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UPDATE: Teen in custody, search for others continues after shots fired in Salina
SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a report of shots fired Wednesday and have one suspect in custody. Police arrested Dakota Bunting, 19, Salina, according to police captain Paul Forrester.
He is being held for marijuana possession and other drug charges, according to the Saline County Jail booking report. The search for a second suspect continues and Bunting is not cooperating with the investigation, according to Forrester.
Just after 4:30p.m. Tuesday, a uniformed Saline County Deputy was washing his marked patrol vehicle at the car wash located at Broadway and State Street in Salina, according to a media release from police.
The deputy heard gunshots to the east of his location. The deputy ran to the sounds of the gunfire and ordered one of the suspects to the ground. The deputy did not fire any rounds at the subjects. The other individual involved in this incident fled the scene in a silver midsize passenger car, westbound on State Street. This vehicle is further described as having a shattered or spider-webbed left rear window. The first three characters of the Kansas license plate are possibly 649 or 049.
The other involved individual is described as a white male in his twenties. The occupant(s) of the vehicle should be considered armed and dangerous, according to police.
Neither the Saline County Deputy nor the suspect that was taken into custody were injured. It is unknown if the occupant(s) of the silver vehicle was injured.
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SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting and have one suspect in custody.
Just after 4:30p.m. Tuesday, a uniformed Saline County Deputy was washing his marked patrol vehicle at the car wash located at Broadway and State Street in Salina, according to a media release from police.
The deputy heard gunshots to the east of his location. The deputy ran to the sounds of the gunfire and ordered one of the suspects to the ground. The deputy did not fire any rounds at the subjects. The other individual involved in this incident fled the scene in a silver midsize passenger car, westbound on State Street. This vehicle is further described as having a shattered or spider-webbed left rear window. The first three characters of the Kansas license plate are possibly 649 or 049.
The other involved individual is described as a white male in his twenties. The occupant(s) of the vehicle should be considered armed and dangerous.
Neither the Saline County Deputy nor the suspect that was taken into custody were injured. It is unknown if the occupant(s) of the silver vehicle was injured.
Hays student elected officer in FHSU Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
BATON ROUGE, LA — Kaylan Lagerman of Hays, was recently elected as an officer for the Fort Hays State University chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Lagerman, a senior majoring in psychology at FHSU, was elected to the position of Student Vice President and will serve during the 2018-2019 term.
Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The Society inducts approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni annually at more than 300 select colleges and universities in North America and the Philippines.
Membership into Phi Kappa Phi is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors. Faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction also qualify. The Society’s mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
More About Phi Kappa Phi
Since its founding in 1897, more than 1.5 million members have been initiated into Phi Kappa Phi. Some of the organization’s more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist John Grisham and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. The Society has awarded more than $15 million since the inception of its awards program in 1932. Today, $1.4 million is awarded each biennium to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards, and grants for international, national and local literacy initiatives. For more information about Phi Kappa Phi, visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org.
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Contract dispute could impact health care of 400K in Kansas
By JIM MCLEAN
A contract dispute that could disrupt the health care of more than 400,000 Kansans enrolled in the state’s privatized Medicaid program has landed in court.
Amerigroup, one of three companies that since 2013 has managed the delivery of care to low-income, elderly and disabled through KanCare, is contesting a recent decision by state officials to replace it with Aetna when new contracts take effect in January.
The Virginia-based company filed a lawsuit Friday in Shawnee County District Court requesting the new contracts be set aside. It is also wants the court to order the state to rebid the contracts. Such an order would likely force the state to seek federal approval to extend the current program for at least another year.
The company is alleging that state officials involved in the contracting process ignored directives from the Legislature. Specifically, directives aimed at curtailing Gov. Jeff Colyer’s plan to make significant changes to the program as part of his KanCare 2.0 initiative, including adding a work requirement and a lifetime benefits cap.
“We obviously strongly believe that the agencies acted inappropriately and outside their authority by not following the direction of the Legislature,” said Frank Klepper, CEO of Amerigroup Kansas.
Amerigroup included in its court filing copies of email exchanges between the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the state procurement office that indicated officials knew about but ignored legislation requiring them to make changes in the request for proposals used in the contracting process.
The officials, the lawsuit says, “failed to follow procedure required by law and executed unauthorized contracts … that exceeded their legal authority.”
Jon Hamdorf, the KDHE official in charge of KanCare, said in an email that he couldn’t respond to specific allegations in the lawsuit because the agency hadn’t been served with a copy.
As a general defense, he said all the companies that bid on the new contracts were treated equally.
“All bidders were evaluated on the same criteria,” Hamdorf said. “We consistently conveyed the same (information) to all parties throughout the process.”
The problem, Amerigroup contends in the lawsuit, is that the agency used the wrong criteria. It awarded contracts based on bids submitted for KanCare 2.0 instead of making the changes to the RFP demanded by lawmakers and allowing companies to revise their bids accordingly.
In addition, the company is claiming that KDHE finalized the new contracts before notifying all bidders of its intention to award them, a violation of state procurement rules.
Amerigroup’s lawsuit requests an emergency order because, the company says, uncertainty about whether it will continue as a KanCare MCO is hindering its ability to provide care to its approximately 125,000 Kansas members. Key staff are leaving for more secure jobs and providers are requiring that Amerigroup members switch to a new plan in anticipation of the announced changes.
“The potential health impact from this significant disruption to our membership is quite frankly extremely troubling to me,” Klepper said. “We have members with very vulnerable medical conditions who now have to go through this process essentially because the agency didn’t do what the Legislature told them to do.”
Jim McLean is managing director of the Kansas News Service. You can reach him on Twitter @jmcleanks.
Four Tigers earn ITA Scholar-Athlete honors
FHSU Athletics
TEMPE, Ariz. – For the second-straight season, four Fort Hays State women’s tennis athletes captured Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar-Athlete honors for the 2017-18 season. Ellea Ediger, Lauren Lindell, Natalie Lubbers and Macy Moyers all earned the nod after meeting the necessary criteria to capture the recognition.
Lindell, Lubbers and Moyers all garner second-consecutive honors, while Ediger captures her first-career ITA Scholar-Athlete award. The four were a part of a Tiger squad which accumulated a 3.41 GPA for the 2017-18 season. FHSU was one of five MIAA programs to capture a mention on the list. This nod was based on the Tigers amassing a GPA of 3.2 or greater for the season.
ITA Scholar-Athlete status is earned if an athlete meets the following criteria: 1) be a varsity letter winner, 2) have a grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale for the current academic year, and 3) have been enrolled at their present school for at least two semesters (including freshman through senior year).
Name GPA Major
Ellea Ediger, 3.89, Marketing
Lauren Lindell, 3.62, Management
Natalie Lubbers, 3.60, Nursing
Macy Moyers, 3.61, Biology
Graupmann named assistant track and field coach at FHSU
Fort Hays State head track and field/cross country coach Dr. Jason McCullough has announced the hiring of Jonathan Graupmann as assistant track and field coach. Graupmann will work primarily with sprinters and hurdlers while actively participating in the recruiting process.
“What a thrill it is to come alongside such a great program,” said Graupmann. “The facilities and resources available here in Hays are outstanding; I am very excited for this opportunity and I can’t wait to hit the ground running.
I want to thank Dr. McCullough, associate athletic director Brad Haynes and all the staff at Fort Hays State for their assistance in the transition process and to everyone at Central College for helping me get to this point in my career.”
Graupmann spent the past five seasons at Central College, where the team won 28 Iowa Conference championships in horizontal jumps and sprinting events. In addition to having his athletes earn All-American status 10 times, he coached 90 All-Iowa Conference performers in his events.
Prior to Central College, Graupmann coached the 2013 season at Texas Lutheran University as an assistant women’s track and field coach. He previously coached for two seasons at Tiffin University after spending time on the coaching staff at Marietta College in Ohio (2009-11). Graupmann directed the Northern Kentucky Track Club for a year after graduating from college, while also serving as assistant track and field and cross country coach at Dixie Heights (Ky.) High School.
“We are excited to have coach Graupmann join the Tiger track and field/cross country staff,” said McCullough. “Jon has extensive experience recruiting and developing young talent in numerous events. We look forward to a great 2018-19 season and beyond.”
A 2007 graduate of Division III Ohio Northern University, Graupmann was a five-time Ohio Athletics Conference sprint champion and earned All-America distinction in the 4×100-meter relay in 2005.
Graupmann has also had extensive training through USA Track and Field (USATF) and has earned USATF Level 3 certification in sprints/hurdles/relays while receiving Level 2 training in endurance events and jumps. He also attained International Association of Athletics Federations Level 5 coach distinction.
Graupmann received a Master of Humanities with a concentration in creative writing and English literature from Tiffin University (Ohio) in 2016. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from Ohio Northern University in 2007.
Hansen Foundation offers free crowd funding and capital campaigns webinar
DGHF
LOGAN – Within each of our communities and counties there is an endless list of wants and needs. We strategize, set priorities and start work on having our projects come to life. But along the way we get slowed down by the need to raise funds.
To learn more about raising funds, in particular crowd funding and capital campaigns, plan to participate in a free one-hour webinar hosted by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation and K-State Research and Extension on Tuesday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m.
Josie Hammer with JenRuss Freelance will be sharing information on crowd funding and Betty Johnson, of Betty Johnson & Associates and Nancy Wolff, of the Harvey Nonprofit Development, will share on capital campaigns.
To register for “Crown Funding and Capital Campaigns” email Nadine Sigle at [email protected]. Upon registration a link will be sent. The webinar will be recorded and stored on the Dane G. Hansen website under the Northwest Initiatives tab.
For further details please contact Sigle.
Win Tiger Burgers for a Year!
Enter for your chance to win $20 a month for 12 months toward your purchase at Tiger Burgers, 700 Main St. in Hays! One lucky winner will be selected at random on August 15th, 2018.
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Liberal scores run in 11th to beat Hays Larks
HAYS – Liberal rallied for one run in the top of the 11th to beat the Hays Larks 6-5 Tuesday at Larks Park.
Hays rallied from a deficit three different times in the game and scored two in the eighth to tie the game at 5. But in the top of the 11th Liberal’s leadoff man reach on a walk and two batters later scored on a sacrifice fly to take the 6-5 win.
Hays’ Sam Slusser allowed one run over four innings but suffered the loss.
Ryne Randall, RJ Williams, Wyatt Divis and Easton Kirk each drove in a run.
Hays is 34-10 and 26-9 in the Jayhawk League and will go for the series win Wednesday.
Man sentenced for robbery that led to shooting of Kan. detective
TOPEKA– A Kansas man was sentenced Tuesday to 14 years in federal prison for driving the getaway car during an armed robbery, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.
Jermaine Tyrell Patton, 30, Topeka pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting a commercial robbery and one count of aiding and abetting an armed robbery.
In his plea, Patton admitted taking part in a Nov. 5, 2016, robbery at Oakmark Convenience Store at 2518 N.E. Seward Avenue in Topeka.
Patton’s accomplice, who was carrying a firearm, entered the store and demanded money. Patton was behind the wheel of a blue PT Cruiser when he and the robber fled the scene. When police stopped the car, both men fled on foot. Patton was quickly arrested.
The other man, Christopher Curtis Harris of Topeka, was arrested and charged in Shawnee County District Court with shooting Topeka Police Detective Brian Hill when Hill tried to arrest him. Harris was convicted and sentenced to life
Hays PD’s SSRT training continues Wednesday
HPD
The Hays Police Department will be conducting training Wed., July 25, 2018 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Hays High School, 2300 East 13th Street, Hays, Kansas.
Police officers will be training with special equipment. This training is being done with great care and safety.
You may see law enforcement officers in or around the school. There is no need to be alarmed. The officers are merely conducting a realistic training exercise and there is no danger to the community.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the on-site supervisor (Lieutenant Tim Greenwood or Sgt. Brandon Hauptman) or Chief Don Scheibler at 785-625-1030.
Thank you for your cooperation.
FHSU programs receive several rankings in June and July
FHSU University Relations
Fort Hays State University’s Virtual College received several rankings from various agencies in June and July for its affordable programs and quality online degrees.
TheBestSchools.org
No. 2, The 10 Best Online Bachelor’s in Computer Programming
FHSU’s online Bachelor of Science in computer science earned a top ranking for its quality, range of courses, school awards, rankings and reputation.
The 120-credit-hour program consists of general education courses, major courses and an emphasis track in either business or networking. The business track focuses on the principles of accounting and managerial finance, whereas the networking emphasis is focused primarily on interworking and advanced LAN networking.
“Designed with your need for flexibility, convenience and educational quality in mind, this program’s intensive coursework and personalized faculty mentorship gives you the tools you need to succeed in your online classroom as well as in your career,” said FHSU’s website.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2zX4B16.
No. 2, The 9 Best Online Bachelor’s in Special Education Programs
Virtual special education at FHSU earned the No. 2 spot on TheBestSchool’s list of the nine best online bachelor’s in special education programs for its flexible range of options.
Students can choose between a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education (unified) or elementary education, both of which are eligible for a minor in special education. Internships and practicum opportunities are available for individuals in these programs.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2LlSRKh.
No. 17, The 25 Best Online Bachelor’s in Political Science Degree Programs
TheBestSchools also recognized FHSU’s virtual political science program for its quality, range of courses, school awards, rankings and reputation.
“We combine theoretical coursework, hands-on practice and real world experience to help you build an unmatched network of skills that prepares you for law school, graduate school or the career of your choice,” according to FHSU’s website.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2LAfxmT.
BestValueSchools.com
No. 2, Top 10 Most Affordable Online Mobile Computing Degree Programs (Bachelor’s)
FHSU’s virtual information networking and telecommunications (web and mobile application development) degree earned a top spot on BestValueSchools’ list of the most affordable online mobile computing degrees.
To earn this degree, individuals must complete an 18-credit informatics core focusing on information networking and a 15-credit concentration in Web and mobile application development. Then, individuals will choose 15 credits of electives in practical topics such as Android application development and a seminar in iOS application development.
“With hands-on experience and industry relationships, our graduates are prepared for success and have found career opportunities at the NSA, FBI, Google, Cargill, Sprint, Zappos, Cerner and Merck to name a few,” according to FHSU’s website.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2zImNeR.
No. 6, Top 50 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Educational Technology Degree Programs
FHSU’s Master of Instructional Technology program received recognition on BestValueSchools’ list of the most affordable online Master’s in Educational Technology degrees for its program popularity, curriculum range and focus, affordability and overall strength in education.
“FHSU’s main goal is to introduce you to open educational resources that you can immediately apply to your job, whether you work in a classroom or corporate office,” said BestValueSchools.com.
“We have worked hard to provide an innovative, collaborative and practical program for our graduate students,” said Dr. Suzanne Becking, FHSU associate professor of advanced education programs. “It is affordable, but it is mainly a popular, collaborative and strong master’s program for educators.”
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2JGAzOP.
CollegeChoice.net
No. 5, Most Affordable Online Secondary Education Degrees
CollegeChoice recognized FHSU’s virtual secondary education program for its affordability, institutional success, student well-being and financial return.
Individuals interested in becoming a licensed middle school or high school teacher after graduating will pursue a double major, one in secondary education and one in a chosen field of study.
“While candidates will take a number of education courses in their chosen field of study along with content courses, all secondary education majors take a common set of general education and teacher education courses,” said FHSU’s website.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2NwpCBF.
No. 7, Best Secondary Education Degrees
CollegeChoice also recognized FHSU’s virtual secondary education program for its overall student satisfaction, reputation, salaries of graduates and tuition rates.
“FHSU’s nationally ranked teacher education programs combine theory and pedagogy with robust, real-world classroom experiences,” said FHSU’s website.
“Our unique programs and our dedication to working with the latest in educational technology provide a richer, more hands-on and more marketable teaching education.”
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2K36SvA.
No. 10, Most Affordable Online Child Development Degrees
FHSU’s virtual child development program was recognized by CollegeChoice for its institutional excellence, student satisfaction and return on investment.
FHSU’s concentration of child development is designed for online degree seekers, daycare providers, early childcare providers and parents. The 21-credit hour program includes courses such as “The Young Child,” “The Effective Classroom,” “Educating Exceptional Students” and “Human Growth and Development.”
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2JEY6j2.
No. 11, Most Affordable Online Management Degrees
The W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship at FHSU earned a ranking in July for the affordability of its online Bachelor of Business Administration in Management degree.
“As a student in a management program, you’ll learn core business skills – as well as how to motivate people, anticipate change and improve the structure and operation of organizations,” according to CollegeChoice.net’s website.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2mzvwXo.
No. 26, Best Online Management Degrees
FHSU’s management program also received recognition on CollegeChoice’s list of best online management degrees for its affordability and flexibility.
“These award-winning programs are some of the least expensive in the United States and utilize the most advanced learning technologies available for higher education professionals,” said CollegeChoice.
“This exceptional program provides students with an educational experience that is challenging as well as rewarding.”
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2O6zqTZ.
GreatCollegeDeals.net
No. 2, 10 Great Deals: MSN Degree Programs Online 2018
GreatCollegeDeals listed FHSU’s virtual Master of Science in Nursing program as No. 2 based on its tuition rates, student-to-faculty ratio and national recognition.
The 36-credit hour program has a 16-to-1 student/faculty ratio.
Students in the department will interact with a core of well-qualified faculty, pursue a degree in a program of excellence, make use of student resources, network and make friends through student and professional organizations and get prepared for a desired career.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2L9jsea.
MastersProgramGuide.com
No. 8, 50 Best Online Master of Psychology Degree Programs
FHSU’s virtual master of psychology program earned a top spot on MastersProgramGuide’s list for its options for customization, accessibility, affordability, multiple degree options and concentrations available and preparation for pursuing licensure or further education.
The 66-credit hour program offers practical experiences and coursework relevant to both psychology and education. Classes such as “Experimental Methods,” “Professional Ethics in Psych” and “Advanced Child Psychopathology” are just a few of the classes offered.
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2O60IKy.
NonprofitCollegesOnline.com
No. 2, Best Online Master’s in Education Programs: Students Before Profits Award 2018
The Department of Advanced Education Programs at FHSU’s College of Education and Technology earned this top spot for its affordability and quality.
“Designed with the needs of working adults for flexibility, convenience and educational quality in mind, the Department of AEP at Fort Hays’ College of Education and Technology prepares students with innovative solutions to meet the challenges in their chosen fields of study,” said NonprofitCollegesOnline.
“The department offers a broad range of graduate programs completely online including programs in building leadership (principal), high incidence special education, English speakers of other languages, gifted education, instructional technology, media specialist, reading specialist and more.”
To view this ranking, visit https://bit.ly/2xVoODx.
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.
TMP-M announces 2018 Homecoming event schedule
TMP-M
Homecoming Weekend Schedule Of Events
Thursday, September 20, 2018
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – St. Thomas More Society Reception
(by special invitation only for STMS 2017-2018 donors of $1,000+)
6:30 p.m. – Hot Dog Feed & Bake Sale
7:00 p.m. – Meet the Monarchs ( Autographs & Photos with the Athletes)
7:30 p.m. – Blessing of Fall Sports, Introduction of Homecoming Candidates, Pep Rally & Bonfire
Friday, September 21, 2018
9:00 a.m. – Open House, Tours of TMP- M Campus
4:00 p.m. – Parade Lineup, TMP-M Campus
5:25 p.m. – Parade Begins
7:00 p.m. – Football Game TMP-M vs. Hoisington Cardinals, FHSU Lewis Football Stadium
9:00 p.m. – Individual Class Reunions (*locations listed below)
Saturday, September 22, 2018
10:00 a.m. – Coffee, TMP-M Alumni Office
11:00 a.m. – Deceased Alumni Mass, Marian Chapel, TMP-M Campus
12:00 p.m. – Dutch Lunch, TMP-M Dining Room
1:00 p.m. – Alumni Soccer Game, Bickle/Schmidt Sports Complex
5:30 p.m. – Banquet, Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2350 E. 8 th Street
9:00 p.m. – Dance, Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2350 E. 8 th Street
*Friday Night Individual Alumni Class Reunion Gathering Locations
60 year class – Class of 1958 – The Press, 230 E. 8th St.
55 year class – Class of 1963 –
50 year class – Class of 1968 – VFW (Large Side), 22nd & Vine St.
45 year class – Class of 1973 – The Venue, Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine St.
40 year class – Class of 1978 – VFW (Small Side), 22nd & Vine St.
35 year class – Class of 1983 – Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine St.
30 year class – Class of 1988 – Thirsty’s, 2704 Vine St.
25 year class – Class of 1993 – Golden Q, 809 Ash St.
20 year class – Class of 1998 –
15 year class – Class of 2003 –
10 year class – Class of 2008 –
5 year class – Class of 2013 –