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3704 Hillcrest Dr., Hays
August 9th 4pm to 8pm August 10th 9am to Noon
Holiday Decor, Hand Tools, Lawn & Garden. NO Clothing
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1601 Montgomery, Hays
Saturday August 10 only! 8am-2 pm
724 E 12th, Hays
Friday August 9th 1pm-7pm. Saturday August 10th 8am-2pm
Vintage items, collectibles, tools, glassware, toys, fishing items, furniture, video games, baby items and much more
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1804 S Sternberg Ct, Hays
Friday August 9th 2-7 Saturday 8-noon
Multi-family. Clothes (kids and women’s), bikes, toys, books, some furniture, antiques, home decor, household, holiday. Lots of stuff from my husband’s storage (motor/engines, water pumps, push mower, etc.).
ELLSWORTH COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 9p.m. Friday in Ellsworth County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Ford F 150 driven by Ethan T. Curnutt, 19, Kanopolis, was westbound on Kansas 156 at the K14 Junction.
The vehicle approached a red Chevy pickup stopped in the westbound lane to make a left turn.
Curnutt swerved to the left and hit an eastbound 2017 Ford 150 driven by Nelson, Justin M. Nelson, 41, Booker, TX., head-on.
Nelson was pronounced dead at the scene and transported to Parson’s Funeral Home. One passenger in the 2017 Ford Chase Nelson, 12, Booker, TX., was transported to Wesley Medical Center.
The other passengers in the 2017 Ford Trisha R. Nelson, 40; Kyndall Nelson, 5;, Tristin Nelson, 12, Booker, TX., were transported to the hospital in Hoisington.
Curnutt was transported to the hospital in Ellsworth. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the KHP.
TOPEKA – The application period for the FY2020 Kansas Firefighter Recruitment and Safety Grant (KFRSG) is now open until the grant deadline of Oct. 1, 2019. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) makes this grant possible through its budget passed by the State Legislature and signed by Governor Laura Kelly. This year, $400,000 has been allotted to assist volunteer and part-time fire departments across the state with firefighter safety and recruitment.
“We are pleased that we were able to continue this important grant funding through our budget this year,” Doug Jorgensen, state fire marshal, said. “Some of these smaller departments are the sole providers of fire and rescue response for rural areas in our state. So, it is vital that they have the proper safety gear and recruitment tools to ensure their community’s safety.”
Grants issued through the KFRSG program will cover the costs of safety gear for firefighters and physical examinations for firefighters whose physicals are not covered by their departments. It will also provide funds for the purchase of new washer-extractor machines used to clean bunker gear following a fire, with further funds available for the creation of Explorer programs to attract youth volunteers into the fire service.
We know that volunteer and part-time fire departments face recruitment and retention challenges, because they do not have the funding to provide safety equipment. Without new equipment provided by the recruiting fire department, potential volunteers are faced with not only donating their time but also providing their own safety gear, sharing gear with others, or doing without.
Eligible applicants must be an established and recognized Kansas volunteer/part-time fire department in good standing with OSFM on the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) or a volunteer firefighter in good standing with their local fire department. Departments must also participate in the Comprehensive Resource Management & Credentialing System (CRMCS).
Submission requirements and applications are now available at www.firemarshal.ks.gov/KFRSG. The deadline for submission to receive funds through the KFRSG is Oct. 1, 2019.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The leader of the Kansas House is responding to a series of mass shootings by proposing more mental health personnel in rural areas and expansion of a mental health program in K-12 schools while the Democratic governor proposes looking at gun laws.
House Speaker Ron Ryckman CREDIT STEPHEN KORANDA/Kansas News Service
Olathe Republican Ron Ryckman said the 2020 Legislature should address the widespread deficit of behavioral health workers in Kansas. He said half of the state’s population lives in areas with shortages.
Ryckman addressed the issue in the wake of mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, without discussion of firearms.
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly responded to the latest mass shootings by calling for “real, common sense gun-safety laws” and described the shootings as part of a public health crisis.
COWLEY COUNTY- Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and after asking the public for help have made an arrest.
Stony Graham photo Arkansas City Police
Just after 10p.m. July 13, police were dispatched to the 500 Block of North B Street in Arkansas City for a report of shots fired. When police arrived, they did not find anyone at the location, but numerous witnesses confirmed that a man had fired at least one shot toward a local residence.
The witnesses reported a man driving a blue Dodge pickup truck with two motorcycles in the back had driven into the front yard of the residence at 525 North B Street. He exited the truck and begun arguing with unknown persons at that location. After the gunshot, witnesses observed the truck leaving the area northbound on B Street.
Officers worked through the night to process the scene and attempt to locate the persons present at the time of the incident. One victim was found that night and two others the next day. Based on statements gathered from the three victims and video surveillance from a local business, officers applied for and received an arrest warrant for 43-year-old Stony Lee Graham through Cowley County District Court.
On July 16, an officer spotted Graham’s vehicle at the Agri-Business Building, 712 W. Washington Avenue in Arkansas City, according to police. Graham was not with the truck, which was seized as evidence. Investigators later obtained a search warrant for the vehicle in connection with the shooting.
On August 6, police arrested Graham on on requested charges of one felony count each of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threat, as well as one misdemeanor count of criminal discharge of a firearm. He is being held in the Cowley County jail in lieu of $15,000 bond through Ark City district court
Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Dennis “Lee” Fyfe Jr., 28, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, CO.
Lee was born on November 2, 1990 in Hays, KS to Dennis and Dulci (Vasquez) Fyfe, Sr. He was the oldest of two children. He grew up in Goodland and graduated from Goodland High School in 2009.He then went on and completed one year of schooling in the Welding Department at Northwest Kansas Technical College.
Lee enjoyed collecting knives and swords, shooting guns, playing PS4 with friends, cruising around in his pickup listening to music, most of all spending time with his family.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandfather Natividad Vasquez, uncle Richard Vasquez and his great grandmother Lela Stegeman.
He is survived by his parents Dennis and Dulci Fyfe of Goodland, KS, one sister Erika (Maverick) Way of Burlington, Colorado, his maternal grandmother Maria Vasquez of Goodland, KS, paternal grandparents Oliver and Anna Fyfe of Colorado Springs, CO, uncle Jr. (Kerri) Vasquez and family of Goodland, KS, as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The fourth annual Lovegrass Music Festival is set to kick off at 5 p.m. Friday at Wilson State Park, offering family-friendly fun set to Bluegrass music and beautiful scenery.
Aimee Riegel, president of the Lovegrass Music Festival, said this year’s event is their biggest yet.
“We jumped into a whole new realm this year,” she said. “It’s much bigger.”
Around 300 attended last year’s festival, and Riegel estimates this year might be closer to 500.
Previous years have included blues, Americana and red dirt country, she said, but this year the event has a theme — “Back to the Roots” — and will exclusively feature bluegrass bands.
Selecting the bands that will perform is the work of the event’s board of directors and is a collaborative effort.
“We have an idea of who we would like to have and we have a board of five of us and each of us brings some ideas, bands we have heard, bands we have liked, new or something different,” Riegel said.
Riegel said the location can be tricky to find, but it’s the setting is too perfect to move the event.
“It’s about the scenery here, it’s gorgeous,” she said.
While the festival is free, Reigel recommends attendees bring cash for activities and merchandise that will be available through the weekend.
Events include kayaking, hiking, musical instrument construction, a drum circle, and a band performing from a pontoon boat on the lake, along with the concerts and music planned for the entire weekend.
Even with a possibility of rain in the area forecast for this weekend, Riegel said the event will go on as planned.
“We are a rain or shine event,” she said. “But the weather looks great, so fingers crossed, the weather will stay like it is now.”
Riegal said the event would not be possible without support from numerous sponsors from the area.
“Each year, it is a struggle to raise the funds necessary to host such an event,” according to the event’s website. “However, due to the tremendous support of local agencies, businesses, and individuals coupled with the diligent efforts of our volunteer board of directors and committee, the event always becomes a memorable reality and a pure grassroots extravaganza.”
“We have several Hays area sponsors,” Riegel said, and without those sponsors, the event would not be possible. “We would like to thank those individuals for helping us out,”
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas plans to begin moving inmates to a private prison in Arizona by the end of the summer to help relieve crowding in state prisons.
Damage at the El Dorado Correctional Facility following a disturbance in July of 2018-photo courtesy Cheryl Cadue Kansas Department of Corrections
The state Department of Corrections announced Friday that it has signed a contract with Nashville, Tennessee-based CoreCivic. The contract calls for moving up to 360 inmates to CoreCivic’s Saguaro Correctional Facility by the end of the year.
Kansas has about 10,000 prison inmates, about 100 more than the listed capacity for its facilities. The department is housing more than 100 inmates in county jails.
The state budget includes $16.4 million to put 600 male inmates in county jails or out-of-state prisons. But legislative leaders have had misgivings about using private prisons and in June blocked $6.6 million of the funding in June over that possibility.
KANSAS CITY (AP) — A man is charged with murder in the deaths of two men who were fatally stabbed in Kansas City
22-year-old Mario Markworth was charged Thursday with two counts of second-degree murder. He does not yet have a listed attorney. Markworth is jailed on $250,000 bond.
The victims, 56-year-old Michael McLin and 52-year-old Kevin Waters, were found dead about 6 a.m. Tuesday in the parking lot behind the Sheffield Life Center in northeastern Kansas City.
Police have not disclosed a motive for the killings.
Joan “Mom” Virginia Howlett, 86, of Russell, Kansas, and former Overland Park, Kansas, resident died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
Joan was born on August 04, 1932, in Missoula, Montana. She grew up in Montana and Washington. She lived in Overland Park, Kansas, for many years and worked as a secretary in the oil and gas industry, but her most cherished job was being a mom. She was a longtime member in the catholic church. She enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs football, Kansas City Royals baseball, going out on the town with her friends and family, visiting dive bars, traveling and just having fun. “It takes a village!”
Surviving family include her daughter Sheila Thacker of Russell, Kansas, and son Blake Howlett and wife Carrie of Kansas City, Kansas; sister Pat Waggoner of Walla Walla, Washington; many nieces and nephews; her second family Shirley, Joe and Meredith Henderson of Overland Park, Kansas and Debbie and Gary Laughery of Prairie Village, Kansas. She was preceded by her parents.
A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at a later date. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.
FHSU head coach Chris Brown addresses his team following their first practice Friday morning.
HAYS – The Fort Hays State football team held their first practice of the 2019 season Friday morning at Lewis Field. Around 130 players greeted Chris Brown as he began his ninth season as the Tigers head coach.
Senior running back D.J. Hickman
The Tigers are coming off their second straight MIAA title and were picked first by the conference coaches and second by the media in the MIAA Preseason Poll.
The Tigers continue in helmets Saturday before adding shoulder pads Sunday. They have their first full pad practice on Tuesday.
Listen below as coach Brown along with senior Harley Hazlett and Tanner Hoeckman talk about the first practice of the season.
The United Way of Ellis County announces that Erica Berges, administrative assistant for the past five years, will serve as interim executive director beginning Sept. 6, as Executive Director Sherry Dryden has received opportunity for new work challenges outside of the United Way and will be stepping down.
“I am honored to have been a part of the United Way community and so proud of the direction it is going – and look forward to continuing my support from a different capacity,” Dryden said.
During these past four years, the United Way of Ellis County has grown through community impact programs such as, the Community Resource Directory and phone app, Northwest Kansas Volunteers website, and most recently, RealityU. A major impact has been the formation of the Wonder Women League that has established the following community impact projects: Matthew’s Gift, Born Learning Trail, Women’s Self-Defense Class, and their major fundraiser – The Power of the Purse.
Additionally, the United Way facilitates the CARE Council process for partner agency funding by three funding streams. This process has developed into an online application process.
“We are so thankful for Sherry’s service. She has really positioned us well for continued success,” said UWEC Board Vice-President and 2019 Campaign Chair Kelly Lewis. “We will rely on Erica’s extensive background with the organization and our partner agencies to help us through the transition period. We do not expect this change to impact our mission of service and we are excited about the upcoming campaign.”
The United Way of Ellis County completed their newest strategic plan last fall with a fresh new direction that is proving growth and sustainability. They created a new branding theme of “United Today, United Forever” which will take them to and through the future. Additionally, the development of a Planned Giving and Endowed program has already netted their first commitment. The purpose of the program is to fund the organization’s administrative expenses so 100% of campaign funds goes towards partner agency allocations. There are currently 17 partner agencies with the United Way.
The 2019 Campaign of the United Way is “Give Where You Live”. The Board of Directors have launched the Business Campaign, using a Donor Centered model in partnering with companies for the payroll deduction portion of the campaign. The United Way has their Chamber Kickoff on August 23rd at noon and their community kickoff on August 23rd at 4p.m. with the Hays Public Library.
Erica coordinates the CARE Council process, manages the financial processes, the campaign marketing and is the liaison for the Wonder Women League. Her diverse experience with the United Way will ensure a smooth transition. She has resided in Hays since 2009 and is a FHSU graduate. Erica and her husband Michael, who are both very active in the Hays community, have three sons and she is looking forward to the continued new direction of the United Way. Meanwhile the Board of Directors will begin the search process for the new Executive Director with future announcements.
For updated information, go to facebook – United Way of Ellis County, or www.liveunited.us
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ top health official says abstinence-only education isn’t enough to reduce unwanted pregnancies and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.
KDHE Sec. Lee Norman during a July press conference photo courtesy KDHE
The Department of Health and Environment Secretary Lee Norman said Thursday that the department could help reduce unwanted pregnancies and the demand for abortions by broadening educational offerings to emphasize contraception. Lee suggested collaboration among the state, county health departments and school districts.
In an interview with the Capital-Journal editorial advisory board Norman also supported enhancement of rural hospital trauma systems, development of a needle exchange program for drug users and training to improve early detection of autism in children.
Norman said he would support a state program to provide clean syringes to illegal drug users aimed at reducing the spread of disease.
Hays-area garage sales
