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Month: May 2019

Update: Reported bail bondsman arrested after shooting Kan. suspect

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SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investing a shooting that sent one man to the hospital and have made an arrest.

Jones photo Shawnee Co.

Just after 8 a.m. Monday, the Shawnee CountyCommunications Center received reports of a possible shooting at the Traveler’s Inn, 3846 SW Topeka Blvd. in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

At the scene, police located an adult male who appeared to be suffering from an apparent non-life threatening gunshot wound. The suspect was transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a bail bondsman was on the second floor of the Traveler’s Inn attempting to take the suspect into custody on a misdemeanor warrant for escape from custody.

Police investigators on the scene of Monday’s shooting –photo courtesy WIBW TV

The suspect grabbed a large metal lamp and attempted to strike the bail bondsman. The bail bondsman then fired his weapon, striking the suspect. The bondsman was not injured in the incident.

Police later learned the man who fired the gun was not a bail bondsman, according to Lt. Robert Simmons.

Police arrested  Durante Dewayne Jones, 36, and booked him into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for Aggravated False Impersonation, Bail Enforcement – Unlawful Acts and Criminal Possession of a Firearm by Felon.

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SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investing a shooting that sent a suspect to the hospital.

Just after 8 a.m. Monday, the Shawnee CountyCommunications Center received reports of a possible shooting at the Traveler’s Inn, 3846 SW Topeka Blvd. in Topeka, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Koenen.

At the scene, police located an adult male who appeared to be suffering from an apparent non-life threatening gunshot wound. The suspect was transported by American Medical Response to a local hospital.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a Bail Bondsman was on the second floor of the Traveler’s Inn attempting to take the suspect into custody on a misdemeanor warrant for escape from custody.

The suspect grabbed a large metal lamp and attempted to strike the Bail Bondsman. The Bail Bondsman then fired his weapon, striking the suspect. The Bail Bondsman was not injured in the incident.

All individuals were accounted for and there was no threat to the public, according to Koenen.

The case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for charging consideration as is standard protocol. Further information will be released when we are able to.

Ellis Co. restaurant and lodging inspections, 4/29 – 5/5

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agriculture kansas
Last week’s inspection results from the Kansas Department of Agriculture:

 

Gella’s Diner/Lb. Brewing Co. 114 E 11th St., Hays – May 2

A follow-up inspection found one violation.

  • In the prep top cooler opposite of the grill there were two wrapped packages of sliced cheddar and swiss cheese overstocked with an internal temperature of 50 F.

 

Schwan’s Home Service Inc. 1915 E 7th, Hays – May 2

A routine inspection found no violations.

 

DSNWK’s Dash 4 Disabilities scheduled for June

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DSNWK will sponsor the seventh annual Dash 4 Disabilities Fun Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 15, on the west side of the Hays Squatic Park, Fourth and Main.

Registration will begin at 7:15 a.m. Entry fee is $10 on or before June 14 and $12 fee after the deadline.

This run will consist of your choice of a 1-mile run/walk or a 5K run/walk. The run is for people of all abilities, will not be timed, and the proceeds will go to help support the programs coordinated by the Hays Recreation Commission that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The run helps make the programs free or inexpensive for participants.

For a registration form, map of the course or any other information, contact Steve Keil at 785-625-5678, [email protected] or Haley Nixon at 785-623-2650, [email protected].

Harvest Moon Show Cattle new member of the American Angus Association

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Harvest Moon Show Cattle, Ellis, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reported Allen Moczygemba, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.

The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 18 million registered Angus.

The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop industry-leading selection tools for its members. The programs and services of the Association and its entities — Angus Genetics Inc., Angus Productions Inc., Certified Angus Beef LLC and the Angus Foundation — help members to advance the beef cattle business by selecting the best animals for their herds and marketing quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

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Russell Community Garage Sale set for first Saturday in June

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RUSSELL — Treasure seekers and bargain hunters are welcome to spend time in the Russell area on June 1. Held annually on the first Saturday in June, the Russell Community Garage Sale allows community members, organizations and businesses to take advantage of the free outreach and promotion provided by the event sponsors.

Russell Community Theater, Advantage Realty and KRSL Russell Radio are sponsoring this year’s event and are striving to ensure a successful day for all participants. 

Individuals, organizations, and local businesses are encouraged to participate in a variety of ways. Hosting a garage sale, whether individual or multi-family, gives old treasures a chance to find a new home. Organizations might consider a group garage sale or a lunch stand. Businesses may consider special sales or discounts.

Registered participants will benefit from the promotion of the big day — press releases, public presentations, social media outreach, local and area media advertising — all thanks to Russell Community Theater, Advantage Realty and KRSL Russell Radio.

Printed Garage Sale Guides will include a detailed map of all registered participants and will be available to the public starting Tuesday, May 28. The Russell County GIS & Mapping Department will create the Guide maps and Russell County Economic Development & CVB will be assisting with outreach efforts. Additional printing services will be provided by Office Products Inc., Russell.

All proceeds from Russell Community Garage Sale registrations directly benefit Russell Community Theater. Russell Community Theater is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit corporation that was organized in 1986. Since its inception, RCT has presented 95 full-scale theatrical productions for the education and enjoyment of its patrons.

To be included in the Russell Community Garage Sale Guide, pick up registration forms at Encore Antiques & Collectables (590 S. Fossil) or Russell County Economic Development & CVB (331 E. Wichita). Completed registrations and non-refundable, cash payment must be returned no later than Wednesday, May 22 to Encore Antiques & Collectables. For additional information, contact Russell Community Theater at 785-483-4057 or stop by 590 S. Fossil, Russell.

Springer, Correa, Chirinos homer, Astros beat Royals 6-4

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HOUSTON (AP) – It’s no secret that Houston’s lineup has power from top to bottom. The Astros continued to show off that power on Monday night.

George Springer, Carlos Correa and Robinson Chirinos each homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals.

The Astros have hit 11 home runs in the last three games.

“You guys have seen this before, it’s not something new,” Chirinos said. “I feel like this lineup from one to nine can do damage. Even the guys on the bench.”

Springer opened the first with his 11th home run of the season, including three leadoff drives. He added an RBI double in the eighth.

Correa had three hits. He opened the second by extending his hitting streak to a career-high 16 games with a home run.

“It just feels healthy,” Correa said. “It just feels good to step to the plate, to be able to be quick, to be able to let it go and to be able to swing hard, to be able the things that I want to do that I work on in the cage.”

Chirinos’ two-run drive in the sixth put the Astros back in front at 5-4.

“This place is a little unforgiving,” Royals manager Ned Yost said. “You make a mistake, try to go down and away with a fastball in the first inning to Springer and ended up being middle up. I think a slider to Correa. The one to Chirinos, you just take your hat off, there was a nice piece of hitting.”

Hunter Dozier hit a two-run homer in the Royals fourth. Adalberto Mondesi’s two-run homer in the fifth gave Kansas City a 4-3 lead.

“Again, we talk about the ballpark here, that’s why you’re never out of the game,” Yost said. “You can get a bloop single and then a fly ball is a home run. Mondesi’s was legit, Dozier’s he smoked it pretty good. That’s one of the advantages of playing in this park.”

Gerrit Cole (3-4) yielded four runs on seven hits with nine strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.

“I was glad I got through the first,” Cole said. “I was clean, I was focused, so that was good. I thought the stuff was good and the command was good. Those two fastballs were just unfortunate.”

Hector Rondon got out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth, thanks to a barehanded play by second baseman Jose Altuve on a soft chopper to get Kelvin Gutierrez at first and end the inning.

Altuve’s defensive gem was one of several the Astros made.

“Our defense I often say is underrated and underappreciated because we don’t talk about it enough, but we have the athletes, and we have the positioning to be really good,” Houston manager AJ Hinch said.

Roberto Osuna pitched the ninth for his eighth save.

Jakob Junis (3-3) allowed five runs on nine hits in 5 1/3 innings. The Royals have lost four of five.

“The first two home runs, those were just bad pitches,” Junis said. “Missed my spot over the plate, but I thought I made pretty good pitches with bases loaded, limited the damage on that. Had a quick fourth and fifth and went out for the sixth feeling good. I felt stronger as the game went on.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOSE

Altuve turned 29 years old and the fans serenaded him with “Happy Birthday” to start the ninth inning. Altuve showed his appreciation by applauding the fans.

ROSTER MOVES

Royals: Recalled RHP Glenn Sparkman from Triple-A Omaha and optioned RHP Ben Lively to Omaha.

Astros: Optioned OF Derek Fisher to Triple-A Round Rock. Fisher served as the 26th man during the Astros’ two-game series in Mexico over the weekend.

UP NEXT

Royals: LHP Danny Duffy (0-1, 3.27 ERA) starts Tuesday, looking to build off his last outing in which he allowed one run in six innings against the Rays.

Astros: RHP Collin McHugh (3-3, 4.97) makes his eighth start of the season, trying to rebound after yielding four runs in six innings Wednesday in a loss to the Twins.

Monday’s spring storm brings large hail, flooding rains to Kansas

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Monday evening’s round of severe weather saw reports of large hail in McPherson, Saline and Pawnee Counties, flooding rain and one tornado in Edwards County, according to the National Weather Service.

The large hail was responsible for causing the most damage. There are no reports of injury. The National Weather service has issued many flash flood watches and warnings and roads in many areas are closed due flooding. More rain is in Tuesday ‘s forecast for a majority of the state.

The large hail was responsible for causing the most damage. There are no reports of injury. The National Weather service has issued many flash flood watches and warnings and roads in many areas are closed due flooding including U.S. 56 in Pawnee County between Larned and U.S. 183. Tuesday ‘s forecast calls for more rain across Kansas.

Connie Marie Dawson (Swart)

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Connie Marie Dawson (Swart), born Dec. 1, 1945, died Sun., May 5, 2019.

Visitation will be held Tue., May 7, 5-7 p.m. at Baalmann Mortuary, 304 E. 8th St., Oakley, Kan.

Services are scheduled for Wed., May 8, 10 a.m. in Baalmann Mortuary. Interment will be in the Oakley city cemetery, East 8th. Street, Oakley.

Arrangements are with Baalmann Mortuary.

Cloudy, wet Tuesday

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Tuesday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 60. North northeast wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 51. East northeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

WednesdayShowers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday NightA 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

ThursdayMostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

FridayPartly sunny, with a high near 63.

Kansas woman dies after crash with a semi

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MEADE COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before 10a.m. Monday in Meade County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported 2011 Dodge Charger driven by Wendy Lynn Torres, 48, Plains, was westbound on U.S. 54 twenty-seven miles west of Plains. The driver pulled onto the right shoulder.

A westbound 2017 Volvo semi driven by Gary Wayne Dochow, 60, Wichita, observed the Dodge come to a stop and moved to the east bound lane to pass. The Dodge then pulled out turning into the path of the semi.

Torres was pronounced dead at the scene and transported Brennemans Funeral Home in Liberal. Dochow was transported to the hospital in Meade.

KDADS announces appointment of Behavioral Health Services Commissioner

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Andy Brown

KDADS

TOPEKA – Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Laura Howard announced today she has appointed Andrew Brown to serve as Commissioner for the agency’s Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Commission.

Brown, who has more than 20 years of experience in human services program management, has served in the role of interim commissioner since October 2018 after starting his career at KDADS as the BHS Prevention Program Manager. He came to KDADS from Headquarters, Inc. in Lawrence, Kan., where he served as executive director. Brown also holds a volunteer position on the City of Lawrence Affordable Housing Advisory Board and previously held several prominent volunteer positions in the industry, including the Governor’s Behavioral Health Services Planning Council Prevention Subcommittee and the Kansas Mental Health Coalition.

“Naming Andy commissioner to lead our behavioral health services programs aligns seamlessly with this agency’s strategic vision of developing a culture of continuous improvement,” said Secretary Howard. “Since being named interim commissioner last year, he has proven time and again his commitment to finding solutions that improve the lives of some of the state’s most vulnerable citizens.”

Brown earned a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Human Services degree from Washburn University in 2010 and a Master of Social Work, Concentration in Administration, Advocacy and Policy, from the University of Kansas in 2012. He is a 2016 Washburn University Alumni Fellow and a 2015 Leadership Lawrence Alumni.

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