McPHERSON, Kan.-The Hays High Lady Indian soccer team faced their first deficit of the season but responded strong in a 3-1 victory over Salina South in the opening round of the 13th Annual McPherson Invitational. South got on the board first 10 minutes in to take a 1-0 lead but that would be all the Cougars would get in the match. Hays High responded in the 16th minute when freshman Caroline Robben struck with her second goal on the young season to tie the match 1-1 off of an assist from Savannah Schneider. The score would remain 1-1 the rest of the half.
The second half belonged to the Lady Indians. Senior Hannah McGuire got things going early when she blasted one into the back of the net with a nice feed from Kallie Leiker in the 43rd minute. Schneider provided the insurance in the 62nd minute with a long strike that sailed into the net over the outstretched arms of the South goalie.
Hays High improves to 2-0 on the year and will face Maize South in the semi-finals at 6pm on Thursday in McPherson.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House unanimously passed legislation to promote former U.S. Senator Bob Dole to the grade of colonel in the U.S. Army. Congressman Marshall met with Senator Dole today to deliver the great news of the bill’s passage. Now with the legislation through both the House and the Senate, it will head to the president’s desk for final signage.
“I was so proud to see the House quickly recognize and pass this bill honoring our legendary Kansas Senator, Bob Dole,” Rep. Marshall said. “There is no one I can think of more deserving of this honorary promotion than our true Kansas hero, Senator Dole.”
In January, Rep. Marshall introduced this bill in the House as a companion bill to the Senate legislation sponsored by Senator Pat Roberts and Senator Jerry Moran.
“I’m glad Senator Bob Dole is one step closer to receiving the honorary military promotion he has earned, during his lifetime of service to our great nation,” said Sen. Roberts. “Sen. Dole is Kansas’ favorite son and an American hero.”
“From Senator Bob Dole’s time in the military and in Congress, to his continued leadership on veterans, hunger and disability issues, he is a true model of public service for Kansans and all Americans,” said Sen. Moran. “It is only fitting that Senator Dole be promoted for his exemplary service and sacrifice as an Army officer and I am so pleased that this resolution is headed to the president’s desk for signature.”
In 1942, while he was a student at the University of Kansas, Senator Dole registered for the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps. He was called to active duty the following year and served in World War II. While deployed as an infantry lieutenant, he was severely wounded in combat and was twice cited for acts of heroism under fire. He finished his military service with two Purple Hearts and two awards of the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for valor. He was also awarded the American Campaign Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
This legislation to grant an honorary military promotion for Senator Bob Dole was supported by the entire Kansas Delegation.
“Senator Dole is one of Kansas’ favorite sons and a national icon who well deserves this promotion,” said Rep. Ron Estes. “In addition to his admirable public service in Congress and tireless advocacy for veterans, Dole’s heroic actions in World War II continue to inspire Kansans and generations of Americans around the country. I’m proud to join the Kansas delegation in supporting this promotion.”
“Bob Dole is the definition of a Statesman and a Patriot. There is no one more deserving of this honor,” said Congressman Watkins said.
“Senator Bob Dole is a decorated military veteran, dedicated public servant, and proud Kansan,” Congresswoman Davids said. “He made a significant impact on not only the state of Kansas, but the entire country, and he is more than deserving of this honorary promotion for his decades of service to our nation.”
Due to forecasted weather for the Hays area on Friday and Saturday, the MIAA doubleheaders scheduled for Fort Hays State Softball against Northeastern State and Central Oklahoma have been pushed to Sunday and Monday (Mar. 31 and Apr. 1). The start time of each doubleheader is 1 pm. FHSU faces NSU on Sunday, and then UCO on Monday.
Fort Hays State is 5-3 in MIAA play so far this season and 12-11 overall. Northeastern State is 7-1 so far in MIAA action and enters Sunday’s doubleheader at 19-12 overall. Central Oklahoma enters the weekend 26-2 overall and 8-0 in the MIAA, ranked No. 2 in the nation as of last week. The Bronchos will play at Nebraska-Kearney on Sunday before taking on FHSU in Hays on Monday.
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A man who is charged with kicking a toddler and shouting racial slurs inside a Wichita grocery store has been found competent to stand trial.
Riff -photo Sedgwick Co.
A Sedgwick County judge on Tuesday ruled that Trace Riff could face trial on several charges, including attempted aggravated battery.
Prosecutors say Riff kicked a 1-year-old black boy inside a Dillon’s Grocery store in Wichita in December. The boy was not seriously injured.
The boy’s mother and witnesses told police Riff shouted racial slurs and said he was a white supremacist during the incident.
Riff is also charged with interference with law enforcement and disorderly conduct.
Riff’s family says he has a history of mental health and substance abuse problems.
UNITED IN FUN TO PROTECT A TREASURE
The Spring Celebration is a day of fun and fellowship to raise funds for The Peoples Heartland Foundation – Home on the Range Cabin. Exciting plans are in process to complete walking trails at the Cabin Site and to build an Amphitheater for use with concerts and gatherings. Your participation in the Spring Celebration will help to make these plans a reality.
The day’s events include a 5K Cabin Run, a 4-Person Golf Scramble, a 2-Person Team Pickleball Tournament, and a special Chiefs Chat hosted by Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus.
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Two people injured in an accident during a police chase Monday in Sedgwick County.
Michael Pete -photo Sedgwick CountyPolice on the scene of the Monday investigation-photo courtesy Wichita Police
Just after 12:30 Monday, a police officer was conducting a traffic stop on a Chevy Impala in the 1700 Block of North Minnesota Street, according to officer Paul Cruz.
The driver, later identified as 21-year-old Michael Pete, refused to stop. As the suspect vehicle approached 13thstreet, it struck a Ford passenger vehicle occupied by two men, according to Cruz.
Following an investigation that shut down traffic in the area for a couple of hours, police arrested 21-year-old Michael Pete on requested charges of flee and elude law enforcement, criminal possession of a firearm, drug distribution, driving while suspended, speeding and additional traffic violations, according to the Sedgwick County Jail online report. He was not injured in the crash. Pete has a previous aggravated burglary conviction, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.
The driver and passenger in the Ford suffered only minor injuries, according to Cruz.
Billy Ray Brinson, 72, passed away March 25, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born June 24, 1946 at Paris, Texas to Alvin & Janie (Wallace) Brinson.
Coming from Garland, Texas in 1981, Billy was a Great Bend resident. He served in the United States Air Force and was the project manager for Praxair. He was a past President/Secretary/Treasurer for the Eagles and a member of Shriners. He liked bird watching, hunting, fishing and building cars.
Survivors include, his wife Janice Johnson of the home; four daughters, Kimberly Manuel and husband Howard of Wylie, TX, Melissa Howell and husband David of Temple, TX, Amanda Molnar and husband Terry of Monument, CO, and Jennifer Voorhies and husband Jacob of Lyons; one son, Jason Drake and wife Marci of Russell ; one brother, Don Brinson and wife Barbara of Seabrook, TX; one sister, Julia Prasco and husband Phillip of Houston, TX; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jason Johnson; and brother, Buddy Brinson.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Schaffner presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Diabetes Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Marion Leroy Burris, 90, died March 26, at Almost Home, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born October 22, 1928, in Mildred, Kansas, the son of Edgar Ernest and Gladys June (Jayne) Burris.
Marion served in the United States Army following WWII.
A longtime Hoisington resident, Marion worked in the oil field his entire life starting as a roughneck, then a tool pusher, and retiring as Vice President of Operations from Chief Drilling.
Marion loved spending his free time fishing, gardening and tending his lawn, reading, and woodworking. He was a great storyteller and loved reminiscing with his children.
On August 13, 1950, he married Helen Lucille Flott in Emporia, Kansas. She preceded him in death on July 5, 2013.
Survivors include; six children, Tom Burris and wife Susan of Riverside, MO, Donna Ash and husband Pete of Blanchard, OK, Kathy Burke and husband Ed of Antelope, CA, Kerry Underwood and husband Pat of Blanchard, OK, Mark Burris and wife Sonja of Ruston, LA, and Troy Burris and wife Cindy of Bushton; brother, Ed Burris and wife Margaret of Marble Falls, TX; a special nephew, Jim Burris and wife Millie of Hoisington; 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers, Clarence, Paul, and Hugh Burris.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date in Hoisington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Almost Home in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.
Carolyn Grindle, 83, was born on December 4, 1935 in Palco, Ks.
She lived most of her early life in the Bogue and Hill City area of Ks. She lived 5 years in Colorado Springs, Co and then in Kansas until 1999 when her mother, Bertie Brown, became ill and she movedstine to Mesa, Az to take care of her parents. She lived there until 2017 when she had a stroke and then moved to Gallatin, Mo with her daughter, Brenda and granddaughter, Courtney.
She moved to Lakewood, Co in 2018 to live with her daughter, Rhonda.
After about a month and a half on hospice, she went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2019. Carolyn loved serving in her church, Apache Wells Community Church in Mesa, Az. in the kitchen, special luncheons, the heifer project and dresses for orphans.
She had a foster athlete at FHSU and made over 250 dozen cookies for everyone on the track, cross country and basketball teams. She loved blue glass, the KU Jayhawks and pug dogs. She enjoyed going to our family cabin in Woodland Park, Co for Thanksgiving, Christmas in July and spending time there.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Bertie Brown, two husbands, Max Grindle and Floyd Erickson, her sister, Sandy Thompson, son, Jamie Gordon, son-in-law, Mitch Hensley, and great grandson, Benjamin Lake.
Left survivors are her daughters, Brenda Hensley, Gallatin, Mo, Rhonda Grindle, Lakewood, Co, step-daughters, Susan Rome, Olathe, Ks, and Wendy Hookey, Oracle, Az, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for the memorial to go to dresses for orphans.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Yessenia Gonzales of Fort Hays State track and field has been named the MIAA’s Track Athlete of the Week. Gonzales is the first Tiger female to earn an athlete of the week honor this season.
Gonzales captured the mention after winning the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the Emporia State Spring Invite over the weekend. She boasted a first-place winning time of 11:44.86 to defeat the rest of the field. This time sits Gonzales at No. 26 in NCAA DII.
Gonzales and the rest of the Fort Hays State Tigers look ahead to this Thursday (March 28) as they host their lone home meet of the season in the Alex Francis Classic. Field events are slated to start at noon, with running events commencing at 2 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-led House failed Tuesday to override President Donald Trump’s first veto, salvaging his effort to steer billions of extra dollars to erecting border barriers and delivering a victory to the White House in a constitutional and political clash that’s raged for months.
On March 15, President Trump signed a veto against a congressional resolution that rescinded his national emergency declaration at the U.S.-Mexico border.-photo courtesy White House
Lawmakers voted 248-181 to overturn Trump’s veto, but that fell 38 votes shy of the required two-thirds margin. Just days after Attorney General William Barr announced that special counsel Robert Mueller had found Trump didn’t scheme with Russia to help his 2016 election, Tuesday’s vote bolstered Trump’s drive to build a wall along the boundary with Mexico, a hallmark of his 2016 presidential campaign and a priority of his presidency.
While clearly a defeat for Democrats, the vote afforded them a chance to reemphasize policy differences with Trump and change the subject from collusion allegations that have lost political clout. Underscoring that, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi placed her name atop a House Democratic fundraising email referencing the failed veto override entitled, “My heart just sank.”
Just 14 Republicans joined all voting Democrats in Tuesday’s futile effort to void Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the Southwest border.
By invoking that power, Trump has said he will shift $3.6 billion from military construction to erecting barriers along that boundary. Congress has voted to provide less than $1.4 billion for border barriers, leaving Democrats and some Republicans fuming that Trump is abusing his powers by ignoring Congress’ constitutional control over spending.
Despite his veto remaining intact, Trump may not be able to spend the money for barriers quickly because of lawsuits by Democratic state attorneys general and others that could take years to resolve.
Even so, Democrats hope to use the border emergency battle in their 2020 election campaigns, both to symbolize Trump’s harsh immigration stance and claim he was hurting congressional districts around the country.
The Pentagon sent lawmakers a list last week of hundreds of military construction projects that might be cut to pay for barrier work. Though the list was tentative, Democrats say that by backing Trump, GOP lawmakers were endangering local bases to pay for the wall.
Unhappiness over Trump’s plan to siphon the money from the military has become a bipartisan concern. On top of the $3.6 billion from construction, the Pentagon has formally informed Congress that it wants to steer another $1 billion from personnel accounts to barriers instead.
At a House Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday, panel Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., said it was wrong to use the Pentagon as “sort of a piggybank-slash-slush fund.” The committee’s top Republican, Mac Thornberry of Texas, also said he opposes redirecting defense funds.
Congress had sent Trump a resolution annulling the national emergency that Trump declared at the US-Mexico border. That included passage by the Republican-led Senate, in which 12 GOP senators — nearly 1 of every 4 — joined Democrats in blocking him.
Trump vetoed that measure almost immediately.
“We take an oath that we must honor” to protect the Constitution,” Pelosi, D-Calif., speaking on her 79th birthday, said Tuesday. “The choice is simple, between partisanship and patriotism. Between honoring our sacred oath or hypocritically, inconsistently breaking this oath.”
Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, called Trump’s declaration “constitutional vandalism.”
Republicans said Trump was merely following a 1976 law that gives presidents emergency powers, and was trying to head off Democrats with little concern about border security.
Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif., said Trump was acting against the “radical left in this House that would dissolve our borders entirely if given the chance” — a stance that no Democrat has taken.
Rep. Paul Mitchell, R-Mich., called the veto override effort “a partisan whack job” because of its certain defeat.
All 13 Republicans who voted with Democrats last month to oppose Trump’s declaration did the same Tuesday. That group of moderates from swing districts and conservatives was joined by Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., who missed the earlier roll call.
In a symbolic move, presiding over the House was freshman Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, representing a border district surrounding El Paso.
The showdown began building last year. Trump’s insistence on wall money prompted this winter’s record 35-day partial government shutdown, which ended when he surrendered in January without getting any funds. Eventually a compromise was struck for $1.4 billion.
Opponents of Trump’s emergency warned that besides usurping Congress’ power over spending, he was inviting future Democratic presidents to circumvent lawmakers by declaring emergencies to finance their own favored initiatives.
Trump’s declaration was the 60th presidential emergency under that statute, but the first aimed at spending that Congress explicitly denied, according to New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice, which tracks the law.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is nearing a victory over Democrats as the House tries overriding his first veto , a vote that seems certain to fail and would let stand his declaration of a national emergency at the Mexican border.
Tuesday’s vote would keep the border emergency intact, which for now would let him shift an additional $3.6 billion from military construction projects to work on a barrier along the southwest boundary. Building the wall was one of his most oft-repeated campaign promises, though he claimed the money would come from Mexico, not taxpayers.
Trump’s emergency declaration drew unanimous opposition from congressional Democrats and opposition from some Republicans, especially in the Senate , where lawmakers objected that he was abusing presidential powers.
But while Congress approved a resolution voiding Trump’s move, the margins by which the House and Senate passed the measure fell well short of the two-thirds majorities that will be needed to override the veto. That’s expected to happen again when the House votes Tuesday.
“The president will be fine in the House,” said Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., in a brief interview. “The veto will not be overridden.”
Even with his veto remaining intact, Trump may not be able to spend the money for barriers quickly because of lawsuits that might take years to resolve.
Tuesday’s vote was coming as Trump claimed a different political triumph after Attorney General William Barr said special counsel Robert Mueller had ended his two-year investigation without evidence of collusion by Trump’s 2016 campaign with the Russian government.
Democrats were hoping to use the border emergency battle in upcoming campaigns, both to symbolize Trump’s harsh immigration stance and claim he was hurting congressional districts around the country.
The Pentagon sent lawmakers a list last week of hundreds of military construction projects that might be cut to pay for barrier work. Though the list was tentative, Democrats were asserting that GOP lawmakers were endangering local bases to pay for the wall.
Congress, to which the Constitution assigned control over spending, voted weeks ago to provide less than $1.4 billion for barriers. Opponents warned that besides usurping Congress’ role in making spending decisions, Trump was inviting future Democratic presidents to circumvent lawmakers by declaring emergencies to finance their own favored initiatives.
Trump supporters said he was simply acting under a 1976 law that lets presidents declare national emergencies. Trump’s declaration was the 60th presidential emergency under that statute, but the first aimed at spending that Congress explicitly denied, according to New York University’s Brennan Center for Justice, which tracks the law.
The House approved the resolution blocking Trump’s emergency by 245-182 in February. On Tuesday, Trump opponents will need to reach 288 votes to prevail.
Just 13 Republicans opposed Trump in February, around 1 in 15. Another 30 would have to defect to override his veto.
This month, the GOP-led Senate rebuked Trump with a 59-41 vote blocking his declaration after the failure of a Republican effort to reach a compromise with the White House. Republicans were hoping to avoid a confrontation with him for fear of alienating pro-Trump voters.
Twelve GOP senators, nearly 1 in 4, ended up opposing him.
If the House vote fails, the Senate won’t attempt its own override and the veto will stand.
