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Kan. man sentenced for role in sending marijuana in the mail

KANSAS CITY – A Kansas man was sentenced in federal court Thursday for his role in a conspiracy to ship $3 million worth of marijuana through the mail for distribution in Kansas City, according to the United States Attorney’s office.

Justin Polson, 29, Overland Park, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to five years in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Polson to forfeit to the government $1.5 million, which represents the proceeds of his illegal drug trafficking.

Polson-photo Johnson Co.

On Sept. 19, 2017, Polson pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to distribute marijuana and to participating in a money-laundering conspiracy. Co-defendant James Mack, 38, of Westminster, Colorado, was sentenced on March 6, 2018, to five years in federal prison without parole after pleading guilty to the same charges. The court also ordered Mack to forfeit to the government $1.5 million.

Mack sent multiple pounds of high grade marijuana in five-gallon plastic buckets through the mail to Polson. Mack was sending anywhere from two to six buckets a week from September 2012 through May 2014. The buckets usually contained three pounds of marijuana per bucket. Between June 2014 and May 2015, Mack would send 40 pounds of marijuana per month to Polson.

Over the course of this conspiracy, Polson deposited approximately $3 million into Mack’s bank account as payment, in structured amounts below $10,000 to avoid reporting requirements.

Polson has already forfeited to the government a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro LT in a related civil case.

Kansas teen jailed for alleged attempted murder

GEARY COUNRTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen suspect for alleged attempted murder.

Thomas -photo Geary Co.

On Thursday, police arrested 19-year-old Christopher Thomas  on a Geary County District Court warrant, according to Junction City Police Detective Captain Trish Giordano.

She explained the arrest stemmed from an alleged altercation with multiple people earlier in April. “There was an altercation in the 100 block of West 16th Street with some individuals. About 10 shots were fired off. No one was hit. There was a vehicle that was hit, and we had been looking for Mr. Thomas.”

Giordano indicated police were unsure what the altercation was about, but added they believe “it was over a girl.”

Thomas is being held on requested charges that include three counts of Attempted Murder in the 1st Degree, three counts of Aggravated Assault with deadly weapon and one count each of Criminal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Failure to Appear.

He has previous convictions for aggravated assault and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Eagle, Hull mourn passing of Cameron Perry

It is with sadness that the Hull Broadcasting and Eagle Communications Families want to let you know that the man behind that smokey-smooth voice, playing your favorite rock ‘n’ roll, Cameron Perry, has passed away.

Please keep his family and friends in your hearts. Details about his services will be forthcoming.

Rest in peace, our friend.

1 dead after truck overturns at edge of Kansas creek

MARSHALL COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before 7a.m. Saturday in Marshall County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Dodge truck driven by Tyler A. Vanwinkle, 25, Steinauer, NE., was westbound on Cherokee Road eight north of Marysville.

The truck drifted off the south edge of the roadway, struck the guardrail, overturned and came to rest on the edge of a creek.

Vanwinkle was transported to the Marshall County Hospital where he died.

He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Tiger men’s Distance Medley Relay team claims first at Drake Relays

DES MOINES, Iowa – In their final competition to gear up at before the 2018 MIAA Championships, the Fort Hays State men’s track and field team showcased a strong performance at the Drake Relays in Des Moines.

The event was highlighted by a first place finish in the distance medley relay, which completed their feat in a time of 9:57.22. The team was comprised of Oscar Carmona, Jacob Schumacher, Bill Oyet and Brett Meyer. This time was bettered their next opponent by just over three seconds. In the 4×1600 relay, Carmona, Seppe van’t Westende, Israel Barcso and Meyer claimed a third place finish with a 16:57.68 mark, a time which broke the previous school record standing since 1978.

Switching to the field, Jake Morrow and Sam Dreiling placed in the top ten in the pole vault. Morrow claimed sixth place at 16 feet, 2 ¾ inches while Dreiling finished in the ninth place position at the same height. Kolt Newell earned 11th place in his field in the high jump, earning a mark of 6 feet, 8 inches. TJ Dozier rounded out the notable mentions on the field with an eighth place finish in the discus, coming in at 165 feet, 4 inches.

The Tigers are back in action as they prepare for the MIAA Championships May 4-6 in Kearney.

Tiger women set new school records in 4×800 and Distance Medley Relays at Drake Relays

DES MOINES, Iowa – With just one meet left to prepare for the 2018 MIAA Championships, the Fort Hays State women’s track and field team traveled to Des Moines, Iowa for the Drake Relays. The highlight on the weekend was a new school record in the 4x800m relay.

The team of Lindsay Roberts, Grace Buessing, Lauren Roberts and Yessenia Gonzales broke the record set in 2003by just over two seconds with a new time of 9:16.34. The squad placed fifth in the event with their mark. The women’s 4×100 relay also placed well, earning a seventh place finish. The team of Amber Forbes, Yanoudji Diarra, Sharee Zombo and Kelly Wycoff completed their event in a time of 54.24. Another school record was broken in the distance medley relay as Lindsay Roberts, Lauren Roberts, Buessing and Wycoff earned the runner-up position with a time of 11:46.84. This time beat the previous record set last season at the Drake Relays by 22 seconds.

Madison Wolf and Alexcia Deutscher continue to dominate the javelin as they placed in the top five over the weekend. Wolf took the runner-up finish with a mark of 148 feet, 3 inches, while Deutscher came in at No. 4 with her distance of 143 feet. Other notable mentions on the field side was a 17th place finish in the pole vault for Selam Ball at 11 feet, 7 ¾ inches, and a 20th place finish at 17 feet, 5 ½ inches for Rohey Singhateh in the long jump.

The Tigers now prepare for the 2018 conference championships that will be held in Kearney May 4-6.

Kan. GOP lawmakers block $1B schools plan in advancing fix

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Kansas on Saturday blocked a plan from Democrats to nearly double the amount of new spending on public schools provided by a recently enacted education funding law, as GOP leaders juggled budget-boosting proposals with a desire to cut taxes.

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The GOP-controlled state House reconsidered the education funding law enacted earlier this month because a flaw in it inadvertently shorted schools by $80 million. The new law was designed to phase in a $534 million increase in education funding in hopes of satisfying a Kansas Supreme Court mandate to boost it.

The House approved, 92-27, a bill that would fix the flaw. It goes next to the Senate, where a debate is expected next week.

Some Democrats have argued that the new education funding law won’t satisfy the high court. Democratic Rep. Jerry Stogsdill, of Prairie Village, proposed an amendment to instead phase in an increase of nearly $1 billion in education funding over five years.

“We’re here to fund education,” Stogsdill said. “This gets us where we need to be with the Supreme Court.”

Few Republicans joined Democrats in wanting to boost spending so much. The vote was 78-42 against Stogsdill’s amendment.

“I want to know how you plan to pay for this,” said Rep. Les Osterman, a Wichita Republican.

Lawmakers in both parties want to cover the new spending on schools with the annual growth in state revenues, and projections from legislative researchers this week showed that the state couldn’t sustain as much spending as the Democrats proposed.

Kansas is benefiting from a stronger economy and lawmakers raised state income taxes last year $600 million a year to stabilize the budget. The hike reversed past income tax cuts championed by former GOP Gov. Sam Brownback, which were followed by years of budget woes.

Top Republicans now want to pursue tax cuts to offset increases in state income taxes for some Kansans caused by changes in federal tax laws last year. Some lawmakers also want to reduce the state’s 6.5 percent sales tax on groceries, but attempts to raise the issue Saturday in a debate on a narrow bill designed to help the Kansas State Fair were declared out of order by the Rules Committee.

The Supreme Court ruled in October that the state’s current education funding of more than $4 billion a year isn’t sufficient under the Kansas Constitution. Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer and many lawmakers have worried that if the high court is not satisfied, it will block the distribution of funds — effectively shutting down schools.

But legislators have other spending priorities, too. The House also approved a bill Saturday, 92-24, that would add millions of dollars of new spending to $16 billion-plus state budgets approved last year for the state’s current fiscal year and the next one beginning in July.

The measure goes next to the Senate, which expects to debate its own budget legislation next week. It includes nearly $8 million to provide pay raises for employees in the state’s court system, including a 2.5 percent raise for judges, and restores $12 million in past cuts in the state’s higher education system.

Hays-area students recognized for scholarships at Fort Hays State program

FHSU University Relations

Students from Ellis County and the surrounding area were recognized at a recent Student Recognition Program in Hays for the scholarships they have been awarded from Fort Hays State University for the 2018-19 academic year.

The Hays SRP primarily serves students from Ellis, Graham, Norton, Phillips, Rooks, Smith and Trego counties and from the cities of La Crosse in Rush County, Natoma in Osborne County, and Ransom in Ness County. Students from outside the primary area are also welcome.

Photos from the event can be found HERE.

Axtell High School

Katrina Clubb, a 2018 Axtell High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education and won one of four drawings for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Clubb, daughter of Billy and Julie Clubb, Axtell, plans to major in teacher education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Beth Walizer, professor of teacher education.

Ellis High School

Abby Burton, a 2018 Ellis High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award. Burton is the daughter of Corey and Amy Burton, Ellis She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Nikki Brown, assistant director of Academic Advising and Career Exploration.
Julia Cox, a 2018 Ellis High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity award. Cox is the daughter of Monty and Janeen Cox, Ellis. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Nikki Brown, assistant director of Academic Advising and Career Exploration.
Emily Cranwell, a 2018 Ellis High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. Cranwell, daughter of Clyde and Kristi Cranwell, Hays, plans to major in physics. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.
Lane Kohl, a 2018 Ellis High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in applied technology. Kohl, son of Lance and Marnie Kohl, Ellis, plans to major in applied technology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Eric Deneault, assistant professor of applied technology.
Jaylinn Pfeifer, a 2018 Ellis High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics. Pfeifer, daughter of Sheldon and April Pfeifer, Ellis, plans to major in informatics. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Melissa Hunsicker-Walburn, chair of the Department of Informatics.
Haley Reiter, a 2018 Ellis High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Reiter, daughter of Allan and Lisa Reiter, Ellis, plans to major in tourism and hospitality management. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sierra Schmidt, a 2018 Ellis High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Schmidt, daughter of Richard and Shannon Schmidt, Ellis, plans to major in business. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Goddard High School

Annie Hinds, a 2018 Goddard High School and Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Hinds, daughter of Donny Hinds and Jennifer Walker, Wichita, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Claudia Carvalho, instructor of biological sciences.

Haven High School

Wyatt Boese, a 2018 Haven High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Boese, son of Marc and Paula Boese, Burrton, plans to major in agricultural business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Ammar Bhandari, assistant professor of agriculture.

Hays High School

Eric Adams, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in music. Adams, son of Paul and Cheryl Shepherd-Adams, Hays, plans to major in music. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Peter Lillpopp, instructor of music and theatre.
Erin Adams, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and won one of three drawings for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Adams, daughter of Paul Adams and Cheryl Shepard-Adams, Hays, plans to major in history She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Juti Winchester, assistant professor of history.
Abby Balman, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in education. Balman, daughter of Dan and Dixie Balman, Hays, plans to major in early childhood unified education She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Beth Walizer, professor of teacher education.
Seth Beauchamp, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in geosciences. Beauchamp, son of Dustin and Tanya Smith, Hays, plans to major in geology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Grady Dixon, chair of the Department of Geosciences.
Hunter Brown, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Brown, son of Chris and Daphne Brown, Hays, plans to major in business management. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Kelli Buxton, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in leadership studies. Buxton, daughter of Billy and Chantelle Arnold, Hays, plans to major in organizational leadership. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Justin Greenleaf, assistant professor of leadership studies.
Trinity Callis, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Callis, daughter of Ralph and Laci Callis, Hays, plans to major in psychology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Carol Patrick, professor of psychology.
Alliana Drees, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Drees, daughter of Michael and Arielle Drees, Hays, plans to major in accounting. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Blade Goering, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in informatics. Goering, son of Brandon and Tara Goering, Wichita, plans to major in informatics. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Melissa Hunsicker-Walburn, chair of the Department of Informatics.
Dawson Harman, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in applied technology. Harman, son of Dustin and Rachel Harman, Hays, plans to major in applied technology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Eric Deneault, assistant professor of applied technology.
Autumn Hohmann, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Hohmann, daughter of Don and Donna Lubbers, Hays, plans to major in health and human performance. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Lynn Maska, assistant professor of health and human performance.
London Keller, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Keller, son of Norman and Sandy Keller, Hays, plans to major in biology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Claudia Carvalho, instructor of biological sciences.
Jared Kisner, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Kisner, son of Dale and Karen Kisner, Victoria, plans to major in agriculture. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Ammar Bhandari, assistant professor of agriculture.
Erik Kreutzer, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in computer science. Kreutzer, son of Doug and Pam Kreutzer, Hays, plans to major in computer science. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Jeff Solheim, associate professor of mathematics.
Mallory Linn, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Linn, daughter of Joey and Lori Linn, Hays, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.
Alyssa Owens, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in tourism and hospitality management. Owens, daughter of Frank and Ceena Owens, Hays, plans to major in tourism and hospitality management. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Kyra Polifka-Wilhelm, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Polifka-Wilhelm, daughter of Deb Polifka, Hays, plans to major in business. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Paige Porter, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Porter, daughter of Wade and Brenda Porter, Hays, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.
Emily Ricke, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in economics and finance. Ricke, daughter of Brad and Mandy Ricke, Hays, plans to major in finance. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Kayla Satomi, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Satomi, daughter of Ian and Kathy Satomi, Hays, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Claudia Carvalho, instructor of biological sciences.
Madison Schmidt, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Schmidt, daughter of Lindsay Schmidt, Hays, plans to major in psychology She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Carol Patrick, professor of psychology.
Mark Schuckman, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $6,700 Honors College Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in applied technology. Schuckman, son of Ruben and Kerry Schuckman, Hays, plans to major in applied technology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Eric Deneault, assistant professor of applied technology.
Levi Smith, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award. Smith is the son of Adam and Kelly Smith, Hays. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Nikki Brown, assistant director of Academic Advising and Career Exploration.
Macey Steckel, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Steckel, daughter of Brandon and Jacque Jacobs, Gorham, and Jerod Steckel, Russell, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.
Kyler Voss, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Voss, son of Lacie Voss, Hays, and Walker Voss, Hays, plans to major in health and human performance. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Lynn Maska, assistant professor of health and human performance.
Zachary Wagner, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. Wagner, son of Eric and Jennifer Wagner, Hays, plans to major in physics. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.
Ivy Walker, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in music and theatre. Walker, daughter of Jean Leavitt-Walker, Hays, and Mike Walker, Hays, plans to major in music. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Peter Lillpopp, instructor of music and theatre.
Skylar Weilert, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Weilert, daughter of Curtis and Shelley Weilert, Hays, plans to major in art education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Karrie Simpson Voth, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Ryan Will, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction. Will, son of Brad Will and Linda McHenry, Hays, plans to major in psychology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Carol Patrick, professor of psychology.
Sarah Wyse, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Wyse, daughter of Bill and Sandy Wyse, Hays, plans to major in business. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Allen Zollinger, a 2018 Hays High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in psychology. Zollinger, son of Brett and Julie Zollinger, Hays, plans to major in psychology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Carol Patrick, professor of psychology.

Kingman High School

Danica Kostner, a 2018 Kingman High School and Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science graduate, received a $4,000 KAMS Scholarship, a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Kostner, daughter of Adrian and Shondra Kostner, Kingman, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Claudia Carvalho, instructor of biological sciences.

La Crosse High School

Zachery Peach, a 2018 La Crosse High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in applied technology. Peach, son of Mike and Mary Beth Peach, La Crosse, plans to major in applied technology. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Eric Deneault, assistant professor of applied technology.

Logan High School

Mollie Sammons, a 2018 Logan High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Sammons, daughter of Jeff and Nicki Sammons, Logan, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.

Mill Valley High School

Alexandra Flipse, a 2018 Mill Valley High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in political science. Flipse, daughter of Dave and Carla Flipse, Shawnee, plans to major in political science. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Karen Thal, assistant professor of applied business studies.

Natoma High School

Peyton Ostmeyer, a 2018 Natoma High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in teacher education. Ostmeyer, daughter of Troy and Jodie Ostmeyer, Natoma, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Beth Walizer, professor of teacher education.

Phillipsburg High School

Kelsi Blew, a 2018 Phillipsburg High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in economics and finance. Blew, daughter of Don and Tina Blew, Phillipsburg, plans to major in economics and finance. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Rylee Bretton, a 2018 Phillipsburg High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in social work. Bretton, daughter of Jacque Bretton, Phillipsburg, plans to major in social work. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Brett Zollinger, chair of the Department of Sociology.
Lauryn Davis, a 2018 Phillipsburg High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in education. Davis, daughter of Doug and Sky Davis, Kensington, plans to major in education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Beth Walizer, professor of teacher education.
Erica Hoover, a 2018 Phillipsburg High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Hoover, daughter of Kim Overmiller, Glade, and Shawn Hoover, Glade, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Claudia Carvalho, instructor of biological sciences.
Jacey Kellerman, a 2018 Phillipsburg High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. Kellerman, son of Kenny and Rhonda Kellerman, Phillipsburg, plans to major in physics. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.
Jack Pakkebier, a 2018 Phillipsburg High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics and won one of four drawings for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Pakkebier, son of Kurt and Kim Pakkebier, Prairie View, plans to major in physics. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.
Maggie Shaw, a 2018 Phillipsburg High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing and won one of three drawings for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Shaw, daughter of J.P. and Wendy Shaw, Glade, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.

Plainville High School

Jessie Gilmore, a 2018 Plainville High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and won one of four drawings for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Gilmore, daughter of Michael and Diana Gilmore, Plainville, plans to major in English education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Eric Leuschner, chair of the Department of English.
MaKayla Loney, a 2018 Plainville High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in biology. Loney, daughter of Doug and Malynda Loney, Plainville, plans to major in biology. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Claudia Carvalho, instructor of biological sciences.
Bailey Werner, a 2018 Plainville High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Werner, daughter of Braden and Tammy Werner, Plainville, plans to major in graphic design. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Karrie Simpson Voth, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Brooke Werner, a 2018 Plainville High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in English. Werner, daughter of Braden and Tammy Werner, Plainville, plans to major in English. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Eric Leuschner, chair of the Department of English.

Russell High School

Whitney Nuss, a 2018 Russell High School graduate, received a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance. Nuss, daughter of Monte and Mary Nuss, Russell, plans to major in athletic training. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Lynn Maska, assistant professor of health and human performance.

Thomas More Prep-Marian High School

Anna Gottschalk, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Gottschalk, daughter of Jude and Lora Gottschalk, Hays, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.
Torrie Gregg, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business and won one of four drawings for a $400 FHSU Student Recognition Program Scholarship. Gregg, daughter of Deenna Gregg, Hays, and Daryl Gregg, Hays, plans to major in tourism and hospitality management. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Josh Heimerman, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in health and human performance and won one of three drawings for a $600 FHSU University Bookstore Scholarship. Heimerman, son of Dennis and Melanie King, Hays, plans to major in health and human performance. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Lynn Maska, assistant professor of health and human performance.
Jason Kepka, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in agriculture. Kepka, son of Michael and Linda Kepka, Dorrance, plans to major in agriculture. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.
Michael Lager, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in computer science. Lager, son of Brenda Lager, Hays, plans to major in computer science. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Jeff Solheim, associate professor of mathematics.
Ian Lenser, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Lenser, son of Dave and Terri Lenser, Hays, plans to major in business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
David McFarland, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award. McFarland is the son of Galen and Rose, McFarland, Hays He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Nikki Brown, assistant director of Academic Advising and Career Exploration.
Ethan Rohr, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in physics. Rohr, son of Jesse and Tawnya Rohr, Hays, plans to major in physics. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Gavin Buffington, chair of the Department of Physics.
Luke Ruder, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Ruder, son of Russ and Janel Ruder, Hays, plans to major in business. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Konnor Splichal, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in art. Splichal, son of Kevin Splichal, Hays, and Traci Pfannenstiel, Hays, plans to major in art. He is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Karrie Simpson Voth, chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Audrey Staab, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in education. Staab, daughter of Karl and Debbie Staab, Victoria, plans to major in elementary education. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Beth Walizer, professor of teacher education.
Kathryn Walters, a 2018 Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in music. Walters, daughter of Martin and Anita Walters, Hays, plans to major in music performance. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Peter Lillpopp, instructor of music and theatre.

Thunder Ridge High School

Morgan Westbrook, a 2018 Thunder Ridge High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Westbrook, daughter of B.J. and Melissa Westbrook, Kensington, plans to major in accounting. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Trego Community High School

Emma Anderson, a 2018 Trego Community High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. She also won the drawing for a laptop. Anderson, daughter of David and Charlene Anderson, WaKeeney, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.
Cassidi Hickson, a 2018 Trego Community High School graduate, received a $1,500 Hays City Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Hickson, daughter of Jason and Tina Hickson, WaKeeney, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.
Janae Huxman, a 2018 Trego Community High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Huxman, daughter of Trent and Valerie Schneider, WaKeeney, plans to major in marketing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Sarah Schoenberger, a 2018 Trego Community High School graduate, received a $1,000 Traditions Scholar Award and a $500 Academic Opportunity Award in allied health. Schoenberger, daughter of Gerard and Amy Schoenberger, WaKeeney, plans to major in medical diagnostic imaging. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Christa Weigel, associate professor of allied health.
Madison Schoenthaler, a 2018 Trego Community High School graduate, received a $3,500 Presidential Award of Distinction and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in nursing. Schoenthaler, daughter of Chad and Joleen Schoenthaler, WaKeeney, plans to major in nursing. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Kelly Cole, assistant professor of nursing.
Taylor Sells, a 2018 Trego Community High School graduate, received a $2,000 University Scholar Award and a $900 Academic Opportunity Award in business. Sells, daughter of Lee and Tina Sells, WaKeeney, plans to major in accounting. She is pictured with FHSU President Tisa Mason, right, and Dr. Mark Bannister, dean of the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

2 injured after crash with patrol vehicle sue for $5M

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two people injured in a crash with a Topeka officer’s patrol vehicle are suing for $5 million.

Patrol vehicle involved in the 2016 crash photo courtesy Topeka Capital Journal

Jesus Meza and Mayra Meraz filed the suit last month against Topeka’s city government. They allege the crash happened in April 2016 after the on-duty officer drove through a red light at an excessive speed. Meza’s car rolled several times and was destroyed.

The claims says Meza underwent surgeries after being diagnosed with a scraped cornea and several fractures. It said Meraz suffered from headaches as well as back and hip pain. The paper obtained the claim this week through a records request.

Topeka city officials say the officer still works for the police department. But officials declined to comment further, saying the city doesn’t discuss pending litigation.

Kan. man drops effort to change plea in drug deal murder

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas man who pleaded guilty to killing a drug dealer during an attempted robbery has dropped his efforts to withdraw his plea.

Kelsey Lee Fairchild -photo Shawnee Co.

Court records show 25-year-old Kelsey Lee Fairchild of Topeka abandoned the plea change this week. A hearing on the plea change had been scheduled for Friday.

Fairchild pleaded guilty in July 2016 to a reduced charge of intentional second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated robbery in the death of 18-year-old Colton Christenson.

Prosecutors say Christenson was shot in January 2015 as the two men struggled when Fairchild tried to leave a drug deal with marijuana and cash.

The court motion did not specify why Fairchild decided not to withdraw his plea.

Fairchild was sentenced to 27 years and one month in prison.

This weekend’s Hays-area garage sales

Hays-area garage sales

Scroll to the bottom for a map of garage sale locations. Hays Post offers FREE garage sale listings weekly. Having a sale next weekend? Click HERE for details.

4122 Covenant Drive, Hays
Friday: May 4, 4:00pm-8:00pm; Saturday: May 5, 8:00am-11:00am

Items for sale: Comforters
Couch
Chaise
Coffee Table
Side Tables
Lamps
Baby Clothes
Toys
FHSU Clothes

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4127 King’s Court, Hays
Friday: May 4, 4:00pm-8:00pm , Saturday: May 5, 8:00 am-11:00 am

Items for sale: Red Conversation Sofa
8 x 10 Area Rug
5X7 Area Rug
Framed Wall Art
Miscellaneous Home Decor
Floor Mirror
Decorative Bench
Kitchen items
Ottoman
Cedar Chest

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403 South School Street, Ness City, KS
Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8 AM to Noon

Items for sale: Clothes and Shoes, Toys – including large outdoor toys, Home goods including an ice cream maker, bar chairs and a dining room table. All prices are negotiable.

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Buckeye School North of Hays
Friday May 4 from 11 to 6 pm

Items for sale: Pre-estate garage sale. The kids are gone, now its time to clean the house.
The garage sale is at the Buckeye School North of Hays . From I-70 go 7 miles North and 1/2 mile East. For sale will be furniture, household items (like crock pots and pots and pans)
Santa Claus’s and an outside Nativity set, plus other Christmas items
Toys
Dining Room tables
Coffee table
End tables
Shovels
Sleds
Dog Kennel
Wilton baking dishes
Records
Homemade pot holders and baby blankets (all new)
Many numerous items
No Clothes
Cash sales only
No bills larger than $20

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1105 Downing, Hays
Sat, may 5, 9am to 2 pm

Items for sale: complete house of furniture
estate sale everything must go

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South Vine and Old 40 Highway —Storage
Fri 4pm-8pm,, Sat 8am-2pm

Items for sale: BBQ grill , couch, 70’s dorm bed, kitchen items ,some women’s clothing, sewing machine , fish tank Stand, dbl bed frame – with box springs only, bookcase, small desk

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1311 Felten Dr., Hays
Friday 5-8; Sat 9-12

Items for sale: 40 Caliber ammo
Coffee table
Toys – some new
Leather motorcycle saddle bags
Weight bench
New-in-Box Wet/Dry vac
Women’s clothing S/M
Lots of Misc.!

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SUBMIT your free garage sale listing where it will be SEEN! Deadline is noon each Wednesday, but, hey, we’re flexible here at Hays Post. Click HERE to submit your weekend garage sale.

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