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TMP-M announces Class of 2019 Kansas Honor Scholars

Posted on September 14, 2018

Thomas More Prep-Marian

The Kansas Honor Scholars from the Class of 2019 have been announced. These students represent the top 10 percent of their class based on grades earned through the end of their junior year.

Congratulations to Paul Brull, Tiffany Pfeifer, Jillian Lowe, Kade Urban, Emily Schulte and Leanne Rack.

Each year, the Kansas Honor Scholars Program recognizes a select group of high school Seniors across the state with events in their honor. A program and reception to recognize these students for their outstanding academic accomplishment will take place on Oct. 18. Since 1971, the KU Alumni Association has sponsored the Kansas Honor Scholars Program. These students will receive an Honor Scholar Medallion to honor them as a top Kansas high school student.

Police: Teens stole vehicles worth $158K from Kan. dealer

Posted on September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating 3 Kansas teens in connection with car theft.

On Thursday, police filed a report for burglary, theft and criminal damage to property at Robbins Motors, 3100 Anderson Ave. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Three juvenile suspects identified as Cody G. Whitmore, 16, Manhattan, Dominick M. Deese, 14, and Stephen W. Blair, 14 both of Ogden, made entry into the business, causing damage, and took a 2019 Dodge Ram, a 2018 Jeep Rubicon, and a Jeep.

The estimated total loss associated with the case is $158,000. Police did recover the vehicles.

In addition, police also reported criminal damage to property at Susan B. Anthony School in the 2500 block of Browning Avenue in Manhattan after the three suspected juvenile damaged the lawn of the school with a vehicle. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $500.00.

Authorities have not confirmed if all three are still being held in juvenile detention prior to making an initial court appearance.

NOTE: Kansas state law allows law enforcement to release the names of juveniles age 14 and older involved in criminal cases

Five sentenced in ongoing Phillips Co. narcotics investigations

Posted on September 14, 2018

Phillips County Sheriff’s Office

PHILLIPSBURG — Phillips County Attorney Melissa M. Schoen announced the sentencing of Mitchell Bissonnette, Ashley Paige, Christopher Gower, David Vincent and Ardith Paul Nix in District Court, according to a news release posted online by the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office. These individuals were arrested by the sheriff’s office as part of an ongoing narcotic investigations in Phillips County.

Bissonnette was found guilty of misdemeanor possession of marijuana, and criminal threat. The court suspended a prison sentence of 12 months and placed him on 12 months of supervised probation with community corrections.

Page was found guilty of child endangerment and two counts of misdemeanor possession of marijuana. She was sentenced to 12 months in the county jail, and the court suspended her jail sentence and placed her on 12 months of probation with court services.

Gower was found guilty of distribution of a controlled substance – methadone and illegal use of a communication device. The court found a suitable treatment program existed and his 22-month sentence to the department of corrections was suspended to 18 months of supervised probation with Community Corrections. His probation will not begin until he is released from the Department of Corrections.

Vincent was found guilty of felony possession of marijuana. The court suspended a prison sentence of 16 months and placed him on 18 months of supervised probation with mandatory drug treatment.

Nix was found guilty of felony possession of a controlled substance – Adderall. The court suspended a prison sentence of 24 months and placed him on 12 months of supervised probation with court services.

Wylie Justin Lee

Posted on September 14, 2018

Wylie Justin Lee, 31, of Osborne, KS passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS. Wylie was born on January 28, 1987 to Gail & Sherri (Hicks) Lee in Goodland, KS.

Wylie graduated from Osborne High School in 2005. He also went 1 year of extra schooling after high school. Wylie worked some construction. He also enjoyed cooking and was very good at it.

Wylie is survived by his parents; a son: Maison Lee of Ft. Morgan, CO; brothers: Wyatt of Osborne, KS; Wayne of Omaha, NE.

Services will be at a later date. Click HERE for details.

Margerite A. (Watkins) Collins

Posted on September 14, 2018

Margerite A. (Watkins) Collins, beloved daughter of Robert and Margerite (Sengebush) Watkins, was born on September 21, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, and peacefully passed away at the Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico on September 10, 2018, at the age of 91.

Margerite attended Los Angeles Grade School and later moved to Gardena where she graduated from Gardena High School. On August 13, 1943, Margerite and Jimmie Collins were united in marriage in Gardena, California. They moved several times before making their home in Truth or Consequence, New Mexico.

Margerite was a member of the Norton Christian Church in Norton, Kansas, the Baptist Church in Gardena, California, and the Caballo Church in Caballo, New Mexico. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family.

Survivors include: one son, Roger “Rocky” Collins, Truth or Consequence, NM; three grandchildren, Troy, and wife, Sara Collins, Norton, KS; Kris, and husband, Jay Jones, Nixa, MO; Carolyn Collins, Simi Valley, CA; six great-grandchildren, Darrien, Emma, Ainsley, and Kendal Collins, Norton, KS; Jason Jones, Nixa, MO; Katherine Jones, Nixa, MO; several other relatives and friends.

Margerite was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie, two sons, Terry and Tim Collins, and two brothers, Raymond and Lt. Col. Charles Watkins.’

FUNERAL SERVICE – Monday, September 17, 2018 – 2:00 P.M.
PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – Norton, Kansas
VISITATION – Monday, September 17, 2018 from 10:30 A.M until service time at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.
INTERMENT – Norton Cemetery – Norton, Kansas
MEMORIALS – Margerite Collins Memorial Fund

Elmer John Boxler

Posted on September 14, 2018

Elmer John Boxler passed away at the Sheridan County Health Complex on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the age of 94. He was born to Matthew and Thresa (Pfeifer) Boxler on April 7, 1924 on a farm nine miles south and three miles east of Morland, Kansas in Graham County. Elmer attended school in Morland, Hill City and Hoxie graduating with the Sheridan Community High School Class of 1944. Elmer entered the United States Army at Fort Riley, Kansas in 1949. He proudly served his country for twenty-six months during the Korean Conflict. For fourteen months of those months he served in 747 Heavy Equipment Company as an instructor training recruits to operate Road Equipment.

Elmer was married to the love of his life, Norma Treu on February 2, 1953 at the Saint Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas. To this union, two children were born, son, Craig Edward and daughter, Nancy Ann. They raised their family in and have been lifelong residents of Hoxie. They were happily married to each other for sixty-five years.

Elmer worked for Sheridan County as an equipment operator, Weed Supervisor for seven years, and Road Supervisor for twenty years. He was District Vice President of the Kansas Engineers Association, Secretary of Northwest County Officials Association, and served on the State Signs & Safety Committee. He was on the St. Frances Cabrini Church Committee for two terms and on the Sheridan County Library Board for eight years and held several offices. He helped to build the Hoxie Golf Course. One of his favorite things was working on the Sheridan County Amusement Company Board. Elmer enjoyed and was talented in sports. He especially liked baseball, golf, and basketball. In High School he lettered three years in football and four years in basketball. Elmer played town team baseball and basketball. He was fond of big band music, old country music and spent time recording songs. Elmer and Norma enjoyed traveling in their Fifth Wheel and spending time fishing.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Norma of the home, Hoxie, Kansas; son, Craig and wife Lorelle of Salina, Kansas; daughter Nancy Barrett and husband WaKeen of Aurora, Colorado; sister, Carolyn Nelson of Denver, Colorado; two granddaughters, Alysha Ann Brown and husband Daniel of Aurora, Colorado and Rebecca Lauren Daley and husband Austin of Parker, Colorado; and three great-grandchildren, Samuel Brown, Nathaniel Brown and Elise Daley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Theresa Boxer; brother, Kenneth Boxler, and sister, Mary Russell.

A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Monday, September 17, 2018 at the Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie at 10:00 A.M. A visitation will be held, Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., and a Vigil Service with Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Amusement Company, Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery, or the Hoxie Golf Course. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Online condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Troy Wayne Kerby

Posted on September 14, 2018

Troy Wayne Kerby, age 51, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in Hays.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Mary Hart-Detrixhe

Posted on September 14, 2018September 14, 2018

Mary Hart-Detrixhe, age 57, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 in Hays.

Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 17, 2018 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays Area Children’s Center or the Hays Public Library.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected].

Arliss Wayne Wineinger

Posted on September 14, 2018

Arliss Wayne Wineinger, age 91, passed peacefully into his eternal glory on Thursday, September 12, 2018 at the Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune, Kansas. Arliss was born July 29, 1927 in Portland, Kansas, the son of K.O. & Mary (Dugan) Wineinger.

In 1928, at 1-½ years old, he moved with his family to Tribune, Kansas. He attended High Point Elementary School in rural Greeley County through the 8th grade and graduated from Greeley County High School in 1945. He often remarked on his special relationship with his teacher, Miss Martha Matthews. On February 2, 1945 he enlisted in the United States Navy along with four of his best buddies. He received his diploma but wasn’t home to take part in the Graduation Ceremony. He went to the U.S. Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois on April 27, 1945 and was later stationed on the USS Henrico based out of San Francisco, California. He made four trips to the Philippines, Guam, the Mariana Islands and Pearl Harbor earning the rank of Boatswain 3rd class to Baker 2nd class. He was discharged on July 20, 1946 and returned home to Tribune and the family farm. From 1947 – 1948 he attended Garden City Community College where he played on the football team.

On November 7, 1949 he married Patricia Ann Fuller at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas. Pat survives Arliss and was the love of his life. He loved to brag on their 68 years of marriage. They were blessed with five children:

Cynthia Denise (Tom) Glover- Blue Springs, Missouri

Alan Wayne (Lynn) Wineinger- Tribune, Kansas

Marcy Lynn Wineinger- Topeka, Kansas

Kerry Kathleen (Brock) Sloan- Tribune, Kansas

Kevin Clark (Stephanie) Wineinger- Tribune, Kansas

Arliss loved his family and especially loved spoiling his 12 grandchildren: Matthew Glover, Lisa Moritz, Anne Burns, Brian Glover, Tricia Goode, Kara Kulhman, Harry Sloan, Lindsay Wineinger, Seth Wineinger, Kyler Wineinger. Troy Wineinger, and Brooke Wineinger. A sister, Carol Graber of Tribune, Kansas, also survives him. One of his favorite vacations was taking the kids and grandkids on an Easter trip and giving them each a roll of quarters to spend on the games. His passion was farming but he would shut down the tractor to attend his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. He was one of their biggest supporters. In his later years, he was so in love with his 15 great grandchildren: Sophia, Madison, Patrick and Pierce Goode; Nathan & Jacob Burns; Anna, Scott, & Emily Kuhlman; Beau & Maverick Moritz; Jett & Bennett Glover; Ashlynn & Bailey Ward.

In 1960, Arliss & Pat moved back to the family farm from town where they resided until 2010. Arliss loved his farm. His hobby was anything involving farming. In 1946 he joined the American Legion with almost 73 years of continuous membership and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. In 1951 he joined the Masonic Lodge and in 1974 was elevated to the Shrine. In 1960 he was elected to the Greeley County School Board and served the children of Greeley County for 15 years. He was elected to the Greeley County Commission in 1975 and faithfully served for 16 years. In 1985 he became a member of the Southwest Kansas Mental Health Board. He was also a Southwest Kansas Highways Associate Board Member. Arliss was a member of the Greeley County Cemetery Board, donating funds for the improvements like the brick pillars. He was also a faithful member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas for 67 years. Arliss enjoyed traveling with Pat. He had great memories of times in Australia, Nova Scotia, Alaska and a Southwest Canyons Tour. He cherished his “Honor Flight” trip to Washington, D.C. with his sons Alan & Kevin. Besides farming, Arliss enjoyed collecting coins. He was always on the hunt for that special coin. He had a saying that he liked to share with his family, “If it’s worth going to, be on time or early” and “5:00 a.m. is the best time of the day to work or enjoy” and “Come back when you can stay longer”.

Arliss’s parents, K.O. & Mary Wineinger, and two brothers, Dean Wineinger and Kenneth Wineinger, Jr. precede him in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. (M.D.T.) Monday, September 17, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Pastor Robert Selvakumar officiating. Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas with military honors provided by the United States Navy and the V.F.W. post 7521 of Tribune, Kansas. Anthem Masonic Lodge # 284, Scott City, Kansas will also provide for Masonic graveside rites.

Friends may call from 5:00 pm (MDT) until 8:00 pm (MDT) Saturday and from 1:00 pm (MDT) until 8:00 pm (MDT) Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.

Algae warnings continue for some W. Kansas lakes

Posted on September 14, 2018September 13, 2018

KDHE

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued public health warnings for some Kansas lakes for the upcoming weekend and week.

If a lake is under a public health warning for blue-green algae, activities such as boating and fishing may be safe. However, direct contact with water (i.e., wading, skiing and swimming) is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock. The lakes currently under a public health advisory:

Warning: Atchison Co. Park Lake, Atchison County
Warning: Atwood Township Lake, Rawlins County
Warning: Carbondale West Lake, Osage County
Warning: Central Park Lake (Pond), Shawnee County
Warning: Frazier Lake, Grant County
Warning: Hodgeman County SFL, Hodgeman County
Warning: Lake Afton, Sedgwick County
Warning: Lake Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County
Warning: Lakewood Park Lake, Saline County
Warning: Marais Des Cygnes Wildlife Area, Linn County
Warning: Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County
Warning: Melvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County Closure – Visitors can utilize Coeur d’ Alene Park Swim Beach which sets on the main body of the lake, located west of the U.S. Army Corps. Of Engineers Project Office.
Warning: Overbrook City Lake, Osage County
Warning: Rock Garden Pond, Gage Park, Shawnee County
Warning: South Lake Park, Johnson County
Warning: Webster Lake, Rooks County – Beach is closed. Webster State Park remains open. Drinking water and bath house facilities are not affected by the algae bloom.

Watch: Council Grove City Lake, Morris County
Watch: Lake Scott State Park, Scott County
Watch: Mary’s Lake, Douglas County
Watch: Melvern Lake, Osage County
Watch: Pomona Lake, Osage County – Beach is closed.
Watch: Tomahawk Parkway North Pond, Johnson County

A closed or closure status indicates that conditions are extremely dangerous for humans and pets. Harmful algal toxins and cell counts are at dangerously high levels. Any kind of contact with the waterbody is prohibited.

Lakes under a warning are not closed. Marinas, lakeside businesses and park camping facilities are open for business. If swim beaches are closed, it will be specifically noted. Drinking water and showers at parks are safe and not affected by algae blooms. Boating and fishing are safe on lakes under a warning but contact with the water should be avoided. Hands should also be washed with clean water after handling fish taken from an affected lake. Zoned lakes may have portions fully open for all recreation even if other portions are under a warning.

Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.
Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.
Water contact should be avoided.
Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.
Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.
If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.
Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

KDHE samples publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm.

Community foundation accepting applications for fall grants

Posted on September 14, 2018September 13, 2018

The Heartland Community Foundation, which serves Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties, is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications are due Thursday, Nov. 15.

A total of $150,000 is available to charitable projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego Counties through the Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund, with $50,000 available per county. Focused on improving quality of life, grants will support education, health care, community social services and security, conservation and environment, arts and culture, and community beautification.

Funding is limited to projects in Ellis, Rooks and Trego counties and will be awarded through a competitive application process. Non-profit organizations including government and public entities, educational institutions and churches are encouraged to apply. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on November 15. Complete funding criteria and the grant application are available HERE.

During its spring grant cycle, the community foundation awarded over $217,000 to area organizations across the three counties.

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Wheat Scoop: K-State wheat breeder discusses varieties

Posted on September 14, 2018September 13, 2018

Kansas Wheat

As wheat farmers look toward planting, there is a plethora of variety options to choose from.

K-State wheat breeder Allan Fritz says, “There are a number of varieties that come to the top in each area of the state.”

He says, “For instance, in south central Kansas, I think both Larry and Zenda fit really well. WB4269, WB4458 are strong varieties, Monument is a good performer in that area and Chrome has had some success there as well. And Gallagher is a good variety out of Oklahoma for south central Kansas.”

He says these same varieties, with the exception of Gallagher, should also perform well in areas further to the north in central Kansas.

Zenda and Larry are two varieties that were developed in Fritz’s breeding program at K-State.

He says Zenda, which has been called the Everest replacement, is recommended for all of central and eastern Kansas, and is generally significantly better than Everest for a number of characteristics.

“When I look at the data, Zenda has done really well in our ambient growing conditions where we haven’t applied fungicide, so the disease package is very strong. It has very good stripe rust resistance, it has good leaf rust resistance, has pretty good tan spot resistance, and has fusarium resistance very similar to Everest.”

Not only that, but the quality of Zenda is an improvement over its predecessor.

Fritz says, “The quality is better than Everest, so it moves our quality bar up a little bit over Everest, so that’s better for our end users.”

Larry has also performed well.

Fritz says, “Larry has just been a good, consistent performer for us. During development and as we start to look at some of the data from the variety tests over a three or four year time span, Larry has just been a very strong performer. In south central Kansas if you average that data, Larry is at the very top.”

In western Kansas, a different set of varieties take over the top of Fritz’s recommendations.

He says, “As you go into western Kansas, then you start to worry about other things – drought tolerance, wheat streak mosaic virus. There’s just a different set of varieties that are a good fit out there. ”

Another relatively-new release from K-State is Tatanka, a hard red winter wheat that was released out of the Hays program.

Fritz says, “Yield potential on Tatanka has been really good. It’s been toward the top of the trials. It is very well adapted to western Kansas. It has pretty good protection against leaf rust and stripe rust, so you have a pretty good disease package there. However, it doesn’t really have the wheat streak component that we would like for it to have.”

Wheat streak mosaic virus has been an issue in western Kansas over the past few years, causing a conservative 76.8 million dollars in direct losses to wheat farmers in 2017.

While there are a few varieties with some resistance to wheat streak mosaic virus or the wheat curl mite, Fritz says the best way to mitigate the virus is to control volunteer wheat.

“If you can encourage your neighbor to control their volunteer, that’s great. Obviously you can’t force people to do things. Somewhat delaying planting a little bit can help, but really then you’re looking at, what are your options in terms of varieties that stand up to wheat streak a little bit better. There’s some things with tolerance. There’s some things with resistance to curl mite.”

K-State has two varieties with resistance to wheat streak mosaic virus, including the hard white wheat Joe and the hard red winter wheat Oakley CL. While these have resistance to wheat streak, farmers may still see some symptoms of triticum mosaic or high plains virus on those varieties.

Joe has a well-stocked disease package, indicating resistance to stripe rust, leaf rust and wheat streak mosaic virus. It also shows good milling and baking qualities. Joe is a strong variety and high yielder for western Kansas.

The Hays breeding program, led by Dr. Guorong Zhang, is working on combining the WSM2 gene with curl mite resistance. Since the wheat curl mite carries all three viruses, this combined resistance can give some protection against the spread of all three.

In addition, Colorado State University has been working on wheat streak resistance and has released some varieties with curl mite resistance. The new hard red winter releases Canvas and Whistler have good wheat streak mosaic virus tolerance through a gene for resistance to the wheat curl mite. Monarch is a new hard white wheat from Colorado State that also has good wheat streak mosaic tolerances.

Avery and Byrd resist the wheat curl mite which gives good resistance to Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus. Langin also has resistance to wheat curl mite, which is carried from the Byrd parent.

However, Fritz says, “A bunch of those things with curl mite resistance are susceptible to stem rust. I know producers haven’t seen stem rust in a long time, but it’s my recommendation that if they’re growing those varieties with stem rust susceptibility to look at a fungicide application late in the window because stem rust is a warm weather disease.”

Wheat streak mosaic virus resistance is driving many acres to Joe, but Fritz warns that with any hard white wheat, farmers should plan where they’re going to deliver it before they plant it.

KS Venada is another new release from the Hays breeding program. It is a hard white wheat that’s adapted for central Kansas and brings with it excellent milling and baking quality. It is available to certified seed producers this fall and will be available to farmers in 2019.

Another strong option for farmers is Bob Dole, a variety that was developed by K-State, and marketed by Syngenta through the AgriPro Associates.

Fritz says, “It’s a variety with really good quality characteristics. It’s done really well in the central part of the state and well down into Oklahoma. It tolerated the drought quite well in 2018, has a good overall disease package and pretty good fusarium resistance. We think it’s a very strong option for producers.”

“We are in an environment where there are a lot of variety choices. Our release philosophy at K-State has always been relatively conservative in the sense that we really want to make sure that we are putting something that is really better out there rather than just another choice that the producers have to sort through. In general, we’ve really tried to make sure that when we bring something forward through Kansas Wheat Alliance is really what we think is a really good fit for production and has real value on acres.”

Rankings of FHSU programs in August include three No. 2s

Posted on September 14, 2018September 13, 2018

FHSU University Relations

Fort Hays State University’s Virtual College received three No. 2 rankings among others from many different agencies during the month of August for its affordable programs and quality online degrees.

FHSU’s virtual Master of Professional Studies with a concentration in cyber security was rated the No. 2 Best and Most Affordable Online Master’s in Cyber Security by CyberSecurityDegrees.com.

“Our metrics have been honed from years of experience in higher education journalism and research, and they seek to provide a balance between the traditional academic prestige of an institution with a cyber security program and other concerns that particularly non-traditional or working students may express. Namely, that affordability and support in online learning environments is crucial for successful outcomes among non-traditional, working and adult students,” said Joshua Jackson, contributing writer and researcher and marketing specialist for CyberSecurityDegrees.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2LkJ489.

Two online FHSU degree programs earned No. 2 rankings from CollegeChoice.net, the Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management and the Master of Liberal Studies with a concentration in art history.

The tourism and hospitality management program was rated No. 2 in CollegeChoice’s Most Affordable Online Hospitality Management Bachelor’s Degrees category.
“The tourism industry is one of the fastest growing career fields in the nation, ranking in the top three industries in all 50 states,” said FHSU’s website.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2PV8OGE.

The art history degree was No. 2 in the Most Affordable Online Master’s in Art and Art History category.

“A graduate degree in art and art history can serve many purposes. Whether your end goal is to work in a school, a gallery, or an office, this degree will help get you there,” said CollegeChoice.net.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2C3Z3mx.

Other master’s and bachelor’s degree programs received “best” rankings in August. They are listed by ranking organization.

BestCollegeReviews.org

No. 5, The Best Online Master’s in Educational Psychology
The online Master of Science in school psychology received a top ranking for being one of the best.

“The graduate program in school psychology at Fort Hays State University has a long history of successfully preparing individuals for entry into the profession of school psychology,” said FHSU’s website.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2wKrvov.

No. 20, One of the Best Colleges for Online Master’s Degree Programs
The FHSU virtual college’s master’s degree programs were ranked as one of the best for faculty excellence and outstanding reputation.

“FHSU, which ranked 20th, was chosen for the University’s overall outstanding reputation, for its faculty’s excellence and the continued commitment to providing non-traditional students with all of the tools that they need to achieve their educational and career goals,” said BestCollegeReviews.org.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2LWze7N.

BestValueSchools.com

No. 3, The Best Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degree Program in Interdisciplinary Studies
FHSU’s affordability landed it a top-three ranking for its online Bachelor of General Studies degree programs.

The 124-credit-hour programs consist of various courses in humanities, arts, communications, modern language, sciences and more.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2PodHqt.

CollegeChoice.net

In addition to the No. 2 rankings for FHSU’s tourism and hospitality management and MLS (art history) degrees, CollegeChoice.net included FHSU in other categories.

No. 4, The Most Affordable Online Radiology Technology Degrees
FHSU’s Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging has been recognized for low tuition rates and a flexible degree program.

The 124-credit-hour program is offered through FHSU’s Department of Allied Health with a requirement of an Associate’s of Science in radiologic technology or a certificate of radiology.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2NzIR0Q.

This degree was also ranked No. 8 in CollegeChoice’s most affordable category.

No. 5, The Best Online Master’s in Art and Art History
FHSU’s Master of Liberal Studies (art history) was ranked in a second category by CollegeChoice.net.

“The department acts as a cultural resource for western Kansas through changing exhibitions in the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art and through faculty consultations and public presentations. Faculty are dedicated to continuing research and service to students, the university and the western Kansas community,” said FHSU’s website.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2C57Wwd.

This degree was also ranked in CollegeChoice’s most affordable category. This ranking can be found at https://bit.ly/2C3Z3mx.

No. 10, The Most Affordable Online Master’s in Gifted and Talented Education
FHSU’s virtual Master of Science in special education program was recognized for its affordability.

The virtual includes a flexible program and an easier learning environment, allowing you to complete your degree wherever you are.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2NAPj4x.

This degree was also ranked No. 19 in CollegeChoice’s Best Online Master’s in Gifted and Talented Education category, which can be found at https://bit.ly/2wzFYTf.

Master-of-Finance.org

No. 19, The Most Affordable Online Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
The online Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a Major in Accounting at FHSU was recently recognized for tuition rates, faculty to student ratio and national recognition.

FHSU’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting focuses on preparing individuals to work in business, government, education, non-profit and financial entities.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2wKfWO7.

TheBestSchools.org

No. 15, The Best Online Bachelors of Sociology Program
FHSU was one of BestSchools top online best Bachelor of Arts or Science in sociology.

“Our curriculum allows each student to craft a program of study – providing the theoretical knowledge and applied experiences applicable to both the workplace and advanced academic pursuits,” says FHSU’s website.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2wv9af0.

No. 17, The Best Online Bachelor’s in Political Science Degree
FHSU was recognized as having one of the top 25 best online Bachelor of Arts in political science programs.

“An online political science degree provides a foundation for many careers, preparing graduates for jobs in policy development, lobbying, journalism and education,” according to TheBestSchools.org.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2LAfxmT.

TopEducationDegrees.org

No. 19, One of the Best Online Master’s Degree Programs in Special Education
FHSU received this ranking for its online Master of Science in high-incidence special education degree.

The online program consists of 36 credit hours while focusing on case study approaches, action researches and real life applications, according to FHSU’s website.

To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2wDRUEv.

About the FHSU Virtual College

Distance education at Fort Hays State began in 1911 when faculty voted to offer courses free by mail so that one-room school teachers across western Kansas could afford to gain the continuing education required to teach. The distance education department created then evolved continuously with changing technology and culture until, in 1997, the Department of Continuing Education and Instructional Technology became the FHSU Virtual College.