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HPD Activity Log Sept. 6

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The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 28 traffic stops Thu., Sept. 6, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Welfare Check–400 block W 21st St, Hays; 2:35 AM
Civil Dispute–2200 block Walnut St, Hays; 7:02 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2700 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 7:48 AM
Dead Animal Call–800 block Vine St, Hays; 8:43 AM
Computer Crime–1800 block Ash St, Hays; 9:45 AM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–2300 block Vine St, Hays; 11:41 AM
Disturbance – General–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 11:30 AM; 11:42 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley; 800 block Elm St, Hays; 1:18 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 3:01 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–27th and Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 3:15 PM
Animal At Large–27th St and Augusta Ln, Hays; 3:25 PM
Theft (general)–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 12:01 AM; 5 PM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–400 block E 7th St, Hays; 6:31 PM
Burglary/storage unit–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 6:41 PM
Harassment (All Other)–500 block E 16th St, Hays; 8:53 PM

Two Kan. suspects held on $100K bond on felony charges

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BARTON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug and theft charges.

Muckenthaler- photo Barton Co.
Torres-photo Barton Co.

Just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, officers executed a search warrant in the 500 block of East Fourth Street in the city of Ellinwood, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Upon gaining entry into the residence a quantity of methamphetamine, digital scales and packaging materials were found as well as a firearm.

Further investigation at the scene revealed a stolen vehicle parked behind the residence. The 2000 Pontiac Grand Am was stolen from Reno County.

Deputies arrested at the scene Eric Torres, 33, and Becky Muckenthaler, 35 both of Ellinwood.

They were transported to the Barton County jail and booked on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal in possession of a firearm and felony possession of stolen property, according to Bellendir.

Both are being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond.  The Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by members of the Ellinwood Police Department.

Police: 2 Kansas burglary suspects in custody

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SHAWNEE COUNTY— Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects in connection with a recent burglary.

Just before 8p.m. Thursday, officers observed two men walking near SW 13th and SW Western in Topeka, according to Lt. Ron Ekis.

Keys -photo KDOC

The men were recognized as persons of interest in a recent business burglary. The two men fled on foot once they saw the officers but were quickly apprehended.

One of the suspects, Jihad Keys, 19, was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on an outstanding felony warrant and felony obstruction. He has a previous conviction for criminal possession of a weapon, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Police also booked Larry Huggins III, 18, into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections for being a felon in possession of a firearm and felony obstruction.

Cloudy, cool Friday with a chance for rain

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Today Scattered showers with a slight chance of drizzle between 2pm and 3pm, then scattered showers after 3pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 70. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight Scattered showers, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Sunday NightMostly clear, with a low around 58.

MondaySunny, with a high near 81.

No injuries after Kansas school bus accident

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DICKINSON COUNTY — A group of Kansas students avoided injury Thursday during an accident just after 8:30p.m. in Dickinson County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Yellow Bird School Bus driven by Angelika S. Johnson, 58, Wakefield, was northbound on Kansas 15 three miles north of Kansas 18 when it hit a deer.

Johnson, 19 USD 379 students and 4 coaches on the bus were not injured, according to the KHP.

Amendments allow more Kan. attorneys to provide pro bono services

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TOPEKA—The Kansas Supreme Court announced Thursday it has amended Rule 712 to allow attorneys who perform legal services for a single employer under a restricted license to provide pro bono legal services through organizations the Supreme Court approves for that purpose.

Pro bono services are professional services provided by attorneys without payment.

“The Supreme Court gave careful consideration to the amendments and to the public comments we received about them,” said Chief Justice Lawton Nuss. “By amending this rule, we have enabled attorneys licensed to work for one employer to donate what could be thousands of hours of professional services to individuals and entities who cannot afford to hire an attorney, which improves their access to justice.”

Rule 712 already allowed an attorney who passed another state’s bar exam to work for a single employer under a restricted license without taking a Kansas examination. The amendments approved today allow attorneys with Rule 712 licenses to perform pro bono services through either a not-for-profit civil legal services provider, or an accredited law school clinic, as long as the provider or clinic has been approved by the Supreme Court for that purpose.

The Supreme Court regulates the practice of law in Kansas through its authority to admit persons to practice as attorneys in the courts of Kansas, to prescribe rules to supervise attorney conduct, and to discipline attorneys. It also approves rules of procedure and practice used throughout state courts in Kansas.

Lady Indian volleyball sweeps three in Dodge

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By JEREMY MCGUIRE
Hays Post

Hays vs Sublette
W 25-17, 25-8
Hays vs Dodge City
W 25-18, 25-19
Hays vs Lakin
W 25-11, 25-23

DODGE CITY, Kan-It took the Hays High Lady Indians a few points to knock the rust off as they opened their season with a quad on the road in Dodge City. The Lady Indians took set one from Sublette 25-17 and dominated set two with a 25-8 win to secure the match two sets to none. Tasiah Nunnery led Hays High with 13 kills. Hannah McGuire and Brooklyn Schaffer tied for a team high 12 assists and Kallie Leiker had eight digs.

Match two against Western Athletic Conference foe Dodge City proved to be much of the same with the Lady Indians controlling the whole match winning in straight sets 25-18, 25-19. Nunnery paced the team with 13 kills, McGuire six assists and Leiker eight digs.

The closing match for Hays High was a tale of two sets against the Lakin Broncs. Hays won the opening set 25-11 but were really tested in the second set as Lakin took them to the wire with the Lady Indians coming out on top 25-23 and winning the match in two sets. Nunnery led with 11 kills and had 37 kills on the night. McGuire paced the Lady Indians with 14 assists and had 32 for the evening. Savannah Schneider led the way with seven digs in the final match.

Hays High improves to 3-0 on the season. Their next action will be on Saturday at the Valley Center Tournament.

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Hays High cross county with 8 medalists at Hesston

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Hays High girls cross country had five medalists and the boys finished with three medalists Thursday at the meet in Hesston.

The Indian girls were led by freshman Landri Dotts who finished 9th with a time of 21:36. Sophomore Claire Shippy was 7th with a time of 22:10.

Hays High boys freshman Brayden Hines finished 4th to lead the Indians with a time of 19:05. Senior Johnny Fuller placed 12th and freshman Chris Isbell finished 19th.

Kan. man charged with wife’s murder on cruise ship

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WASHINGTON – A Kansas man made his initial appearance Thursday on an indictment charging him with murdering a woman on board a cruise ship in January 2018, according to the United State’s Attorney and FBI.

Newman -photo Shawnee Co.

Eric Newman, 53, Topeka, was charged with murder in the second degree.  The initial appearance was held before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ross A. Walters.

The indictment alleges that on or about Jan. 19, Newman was travelling on board the Carnival Elation, a foreign vessel registered in Panama, on a voyage with both a scheduled departure from and arrival in Jacksonville, Florida.  During the voyage, Newman is alleged to have killed Tamara Tucker, 50, of Lawson, Missouri.

A detention hearing is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Kansas House candidate charged with election perjury

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OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A 35-year-old Olathe man running for a seat in the Kansas House of Representatives has been charged with election perjury.

Adam Thomas -photo Johnson County

Adam Thomas, a Republican candidate in the 26th District House race, was charged Thursday. Charging documents allege that Thomas submitted a falsified document to state or county election officials on May 31.

This summer, Democratic lawmakers called for an investigation into Thomas. They alleged he provided false information about where he lived when he filed to run in the election.

Thomas was arrested Thursday booked into the Johnson County jail. His bond was set at $2,500.

No attorney for Thomas is listed yet in court records.

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