Western Kansas Human Resource Management Association will hold its monthly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Robbins Center (Eagle Communication Hall), One Tiger Place.
Registration is from 11:15 to 11:30 a.m., with a short business meeting starting at 11:30 a.m. The program for the February meeting will be “From Workplace Violence to the New Normal” presented by Lamar Roth, Excel Industries.
The program will be submitted for SHRM continuing education credits. WKHRMA members can RSVP at wkhrma.shrm.org. The deadline to RSVP is noon on Feb. 8.
WKHRMA is an affiliate chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management), a local professional organization for persons engaged in personal or human resource management.
Alicia BoorCan you feed your pregnant cows so their steer calves gain more weight and more heifer calves get pregnant? Recent research suggests that proper supplementation pays off.
As winter forage quality declines and cow nutrient demands increase, wise operators feed protein supplements to assure healthy calves plus cows that will rebreed rapidly. But protein supplements are expensive, so we usually feed only what the cow needs to stay healthy.
New research, though, suggests that this strategy of minimizing input costs may overlook the impact supplements have on the future performance of the unborn calf.
Recent research has shown that properly supplementing the cow can increase profitability of the calf she’s carrying. In one study, steers born from cows that received protein supplement while grazing winter range produced an extra 60 pounds of carcass weight per animal compared to steers from non-supplemented cows.
In other studies, the pregnancy rate of heifers calved from cows that received protein supplements while grazing corn residue or winter range was higher than heifers from non-supplemented cows. And steers from these supplemented cows graded choice more often.
This outcome, where supplementing protein to the cow improves the performance of her calves later in life is called fetal programming. It is thought to occur partly because cow nutrition affects development of fetal organs and muscles, which is highest during the last third of gestation. Since most winter feeding and grazing programs use forages that are low in protein, adequate supplementing can pay big dividends.
As your cows approach calving time, don’t overfeed but also don’t scrimp on the protein. Feed what is needed, both for the cow and her calf. You’ll be money ahead.
Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at [email protected] or calling 620-793-1910
RENO COUNTY — A Kansas man accused of murder in a fatal 2017 hit-and-run accident entered pleas in the case Thursday.
Lukone-photo Reno Co.
The state amended count one in the case from first-degree murder to second-degree murder and 19-year-old Taylor Lukone entered a no contest pleas to that charge and two others, including failing to stop at an accident and interference with law enforcement.
Just after 1 a.m. September 21, 2017, police were called to the report of a bicyclist later identified as 51-year-old Jose Lopez, who had been struck by a vehicle in the 1200 Block of East 4th Street in Hutchinson. The vehicle fled the scene.
Parts of the suspect’s car were left at the scene of the collision, according to police.
Lukone was driving to get cigarettes and spotted Lopez riding his bicycle. He reportedly got angry over the way Lopez had supposedly treated his mother and others. Lukone intentionally struck Lopez and drove away.
Police found the car in front of a residence in the 800 block of East 6th Street in Hutchinson. Lukone initially claimed his car had been stolen, but later changed his story and admitted he left it there.
Sentencing in the case is set for Feb. 15.
The first count alone has a sentencing range between nine and 41 years in prison.
Today Rain likely before 2pm, then rain and snow between 2pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. High near 35. North northeast wind 5 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
The best chance for accumulating snow will generally be along and north of highway 50. pic.twitter.com/xaeew1iljH
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) — A friendly worker at a Hutchinson McDonald’s is riding high after one of her regular customers surprised her with a major gift. Watch the surprise here.
Image courtesy Lane Enterprises
Wichita businessman Chris Ellis says he always looked forward to being waited on by Vicki Anderson when he visited the restaurant.
On Monday, Anderson asked Ellis if he knew anyone who was selling a car. Her 1994 vehicle needed repairs that would cost more than the car was worth.
Ellis’ son was trying to sell his 2009 Pontiac. So Ellis bought it and drove it to Hutchinson Wednesday.
Anderson says she had no idea why Ellis and his son asked her to come out to the parking lot.
There, they presented a shocked and tearful Anderson with the Pontiac.
HAYS, Kan. – Marcus Cooper scored a game-high 22 points including the final eight for Fort Hays State as the Tigers rallied for a 69-65 comeback win over Northeastern State Thursday night at Gross Coliseum. The Tigers remain unbeaten at home and improve to 10-4 overall and 4-1 in the MIAA.
Cooper’s 3-pointer with 51 seconds to play tied the game at 64. He then stole a RiverHawk pass which set up a dunk to put the Tigers up 66-64 with 27 seconds left.
After NSU hit one of two free throws to pull within one with 18 seconds left, Cooper hit three straight free throws to seal the win.
Along with his 22 points, Cooper led the Tigers with nine rebounds and had five steals.
Mark Johnson Postgame Interview
Marcus Cooper Postgame Interview
Game Highlights
Devin Davis came off the bench to score 14 and Brady Werth added 13 points along with four blocked shots.
In a game that saw 12 ties and 11 lead changes, Northeastern State (6-8, 0-5 MIAA) used an early 10-0 run to build an eight point lead five minutes into the game. The Tigers responded with a 13-4 run to go up one. Neither team would lead by more than five the rest of the way.
The RiverHawks shot 55-percent in the first half but were held to 41-percent in the second half. The Tigers were held to 39-percent shooting in the second half and 41-percent for the game.
HAYS, Kan. – Tatyana Legette and Whitney Randall both scored 17 points and the fourth-ranked Fort Hays State women overcame a slow start to blow past Northeastern State 88-50 Thursday at Gross Coliseum.
The Tigers (14-0, 5-0 MIAA) trailed early by five but used a 21-4 keyed by 12 Whitney Randall points to take the lead back for good. They went on a 33-3 run over the third and fourth quarters to blow the game open and led by as many at 45 in the second half.
Tony Hobson Postgame Interview
Game Highlights
Kacey Kennett added 15 points and Taylor Rolfs hit four threes and scored 14 points while grabbing five rebounds along with four assists as the Tigers bench scored 42 points.
FHSU shot 50-percent from the floor and hit 10-of-22 threes while dishing out 18 assists with only eight turnovers.
SEATTLE (AP) — A former goalkeeper for the University of Kansas soccer team has been charged with molesting a student while coaching and working as a teacher’s aide at a Seattle high school.
Meghan Miller -photo courtesy Ballard High School, Seattle, Washington
Court records show that 35-year-old Meghan Miller was charged last month with third-degree child molestation and two counts of first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor. She was placed on administrative leave from Ballard High School before her arrest.
Court records say Miller met the student in 2014 when the girl was 14 and going through a difficult period. Authorities say the relationship turned sexual when the girl turned 15. The records say they had sexual encounters in the school locker room and Miller’s office.
Miller graduated in 2004 from the University of Kansas, where she held several school records.
Arliss Ann Koogle, age 93, of Hays and formerly Great Bend, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at HaysMed.
She was born on July 8, 1925 in Newton, KS to Ernest and Cora Belts. Arliss graduated from Newton High School. She was united in marriage on January 24, 1945 in Great Bend to George Koogle, Sr. Together, they shared almost 74 years of marriage.
Arliss worked as a bank teller for numerous years. She then joined her husband owning and operating Star Cleaners in Great Bend. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and canning vegetables.
Survivors include her husband, George Koogle, Sr. of Hays; son, George Koogle, Jr. of Edmond, OK; son-in-law, Elmer Schmidt of Hays. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sally Schmidt; one brother and three sisters.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Inurnment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.
Arrangements are by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.
LEAVENWORTH COUNTY—A Kansas inmate who escaped from the Lansing Correctional Facility on Monday has been captured in Missouri, according to Lansing Police.
Green -photo KDOC
Cal Henry Green III was captured without incident Thursday in Independence, Missouri.
Green was believe to have stolen a camo-painted state vehicle to make his escape. Authorities found the vehicle late Monday.
Authorities have not released details on Green’s capture.
He was in the Lansing Correctional Facility after convictions for aggravated battery, burglary and has convictions that include forgery, theft and attempt to flee or elude law enforcement.
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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities continue their search for an inmate who escaped from the Lansing Correctional Facility on Monday. Late Monday, police did locate the camo-painted state vehicle he drove away in. It was abandoned near 92nd Street and Parallel Parkway, according to police in Kansas City.
Inmate Cal Henry Green, 36, was in the Lansing Correctional Facility after convictions for aggravated battery, burglary and has convictions that include forgery, theft and attempt to flee or elude law enforcement.
Green is described as 5-foot-4 and weights approximately 196 pounds.
If anyone has seen or has information about Greed are encouraged to call 9-1-1.
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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an escape from a Kansas prison.
Inmate Cal Henry Green, 36, is believe to have stolen a camo-painted state vehicle, according to a social media post from Lansing police.
Green was in the Lansing Correctional Facility after convictions for aggravated battery, burglary and has convictions that include forgery, theft and attempt to flee or elude law enforcement.
Green is described as 5-foot-4 and weights approximately 196 pounds.
If anyone has seen or has information about Greed are encouraged to call 9-1-1.
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas mayor who was recently elected after serving three years in prison has spent his first day in office helping qualified ex-offenders get their criminal records expunged.
Jermaine Wilson photo courtesy city of Leavenworth
Jermaine Wilson presided over his first Leavenworth City Commission meeting as the new mayor on Tuesday evening. Wilson stepped into the mayor’s seat roughly 12 years after starting his prison sentence for drug charges, serving as a symbol of redemption for the city.
Wilson worked with Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson on Wednesday to launch a program assisting those who qualify under Kansas law to be considered for having their criminal records erased. Thompson is planning a 60-day event to offer rebounding ex-offenders help from the prosecutor’s office.
RUSSELL – The next exhibition at the Deines Cultural Center opens on Friday, January 11, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Eric Scriven from La Crosse was born into a creative and artistic family of the Chumash Indian tribe in Hawthorne, California. A carpenter by trade, Eric adapted his use of carpentry tools to create art after moving to New Mexico and being inspired by Southwestern furniture design.
Scriven now creates fantastical three dimensional images by channeling his carpentry skills. His wood relief artwork is on display at the Deines Cultural Center from January 11 through February 15.
The Deines Cultural Center is located at 820 North Main Street in Russell. There is no charge for admission and everyone is welcome. Call 785-483-3742 for further information.
DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler is recalling more than 1.6 million vehicles worldwide to replace Takata front passenger air bag inflators that can be dangerous.
Takata inflators can explode with too much force, hurling shrapnel into drivers and passengers. At least 23 people have died from the problem worldwide.
The recall covers the 2010 Ram 3500 pickup and 4500/5500 Chassis Cab trucks, the 2010 and 2011 Dodge Dakota pickup, the 2010 through 2014 Dodge Challenger muscle car, the 2011 through 2015 Dodge Charger sedan, the 2010 through 2015 Chrysler 300 sedan and the 2010 through 2016 Jeep Wrangler SUV.
It’s part of the largest series of automotive recalls in U.S. history. About 10 million inflators are being recalled this year. Already Ford, Honda and Toyota have issued recalls in the latest round.
Western Kansas Human Resource Management Association will hold its monthly meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Robbins Center (Eagle Communication Hall), One Tiger Place.
