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FHSU volleyball drops hard-fought five set match to No. 14 Bearcats

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HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State volleyball team took No. 14 Northwest Missouri State to the brink before falling in five sets Saturday (Nov. 2), 19-25, 25-21, 25-18, 23-25, 13-15. The Tigers move to 6-18 overall and 3-13 in MIAA play, while the Bearcats are now 18-6 on the year and 11-5 in league action.

Fort Hays State tallied more total points than the Bearcats on the night, 105-104. Northwest pulled away late in the opening set, but the Tigers controlled much of the next two frames to go in front, 2-1. The Tigers led as late as 23-22 in the fourth set, but Northwest captured the next three points to force a decisive fifth set. FHSU scored the first four points and later led 10-7 before the Bearcats rallied to steal the set and the match.

The Tigers outhit Northwest Missouri State in the match, posting a .217 attack percentage to the Bearcats’ .207. Three Tigers reached double figures in kills, including 20 from Delaney Humm, 15 from Isabelle Reynolds and 11 from Tatum Bartels. Humm added 13 digs for her 11th double-double of the season while adding four blocks and two aces. Bartels matched Humm with a team-best four blocks and two service aces. Katie Darnell tossed up 42 aces alongside 12 digs, three kills and one block. Abbie Hayes led the team with 18 digs, with Taylor White adding 14 digs and a pair of service aces.

Northwest scored seven of the first 10 points in the match before the Tigers battled back to take a 9-8 lead thanks to a 6-1 run. After the teams traded points for the next several rallies, the Bearcats closed the set on a 12-6 run to turn a 13-13 tie into a first-set victory.

The start of the second set was a near mirror image of the opening frame, with FHSU jumping in front 7-3 before the Bearcats clawed back to go in front 9-8. The Tigers responded by scoring the next five points, forcing a Northwest timeout. The Bearcats later closed within three, 16-13, before four-straight points gave the Tigers a seven-point lead, 20-13. Reynolds gave the Tigers a chance at set point with a kill before Humm leveled the match at one with a kill on the final rally.

The Fort Hays State offense hit its stride in the third set, recording a .429 attack percentage (17-2-35). The teams traded points for the first half of the frame before the Tigers scored five consecutive points to break a 12-12 tie. Northwest broke up the run with a kill before FHSU tallied four more points to go in front 21-13. Reynolds tallied kills on four of the last five points for the Tigers, handing FHSU a 2-1 lead in the match.

The teams traded short runs for much of the fourth set before Northwest went in front 19-15. After a lengthy delay for the officials to discuss the number of substitutions remaining, the Tigers went on a 7-2 run to take a 22-21 lead. White dropped in a pair of service aces during the run, including the go-ahead point for the Tigers. Humm handed the Tigers a 23-22 lead with a kill, but Northwest captured the final three points to force a deciding fifth set.

Bartels recorded a pair of kills before teaming up with Darnell for a block to help the Tigers score the first four points of the final frame. The Bearcats closed within two, 8-6, before Morgan Christiansen and Humm combined for a block to push the lead back to three. Humm added a kill two points later to make the lead 10-7 before the Bearcats closed the match on an 8-3 run to secure the win.

The Tigers wrap up a quick three-match homestand Tuesday (Nov. 5) when No.2 Nebraska-Kearney makes the short drive to Hays. First serve is set for 6 p.m.

Affidavit: Kansas man wore skeleton mask during armed robbery

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WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas man was charged in federal court this week with five armed robberies, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Darren Green, 20, Wichita, Kan., was charged with five counts of robbery and five counts of brandishing a handgun during the robberies. Green was charged with the following robberies on July 8 at the Burger King, 3500 S. Meridian in Wichita; Aug. 28, at the Meridian Grocery, 2719 S. Meridian in Wichita; Aug. 29, Domino’s Pizza, 2047 West 21st in Wichita; Oct. 20, Wal-Mart, 3030 N. Rock Road in Wichita; Oct. 21, Advance America, 601 N. Ridge Road in Wichita.

An affidavit filed in the case alleges that during the first robbery Green wore a skeleton mask, pointed a gun at an employee and said, “Don’t be stupid – get on the ground.”

The affidavit alleges that during the Wal-Mart robbery Green wore a yellow Wal-Mart vest, placed a gun against an employee’s ribs, and handed an employee a note saying, “I have AIDS. Do not panic. Put all the money in bag.”

If convicted, he could face up to 20 years and a fine up to $250,000 on each robbery count, and not less than seven years and a fine up to $250,000 on each count of brandishing a firearm.

Thompson runs for 3 TDs as No. 22 K-State routs Kansas

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Chris Kleiman views himself as a caretaker for Kansas State football, sustaining and building on the traditions that predecessor Bill Snyder established over more than two decades.

Turns out that applies to the Wildcats’ dominance of Kansas.

Skylar Thompson ran for 127 yards and three touchdowns, Harry Trotter added 92 yards rushing and another score, and No. 22 Kansas State romped to a 38-10 win in the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday to continue a streak of dominance that Snyder established and relished.

Thompson also had 129 yards passing for the Wildcats (6-2, 3-2), who showed no letdown from their upset of then-No. 5 Oklahoma in bludgeoning the Jayhawks (3-6, 1-5) for the 23rd time in 27 games.

“It was our best football game of the year,” Klieman said.

Carter Stanley was 13 of 23 for 115 yards and two interceptions for Kansas before leaving with an injury late in the game. Star running back Pooka Williams managed just 61 yards rushing.

The Wildcats held new coach Les Miles’ team to 241 yards of offense, a 2-for-10 mark on third down and stopped it on both fourth down tries. Kansas State also had four sacks, dominated the time of possession and had 342 yards rushing in what turned into a lopsided affair.

“As a football team we’re continuing to improve and get better,” said Klieman, who was hired to replace the retired Snyder late last year. “But defensively, I thought we played really well.”

On the other side?

“A lot of things went wrong tonight,” Kansas wide receiver Andrew Parchment said.

Both teams rolled into Memorial Stadium off big wins, though. Along with the Wildcats’ win over the Sooners, the Jayhawks beat Texas Tech on a game-ending field goal — the two wins separated by a stretch of Interstate 70 each prompting field-stormings and Big 12 reprimands.

So there was a little more excitement than usual for the Sunflower Showdown. Kansas announced a sellout for the first time since 2009, and fans were still waiting in long lines at security outside the stadium long after the game had kicked off.

Many of them missed the only time it was tied.

Kansas State promptly marched 88 yards for an opening touchdown, pounding it downfield with its run game despite having its top two running backs slowed by injuries. And when the Jayhawks managed a field goal, the Wildcats answered with a 78-yard touchdown march for a 14-3 lead.

Stanley, who had been so solid the past two weeks, threw both of his interceptions in the first half. The second came with less than 2 minutes left and set up Kansas State for a field goal.

“Miscommunication and lack of effort,” Williams said.

Meanwhile, the only gripe the Wildcats at the break were the penalties: They were flagged seven times for 78 yards, or exactly four yards more than Kansas had in total offense.

The Wildcats ended any chance of a comeback with a 75-yard touchdown drive to open the second half. It was capped by Thompson scrambling to his right, then winning a race with Kansas safety Mike Lee to the end zone for his sixth touchdown rushing in the past two weeks.

Thompson added a seventh early in the fourth quarter, when Klieman began to grind away his first win in the 108-year history of the series.

“They’re a good football team, and I told Les that before the game, they’re doing some really good things, especially offensively,” Klieman said. “It’s a healthy rivalry because both teams have gotten better, and both teams I think — they’re going to win some games still in this league.”

BROTHERLY LOVE

Kansas State fullback Jax Dineen sent his brother, Kansas linebacker Jay Dineen, hobbling to the sideline with a knee injury after a dastardly block late in the third quarter.

WOODLAND’S MOMENT

U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland, a Topeka native who played golf at KU, was honored early in the game. It was the one moment that Kansas State and Kansas fans both cheered.

THE TAKEAWAY

Kansas State proved a massive gulf still exists between the Wildcats and their biggest rival. Not only did they dominate, they did it without much help from top running backs James Gilbert and Jordon Brown, both of whom were nicked up in last week’s game against the Sooners.

Kansas had been averaging 548 yards per game since Miles fired offensive coordinator Vic Koenning and promoted Brent Dearmon. But the Jayhawks never got on track against the Wildcats.

UP NEXT

Kansas State heads to Texas next Saturday.

Kansas has the week off before visiting Oklahoma State.

USGS: 3.2 magnitude earthquake shakes south-central Kansas

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RENO COUNTY —An earthquake shook south central Kansas Saturday evening.

The quake just after 9p.m. measured a magnitude 3.2 and was centered approximately 2 miles west, northwest of south Hutchinson, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Saturday’s quake follows There were 8 quakes over the past week in Kansas, according to the Kansas Geological Survey.

There are no reports of damage or injury from Saturday’s quake.

Kansas teen sentenced for role in fatal drug deal gunfight

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HUTCHINSON —One of two men convicted in the death a Hutchinson man during a drug sale was sentenced to four year in prison Friday.

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Similar to his co-defendant Curtis Garcia, Tristan Delaney entered a plea to a second-degree murder charge after originally being charged with felony murder for the killing of Norman Cushinberry.

The crime involves Delaney, 18 at the time of the crime and Cushinberry purchasing drugs. According to court testimony, Delaney and Garcia had been texting the day of the shooting about the purchase of around a quarter pound of marijuana.

There is also some indication over phony money being involved. Garcia, who had his children in his pickup during the transaction, claims he was there to sell an Xbox and not drugs. The victim tried to pay for the marijuana with counterfeit money, so Garcia left.

Delaney then texted Garcia to come back because they would have real money. Once Garcia arrived a second time, the victim allegedly got into Garcia’s pickup. He then asked him to turn the truck off. Once Garcia complied, Cushinberry pulled a 9 mm Ruger semi-automatic handgun.

Delaney came from the porch with a 12-gauge shotgun. Garcia grabbed a handgun he had in the pickup and fired at Delaney, striking him. An altercation then occurred in the pickup and Cushinberry was shot. Garcia then went to the passenger side of the truck, pulled the victim out and left him in the street where he died.

During the sentencing Friday, the victims sister noted that they still love Delaney.  Delaney apologized to the family and asked for forgiveness.

Delaney who has been incarcerated for 15 months will get credit for time served as well as any good time in prison meaning he could be out much sooner than four years. Garcia who actually fired the fatal shots, was sentenced in October just over 11 years in prison.

Kansas bar, site of shooting that killed 4, adds security

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas bar that was the site of a shooting that killed four men and left five others injured has added more security.

Hugo Villanueva-Morales 
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The Tequila KC Bar in Kansas City, Kansas, reopened late last month. The shooting at about 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 6 was believed to have been carried out by a man who had been kicked out earlier that night and an accomplice.

The suspected shooters, 29-year-old Hugo Villanueva-Morales and 23-year-old Javier Alatorre, both face four counts of first-degree murder. Alatorre is in custody; Villanueva-Morales is still being sought.

Bar owner Erik Gomez says he used to keep one security guard at the bar on Saturday and Sunday nights, but now has three on Fridays, two on Saturdays and one on Sundays.

FHSU men’s soccer falls at Newman

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WICHITA, Kan. – No. 20 Fort Hays State men’s soccer suffered a 1-0 defeat at conference foe, Newman, on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 2).

This loss marks the fifth loss of the season for the Black and Gold, who are now 10-5-1 (9-2-1 GAC) on their 2019 campaign while Newman improves to just above .500 with a record of 7-6-1 and 6-5-1 in conference play.

The Tigers out shot the Jets in the first half, registering four shots, to just one total from Newman. Of their four shots FHSU tested Newman goalkeeper, Jean Claude Consol, twice.

With seven minutes remaining in the first half, a foul on Newman’s Enzo Nalis sparked a confrontation which resulted in a pair of red cards handed out – one to Nalis and the second to FHSU’s Alonso Rodriguez.

Now playing 10-on-10 for the remainder of the contest, the Tigers continued to fire their shots, totaling nine by the final whistle. While the match remained at a stalemate, the Jets Ignacio Lemech broke the draw in the in the 68th minute.

Following a clearance and a header from Newman, FHSU controlled the ball. However, an uncontrolled pass allowed Lemech to regain possession. Using his pace, defender Alec Bevis, who was in pursuit, could not catch up to the Jets’ forward. Lemech dribbled the ball around a diving Cullen Fisch and slotted the ball in the back of the net. The Tigers were only able to register three more shots following the goal.

Moritz Walther and Arsenio Chamorro led the pack in shots taken on the day with two each. Fisch added two saves on four total shots by Newman to his statline.

Fort Hays State is now 1-1 against Newman on the season. moving the series to an all-time record of 4-1 in favor of the Black and Gold.

Closing out their season, FHSU will host Southern Nazarene on Thursday, Nov. 7, before playing their final match of the regular season at Oklahoma Baptist on Saturday, Nov. 9. One more victory for the Tigers would lock their spot as regular season champions in the Great American Conference.

Police: 1 dead, 1 hospitalized after gas leak at Kan. home

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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a gas leak and the death of a woman.

First responders on the scene late Friday photo courtesy WIBW TV

Just after 8p.m, Friday the Topeka Fire Department was dispatched to possible gas leak at a residence in the 900 block of SW Warren in Topeka, according to Lt. Shane Hilton.

Topeka Police were requested to assist with forcing entry into the home. Once inside, first responders found an adult female and she was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

A second person was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Due to suspicious circumstances witnessed by the responding officers, the residence was secured and Crime Scene Officers and Detectives were investigating the scene, according to Hilton. Police did not release names of the victims.

Native Kansan returns to open family practice at Rooks Co. hospital

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PLAINVILLE — Rooks County Health Center welcomes Dr. Jenny Maciaszek, a Family Medicine physician who is now accepting new patients, including pediatric, adult, geriatric, and obstetric patients, to her practice. Dr. Maciaszek will begin seeing patients in her clinic at RCH on Monday.

Maciaszek has strong connections to Rooks County and the region. Born in Russell to Dennis and Lori (Malin) Davidson, she is the granddaughter of former Plainville resident, Rita Malin.

“I have many memories of spending time in Rooks County with my grandparents both on their farm and in town,” Maciaszek said. “I feel fortunate to be able to return to a community that has been an important part of my life.”

Dr. Maciaszek graduated Russell High School as the class valedictorian, before earning degrees in Journalism and Political Science at the University of Kansas (K.U.). She then studied medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, earning a Master’s Degree in Public Health along the way. She completed her family medicine residency at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage.

When asked how she foresees her medical practice in rural Kansas, Dr. Maciaszek stated “My approach is rooted in building strong, lasting relationships with my patients and my community. I am passionate about making sure my patients feel safe, supported, and in control of their own health.”

The commitment to reestablishing her life in western Kansas can be seen in the name Dr. Maciaszek chose for her clinic, Niobrara Family Medicine. Niobrara is the notable chalk rock formation that characterizes northwest Kansas. The name was suggested by her husband, also a native Kansan, who majored in Geology at K.U.

Dr. Maciaszek enjoys being outdoors and looks forward to spending time with family and advancing her gardening skills. She and husband Nick, a Geographic Information Systems specialist, are planning to live in Plainville.

— Rooks County Health Center

Area runners fare well at state cross country meets

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The Norton girls’ placed one runner in the top 20 but won the 3A state title at Rim Rock Farms near Lawrence. The Bluejays scored 75 points, 18 fewer than second place Southeast of Saline. Senior Lexi Kats led Norton with a fourth place finish in a time of 19:59.0.

TMP-Marian sophomore Grace Pope finished in 66th place with a time of 22:58.6.

The Norton boys finished third with 117 points. Senior Connor Hall led the way with a third place finish and time of 16:40.1

Hays High freshman Amelia Jaeger finished in 33rd place with a time of 20:40.0.

Ellis freshman Madelyn Russell finished second at the 2A girls state cross country meet Saturday in Wamego. Russell had a time of 19:20.48 and finished just ahead of Sybil Giefer of Trego who ran a time of 19:37.76. Ellinwood’s Erin Hammeke won the 2A race with a time of 19:12.28.

Plainville junior Chayse McCullough finished sixth in the boys race with a time of 17:18.04. Samuel Pyle of Ellis came in 10th at Ellis 17:30.72.

The Ellis boys finished eighth in the team standings with 187 points, Trego was 11th with 246 points.

Osborne junior Reagan Bales finished second in the 1A boys race with a time of 17:21.57. Blake Pierce of La Crosse finished 10th with a time of 17:50.38.

Osborne finished fourth in the team standings with 62 points, Quinter was seventh with 122 and La Crosse 8th with 124.

SW Kan. deputies, KHP and game wardens make 13 Halloween arrests

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FORD COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities in southwest Kansas were busy on Halloween during a sweep to make arrests for those with outstanding warrants.

The Ford County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol, Dodge City Police Department and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks arrested 13 individuals within Ford County, according to Sheriff  Bill Carr.

Nine of those arrested were on drug related charges including for Distribution of Methamphetamines, Distribution of Cocaine or Distribution of Fentanyl.  Four others were arrested on unrelated warrants, according to Carr.

Pot possession decriminalization rejected in Kansas City

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KANSAS CITY (AP) — The Kansas City Council has rejected a measure to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Councilman Brandon Ellington initially proposed decriminalized possession of less than 100 grams of marijuana. An amendment instead allowed offenders to plead guilty, face a fine and have their record expunged after 180 days.

The proposals would have applied only to municipal marijuana offenses. County prosecutors can also bring marijuana charges, though Jackson County no longer takes up those cases.

Ellington didn’t support the new version, which failed Thursday on a 5-6 vote. Ellington said he was told that a municipal marijuana arrest record is forwarded onto the state, meaning expunging it on the local level would still leave a state record. He plans to reintroduce his original plan.

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