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Area entities are recipients of waste tire recycling grants

Posted on April 10, 2019April 9, 2019

KDHE

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Bureau of Waste Management has announced the recipients of waste tire recycling grants. These annual solid waste grants are awarded to municipalities and school districts across the state. The grants total nearly $379,000 for 2019.

The waste tire recycling grants go toward funding safe surfacing at playgrounds, running tracks, picnic tables and benches made from waste tires.

This year’s 46 individual waste tire recycling grants range from $349 to $75,000. The grants are funded through a 25-cent tax paid on the purchase of new tires. The list of grantees can be found at https://www.kdheks.gov/waste/grants/SFY19WTGSpreadsheetFinal.pdf.

For more information on KDHE’s waste reduction grant opportunities and application procedures, visit www.kdheks.gov/waste.

Sunny, mild Wednesday with a chance for storms

Posted on April 10, 2019April 9, 2019

Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 22 mph.

WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 22 mph.

Wednesday Night A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Windy, with an east wind 17 to 26 mph becoming north northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

ThursdayA chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow between 10am and 11am, then a chance of rain after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 42. Very windy, with a northwest wind 31 to 38 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Very windy, with a northwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 46 mph.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Kan. Army National Guard helicopters deployed for potential wild fire assistance

Posted on April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

TOPEKA —Due to a high threat index for wildland fires over the next several days, the Kansas Division of Emergency Management has asked the Kansas Army National Guard to deploy six UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to several locations within the state to assist local fire departments, as needed.

Photo courtesy Kansas Army National Guard

The helicopters are equipped with collapsible 660-gallon buckets used to draw water from local sources to drop on areas that are difficult for ground crews to reach. These aircraft are being prepositioned in key locations to expedite assistance, should they be needed. The helicopter and crews left Tuesday and are currently tasked to remain operational through Thursday, April 11, according to a media release from the Adjutant General’s office.

Gov. Laura Kelly has issued a State of Disaster Emergency declaration to allow state resources to respond more quickly to local requests for assistance.

“Our past experiences have taught us that wildland fires can crop up suddenly and spread rapidly,” said Kelly. “This declaration allows us to position our state emergency response assets so they can act quickly when a request for assistance is made.”

KDEM will activate the State Emergency Operations Center in Topeka to monitor weather conditions and respond to requests for assistance from local authorities.

Mariners hand KC 8th straight L; Merrifield hit streak at 30

Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Dee Gordon got three hits and drove in two runs as the high-scoring Seattle Mariners extended baseball’s best record with a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

The Mariners improved to 11-2 and have scored at least five runs in 12 of those games. The Royals lost their eighth in a row.

Whit Merrifield extended his hitting streak to 30 games, tying a Royals record set by George Brett in 1980. He led off the bottom of the first with an opposite-field triple to stretch a streak that began last Sept. 10 and included the final 20 games of the season.

But the Mariners have some impressive streaks of their own.

When Jay Bruce hit his AL-leading seventh home run in the first inning, the Mariners extended their string to 13 games at the start of a season with at least one home run, matching the Detroit Tigers in 2017. The 2002 Cleveland Indians (14 games) are the only team since 1908 to open the season with more games with home runs.

Seattle also matched the 2000 St. Louis Cardinals with the most home runs (33) through their first 13 games.

Merrifield scored the tying run in the first on an RBI single by Adalberto Mondesi.

Speedy Billy Hamilton scored from second base on a sacrifice fly when Mallex Smith fell down in deep center catching Mondesi’s drive, making it 2-all in the third.

Gordon had a two-run single in the fourth for a 4-2 lead.

Marco Gonzales (4-0) gave up two earned runs in six-plus innings. Anthony Swarzak pitched the ninth for his second save in two opportunities.

Jakob Junis (1-1) allowed four runs in four innings. Richard Lovelady, the Royals’ fourth pitcher of the night, pitched a perfect eighth inning in his major league debut.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Mariners: INF Tim Beckham remained out of the starting lineup with tightness in his right hamstring. He tweaked it in the Mariners’ 12-5 victory over the White Sox on Sunday. Manager Scott Servais said the decision to hold out Beckham was by the training staff. “Beckham feels better today,” he said. “He could probably go out there and start the ballgame tonight.”

Royals: LHPs Danny Duffy and Brian Flynn remain on the 10-day IL with differing arm issues. Kansas City manager Ned Yost said they’re “doing fine” in their rehabs but wouldn’t elaborate further.

ROSTER NEWS

Mariners RHP Chasen Bradford was placed on the 10-day IL with shoulder inflammation. “We’ve used him a lot early,” Servais said. “He’s kind of our go-to guy. You know what you’re going to get when Chasen goes out there. He’s been very effective. We got a couple of innings out of him last night. He came in after the game and said he felt a little sore, tight. He came in today and he has a little bit of restricted range of motion. He’s probably going to be down three, four, maybe five days. With the 10-day DL, let’s give him time to get right. It’s April 9, so we’ve got time.” He was replaced on the roster by RHP Erik Swanson, who will make his debut in the major leagues with his first appearance.

Royals recalled RHP Heath Fillmyer and purchased the contract of Lovelady from Triple-A Omaha. RHP Kevin McCarthy and LHP Tim Hill were optioned to Omaha. Lovelady is on the major league roster for the first time in his career. “This is everything I ever dreamed of,” Lovelady said prior to Tuesday’s game. He found out after getting off the plane in Omaha following a road trip when Stormchasers manager Brian Poldberg called him and asked him to come back to baggage claim. When he went back, Poldberg told him, “They need you.” Lovelady asked, “What are you talking about?” When Poldberg told him he was heading to Kansas City he said he “lost words and started crying.”

UP NEXT

Mariners: LHP Yusei Kikuchi (0-0, 4.02 ERA) will get the start for the Mariners in the second game of the four-game series. It will be the first time Kikuchi has pitched with four days’ rest, as opposed to the five days’ rest he is used to in Japanese baseball.

Royals: Had not named a starter for Wednesday’s game, though that spot could fall to Fillmyer, who pitched in 17 games (13 starts) with the Royals in 2018, compiling a 4-2 mark with a 4.26 ERA.

Boys State of Kansas registration open for 2019 session

Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

MANHATTAN — The deadline to register for the 2019 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy is just around the corner — Monday, April 15. However, if those interested in the program miss the deadline, the program will continue to take registrations through Monday, May 26, as space allows. The event, which will be in its 82nd year, will be held Sunday, June 2, through Friday, June 7, at Kansas State University in Manhattan.

The ALBSKLA is for young men who will enter their senior year of high school in the fall of 2019. It provides a relevant, interactive, problem-solving experience in leadership and teamwork that develops self-identity, promotes mutual respect and instills civic responsibility. Boys State is a “learning by doing” political exercise that simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels, providing opportunities to lead under pressure, showcasing character and working effectively within a team. It’s also an opportunity to gain pride and respect for government and the price paid by members of the military to preserve democracy.

The cost to attend the Boys State of Kansas program is $325; however, in most instances, sponsors pay for the majority of the fees, with the delegate or his family paying a $50 applicant fee. Those wishing to attend the program should visit https://kansasboysstate.com/ to register.

Potential sponsors, such as American Legion posts, civic organizations, businesses, clubs and interested individuals, or those with questions, should contact Troy Fowler, ALBSKLA director of operations, at [email protected].

The American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy is an interactive simulation that teaches high school seniors-to-be the value of democracy and civic duty. Participants form mock governments and campaign for positions at the city, county and state levels. After the elections, participants find out firsthand the difficult decisions made daily by those in government through a series of challenging simulations. Delegates, nominated to attend by their high school counselors and other influential people in their lives, are sponsored by American Legion posts and various civic organizations from across the state. All delegates demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities in student government, athletics and/or other activities.

The Boys State program was founded by Legionnaires Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card in Illinois in 1935, and was first held in Kansas two years later in Wichita. The Kansas program moved to the University of Kansas in Lawrence in 1963 and remained there until 1991. The following year, it moved to its current location at Kansas State University in Manhattan. For more information about the American Legion Boys State of Kansas Leadership Academy, visit https://kansasboysstate.com/ or https://ksbstate.org/.

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FHSU baseball bested by Bethany

Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

HAYS, Kan. – The Fort Hays State baseball team dropped a mid-week non-conference contest against Bethany College on Tuesday 17-6 at Larks Park. The Tigers moved to 3-28 on the season. The Swedes stayed at 12-26 overall as this was an exhibition game for Bethany.

The Tigers produced six runs on 12 hits in the contests. Landon Erway had a successful day at the plate after finishing 3-for-4 from the dish. Erway scored a run and also earned a walk as the No. 3 hitter in the Tiger lineup.

Garrett Francis and Tyler Olsen were the only other Tigers to produce a multi-hit attack at the plate. Francis produced two RBI singles on the evening when he plated Marcus Altman in the fourth frame, cutting the Swede lead to 7-3 at the time.

Tyler Olson put the Tigers on the board in the first after attempting a double steal but getting caught in a rundown. However, Erway cross home plate before the out occurred. The black and gold struck for another run in the second, this time on a successful double steal attempt when Dawson Sramek took second base and Altman stole home.

FHSU tallied three runs in the sixth when Bryce Baumwart started things with a two-out double to center field and advanced to third on a balk call on the Swede pitcher. Francis pushed Baumwart past home plate when he legged out an infield single. Bethany switched pitchers and Grasser took advantage with a single to center field, allowing Francis to challenge the throw home. The throw did beat Francis, but the Swede catcher couldn’t hold on. The Tigers kept the line moving when Taylan Mullins-Ohm plated Grasser with an RBI single up the gut of the defense, again cutting the deficit to 9-6 after six inning of play.

The Tigers were held scoreless the remaining three innings, as the Swedes tacked on two in the seventh, four in the eighth and two in the ninth.

Tiger starter Tanner Smith (1-3) was charged with the loss, allowing seven runs (five earned) on six hits across 2.2 innings of work, striking out three and walking one batter. The bullpen came on in relief with five pitchers getting work on the mound; Ryan Brown (3.1 IP), Cody Rottinghaus (1.0 IP), Chase Werth (1.0 IP) and Jake Vieira (1.0 IP).

FHSU will resume conference play this weekend when they host Washburn for a three-game set, beginning on Friday (April 12). The series-opening contest is scheduled as Pack the Park for fans of all ages to enjoy some Tiger baseball! First pitch on Friday is slated for 6 p.m.

Hays High girls’ soccer dominant over Great Bend

Posted on April 9, 2019

By JEREMY McGUIRE
Hays Post

GREAT BEND, Kan.-For the second time in two days the Hays High Lady Indian’ soccer team picked up a convincing win, this time on the road in Great Bend. Hays High scored six first half goals and one second half goal on their way to a 7-0 win over the Lady Panthers. It was certainly a team effort tonight for Hays as five of the seven goals had some help with assists.

The Lady Indians had first half goals from Madelyn Martin, Kallie Leiker, Taleia McCrae, Allison Shubert, and two goals from Maggie Robben. Hays had first half assists from Jersey Johnson, Sophie Humphrey, Caroline Robben, and Shubert. Martin struck for her second goal of the match a little over half way through the second half for the last goal of the match with an assist from Leiker.

Hays High was pretty impressive defensively as well as Great Bend had very few shots on goal. It was the fifth consecutive shutout for the Lady Indians who improve to 6-1-1 on the season and 2-0-1 in the Western Athletic Conference. They will be back to action next Monday in Garden City.

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HHS baseball beats Great Bend by forfeit

Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

HAYS, Kan. – The Hays High baseball team is 9-0 after a 7-0 forfeit win over Great Bend Tuesday at the Hays High Field. The Indians were trailing 3-2 in the fourth when the Panthers used an ineligible pitcher.

Joey Soupiset, who threw Friday in the Panthers win over Liberal, was brought in relief in the fourth but needed to sit another day due to KSHSAA pitch count rules.

Hays High protested and was awarded the win.

The Indians eventually tied the game in the bottom of the fifth when it was called to save pitchers.

Trey Riggs allowed three runs, two earned on three hits over five innings with nine strikeouts and no walks.

The Indians host Dodge City Friday in a doubleheader.

Monarchs baseball sweeps Ellis

Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

HAYS, Kan. – The TMP-Marian baseball pushed their winning streak to six games with a pair of run-rule wins over Ellis Tuesday at the TMP Field. The Monarchs scored 31 runs on 27 hits and won 15-5 in six innings in game one and 16-6 in five innings in game two.

Ellis struck for five runs in the top of the first inning in game one. It stayed that way until the fifth when the Monarchs scored 12. Carson Jacobs bases loaded walk broke the 5-5 and put TMP in front for good.

Noah Gibson had three hits and drove in four. Ethan Atherton pitched the final two innings of relief for the win.

The Monarchs scored 10 runs in the fourth inning to blow open the second game. Mason Robbins went 3-for-4 to lead the 14-hit attack.
Brady Kreutzer drove in three.

Colby Dreiling allowed one run on four hits over four innings for the win as the Monarchs improve to 6-2.

TMP travels to Abilene Friday to make up a postponed game from last month. They are back at home next Tuesday against Russell/Victoria.

Defense questions death sentence for rapist, killer in case that prompted Kan. Amber Alert

Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The attorney for a man convicted of abducting, raping and killing a 10-year-old Missouri girl says his death sentence should be overturned.

Jurors found 51-year-old Craig Wood guilty last year of first-degree murder for the February 2014 death of Hailey Owens in Springfield.

Police say he snatched the fourth-grade girl from a neighborhood street less than two blocks from her home as she walked back from her best friend’s house. Several neighbors unsuccessfully attempted to rescue the child, chasing the suspect on foot and by car. The abduction prompted an Amber Alert in Kansas.

His attorney told the Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday that the process used to impose the death sentence wasn’t constitutional. The issue is that jurors couldn’t decide whether to sentence Wood to death or life in prison without parole. That left the decision in the hands of the judge who oversaw Wood’s trial.

Missouri and Indiana are the only states where a judge can impose a death sentence. Other states follow the federal procedure that a defendant is sentenced to life in prison if jurors are deadlocked.

TMP-Marian softball sweeps Ellis

Posted on April 9, 2019April 10, 2019

HAYS, Kan. – The TMP-Marian softball team used a couple of big innings to sweep Ellis Tuesday at the TMP Field. The Monarchs won 11-0 and 18-3. Both were shortened by run-rule.

TMP scored eight runs in the third inning to blow open the first game which was called after four innings. Emilee Augustine and Sophia Coulter both had two hits with Augustine driving in three.

The Monarchs scored eight runs in the first then eight more in the second in game two which was called after three. Kyliegh Allen and Lexi Gottschalk both had three hits with Allen driving in five and Gottschalk four.

Allen picked up the wins in both games. She struck out 12 with one walk while allowing two hits in the first game then fanned five with two walks and three hits in game two.

The Monarchs are now 5-5. They’re scheduled to play at Goodland Friday.

Kansas man breaks into salvage yard, plays demolition derby

Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Kansas man is accused of breaking into a salvage yard in the 1600 block of East 1st in Hutchinson and playing demolition derby.

While in the salvage yard, Logan Bromwell, 19, found vehicles that could run and started crashing them into each other, according to police.

Bromwell is also accused of crashing through a gate to get another vehicle. He allegedly took one of the vehicles to a local Kwik Shop, bought gas and returned to the salvage yard.

Bromwell is charged with felony theft and criminal damage. The crimes occurred between March 31 and April 1.

During a court appearance Tuesday, Bromwell was denied a bond reduction.

Man sentenced for 100mph chase that ended in Kansas

Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019

JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri man who was driving during a police chase that started in Joplin and ended in Kansas has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Twenty-year-old Marquis Sanders, of Carterville, was sentenced Monday for felony child endangerment and resisting arrest.

Joplin police pursued Sanders’ vehicle in June after a passenger pointed an unknown object at officers in a patrol car. During the pursuit, Sanders ran several red lights and stop signs and made reckless turns. Speeds reached over 100 mph before the vehicle became disabled in Oswego, Kansas.

Because his passengers included four juveniles, Saunders was charged with four counts of first-degree child endangerment and resisting arrest. Three of the endangerment charges were dropped as part of his plea agreement.