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Month: June 2018

Heaney throws one-hitter on 27th birthday to lead Angels past Kansas City

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – Andrew Heaney pitched a one-hitter on his 27th birthday to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 1-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Heaney only allowed a single to Hunter Dozier with one out in the fifth and needed 116 pitches to pitch his first complete game.

Heaney (3-4) hit Jon Jay to start the game, then retired 13 consecutive batters.

The Angels, who have won four of their last five, scored their run when Michael Hermosillo was caught in a rundown trying to steal second base. Chris Young ran home from third to score the lone run of the game.

Brad Keller (1-2) allowed allowed just one run on five hits in 4 1/3 innings.

Albert Pujols was out of the lineup Tuesday for a day off. Shohei Ohtani wasn’t in the lineup since he is pitching Wednesday and doesn’t bat the day before or after his starts.

Justin Upton was 3-for-3.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Royals: INF Lucas Duda (right foot plantar fascitis) participated in live batting practice Tuesday and took ground balls and ran. Ned Yost said he’s “getting close.”

Angels: INF Andrelton Simmons came out of Tuesday’s game with a sprained right ankle.

UP NEXT

Royals: RHP Ian Kennedy (1-6, 6.08) is winless in his last six starts. His last victory came two months ago, on April 7. In his last start, he gave up eight runs on seven hits in three innings and the Royals lost to Oakland, 16-0.

Angels RHP Ohtani (4-1, 3.18) will make his fifth start at home, where he is 2-1 with a 2.35 ERA. The Angels are 6-2 when Ohtani starts.

Police seek help finding culprits after windshields shattered by thrown objects

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By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

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Law enforcement officials in Ellis County are investigating a pair of incidents where someone threw an object from one vehicle and caused damage to another vehicle.

According to Lt. Brandon Wright with the Hays Police Department, the first incident was reported just after 10:30 p.m. May 30 in the area of 41st and Autumn Lane.

Wright said a Jeep Liberty was traveling westbound on 41st when a vehicle traveling in the other direction threw an object out the window. That object struck the windshield of the Jeep causing it to shatter.

The second incident was reported just before 10 p.m. June 4 in the 200 block of West 41st.

According to Wright, a Toyota Scion was traveling eastbound on 41st when someone in an oncoming vehicle threw something out the window. The object struck the windshield of the Scion causing it to shatter.

Wright said because that incident happened outside the city limits of Hays the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department conducted the investigation. The HPD assisted with the search for the suspect’s vehicle.

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In both incidents, the victim’s vehicle was reportedly wet after being hit by the object but no debris was found at either scene, according to Wright, which suggested the objects could be water balloons.

The vehicle involved in both cases is described as an older model pickup that is brown in color or two-toned with brown on it, according to Wright.

“This is a very dangerous situation,” said Wright. “Windows being broken out are a showering the occupants with glass inside the vehicles.”

They are asking the public’s help in identifying the person or persons involved in these incidents.

“If they see a vehicle like that, report the location and, if they can get a tag number, that would be good as well,” said Wright.

The Hays Police Department can be contacted at (785) 625-1030.

Sunny, hot Wednesday

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Today A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South southeast wind 6 to 13 mph.

Tonight A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southeast wind 8 to 14 mph.

Thursday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph.

Thursday NightA 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 94. East southeast wind around 9 mph.

Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 67.

SaturdaySunny, with a high near 96.

Larks win Jayhawk League opener

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GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Hays Larks pounded out 12 hits and took advantage of five Great Bend errors to beat the Bat Cats 11-6 in their Jayhawk League opener Tuesday night at Al Burns Field.

Jared Martin went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBIs and scored two runs to lead the offensive attack. Kolby Robinson, Ryne Randle and Cole Solomon also had two hits. Matt Munoz drove in two runs.

Tyler Blomster allowed three earned runs on nine hits with five strikeouts and no walks over 5 2/3 innings for the win.

The Larks scored three in the fourth and three in the fifth to take a 10-4 lead.

Hays is off today before hosting the Bat Cats Thursday night at 7 pm at Larks Park.

Monarchs 18U sweeps Russell

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HAYS, Kan. – The Hays Monarchs 18U moved to 4-0 with a sweep of Russell at the TMP Field. The Monarchs won 12-0 and 14-6.

They took advantage of 13 walks in the first game including seven straight to open an 11 run second inning. Luke Ruder’s bases loaded double drove in three. Tate Garcia allowed only one hit over four innings for the win.

The Monarchs scored four in the first in the second game then blew it open with a six-run sixth. Chase Werth drove in three while Tate Garcia and Cole Zimmerman both had two RBIs. Werth picked up the win in relief allowing one run on three hits over the final 3 1/3 innings.

The Monarchs 17U team picked up a pair of wins in Kinsley by scores of 7-4 and 12-4 as they improve to 3-1-1 on the season.

Hays Eagles sweep Dodge City; Junior Legion sweeps Great Bend

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HAYS, Kan. – The Hays Eagles Senior American Legion had no problem Tuesday night, sweeping Dodge City 14-2 and 8-0 in their home opener at the Hays High Field.

Leading 3-1 after the first inning, the Eagles scored 11 in the second in a game that was called by run-rule in four innings. Brett Herrman and Aaryn Smith combine on a three-hitter. Braden Stouth doubled and drove in three.

The Eagles scored two in the fourth then five in the fifth in the second game. Carson Jacobs didn’t allow a hit over 2 1/3 innings for the win. Trey Riggs and Cody Peterson both drove in two runs as the Eagles improve to 6-1-1.

They head to Kansas City for the Legends Wood Bat Tournament starting Friday.

The Hays Eagles Junior American Legion swept Great Bend 13-0 and 9-1 in their home opener at Larks Park. Isaac Smith threw a one-hitter and Brock Lummus went 2-for-2 with a double in the first game.

Mason Prescott allowed one earned run over four innings for the win in game two. Josh Haynes went 3-for-3 at the plate.

The Junior Eagles improve to 3-3-1. They are back in action Wednesday hosting Minneapolis at in a six o’clock doubleheader at Larks Park.

Man rode his blue bicycle, robbed Kansas bank

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KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to bank robbery after investigators identified him by his blue bicycle and the tattoo of a spider web on his left hand, according to U.S. Attorney Steve McAllister.

Armenta -photo Johnson Co.

Richard Armenta, 57, Overland Park, Kan., pleaded guilty to a Nov. 24, 2017, robbery at Capital Federal Savings Bank, 9001 E. Santa Fe in Overland Park. Armenta left the bank with cash, but investigators had two clues: the tattoo on his left hand and the blue bicycle he rode to the bank.

On Dec. 2, Overland Park Police officers were called to a disturbance involving Armenta. They identified him from video surveillance of the bank robbery, the tattoo on his hand and a blue bicycle in the back of his pickup.

Sentencing is set for Aug. 20, 2018. Both parties have agreed to recommend 37 months in federal prison. McAllister commended the Overland Park Police Department, the FBI and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kim Flannigan for their work on the case.

Kan. woman jailed after firing shotgun during dispute

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a domestic disturbance and have a suspect in custody.

Just before 9:30 p.m. Monday, police responded to a domestic disturbance with shot fired at a residence in the 1700 Block of South Glenn in  Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.

A 26-year-old male victim told police at the scene he had a verbal argument with his 22-year-old finance.  The woman picked up a shotgun and attempted to turn it towards him.  The man told police he pushed the barrel of the gun upwards as it discharged in the room, according to Davidson.

The woman fled the scene with her 16-month-old daughter.  Officers did locate her near the area of Harry and Oliver. She was arrested without incident and booked for aggravated assault, domestic violence, aggravated child endangerment and criminal discharge of a firearm, according to Davidson.   He did not release her name.

Goodale poised to lead FHSU baseball back to prominence

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The first time Jerod Goodale suffered through a losing season was in his first year as a college head coach. His Colorado School of Mines team finished 17-30 back in 2012. They would struggle through losing seasons in three of his first fours years in Golden before breaking through with 29 wins in 2016.

Under Goodale’s guidance, the Orediggers won over 30 games in each of the last two seasons and this past spring qualified for their first NCAA Division II Tournament.

Now the former Hays High and Fort Hays State standout catcher is poised to lead his alma mater back to baseball prominence.

Goodale was named the Tigers new head coach last week and took some time to visit with the media Tuesday about his return to Hays.

FHSU baseball coach Jerod Goodale

Jury: Woman guilty of Kan. woman’s murder, stealing baby

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A Texas woman has been convicted of killing a new mother in Kansas and kidnapping her baby.

Yesenia Sesmas-photo Dallas Police

A Sedgwick County jury on Tuesday found 36-year-old Yesenia Sesmas guilty of first-degree premeditated and intentional murder, kidnapping and interference with parental custody.

Prosecutors say she shot 27-year-old Laura Abarca in November 2017 at Abarca’s Wichita apartment and abducted 6-day-old Sophia Gonzales.

The baby was found safe about two days after the abduction at Sesmas’ apartment in Dallas.

Investigators said after Sesmas faked a pregnancy when she lost her unborn child, she drove to Wichita and Abarca in the head. The two women had worked together in the past.

Sesmas had contended Abarca agreed to give her the baby after Sophie was born but changed her mind at the last minute.

Esther Lillian Russell

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Esther Lillian Russell, age 94 years and 11 months, died on June 3, 2018 at Long Term Care in WaKeeney.

Esther was the 11th child of 12 of Alexander and Katharina Elisabeth (Flath) Graf. The first 3 children of Alexander and Katharina Graf were born in Neu Weimar, Russia — Esther was born in Wiley, Colorado.

Esther attended grade schools in Marion & Dickinson counties and like all her siblings, took first grade twice — the first year to learn English, the second year to learn first grade.

Esther attended high school in Longford, KS and was the second in her family to graduate from high school. Esther studied NORML training in high school but suffered from rheumatic fever her first year out of high school so never did teach, although she always remembered her NORML training.

Esther’s siblings were all in Milwaukee, WI by 1943, so Esther went there also and worked in factories supplying arms for WW II. Esther was laid off like everybody else on the last day of WW II, and she returned to Clay County, KS. On February 24, 1948, Esther Lillian Graf married Johnnie William Russell in the parson’s home in Longford, KS.

Johnnie and Esther lived in Talmage, then moved to Colby in 1955, then to Collyer in 1960, and to WaKeeney in 1967. Esther was a homemaker until 1964. She then worked in the Quinter and WaKeeney hospitals, then Travenol in Hays, and then Johnnie and Esther opened the Thrift Shop next to their home and Esther ran that for several years.

Esther enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, quilting, gardening, her fruit trees, western movies, genealogy, making Bierrocks & Schlagerbam, and collecting antiques along with her husband of nearly 70 years, Johnnie William Russell. Johnnie passed on February 16, 2018.

Esther is survived by daughter Sharon LeCount, son Warren, a granddaughter, 2 greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Interment will be in the Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a gift to the Trego County Historical Society or the Trego Community High School, or to do a small favor for a friend or a complete stranger. Donations may be left at the service or sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Yvonne Gantz

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Yvonne Gantz, 84, passed away on June 2, 2018 at Brookstone Village in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born on May 18, 1934 in Lebanon, Kansas the daughter of Albert and Jessie (Snyder) Kiener.

Her days were spent teaching and volunteering as well as traveling, bridge playing, and spending time with her grandkids.

She married Jack Daniel Gantz on Sunday, June 3rd, 1956, in Glen Elder, Kansas. He died on January 1, 1977.

Survivors include daughter, Paige and Mike Farrell of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jack and Elizabeth Farrell of Omaha, Nebraska; sister, Leatrice and Hugh Renard of Casa Grande, Arizona; brother-in-law, Robert Gantz of Ness City, Kansas and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son, Scott Gantz.

Funeral service will be on Friday, June 8, 2018, 10:00 A.M., at the United Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial will be in the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M., with the family present from 7:00 to 9:00P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness City Library Foundation or the United Methodist Church of Ness City.

Memorial highways designated to honor fallen Kan. officers

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Ten stretches of Kansas roadways are being designated as memorial highways to honor fallen Kansas law enforcement officers.

Lieutenant Bernard C. Hill-photo courtesy KHP

The memorial designations were authorized in a bill that Kansas lawmakers passed this year. Gov. Jeff Colyer’s office announced this week that he held a ceremonial bill signing in southwest Johnson County.

The memorial highways honor Bernard Hill, Maurice Plummer, Larry Huff, Conroy O’Brien, Jimmie Jacobs, Ferdinand “Bud” Pribbenow, Dean Goodheart, John McMurray, James Thornton and Brandon Collins.

The highways include stretches in the Lawrence, Hutchinson, Manhattan, Wichita and suburban Kansas City area.

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