoma, Devin McNeal of Ozark, MO, and LaDonna Shetterly of Stockton; sisters Pam Terry and husband Charles of Bakersfield, CA, and Shiela Jones of Plainville; brother Tim Krob and wife Amanda of Garfield; grandchildren Chris Crawford, Melanie and Jason Nelson, April and Vincent Hofstetter, Ed and Cierra McAmoil, Dawn and Brett Horyna, Crystal Lehmann, Amanda and Joe Wagner, Jeremy and Stefanie McNeal, Danielle McNeal, Kyle Burch, Kelley Burch, TJ and Chelsea Butler, Miles and Julia Shetterly, Alex Shetterly, and Raymond and Breanna Shetterly; and great-grandchildren Madalyn, Claudia, Sada, Tate, Jase, Emma, Adaline, Waylon, Elizabeth, Cody, Nathan, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Aubrey, Kira, Evelyn, Miya, Kolby, Maggy, Connor, Carter, Christopher, and Levi.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Donavene Krob.

The Psalmist David said, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him.” Angela was a woman of strong faith who trusted every aspect of her life to the hands of her Lord. Although we love and miss her greatly, we rejoice that the strength and protection He gave her is no longer needed, for now her trust has found fulfillment in the same loving hands that have now carried her home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Plainville Nazarene Church. Burial will follow at Cedar Bluff Cemetery in Osborne County. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00pm on Sunday at the funeral home in Plainville with family receiving friends from 4:30-6:00pm.

Mary Ann (Prester) Steinle

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Mary Ann (Prester) Steinle passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Hillside Village of De Soto, Kansas at the age of 80. She was born on April 7, 1937 in Russell, Kansas to the late Fred and Elizabeth (Milberger) Prester. She grew up in the Dorrance, Kansas area and was united in marriage to Leo David Steinle. They were blessed with four sons, Gary, Duane, Terry, and Bobby.

Mary Ann was a loving and hardworking farmwife and mother. A woman of deep faith, she was a member of First Lutheran Church in Dorrance. When her husband fell ill, she took care of him, worked the farm, and raised her boys. She worked part-time at the café in Dorrance and was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Always a delightful and cheerful woman, she encouraged family and friends alike with her positive outlook and grateful attitude. An avid Kansas University Jayhawk fan, she never missed a game on her radio or television, and cheered them on into the Final Four this year. Her Lord and family were the loves of her life, but she also had a special affection for fried chicken.

Mary Ann is survived by her sons Gary Steinle and wife Andrea of Morrison, CO, Terry Steinle of Porterville, CA, and Bobby Steinle and wife Suzanne of Lawrence; daughter-in-law Teri-Lynette Steinle of Porterville, CA; grandchildren Matthew Tyler, Sean David, Jackson Daniel, and Natasha Elyse; and great-grandchildren Harper Michelle, Henry David, and Vera June.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Elizabeth Prester, husband Leo David Steinle, and son Duane Steinle.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in Dorrance. Burial will follow in the Dorrance City Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

Hays High softball drops two at Maize

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The Hays High softball team went 0-2 at the Miaze Triangular Thursday falling 11-0 in a matchup with Goddard and 13-3 against the host Maize.

Game 1: Hays 0, Goddard 11
In game one the Lions held the Indians hitless while scoring in four-of-five innings in an 11-0 win.

Indians starter Jaysa Wichers suffered the loss. She allowed 11 runs on 12 hits with one walk and one strikeout.

Game 2: Hays 3, Maize 13
In game two the host Maize started the game with a seven-run first inning on their way to a 13-3 win.

Hays’ Kaitlyn Brown allowed 13 runs, just seven earned, on 12 hits and suffered the loss.

Brown was three-for-three at the plate and Jaysa Wichers and Mackenzie Fagan each drove in a run in the loss.

The Indians drop to 3-3 on the season and will travel to Dodge City on Thursday, April 5th.

Nellie ‘Lucille’ Burkhead

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Nellie “Lucille” Burkhead, 81, of Colby, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Colby Health and Rehab. She was born September 14, 1936, in Salem, NC.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Ed Burkhead; son, David Cook and grandson, James Wright.

She is survived by her children, William (Peggy) Cook, Bruce Cook, Michael (Missy) Wright and Roger Wright; thirteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials may be left to Baalmann Mortuary to help cover funeral expenses and can be sent to Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For Condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Alfred Lee Leiker

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Alfred Lee Leiker, 78, of Colby, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. He was born August 6, 1939 to Herbert and Cathryn (Schoenfeldt) Leiker. Alfred worked for the Rio Grande/Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years. He loved music and was a member of the country band Saratoga Light. In 2004 he opened Thunderchord Guitars in Norton, KS and moved the store to Colby in 2009.

Alfred was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Leiker; grandson, Wesley Leiker and his sister Rosie.

He is survived by his children, Troy Leiker, Colby, KS, Daniel (Diane) Leiker, Denver, CO and Christopher (Heather) Leiker, Kent, WA; brothers, Herb (Laura) Leiker and Ron (Tona) Leiker, all of Kansas City, KS; sisters, Mary Alice Munk, Hoxie, KS, Barb (Earl) Hanson, Norton, KS, Pat (Darrell) Canfield, Kansas City, KS and Tammy (Rod) Maddy, Norton, KS; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

The memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Enfield Funeral Home, Norton, KS. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Luella Lambrecht

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Luella Lambrecht, age 81, of Ellis, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Hays Medical Center. She was born January 25, 1937 in Hays, Kansas to Jacob and Lydia (Bieker) Begler. On September 2, 1958 she married Earl James Lambrecht in WaKeeney, Kansas. He preceded her in death April 27, 2017.
She was a homemaker and had cooked at Alloway’s and Skelly restaurants in Ellis. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church and the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed gambling trips and traveling with her sisters but most of all she will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by three daughters, Debra Williams and husband Fred Johnson of Big Cabin, Oklahoma, Joan Yunker and husband Dan of Andover, Kansas and Gail Dreiling and husband Dave of Ellis; a daughter-in-law, Kim Lambrecht of Hays; a brother, Jerald (Trudy) Begler of Broomfield, CO; two sisters, Marge Bryant of Minneola, TX and Beverly (Michael) Elliott of Tulsa, OK; nine grandchildren, Natalie (Justin) Silkey, Emily Williams and Trevor Williams, Crystal (Matt) Brungardt-Groen, Candice (Justin) Sullivan, Nicole (Korey) Maxwell, Dani (Kyle) Ricke, Jake Dreiling and Joan Dreiling (Alex Stamm) and 7 great grandchildren, Serenity and Carter Silkey, Kail, Tanis and Brody Brungardt, Noah and Ella Ricke.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Greg Lambrecht and two sisters, Laura Rellins and Lillian Hunter.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 2, 2018 at 10:30 AM with a Daughters of Isabella rosary service at 10 AM all at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Church or St. Mary’s School.
Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]

Curtis Woods

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Curtis Woods, age 53, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
Arrangements are pending.

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Ninth Inning Rally Comes Up Just Short for Tiger Baseball Against Emporia State

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EMPORIA, Kan. – A ninth-inning rally came up just short for the Fort Hays State baseball team Thursday evening (March 29) against Emporia State, falling 7-5. The Tigers fell behind 5-0 before rallying for five runs in the final two innings, but a two-run home run for the Hornets in the eighth inning made all the difference.

The Tigers dip to 11-20 overall and 3-14 in MIAA play while the Hornets are now 16-12 on the year and 7-8 in league action.

Fort Hays State struggled offensively against Hornet starter Seth Holman, collecting just four hits over the first eight innings. After Emporia State took a 5-0 lead by the fifth inning, the Tigers pushed across their first run in the top of the eighth after Marcus Altman led off with a double down the left field line. After moving to third on a groundout, the sophomore came in to score on an RBI groundout off the bat of Jason Nicholson.

The Hornets stretched the lead to 7-1 in the bottom of the eighth when Bryce Fischer lifted a two-run home run over the fence in right. Down to their final three outs, the Tigers took advantage when ESU went to the bullpen in the top of the ninth.

Alex Weiss led things off with a double to right before Ryan Grasser worked a walk two batters later. Jordan Wilkerson helped the Tigers close within 7-2 with a single to right center, plating Weiss. After a passed ball allowed Wilkerson and Grasser to move up one base, the pair came around to score when Bryce Baumwart pushed a single down the right field line. Marcus Altman followed with a third-consecutive single, forcing the Hornets to make another pitching change.

Bryce Whitchurch kept things rolling with a single through the right side, scoring Baumwart and helping the Tigers close within two with just one out, 7-5. After a strikeout it came down to the Tigers’ best hitter in Addison Kaasch. The junior sent a liner toward right field, but the first baseman swiped it out of the air to bring the game to a close.

Ben Ramberg (2-4) took the loss after allowing five runs over 4.2 innings of work, striking out four and allowing six hits. Roger Kruse came on retire all but one hitter he faced, giving up just one hit through two scoreless innings.

Weiss finished the day 3-for-4 with a double and one run scored, while Altman was 2-for-4 with a run.

The Tigers will look to even the series on Friday (March 30) when the teams battle in game two at 5 p.m. in Emporia.

KC paramedic indicted for stealing fentanyl, morphine from ambulances

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City Fire Department paramedic has been indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing fentanyl and morphine from ambulances and replacing fentanyl with another substance, according to a media release from the United State’s Attorney’s office.

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Michael L. Fostich, 36, of Kansas City was charged in a two-count indictment returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, March 27, 2018. That indictment was unsealed and made public today upon Fostich’s arrest and initial court appearance.

Fostich is charged with one count of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud (related to the theft of fentanyl and morphine) and one count of tampering with a consumer product (related to the replacement of fentanyl with another substance).

Fostich was employed at the Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) as a paramedic from August 2014 to Dec. 11, 2016. Fostich had access to fentanyl and morphine, which were stored in sealed narcotics boxes and locked in safes on KCFD ambulances. Each sealed narcotics box contained two vials of fentanyl, each containing 100 micrograms of liquid fentanyl, two syringes of morphine, each containing 10 milligrams of liquid morphine, and two vials containing 5 milligrams of liquid midazolam. As a paramedic, Fostich was able to unlock the electronic safe and open the sealed narcotics boxes in order to administer controlled substances to patients, if necessary.

The federal indictment alleges that Fostich engaged in a scheme from Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 11, 2016, to fraudulently obtain fentanyl and morphine. As part of the scheme, Fostich allegedly prepared patient care records and state reporting forms that contained misrepresentations regarding his use of fentanyl and morphine.

According to the indictment, Fostich reported he was responsible for the use of 806 doses of fentanyl, which accounted for approximately 39 percent of all of the KCFD’s total reported use during that period of time. Fostich also reported he was responsible for the use of 636 doses of morphine, which accounted for approximately 63 percent of all of the KCFD’s total reported use of morphine during that period of time.

The federal indictment also alleges that Fostich tampered with a container of fentanyl on Dec. 11, 2016. Fostich removed fentanyl from the vials contained in a KCFD narcotics box and replaced them with another solution in the vials, the indictment says, with reckless disregard for the risk that another person would be placed in danger of death or bodily injury. Fostich allegedly placed the vials back in the narcotics box, attempted to reseal the narcotics box, and then placed the narcotics box back in a safe located on a KCFD ambulance.

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