STONE COUNTY — One person was seriously injured in an accident just after 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Table Rock Lake.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Gary D. Vernon, 51, Shawnee, was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield after a he was found face down in the water two miles southeast of Kimberling City.
Authorities released no additional details Saturday afternoon.
SHAWNEE COUNTY— A Kansas man was convicted Friday of fatally shooting the buyer of his Topeka home because he felt too much was being asked of him before he moved out, according to Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay.
Jurors found Anthony Darcy guilty Friday of second-degree murder and assault in the death of 36-year-old Stephen Matthew Snyder. He also was convicted of child endangerment because the killing happened in front of Snyder’s 8-year-old son, according to Kagay.
Prosecutors allege Snyder was shot three times in May 2017 when he went to the house he was buying from Darcy to measure a room for carpet. Snyder had closed on the house but allowed Darcy to live in it for two weeks before moving out.
The defense argued that Darcy acted in self-defense. His sentencing is set for Nov. 8.
-The AP contributed to this report.
Hays Police Department
The Hays Police Department is aware of several social media posts alleging that there is an active shooter threat against multiple businesses in Hays.
We have been investigating these reports and we do not have any information that there is a credible threat against our community.
Our investigation into these reports has found them to be false or unfounded. We have no credible information of any danger to our community.
Should we receive information regarding an imminent threat to public safety, the information would be acted on immediately and a formal notification would be made to our community.
As always, if anyone has concerns that a crime is occurring, is going to occur, or has occurred, please contact law enforcement and provide them with the information. Threats of violence are taken very seriously and the safety of the public is our primary concern.
We would caution people about recklessly posting or sharing false information (or information you don’t know to be true) on social media. We know that false information can rapidly spread on social media causing unnecessary fear and concern in the community.
Social media is a great tool but we have to use it responsibly.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Chief Don Scheibler
KCAIC
TOPEKA – Arts in Medicine, a partnership between the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) and Emporia State University (ESU), is accepting applications from associations, agencies and organizations that provide medical services to Kansans.
If accepted, art therapy faculty and two second-year graduate art therapy students from Emporia State University will work with the applicant agency to build a medical arts program and schedule that meets the needs of specified populations.
Applicants should be interested in offering patients, clients, or staff art therapy services such as, but not limited to:
Applicants must be Kansas-based institutions, organizations or associations that provide medical services to Kansas residents. Applications are welcome from agencies that serve all age and developmental levels. Art experience and art skills are not necessary.
Applications are due by Sept. 6, 2019. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a panel including members of KCAIC, ESU and art therapy professionals.
To submit an application, visit https://kansascaic.submittable.com.
March 6, 1968 – August 15, 2019
An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.
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Charles Gregory “Greg” Rousey, 34, passed away August 13, 2019, at his home in Great Bend. He was born August 3, 1985, the son of Charles “Chuck” Rousey and Cathy Whiting.
A lifetime Great Bend resident, Charles was a member of the Rosewood Action Club and the Mormon Church in Independence. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, horseback riding and especially loved his dogs.
Survivors include, his father, Chuck Rousey and stepmother Debbie of Muskogee, OK; his mother, Cathy Whiting of Hoisington; his significant other, David Hester, Jr. of the home; two half-sisters, Maria Montgomery of Independence and Bobbie Richie of Oklahoma City, OK; one half-brother, Jake Rousey of Muskogee, OK; one stepsister, Carla Serrano of Muskogee, OK; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents, one paternal aunt and one paternal uncle.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019, at St. Mark Lutheran Church with Pastor Adam Wutka presiding. Memorials are suggested in Memory of Charles Gregory Rousey, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Raymond Lee Bethel, 55, passed away August 15, 2019 at his home in Great Bend. He was born July 17, 1964 at Great Bend to Wylie Lee and Rita Marie (Debes) Bethel.
A lifetime Great Bend resident, Raymond loved cars, animals, bowling, and semi trucks. He enjoyed being a part of the Special Olympics every year. He was a people person and always friendly.
Survivors include, two brothers, Ronald Bethel and wife Alicia of Newaygo, MI and Randy Bethel and wife Michelle of Pawnee Rock; two sisters, Ruby Alloway and husband Mark and Robin Bethel, all of Great Bend; six nieces, Brandi Ellis and husband Dustin of Great Bend, Kayley Bruinsma and husband John of Newaygo, MI, Leah Bethel of Newaygo, MI, Rochelle Bethel of Great Bend, Cheyenne Bethel and Kiara Bethel both of Pawnee Rock; and three nephews, Dustin Alloway and wife Lynee of Otis, Trenton Alloway and fiancé Ashley Mallow of Great Bend and Cody Bethel of Newaygo, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Luther and Opal Bethel and Lawrence and Mary Debes.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Don Paden presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice and Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Doris L. Maier, 92, a former resident of Natoma, Kansas, died on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas.
Services are pending at this time. Please check back later for funeral service date and time and a full obituary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.
Keith Allen Stoppel, 51, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.
A celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, August 22, 2019, at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas with Father Daniel Scheetz officiating. Cremation has been selected by the family and inurnment of the cremains will take place immediately following the mass at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 AM to 8 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the mortuary, with family greeting guests from 6 PM to 8 PM Wednesday evening at the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.
Benjamin Jacob “Ben” Arnhold, 76, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.
Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 19, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Memorials have been established with Knights of Columbus or St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.
SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack early Saturday.
Just after 2a.m. Saturday, police were called to 5331 SW 22nd Place, Lazy Toad Bar in Topeka for a report of a shooting, according to Lt. Aaron Jones.
Officers located one victim suffering from serious but non-life threatening wounds in the parking lot. The victim had been shot at least once as well as run over by the suspect vehicle.
Police have not reported an arrest and have not released the victim’s name.
Roy Lynn Jensen, age 66, of McCracken, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 in Hays, Kansas surrounded by his family. He was born January 16, 1953 in Hays, KS to Arthur Hans Jensen, Sr., and Rita Mae (Hauser) Jensen.
He is survived by his children: Lucas Hans (Andrea) Jensen, of Hays; Jesse Roy Jensen (Laura Lemmons), of Munger; a daughter: Catherine Jensen, of Hays; 2 brothers: Arthur Hans Jensen, II, of Arvada, CO; Chris Jensen, of Salina; two sisters: Maren Kay Moody, of Hays; and Nancy Louise Parmer, of Hays. Two grandchildren: Hailey RaeAnne Jensen, and Jensen Lewis Glendening. Roy was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Memorial visitation will be Friday, August 23, 2019 from 5 PM – 8 PM with a combined rosary and parish vigil service at 7 PM. Saturday visitation will be 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Cremation entrusted to Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis County or to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Condolences may be left for “Uncle Stretch” by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected].
A complete obituary will soon follow.
