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Month: August 2019

Police ask for help to locate Kansas suspect in knife attack

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COWLEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a knife attack and asking the public for help to locate a suspect.

Fitch photo Arkansas City Police

James Henry Fitch V, 28, of Arkansas City, is wanted on suspicion of aggravated battery in connection with a knifing incident July 26 in the 400 block of North A Street, according to the Arkansas City Police Capt. Eric Burr.

Just after 6:30 p.m. July 26, police responded to a report of a disturbance in the 400 block of North A Street, according to a media release. At the scene, officers found a 22-year-old Arkansas City man who had sustained a cut to the side of his face. Investigators worked quickly to identify Fitch as a suspect in the case, but he had fled the scene prior to their arrival. He allegedly cut the victim in the face with a knife as a result of a disagreement. The Arkansas City Fire-EMS Department provided emergency medical assistance to the victim.

Anyone with information on Fitch should contact the Arkansas City Police Department at (620) 441-4444.

Missouri farmer held without bond in connection with missing Wis. brothers

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Garland “Joey” Nelson/Photo courtesy of Caldwell County, Mo.

By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A northwest Missouri farmer, accused in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of two Wisconsin brothers, has been formally charged with tampering with the truck the two rented to drive to his farm.

Garland “Joey” Nelson of Braymer appeared in Caldwell County court via video Thursday for a bond hearing.

The only charge Nelson, 25, now faces is tampering with a motor vehicle. Authorities say Nelson admitted to driving the truck rented by 35-year-old Nicholas Diemel and his 24-year-old brother, Justin, who were reported missing July 21st when they visited Nelson’s farm.

Authorities found the truck abandoned at a commuter parking lot in Holt.

A search for the two men began to focus on the Nelson farm near Braymer this week. Clinton County Sheriff Larry Fish announced this week human remains were found on the Nelson farm. They have not been identified. No cause of death has been announced.

Court documents have been released outlining a checkered past. A court order issued in 2015 bars Nelson from having contact with a woman he resided with and from the residence they shared. Nelson served time in federal prison in a $262,000 cattle fraud scheme, involving the Farm Service Agency and Farm Bureau Insurance. He was 22 at the time.

Nelson was convicted of passing bad checks in 2015.

Nelson is being held in the Caldwell County jail in Kingston, without bond.

Meanwhile, Nelson’s mother tells the Kansas City Star she cannot see him being involved in their deaths.

Tomme Feil tells the newspaper she has no idea why her son would have moved the brothers’ vehicle.

Winners: Chicken Soup for the Soul book “Life Lessons from the Cat” with 99 KZ Country

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We are giving away the Chicken Soup for the Soul book “Life Lessons from the Cat.”

Listen during a KZ Country Morning with Theresa Trapp Monday, August 5 – Friday, August 9, 2019 for chances to call 785-628-2995 and win. No age requirement to win.

Winners will need to pick up their books at the KZ Country Studio, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS within 30 days of winning.

You can’t help but be changed when you have a cat. They teach us about devotion, loyalty, and the value of living in the moment. They show us how to appreciate every day, and somehow, in those deep eyes, we learn about ourselves as well, becoming better humans.

Our feline friends teach us many lessons, from their days as a kitten to their quiet senior years. Along the way they keep us company, provide unconditional love, and share in the ups and downs of our lives. These 101 real-life stories will delight cat lovers of all kinds. You’ll laugh a lot, tear up at times, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about the wonderful experience of sharing life with a cat. Part of the proceeds go to support the work of American Humane, providing a better life for cats everywhere.

Congrats Judy Arnold, Erin Beckner, Audrey Ummel, Linda Palmberg and Don Burlison!

 

Join fans of 99 KZ Country on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/99KZCountry

 

 

 

UPDATE: Body believed to be missing kayaker found at Lake Wilson

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The Russell County Sheriff’s Office on Friday morning announced search crews have recovered a body from Lake Wilson believed to be the man reported missing earlier this week.

Engel Rosario was reported missing just before 5 p.m. Tuesday at Lake Wilson. Rosario had been kayaking at the lake with companions. His kayak was found overturned Tuesday.

The sheriff’s office said positive identification is pending an autopsy, noting the investigation remains ongoing.

“I would like to thank all individuals from all agencies involved for their hard work,” the sheriff said in a social media update.

According to Rosario’s own social media postings, he hailed from the Dominican Republic and played baseball at Bethany College. He had recently started a job at Pfizer and also had just married in May.

Check Hays Post for more as details become available.

Hays USD 489 reopens enrollment after outage

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USD 489

Online enrollment for Hays USD489 is once again open. We encourage all returning students to the district to try to complete the online enrollment. Below you will find information for completing the online process.

Central Enrollment is rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 5, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Hays High School cafeteria (enter through the gym doors). New students to the district and incoming kindergarten students who have not yet enrolled should come during that time to have a PowerSchool account created and receive all the necessary information. 

The district will again have many registers available for you if you are needing to pay cash/check for your enrollment fees. 

Online Enrollment Instructions 

Pay required and optional enrollment fee online with credit card (3.61% transaction fee) 

If paying online through the web store, please use either Firefox or Chrome as the district has seen issues with Internet Explorer.

🎥 Kids test their engineering skills with egg drop at library

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By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

Ayva Silva, 9, of Hays slowly climbed to the top of a ladder holding a styrofoam cup wrapped in multiple layers of blue and black tape and toilet paper. Inside, buried in a nest of mini marshmallows, was a single raw egg.

When she reached the top of the 6-foot ladder, she raised her arm and dropped the cargo. It hit the floor with a thud.

Elizabeth Quakenbush,12, of Gorham drops her egg vessel from a six-foot ladder at the Hays Public Library as Sarah Doyle, young adult coordinator holds the ladder.

After about 15 minutes of ripping tape and cutting away the padding, Silva reached into the innards of her vessel and triumphantly produced her intact egg.

About a dozen teens attempted the alien egg drop challenge at the Hays Public Library on Tuesday afternoon. This summer’s reading program theme is space, so the kids were given markers and googly eyes to decorate their “alien eggs.”

Some of the kids were not as lucky as Ayva. They peeled away the layers of their vessels and were greeted with the gooey messes of broken eggs.

The event is one of many that have been part of the summer young adult program at the library.

Sarah Doyle, young adult coordinator, said the library offers STEM activities like the egg drop challenge, as well as arts and crafts, games, and movies. The young adult department is also trying to introduce more life skills activities into the programming, such as cooking classes.

“This is definitely a STEM program,” she said of the egg drop. “We are looking at doing some critical thinking, figuring out works best and following scientific procedure just to see what they can come up with in their creative minds to keep the egg from breaking when it hits the ground.”

The children used cardboard, fabric, styrofoam cups, cotton balls, marshmallows, tape, straws and other items to create their egg carriers.

“We like to experiment with different things, whether it is usual or not, give them some ideas and let them run with it,” Doyle said.

The young adult program is usually geared toward youth 12 to 18. However, if there are enough materials available, the library allows preteens to join the group as Doyle did on Tuesday.

Blake Fabin, 12, of Phillipsburg said his favorite program this summer was a visit from the FHSU Maker Van during which the kids made bridges.

Mylissa Molnar, 13, of Hays said she comes to the library almost daily to participate in the youth programs. Her egg vessel included a cage made out of plastic straws, a paper bowl and a bed of cotton balls.

Once school starts, the young adult programs will be daily at 3:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays on the second floor of the library. Most programs last an hour with the exception of movies and game nights, which will go longer. The activities are free.

Ayva Silva, 9, of Hays opens her egg vessel Tuesday at HPL during the egg drop challenge.
From left Lucas Miller, 12, of Hays, and Mylissa Molnar, 13, also of Hays work on their egg drop challenge vessels Tuesday at HPL.

 

 

 

Kansas joins Missouri in shaky truce in conflict over jobs

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has signed an executive order aimed at ending a long-standing “border war” with Missouri over existing jobs in the Kansas City area.

But the order that Kelly issued Friday suggests the truce may be shaky.

Kelly’s order pledges that Kansas won’t use economic development incentives to lure existing jobs across the border in the Kansas City area. Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a law in June pledging the same for his state.

Kelly’s order notes that local governments in Missouri still can offer more generous incentives than those in Kansas and says she might rescind her order if they don’t stop.

The nonprofit Hall Foundation estimates the states have used $335 million in incentives since 2011 to move more than 12,000 existing jobs in the area.

Steven Charles ‘Pete’ Henry

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Steven Charles “Pete” Henry, 71, passed away August 1, 2019, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born August 17, 1947 at Seward to Ray A. & Edna Grace (Yingling) Henry. He married Sherri Keeler on August 17, 1982, in Las Vegas, NV. They later were divorced.

A lifetime Stafford and Barton county resident, Steven was a Bulk Plant Operator for Haliburton until his retirement. He was an avid hunter.

Survivors include, his brother, Rick Henry and wife Rosemary of Houma, LA; former wife, Sherri Henry of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Edna Henry; two brothers, Ron Henry and Terry Henry; and two sisters, Carol Ann Dyer and Carmen Elsen.

A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Eden Valley Cemetery, Seward.

Memorials are suggested to Great Bend Zoological Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Report: Former Scott City star signs deal to play for Russian team

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Baker / New York Knicks

Former Scott City basketball star Ron Baker has reportedly signed a deal to play in Russia.

Eurohoops.net reported Baker has signed a one-year deal to play in the EuroLeague for CSKA Moscow.

Baker was waived by the Washington Wizards of the NBA in January.

Baker, who played his high school basketball Scott City, had played with the Knicks since the 2016-17 season after a successful college career at Wichita State University. He was a three-time first team conference play in the Missouri Valley Conference and an honorable mention All-American in 2015.

Click HERE for more from Eurohoops.net.

HPD Activity Log July 26-29

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The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 9 traffic stops Fri., July 26, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Water Use Violation–2200 block Vine St, Hays; 2:26 AM
Drug Offenses–1000 block E 37th St, Hays; 2:26 AM; 2:35 AM
Water Use Violation–1000 block W 27th St, Hays; 2:42 AM
Burglary/residence–1705 block Sunset Trl, Hays; 1:30 AM; 1:35 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–300 block E 19th St, Hays;  7/24 10:30 PM
Temporary Deprivation of Property–29th and Ash, Hays; 9:50 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–500 block W 16th St, Hays; 10:19 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 11:03 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block Eisenhower Rd, Hays; 11:40 AM
Suspicious Activity–500 block W 14th St, Hays; 11:53 AM
Animal At Large–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 12:16 PM
Drug Offenses–2600 block Vine St, Hays; 12:48 PM; 12:49 PM
Animal At Large–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 12:57 PM
Animal Bite Investigation–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 7/1 7:05 AM
Water Use Violation–2200 block Felten Dr, Hays; 2:45 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 7/23 4:50 PM; 4:51 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–600 block E 13th St, Hays; 5:20 PM
Found/Lost Property–4400 block Vine St, Hays; 5:21 PM
Missing Person–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 2:30 PM;  6:50 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–200 block E 15th St, Hays; 7:17 PM
Mental Health Call–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 9 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–100 block W 5th St, Hays; 9:19 PM; 6 PM
Missing Person–200 block E 16th St, Hays; 7/26/ 7 PM; 7/27 8:29 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 9:55 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–2500 block E 21st St, Hays; 10:13 PM
Civil Dispute–1900 block Main St, Hays; 11:26 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 23 traffic stops Sat., July 27, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–500 block E 11th St, Hays; 12:16 AM
Driving Under the Influence–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 1:48 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block E 6th St, Hays; 3:58 AM
Domestic Disturbance–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 3 AM; 4 AM
Found/Lost Property–500 block W 30th St, Hays; 7:24 AM
Drug Offenses–100 block Main St, Hays; 8:46 AM
Custody Dispute–2400 block Fort St, Hays; 9:10 AM
Drug Offenses–2900 block Walnut St, Hays; 9:50 AM; 10 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–1300 block Douglas, Hays; 2:05 PM; 2:12 PM
Theft (general)–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 7/26 10 AM; 7/27 8:45 AM
Disorderly Conduct–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 12:51 PM; 8:50 PM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9 PM; 9:12 PM
Criminal Trespass–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 9:20 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 9 traffic stops Sun., July 28, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–300 block W 10th St, Hays; 12:33 AM
Driving Under the Influence–300 block E 8th St, Hays; 12:50 AM; 1:10 AM
Disorderly Conduct–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:41 AM
Open Door/Window–200 block W 9th St, Hays; 3:08 AM
Dead Animal Call–2800 block Indian Trl, Hays; 9:01 AM
Trash Dumping–400 block W 27th St, Hays; 9:43 AM
Suspicious Activity–500 block W 20th St, Hays; 10:25 AM
Water Use Violation–2200 block Henry Dr, Hays; 10:28 AM
Domestic Disturbance–300 block W 11th St, Hays; 12:09 PM
Domestic Disturbance–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 12:23 PM; 12:33 PM
Criminal Trespass–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 4:06 PM
Suspicious Activity–1600 block E 27th St Terr, Hays; 4:18 PM
Welfare Check–Hays; 4:49 PM
Theft (general)–1300 block Vine St, Hays; 9:49 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 10 animal calls and conducted 7 traffic stops Mon., July 29, 2019, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Activity–1800 block E 25th St, Hays; 6:11 AM
Theft (general)–4400 block Vine St, Hays; 8:27 AM
Animal At Large–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:31 AM
911 Hangup Call–400 block W 15th St, Hays; 8:42 AM
Suicidal Subject–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 7/28 9 PM; 7/29 9 AM
Drug Offenses–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 11:15 AM; 11:30 AM
Burglary/residence–1900 block Main St, Hays; 7/28 12 PM; 7/29 12 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–7th and Oak, Hays; 1:08 PM
Animal At Large–22nd St and Canterbury Dr, Hays; 2:12 PM
44 – Traffic Stop–2600 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 2:33 PM
Animal At Large–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 2:50 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 3:06 PM
Theft (general)–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 3:26 PM
Water Use Violation–1100 block Oakmont St, Hays; 3:49 PM
Civil Dispute–200 block W 17th St, Hays; 12:30 AM; 4:30 PM
Disturbance – General–700 block St, Hays; 8:40 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–200 block E 17th St, Hays; 9:02 PM
Animal Call–400 block W 13th St, Hays; 9:37 PM
Littering–Hays; 9:58 PM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–Hays; 10:17 PM
Unwanted Person–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 10:38 PM
Injury w/Weapon–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 11:04 PM

Kansas woman sentenced for husband’s death from neglect

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BURLINGTON –  A Kansas woman was sentenced Thursday to more than 10 years in prison after a Coffey County jury found her guilty of second degree murder and a related charge in connection with her husband’s death from neglect, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Carol Burris is being held in Allen County

Carol Sue Burris, 69, of New Strawn, was found guilty in April of one count of reckless second degree murder and one count of mistreatment of a dependent adult. The charges stemmed from the mistreatment and death of her husband, Michael D. Burris, from April 2016 to October 2017.

Chief Judge Taylor J. Wine presided over the trial and today sentenced Burris to 117 months for second degree murder and 8 months for mistreatment of a dependent adult. The sentences are to be served consecutively in the Kansas Department of Corrections for a total of 125 months.

Driver rescued from flash flood in Dickinson County

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By Dewey Terrill, JC Post

DICKINSON COUNTY —Heavy rains swept through Dickinson County Thursday night and Friday morning and resulted in some rural road closures due to high water south of Abilene and runnng to the west toward Solomon.

1900 Avenue between Barn and Camp in Dickinson County photo courtesy Dickinson Co. Emergency Management

One man had to be rescued from his vehicle after it was swept off the road by the water, according to Emergency Management Director Chancy Smith.

The site was south of Abilene between Eden and Fair Roads.

“Just had some high water across the road, person drove through it and it floated their car off into  the ditch. He was sitting on top of it until rescue could get there and get him off.”

There were no injuries.

The National Weather Service issued flash flood  watches and warnings for many areas of central and south central Kansas.

James W. Betts

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James W. Betts, 81, Topeka, formerly of Russell, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019.

Jim was born May 20, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, and was adopted by George and F. Nadine (Howard) Betts. The family moved to Geneso and lived there through Jim’s high school years. He graduated from Geneso High School in 1956 and attended Sterling College.

He served in the medical corps in the U.S. Navy. Jim married Carolyn Joan Hartman on November 3, 1963. They moved to Wichita in 1964, where they both worked in the Wichita Clinic. They moved to Russell in 1966 and Jim took the position as the Chief Radiological Tech at the Russell Regional Hospital, retiring after 34 years of service. Carolyn, his wife of 46 years, died May 26, 2000.

Survivors include daughters, Jonette (Jeff) Penton, Topeka, Paula (Aaron) Marshall, Elkhorn, NE; grandchildren Connor and Lizzie Penton, Matthew and Caroline Marshall; and life partner, Peggy Hammerschmidt and family of Overland Park. He was also preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Judy Voeltz.

Cremation has taken place and a Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Russell City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Russell Regional Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of the graveside services.

Dove Southwest Chapel is assisting with the Topeka arrangements. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com

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