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Year: 2019

Missed opportunities cost Hays at Dodge City

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Dodge City took advantage of an interception on the first play of the game to start a strong first quarter against the Hays High Indians.  The Red Demons scored four plays later on a 29 yard run and then a one yard plunge on the next series following an Indian punt after three plays.

Dodge City posted a 14-0 lead with 7:56 left in the first quarter.  Hays did burst onto the scoreboard on their fourth drive.  Dylan Dreiling scored on an 83 yard run which was the first play of the drive.  The longest play of the season for Hays High brought the score back to 14-7.

The Red Demons wasted little time scoring two plays later.  Quarterback Beau Foster who ran for the first two scores threw to Matt Friess for a 71 yard strike and a 21-7 lead with 3:40 left in the first quarter.  The fireworks would be squelched the remainder of the half.  Hays started three first half drives in Dodge City territory but was turned away on three plays each time.  The Indians advanced to the 19 yard line of Dodge City late in the second quarter but turned the ball over on downs.

The Red Demons threatened to score on the ensuing drive but a 42 yard field goal attempt went awry and resulted in an incomplete pass to end the first half.

Highlights

 

 

The Hays High defense forced a three play and punt drive by Dodge City to open up the second half and the offense struck quickly.  Hays ran the ball on six plays to the 49 yard line then struck for six points on a 51 yard pass play from Dylan Dreiling to Hayden Brown.  The Matt Goodale extra point closed the gap to 21-14 with 9:12 left in the third quarter.

Dodge City struck right back and then added a second touchdown with 45 seconds left in the third quarter.  Both point after attempts failed for the Red Demons leaving the score at 33-12.  Hays would score again in the third quarter.  Hayden Brown returned a kickoff 97 yards for a 33-21 score.  It was the first kickoff return for a score by Brown this season and the third of his career.

Coach Tony Crough

 

Dodge City’s next drive would eliminate most of the comeback chances for Hays.  The Red Demons added 470 pounds of blocking backs into the backfield that helped pave the way to the end zone.  The Red Demons went on a 6:37 drive that was all on the ground and ended with a Beau Foster one yard plunge for his fourth score of the night.  The extra point was the final tally of a 40-21 Dodge City victory.

Hays falls to 2-4 on the year and finishes conference play at 1-3.  Hays will be at Buhler next Thursday.  Dodge City will enter next week’s Hatchet Game with Garden City at 6-0.  The two are each 2-0 in the Western Athletic Conference play.

 

FHSU’s Defense Records Sixth Shutout, Tigers Handle Griffons 3-0

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Fort Hays State women’s soccer team controlled the whole 90 minutes of play Friday evening (Oct. 11), improving its record to 7-3 (3-1 MIAA) after a 3-0 shutout of Missouri Western. The Tigers have won three straight conference games, all on the road, after dropping their league opener last month. Missouri Western falls to 4-6-1 and 1-3 in conference play.

The Tigers got on the board early and never let up, taking a two-goal lead in the first half. In the 15th minute, Jenna Prince intercepted a pass at the top of the penalty box and lofted a shot over the head of the keeper and into the net for her second goal of the year. Darby Hirsch followed Prince just three minutes later with her fourth of the 2019 season. Chloe Montano ripped a free kick from midfield that fell perfectly into Hirsch’s lap inside the 18-yard box. Hirsch cashed in on the chance, firing a shot into the upper left corner to hand FHSU held a 2-0 lead before halftime.

Fort Hays State struck again nine minutes into the second half when Zariah Smith picked up her first goal of the year. The junior took in a pass and made one move past a defender before sending a bullet screaming just inside the far post from 20 yards out. The defense and Megan Kneefel tightened up down the stretch, holding MWSU to just three second-half shots to give the Tigers their seventh victory of the year. Of those seven victories, the Tigers have only allowed one goal, tallying six clean sheets on the year.

FHSU fired off 13 shots, with seven of those on target. Cailey Perkins led the team with four shots and two shots on goal. Megan Kneefel (6-2) stopped all four of Missouri Western’s shots on goal for her 14th career shutout, just one shy of second place all-time.

The Tigers remain in second place in the MIAA standings with the win, moving within one point of the top spot.

The Tigers look to continue their hot streak on Sunday (Oct. 13) in Maryville, Mo. Fort Hays State and Northwest Missouri State are set to kick off at 1 p.m.

Defense records sixth shutout, Tiger women’s soccer handles Griffons

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Fort Hays State women’s soccer team controlled the whole 90 minutes of play Friday evening (Oct. 11), improving its record to 7-3 (3-1 MIAA) after a 3-0 shutout of Missouri Western. The Tigers have won three straight conference games, all on the road, after dropping their league opener last month. Missouri Western falls to 4-6-1 and 1-3 in conference play.

The Tigers got on the board early and never let up, taking a two-goal lead in the first half. In the 15th minute, Jenna Prince intercepted a pass at the top of the penalty box and lofted a shot over the head of the keeper and into the net for her second goal of the year. Darby Hirsch followed Prince just three minutes later with her fourth of the 2019 season. Chloe Montano ripped a free kick from midfield that fell perfectly into Hirsch’s lap inside the 18-yard box. Hirsch cashed in on the chance, firing a shot into the upper left corner to hand FHSU held a 2-0 lead before halftime.

Fort Hays State struck again nine minutes into the second half when Zariah Smith picked up her first goal of the year. The junior took in a pass and made one move past a defender before sending a bullet screaming just inside the far post from 20 yards out. The defense and Megan Kneefel tightened up down the stretch, holding MWSU to just three second-half shots to give the Tigers their seventh victory of the year. Of those seven victories, the Tigers have only allowed one goal, tallying six clean sheets on the year.

FHSU fired off 13 shots, with seven of those on target. Cailey Perkins led the team with four shots and two shots on goal. Megan Kneefel (6-2) stopped all four of Missouri Western’s shots on goal for her 14th career shutout, just one shy of second place all-time.

The Tigers remain in second place in the MIAA standings with the win, moving within one point of the top spot.

The Tigers look to continue their hot streak on Sunday (Oct. 13) in Maryville, Mo. Fort Hays State and Northwest Missouri State are set to kick off at 1 p.m.

Kan. woman arrested for alleged attempted kidnapping of 4-year-old

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Patterson photo Sedgwick County

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for attempted kidnapping.

Just after 1 p.m. Thursday, police responded to a kidnapping call at the Burlington Coat Factory in the 8100 block of East Kellogg in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. A 28-year-old woman at the store told police a suspect identified as 30-year-old Jasmine Patterson approached her and asked if she would call police if she took her daughter.

Patterson then allegedly grabbed the woman’s 4-year-old daughter and began to walk away, according to Davidson. The woman quickly grabbed her daughter away from Patterson, left the store and called 911.

When police arrived, they located Patterson leaving the store and arrested her without further incident. The child was not injured. Investigators determined that Patterson might have a mental disability that contributed to the incident, according to Davidson.

Patterson remains jailed on requested charges of Attempted Kidnapping, according to Davidson. Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.

Drug bust: Driver told trooper gift-wrapped packages were for new baby

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HALL COUNTY, Neb. — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on drug charges after a Thursday traffic stop.

photo courtesy Nebraska State Patrol

At approximately 3:00 p.m., a trooper with the Nebraska State Patrol observed an eastbound Toyota 4Runner following another vehicle too closely on Interstate 80 near Wood River (three hours north of Salina), according to a media release.

During the traffic stop, the trooper discovered a meth pipe and a gram of methamphetamine on the driver’s person.

Troopers then searched the vehicle and found 68 pounds of marijuana hidden inside several large, gift-wrapped boxes. The driver stated the boxes were gifts for a new baby.

The driver, Joseph Hullinger, 56, of Santa Rosa, California, was arrested for possession of marijuana – more than one pound, possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no drug tax stamp. Hullinger was lodged in Hall County Jail.

Police: Teen arrested for alleged threat at SW Kan. middle school

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FORD COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities and USD 443 officials are investigating an alleged school threat and have made an arrest.

Just after 4:10 p.m. Thursday, the police were given information about a possible bomb threat to the Dodge City Middle School, according to a media release.

Officers learned that a 13-year-old female Middle School student received a phone call from a blocked number while present in a classroom at the end of the school day.

The male caller started using profanity, and the student hung up the phone. The blocked caller immediately called back, and the female student put the phone on speaker for the teacher to listen. During that second call, the unknown male caller stated that he was going to blow up the school.

At approximately 8:06 pm, officers located the caller, a 15-year-old male, at his Dodge City residence and completed the arrest without incident. Charges for the alleged felony crime of aggravated criminal threat will be filed with the Ford County Attorney’s Office, according to the release.

2 hospitalized after semi overturns on Kansas highway

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Two people injured in an accident just after 9a.m. Friday in Sedgwick County.

Friday crash scene photo courtesy KHP

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 International semi driven by Gabriel Arreola-Flores, 34, was westbound on Kansas 96 on the ramp to southbound Interstate 135. The vehicle left the roadway and overturned.

EMS transported Arreola-Flores and a passenger Tomas Reyes, 44, to St. Francis in Wichita for treatment. First responders had to cut through parts of the crushed semi to reach one of the men.

The crash closed the westbound K-96 ramp to I-135 south for several hours. Both were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

China agrees to buy up to $50 billion in U.S. farm products

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on U.S.-China trade talks (all times local):

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin met with Chinese Vice Premier Liu Thursday photo courtesy White House

The United States is suspending a tariff hike on $250 billion in Chinese imports that was set to take effect Tuesday, and China agreed to buy $40 billion to $50 billion in U.S. farm products as the world’s two biggest economies reached a cease-fire in their 15-month trade war.

The two countries are leaving the thornier issues — including U.S. allegations that China forces foreign countries to hand over trade secrets in return for access to the Chinese market — until later negotiations.

The tariffs on $250 billion in Chinese imports was set to rise Tuesday from 25% to 30%.

🎥 Cold temp, wind can’t keep away Oktoberfest revelers

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By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

The sun was shining brightly this morning for the opening of the 47th annual Hays Oktoberfest, despite a brisk northwest breeze and a wind chill of 26 degrees.

Organizers were prepared for the drastic weather change and had set up propane heaters in nearly every booth and tent dotting the Municipal Park grounds.

The opening ceremony included a welcome from members of the local Volga German Society, Nick Werth and Tom Haas. Hass noted the Volga German immigrants who settled in Ellis County from Russia approximately 150 years ago kept their town names the same.

“We wouldn’t be here without them,” declared Hays Mayor Henry Schwaller IV, who is of Volga German descent.

Oktoberfest is a shared celebration with Fort Hays State University’s homecoming.

FHSU student Leon Dammert is from southwest Germany, near Frankfort. He talked about how friendly Hays is and “something you should be proud of.”

“It’s the same for FHSU. They really welcome the international students,” Dammer said. “Oktoberfest for me is a fest for family and friends to have fun.”

Werth presented $500 scholarships from the Volga German Society to students Kreighton Meyers, NCK Tech and Alexandra Herman, FHSU.

For the first time, Oktoberfest has been expanded to a two-day celebration. The grounds will close at 7 p.m. tonight.

Saturday morning will feature a German Market during the Downtown Hays Market in the Union Pacific Pavilion 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Following the FHSU Homecoming Parade, the fun gets underway again in Municipal Park with family-friendly games, more polka music, and of course, homemade German food. Oktoberfest will end at 4 p.m.

This year’s event was dedicated to the memory of Schoenchen resident John F. Werth, who perished in a cropdusting airplane crash in August. Werth was a leading member of the local Volga-German Society.

 

Local filmmaker brings history of Fort Harker alive with new documentary

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Photo courtesy Post Rock Studios of Kansas

By JAMES BELL
Hays Post

Area historical military forts are an important part of Kansas history, and a local filmmaker hopes his new documentary will shine a light on the lesser-known, but equally important Fort Harker in Ellsworth County.

“It’s a documentary on Kansas history, specifically a frontier military post called Fort Harker,” said filmmaker and owner of Post Rock Studios of Kansas Steve Stults. “A lot of people have heard of Fort Hays, Fort Larned, Fort Dodge, Fort Riley and Leavenworth, but very rarely do people ever talk about, or have even heard of, Fort Harker.”

It was an important military post during the American expansion west, he said and like Fort Hays provided escorts along the Santa Fe Trail.

“It turned out to be a very important supply depot,” Stults said serving as a way station for convoys between Fort Riley and Fort Larned and a supply depot for forts west of the Mississippi River, especially in Kansas.

“It was a major supply hub for the area,” he said. “It was an incredibly important military post.”

As such an important center for military activity in the post-civil war area, the fort had many notable military figures.

“Custer was there, Wild Bill Hickok was there and a lot of other big generals,” Stults said. Philip Sheridan also spent some time at the post.

The fort shares a similar history to Fort Hays, starting as Fort Ellsworth, a flood forced the fort to relocate to higher ground and was renamed in honor of General Charles Garrison Harker, who died in the American Civil War.

“The documentary starts at the very beginning,” Stults said, taking viewers from before Fort Ellsworth was even built and showing the American expansion west.

The film also shows the Native American side of the conflict, as they were pushed west and began to fight back.

“It encompasses everything,” Stults said.

The film was commissioned by the Ellsworth County Historical Society, which oversees three of the remaining four buildings left from the 83 that comprised the fort in what is now the town of Kanopolis.

Greg Heller, Fort Harker historian, wrote the script.

“It took two years,” Stults said, from conception to final product, with many script edits and filming that took Stults and volunteers to historical reenactments at other forts.

Those forts all have connections to Fort Harker, he said.

He hopes his film can raise Fort Harker into the upper echelon of historical forts that are much better known by the public.

“If you like Kansas history, then this is a documentary for you,” he said. “It not just Fort Harker, but it’s central Kansas and all of Kansas and into Colorado as well.”

A presentation of “Fort Harker: Gateway Post to the Frontier” is set for Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 2000 Main.

Another presentation will be hosted at the Ellsworth Jr./Sr. High school performing arts center on Oct. 20.

The film is currently available on DVD online here or can be purchased at the Ellsworth County Historical Society.

More information about Fort Harker can be found at the Ellsworth County Historical Society’s website, www.ellsworthcountykansashistory.org.

Photo courtesy Post Rock Studios of Kansas

Photo courtesy Post Rock Studios of Kansas

Photo courtesy Post Rock Studios of Kansas
Photo courtesy Post Rock Studios of Kansas
Photo courtesy Post Rock Studios of Kansas

The Latest: Crews respond to fire at Evergy demo site in Hutchinson

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photos courtesy Hutchinson Fire Department

HUTCHINSON— Crews responded to 3200 East 30th for a fire at the Evergy Energy plant just before 11a.m. Friday.

A large column of black smoke could be seen while units were responding. On arrival, fire was found inside the old power generating tower that was being demolished. A demolition recycling crew was working with a cutting torch when insulation and roofing material caught on fire, with the strong north wind, the fire spread quickly.

Fire crews utilized two aerial streams and quickly brought the fire under control. Fire crews with the help of the demolition crew were able to move items to finish extinguishing the fire. There were no injuries.

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HUTCHINSON —Crews were on the scene of a fire a the former Westar now Evergy demolition site on East 30th in Hutchinson Friday morning.

They responded to the scene just before 11a.m. and were able to bring the fire under control with no threat of it spreading any further and continued to put out various hot spots late Friday morning.

Authorities have not reported a cause and have not reported any injuries.

 

 

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