As of Wednesday, the city of Hays offered this update for the annual alley cleanup.
Month: October 2018
2nd annual Defend One Halloween Dance is Saturday at HRC
Cornerstone Orthodontics will host the second annual Defend One Halloween Dance from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Hays Recreation Commission. The event for for middle schoolers from any Hays-area school.
Costumes are required, and doors close and lock at 7:15 p.m. Costume contest prizes will be awarded for funniest, best group, best face paint and most creative.
Admission is $5, which will include one raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $1 each or 6 for $5. There will be games such as 9 square, gaga ball, dodge ball. Free pizza, drinks and snacks.
All proceeds benefit CoreLuv to Defend the Orphans. Click HERE for more information.
Fort Hays professor awarded grant from National Science Foundation
Dr. Hendratta Ali, associate professor of geosciences at Fort Hays State University, has received a grant from the National Science Foundation.
The grant will offer international research experience in STEM subjects for students from the United States.
The project is titled “Collaborative Research: IRES Track: US – Cameroon Collaboration Investigating Anthropogenic Perturbations on Carbon Cycling in an Urbanized Tropical Estuary.”
The purpose of the grant is to “investigate the impact of human activities estuaries by characterizing the movement of carbon between the sediments on the sea floor, the water column and the atmosphere,” said Ali. Research will take place in the Atlantic estuary located in the Gulf of Guinea, located on the coast of West Africa.
Working with Ali and FHSU is the University of Delaware. “This is called a linked award. We will both work on the same project but the financial responsibilities are shared between our two schools,” said Ali.
The grant totals $300,000. Of that amount, FHSU will directly receive $120,426 to put towards the project.
Students from all of the U.S. who are interested in or study STEM disciplines such as geosciences, chemistry, and biological sciences can apply to work on the project.
SPONSORED: FHSU seeking University Police Officer
Fort Hays State University is currently accepting applications for the position of University Police Officer.
For a full description and a list of requirements go to https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.
Applicant must be at least 21 years of age, no felony convictions, no convictions for domestic violence, and must maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.
Position open until filled.
Ellis County fire crews conduct joint training
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Saturday morning, Oct. 20, all the fire departments in Ellis County came together and performed their annual mutual aid training.
Thirty-three firefighters from the Ellis County, Victoria, Ellis, and Hays fire departments attended the training.
This training brings all fire departments together while working in a training environment to test skills, operational plans and equipment. This year’s drill was conducted southwest of Hays.
The exercise included a property owner burning down an abandoned structure while fire departments were on scene. The fire departments protected multiple buildings, or “exposures,” surrounding the fire building from receiving any damage.
Firefighters tested their skills with city structural fire engines to start a draft. This includes setting up 3,500-gallon drop-tanks next to the fire trucks, filling the tanks from the water tenders and having the fire trucks suck water out of the tanks to fight the fire.
This was tested and timed for reference as there are no fire hydrants outside city limits. Water was also shuttled on-scene from a local farm pond to refill the drop-tanks.
This larger training event is conducted once a year, and this year it was the Ellis County Fire Departments year to plan and host the event. Next year, the Victoria Fire Department will host the training event.
Although this larger mutual-aid training happens only once a year, there are multiple other events where local fire departments train together on other items.
Decision delayed in case against Kan. undersheriff in beanbag shooting death
MEDICINE LODGE, Kan. (AP) — A judge is waiting for written opinions before deciding whether there is sufficient evidence for a Kansas undersheriff to be tried for involuntary manslaughter for fatally shooting a man with a beanbag round.
A final decision isn’t expected until February in the case against Barber County Undersheriff Virgil “Dusty” Brewer.
The involuntary manslaughter charge stems from the Oct. 6, 2017, death of Steven Myers, who was shot after leaving a shed. Authorities tracked Myers to the shed after he was accused of threatening people with a gun outside a bar in Sun City, about 110 miles west of Wichita.
A Kansas Bureau of Investigation special agent testified during the preliminary hearing that Brewer hadn’t received any training in the use of beanbag rounds.
Cloudy, cool Thursday with a chance for rain
Today Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Friday Sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
SaturdaySunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 45.
SundaySunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Sunday NightClear, with a low around 36.
MondaySunny, with a high near 65.
Parole denied for school janitor who killed Kan. girl in 1974
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (AP) — Parole has been denied for a school janitor who subdued a 13-year-old girl with chloroform more than 40 years ago as she walked home from a suburban Kansas City pool and then killed her.
Kansas Prisoner Review Board has ruled that 71-year-old John Henry Horton will have to wait until 2023 for his next chance to be released from prison.
He wasn’t arrested until 2003 for the 1974 death of Liz Wilson. She vanished while cutting through the parking lot of Shawnee Mission East High School. Her remains were found six months later.
Horton was sentenced to life in prison. But life, under Kansas law in force at the time of Liz’s death, meant serving only 15 years before being eligible for parole.
UPDATE: Kansas man dies after SUV rollover accident
GEARY COUNTY — One person died in an accident just after 4:30p.m. Wednesday in Geary County.
The Kansas Highway patrol reported a 2000 Chevy Silverado driven by David L. Sutton, 70, Clay Center, was southbound on U.S. 77 a mile south of the Kansas 82 Junction.
The SUV traveled off the roadway to the right. The driver overcorrected, back on the roadway, traveled off the road to the west and rolled.
Sutton was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP
Kan. man admits using brother’s identity to get a loan, buy a car
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man pleaded guilty today to assuming his brother’s identity to get a loan and buy a car, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.
John Nolan, Jr., 64, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. In his plea, Nolan admitted he fraudulently used his brother’s Social Security number to purchase a Chevrolet Suburban from a car dealership in Merriam, Kan. Nolan filled out a Wells Fargo credit application using his brother’s name, date of birth and Social Security number. He also provided a driver’s license with Nolan’s picture and his brother’s identifying information. Nolan’s brother was living in Saudi Arabia and had not communicated with the defendant for years.
Sentencing is set for Jan. 24. Both parties have agreed to recommend a sentence of 30 months in federal prison.
Williams named Grow Hays executive director
Doug Williams has been hired as executive director of Grow Hays, after serving as interim director since May.
Williams is a lifelong entrepreneur and has been involved in a wide variety of business interests during his 30 year career. He spent the first 14 years of his career in the real estate business as a broker/owner of a RE/MAX franchise. During that time, Williams was involved in numerous real estate investment projects and gained considerable experience and knowledge in creatively structuring and financing transactions. He was 1985 Realtor Associate of the Year for the Hays Board of Realtors and the President of the Hays Board of Realtors in 1986.
In 1991, Williams founded System Solutions Inc., a company involved in the sale of IBM information systems. The company began with two employees and grew to 75 employees at the time it was sold to Rural Telephone Service in 1997. Williams then started InfiniTec, Inc. and Medical Business Resources. Infinitec, Inc., a computer software company, was the primary software provider for over 70 of the 105 county governments in Kansas. Infinitec, Inc. was sold to Wheatland Electric Cooperative in 1999. Medical Business Resources, a physicians billing service, was sold in 2003. In 2005, Williams re-entered the real estate business in Hays. He was the 2010 President of the Hays Board of Realtors and 2016 Hays Board of Realtors Realtor of the Year.
“Grow Hays is critically important to the long-term growth and prosperity of our community, and I know that the board of directors and I are committed to work toward making that happen any way we can,” Williams said.
Williams has attended advanced courses in the areas of entrepreneurship, business ownership, and salesmanship. These courses include The Wharton Business Schools Entrepreneurship Class, IBM Sales School, and the Owner-Presidents course at The Harvard Business School. In 1997, he was the first recipient of the Harley L. Rhoads Small Business Achievement Award presented by the Hays Chamber of Commerce.
“Since May, we have been grateful to Doug’s efforts as our interim director, and we are increasingly excited about our future with someone of his stature at our helm,” said Ron Fields, board chairman. “He brings a level of experience with every aspect of the regional business community that is unmatched.”
“Grow Hays has reached an important transition point, and it is well-positioned to advance the economic expansion of this region,” he added. “Doug Williams brings a wealth of experience and long-established relationships to the organization.”
Grow Hays is a nonprofit organization aimed at advancing the economic health and vitality of Hays and the surrounding communities. Long known for its efforts to promote a robust local economy through business creation, retention, expansion, and recruitment, Grow Hays has offered instrumental support toward numerous community successes. A few of those include the arrival of Hobby Lobby, a soon-to-be constructed convention center, development of innovative job training initiatives, and BriefSpace, a co-working space and business incubator that opened this summer in downtown Hays. Grow Hays also administers a housing redevelopment program and training programs designed to offer skilled-trade training to area workers.
DISCLOSURE: Ron Fields is director of news and information for Eagle Communications.
Police secure gun found in student’s vehicle near Kan. high school
SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement and officials at USD 305 are investigating report of a weapon in the possession of a student.
According to a letter sent to parents, Salina South High School Principal Curtis Stevens said the weapon was located in a student’s vehicle parked off campus. Police found and secured it.
“The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority and we will continue to be vigilant and encourage reports of any safety concerns,” wrote Stevens.
Authorities have not reported the type of weapon involved in this incident.
There was no reported disruption to the school day.
KC-area teen charged after holding victim at gunpoint in video
Kansas City (AP) – A 17-year-old Kansas City boy has been charged with pointing a gun at the head of a kneeling 13-year-old after a video of the incident was widely shared on social media.
Alexander Schrader, of Independence, was charged Wednesday with first-degree robbery for allegedly taking money from the younger teen. A police detective wrote in charging documents that Schrader pressed a semiautomatic handgun against the victim’s head Saturday while another teen told the boy to kiss his feet. A video also shows a friend of Schrader punching the victim in the face in an Independence neighborhood. The boy was bruised but refused medical treatment.
The juvenile that punched the boy and another juvenile that recorded the incident also were arrested. Police spokesman John Syme says he doesn’t know if they have attorneys.
JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an assault and have a suspect in custody.
According to Independence Police, Alexander Schrader, the person of interest in an assault case, turned himself him at IPD police headquarters late Tuesday. Two other juvenile subjects have also been taken into custody.
Authorities have not released details on criminal charges.
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JACKSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an assault and searching for a person of interest.
According to a report from Independence Police Department, a disturbing video is being shared on social media showing someone pointing a pistol at a juvenile victim, who is later punched several times by another person.
Police have received numerous calls from the public about this case. Just before 9:30 PM Monday, the Independence Police Department received a report of this incident that occurred on Saturday.
The IPD criminal investigations unit is currently investigating this case and the suspects have already been identified and is being sought.
Detectives would like to speak with 17 year old Alexander (Alex) Schrader. He is white male, approximately 5-foot-5, 120 lbs, with blue eyes and blonde hair.
Anyone who knows where Alex is, please call the Tips Hotline at (816) 474-TIPS, IPD tips at (816) 325-7777 or email [email protected]