Fort Hays State Tiger coach Chris Brown held his weekly press conference Tuesday after the Tigers put together a record-setting performance against the Lincoln Blue Tigers, earning a 66-6 win.
Saturday the Tigers host the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats in one of their biggest games of the season.
Senior offensive lineman Nathan Hale and senior linebacker Kolt Trachsel also addressed the media. You can see their comments below.
Chris Brown
Nathan Hale
Kolt Trachsel
SHAWNEE COUNTY— A man who escaped from custody in Topeka on October 29 is back in jail.
Just after 4p.m. Tuesday, Jordan Russell, 20, turned himself back into the the Law Enforcement Center in Topeka, according to Lt. Andrew Beightel.
Police have no released all the charges he will face as a result of his escape.
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SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are attempting to locate a suspect wanted for aggravated escape from custody.
Jordan R. Russell, 20, is approximately 5-foot-10, and weighs 210 pounds, according to Lt. Andrew Beightel.
Russell was last seen at the Topeka Law Enforcement Center at 2:10 p.m. He is believed to have taken off his green Department of Corrections jumpsuit and his current clothing is unknown.
According to police, if you know his location, please do not attempt to apprehend him yourself please call 911 immediately to report his whereabouts.
K-State Research and Extension entities in Northwest Kansas are joining forces to offer Rancher Rules of Thumb, a workshop focused on taking a look at the rules of thumb ranchers often use to guide decisions on their operations.
The workshop, developed by the University of Wyoming in partnership with the USDA Risk Management Association, will go through rules collected over the last several years from ranchers all over the country, and help producers analyze which rules might make sense on their operation.
You’ll have three chances to catch this workshop:
All workshops will include meals.
The workshop will feature Bridger Feuz, University of Wyoming Livestock Marketing Specialist, as he takes a hard look at risk management strategies and economic rules for livestock operations.
K-State Research and Extension Specialist Keith Harmoney will present on grazing management, looking at various grazing strategies to promote sustainable pastures and increase livestock gains. Finally, Extension Specialist Justin Waggoner will present on herd management, covering information on utilizing body condition scoring as a management tool for developing rations.
Rancher Rules of Thumb is sponsored by USDA, K-State Research & Extension, Farmers State Bank – Oakley, and Farmers & Merchants Bank – Colby.
Thanks to our sponsors, all workshop locations will be free of charge. However, please RSVP to ensure a meal.
RSVP:
Oakley Location – Contact Clint Bain at (785) 743-6361 or email [email protected] or goldenprairie.ksu.edu
Atwood Location – Contact Stephanie Kramer at (785) 626-3192 or email [email protected]
Russell Location – Contact Clint Laflin at (785) 475-8121 or email [email protected]
This workshop is open to the public and there is no cost for admission. Online registration is requested by going to goldenprairie.ksu.edu.
USDA
TOPEKA – U.S. Department of Agriculture State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen announced Tuesday that three rural Kansas electric cooperatives received more than $32 million in financing to build and improve rural electric infrastructure across the state.
“Modern and reliable electric infrastructure has been a cornerstone to rural prosperity since the Rural Electrification Act of 1936,” USDA Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said. “This funding we are providing is critical to rural communities and reflects President Trump’s commitment to increasing prosperity across all of rural America. When rural America thrives, all of America thrives.”
Nationally, USDA is providing $1.4 billion in financing to 27 projects through its Electric Loan Program. It will help build and improve 6,886 miles of line to strengthen reliability in rural areas. The loans include $255.8 million for investments in smart grid infrastructure that uses digital communications technology to detect and react to local changes in electricity usage.
In Kansas, the following electric cooperatives received financing:
USDA announced investments in the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and Wisconsin. USDA will make additional funding announcements in coming weeks.
In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to identify legislative, regulatory and policy changes that could promote agriculture and prosperity in rural communities. In January 2018, Secretary Perdue presented the Task Force’s findings to President Trump. These findings included 31 recommendations to align the federal government with state, local and tribal governments to take advantage of opportunities that exist in rural America. Increasing investments in rural infrastructure is a key recommendation of the task force.
USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/ks or call (785) 271-2700.
By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post
A 26-year-old Hays man was sentenced to more than five years in prison Monday for having sex with a 14-year-old.
Robert Sanetta was originally charged with two counts of indent liberties with a child and one count of criminal sodomy for engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old in 2018.
As the result of a plea agreement, Sanetta pleaded no contest in September to the two felony counts of indent liberties and the criminal sodomy charged was dismissed.
Under the agreement, Sanetta was expected to be sentenced to probation Monday in Ellis County District Court, but Chief Judge Glenn Braun sentenced Sanetta to 64 months in prison.
The victim and her mother addressed the court before Braun issued his sentence. They both said they thought of Sanetta as a member of their family. Sanetta also said he felt like he was a part of their family but claimed that not all of the facts were brought to light in court.
His lawyer claimed the same thing, saying there was a lack of parental supervision.
Braun said he understood the reason County Attorney Tom Drees agreed to probation in the case. But he noted he did not see any mitigating factors, pointing out a 14-year-old cannot enter into a consensual sexual relationship, especially with someone who was 11 years older than her at the time.
Braun said probation was not in the best interest in this case and sentenced Sanetta to prison.
Sanetta will be subject to 24 months post-release supervision and must register and a sex offender for 25 years.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State Men’s Soccer is receiving votes in the latest edition of the United Soccer Coaches Division II Top 25 Poll. FHSU was No. 20 in last week’s poll, but a 1-0 loss to Newman moved the Tigers out of the top 25.
Rogers State is the only Great American Conference team inside the top 25 of this week’s poll, holding a ranking of No. 22 even though it has lost twice to FHSU this season. Northeastern State joins FHSU as GAC representatives in the receiving votes list of the poll.
Fort Hays State is looking to wrap up the No. 1 seed for the Great American Conference Tournament this week when it takes on Southern Nazarene at home on Thursday and Oklahoma Baptist on the road on Saturday.Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll for November 5, 2019.
| Rank | School | Prev | W-L-T |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azusa Pacific University | 1 | 14-0-0 |
| 2 | Lynn University | 3 | 12-0-1 |
| 3 | California State University-Los Angeles | 4 | 13-0-1 |
| 4 | Lake Erie College | 5 | 17-1-0 |
| 5 | Gannon University | 6 | 14-1-0 |
| 6 | Adelphi University | 2 | 14-1-1 |
| 7 | Palm Beach Atlantic University | 9 | 11-2-2 |
| 8 | Wilmington University | 8 | 16-1-1 |
| 9 | Young Harris College | 15 | 10-3-0 |
| 10 | University Of Charleston | 11 | 14-2-1 |
| 11 | St. Mary’s University (Texas) | 10 | 12-2-2 |
| 12 | Bellarmine University | 12 | 13-0-4 |
| 13 | California State University-San Bernardino | 14 | 10-2-3 |
| 14 | Colorado School Of Mines | 18 | 12-3-3 |
| 15 | Wingate University | 19 | 9-2-3 |
| 16 | University Of West Florida | 21 | 11-1-2 |
| 17 | Maryville University of St. Louis | 24 | 14-2-2 |
| 18 | Franklin Pierce University | 22 | 11-3-1 |
| 19 | Western Washington University | 23 | 10-3-1 |
| 20 | Texas A&M International University | NR | 11-4-1 |
| 21 | Lander University | 25 | 10-3-2 |
| 22 | Rogers State University | NR | 11-4-1 |
| 23 | Florida Tech | 16 | 10-2-1 |
| 24 | McKendree University | 17 | 13-2-2 |
| 25 | Midwestern State University | 13 | 11-4-0 |
Also receiving votes: West Chester University, Fort Hays State University, Mercy College, Cal Poly Pomona, Francis Marion University, Mississippi College, Northeastern State University, Millersville University.
By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
November is fun-filled with events and activities in Hays. Many of them will kickoff the the holiday season.
Melissa Dixon, executive director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, has a preview.
For an updated calendar of events, check the CVB website www.visithays.com.
Paul E. Maneth, 82, passed away November 4, 2019, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on October 30, 1937, in Great Bend, to William Leo & Mary Teresa (Mauler) Maneth. He married Theodora Ann “Teddi” Hoffmann on August 1, 1964 at Great Bend. She died on October 10, 2012. He then married Mary Helen Kummer on July 24, 2015. She died on December 10, 2015.
A lifetime Great Bend resident, Paul worked for Barton Community College for 29 years, starting as a counselor in 1970, and retiring as the Dean of Academic Affairs in 1999. He continued his professional career as a real estate agent for Keller Real Estate retiring in 2011. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the Golden Belt Woodcarvers, being a three time State Fair blue ribbon winner. Paul served on the Board of Directors for Barton Community College Foundation, Barton County Historical Society and Great Bend Kiwanis Club, and served on the Board of Trustees for Barton Community College. Paul honorably served his country in the United States Navy from 1957-1959.
Paul enjoyed world travel, which took him to France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Israel, Jordan, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia and Vietnam.
Survivors include, one son, Don Maneth and wife Tatiane of San Diego, CA; one daughter, Anne Marie Higgins and husband LTC Sean (Ret.) of Owensboro, KY; two brothers, Larry Maneth and wife Karel of Salina, and Ron Maneth and wife Janet of Great Bend; one sister-in-law, Kay Maneth of Great Bend; ten grandchildren, Brett Ellis, Preston Higgins, Ashlyn Higgins, Caitlin Morrow, Molly Higgins, Collin Higgins, Brendan Higgins, Isabel Higgins, Jack Higgins and Chloe Maneth; and six great grandchildren, Charlotte, Benson, Titus, Nyla Cate, Emma Grace and Teddy Neil. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Bill Maneth.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service with rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 8, 2019, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to the Golden Belt Community Foundation to benefit Holy Family School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Troy D. Hallagin, 54, Hays, died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at his ranch in rural Trego County.
He was born July 2, 1965 in St. Francis the son of Ron and Vicki (Harlan) Hallagin. He was a graduate of Ellis High School in 1983, earned his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Fort Hays State University, and graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1997. He was a self-employed dentist and rancher. On September 10, 1988 he was united in marriage to Mary P. Budke in Hays. He was a member of the American Dental Association. He loved his cattle, farming, ranching, hunting and fishing, traveling, and the outdoors. He was an avid KU and Kansas City Chiefs fan, and he loved spending time with his children and family, especially his new granddaughter, Addison.
Survivors include his wife Mary, of the home in Hays, his parents; Ron and Vicki Hallagin of Ellis, his mother-in-law; Cecilia Budke of Hays, two sons; Tyler Hallagin and Tanner Hallagin, both of Hays, a daughter; Brianna Hargis and husband Tom of Olathe, a granddaughter; Addison Hargis, two brothers; Trent Hallagin and wife Deanna of Silt, Colorado and Trevor Hallagin and wife Tammy of WaKeeney, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Hays. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, and from 10:00 am until service time on Thursday at the First United Methodist Church, 305 W. 7th Street. Memorials are suggested to the FHSU Foundation Troy D. Hallagin Scholarship. Condolences and memories of Troy may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ lone congressional Democrat is urging her Kansas Republican colleagues to speak out against a policy that would allow faith-based foster care and adoption agencies to get taxpayer funding even if they turn away same-sex couples based on religious beliefs.
Rep. Sharice Davids sent a letter Tuesday asking GOP colleagues to use their relationships with President Donald Trump to help reverse the policy, proposed by the administration on Friday. Davids is one of nine LGBTQ members of Congress.
I will not sit silently by while this Administration dismantles protections for LGBTQ adoptive and foster parents. It’s time for this Administration to do right by our children and families and reverse this decision. 5/5
— Rep. Sharice Davids (@RepDavids) November 5, 2019
The proposed rule would roll back an Obama-era regulation barring discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
Four of the five Republican members of the state’s congressional delegation voiced support for the policy. Sen. Jerry Moran has yet to respond.
Hays Post
On Oct. 23, MSN.com recognized Augustines Bakery, 1305 Main, as the best bakery in Kansas, in an online list of the best bakery in every state.
The brief highlights the bakery’s breakfast items along with their German specialties.
Deanna Rae Dewey, 75, of Brewster, entered into her final resting place November 3, 2019, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.
She was born December 21, 1943, in Arapahoe, NE, to Frank and Bertha (Wendland) Kaltoff. Dee, as she was affectionately known, enjoyed gardening, ceramics and cooking. She grew up near Arapahoe, NE and attended Arapahoe High School.
Dee was preceded in death by her parents and husband Chauncy Dewey Jr.
She is survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the McDonald Ambulance Fund, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.
For information or condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
