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Cloudy, cooler Sunday, chance of rain

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Today
Showers likely between 9am and 10am.Then this afternoon after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 8 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 7 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 86. West northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the evening.

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 97. South southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.

Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 68.

Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 98. Breezy.

Missing teen from Amber Alert found, investigation continues

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KANSAS CITY – Law enforcement authorities continue to investigate a shooting and reported abduction.

Brajaean Sledge courtesy image

Just before 6:00p.m. Saturday, Brajaean Sledge walked into a Kansas City Missouri Police Station and identified herself to authorities, according to a media release from KC Police.

She was uninjured. She was talking with detectives in connection with investigation into the shooting and robbery. Anthony King still remains a person of interest that police would like to talk to.

Sledge and person of interest King- courtesy photo

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KANSAS CITY —The Amber Alert issued for a missing 15-year-old Kansas City girl was canceled Friday afternoon but she is still missing.

Based on extensive investigation today, we can no longer confirm that Brajean Sledge was abducted, according to Kansas City police.

Police believe Sledge is in the company of a person of interest Anthony King.

Authorities described King as an 18-year-old black male, 5-feet-8 and weighs 140 pounds.

King is considered to be a person of interest in several crimes in connection with this incident, according to police.

Sledge was reported missing after her grandfather was found shot.

Police were called Thursday night to a home where the grandfather was found wounded. He is hospitalized in stable condition.

The man told police he didn’t know the suspect who shot him before leaving with the victim’s granddaughter, Brajaean Sledge. The suspect drove away in the victim’s car.

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KANSAS CITY —Authorities have issued an Amber Alert for a 15-year-old girl abducted in Kansas City on Thursday.

Brqajaean Sledge was reported missing after her grandfather was found shot.

Sledge is described as 5-foot-8, weighs 125 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Police are searching for a 2017 Kia Forte with the Missouri license plate, MB5-G5B.

The suspect drove away in the victim’s car.

Authorities believe the suspect is between the ages of 18 and 20 and may be armed and dangerous.

Authorities are looking for this 2017 Kia Forte with Missouri license plate MB5-G5B.

A potential motive for the shooting has not been disclosed.

Apply online for elk and either-species deer permits through July 13

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KDWPT

PRATT – The application deadline for limited elk and either-species deer firearm permits is July 13, 2018. Kansas residents may apply online at ksoutdoors.com for one of 12 Either-species Elk permits and 15 Antlerless-only Elk permits allocated for Unit 2a (Ft. Riley). And resident hunters who want to hunt mule deer with a firearm can apply for limited Either-species Deer permits valid in the East or West zone. Those who don’t wish to hunt this year may purchase a preference point that will count toward a firearm Either-species/Either-sex Deer permit in a future drawing or a bonus point for limited elk permits.

Elk permit applicants only pay the application fee ($12.81) when applying. Successful applicants will be notified by mail and the permit fee will be collected. Unsuccessful applicants will automatically receive a bonus point. Anyone who receives a limited Either-sex Elk permit is not eligible to apply again. Anyone who receives a limited Antlerless-only Elk permit may not apply again for a five-year period. Applicants may view drawing results online at ksoutdoors.com two to four weeks after the application deadline.

The fees for 2018 Elk and Either-species Deer Permits are:

Deer Firearm Either-species/Either-sex

  • General Resident – $52.50
  • Resident Landowner/Tenant – $32.50
  • Resident Youth (15 and younger): $22.50
  • Nonresident Tenant – $97.50
  • Preference Point – $11.50

Elk Firearm Either-sex

  • General Resident – $302.50
  • Landowner/Tenant – $152.50
  • Resident Youth (15 and younger) – $127.50
  • Nonresident Tenant – $152.50
  • Bonus point – $12.81

Elk (Antlerless)

  • General Resident – $152.50
  • Landowner/Tenant – $77.50
  • Resident Youth (15 and younger) – $52.50
  • Nonresident Tenant – $77.50

For a list of 2018 elk and deer seasons, consult the 2018 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary, available where licenses are sold and online at ksoutdoors.com/Hunting.

Kan. man among 20 indicted in Texas drug trafficking ring

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LUBBOCK COUNTY, TX — Prosecutors say 20 people including a Kansas man have been indicted and arrested in a West Texas-based drug trafficking and smuggling ring.

Chavira-Molina-photo Lubbock County

A federal grand jury in Lubbock indicted the suspects on a charge of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana.

The defendants are also accused of drug distribution and possession, plus unlawful use of a communications facility and bulk cash smuggling.

Officials say 15 people were arrested Thursday. Five were already jailed in Lubbock on related state charges.

In addition to 25-year-old Saul Chavira-Molina, of Liberal, Kansas, the other defendants are from Texas, Pennsylvania, Alabama and Mexico.

The indictment, returned earlier this month and unsealed Thursday, says the ring operated since January

Kan. man jailed again for bringing gun to law enforcement center

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SHAWNEE COUNTY — Authorities are investigating a suspect for assault of a law enforcement officer.

Ruiz-Hernandez-photo Topeka Police

Just after 7:15 a.m. Friday 21-year-old Anthony Ruiz-Hernandez was in the lobby of the Law Enforcement Center in Topeka when he caused a disturbance, according to a media release.

When officers approached Ruiz-Hernandez, they discovered he had a firearm. Officers were able to arrest Ruiz-Hernandez without incident.

He was booked into the Shawnee County Jail Friday for Aggravated Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer and criminal possession of a firearm.

This is the second time in less than six months that Ruiz-Hernandez has come to the Law Enforcement Center armed with a weapon, causing a disturbance.

On Feb. 3, Ruiz-Hernandez he was arrested for Aggravated Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer, Disobey Lawful Police Order, Criminal Threat, and Interference with a Law Enforcement Officer.

Three people arrested on drug charges following incident in Russell Co.

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Three people were arrested on drug related charges after a domestic incident near Gorham this week.

Ryan P. Thompson

According to the Russell County Sheriff, deputies were called to the 17000 block of Balta Road just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday for the report of a possible gunshot wound and domestic situation.

When they arrived at the residence of Ryan Paul Thompson and Dorene E.D. Thompson deputies located Dorene Thompson and two small children. But Ryan Thompson had fled the area.

A short time later Thompson was located and taken into custody along with Amber Holm by the Hays Police Department.

While searching the vehicle officers located a handgun, according to the Sheriff. It was determined that a shot had been fired inside the Thompson residence but no one was injured.

Dorene E.D. Thompson

Dorene Thompson was also arrested.

On Friday members of the Russell County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence in the 17000 block of Balta Road.

According to the Sheriff, “numerous items of evidence were recovered during this search.”

Ryan P. Thompson was arrest on suspicion of aggravated endangerment of a child, aggravated domestic battery, felon in possession of a firearm, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Amber A. Holm

Dorene E.D. Thompson was arrested on suspicion of aggravated endangerment of a child, aggravated domestic battery, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Amber A. Holm was arrested on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patrick Lynn Harvey

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Patrick Lynn Harvey, loving son and father, was born July 13, 1988 in Hays, KS. He departed this earthly life June 20, 2018 at Hays, KS.

Patrick was full of life and loved to joke and make people smile and laugh. The one true love of his life was his daughter, Dakota. He was a manager at Casey’s and loved his job there. He also enjoyed working with animals and had several pets that he loved. Family and friends were important to him.

He graduated with the Quinter High School class of 2007.

Those left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Dakota, of the home; mother, Christie Walker (Mario), Topeka, KS; father, Delbert Harvey, Quinter, KS; brothers, Mike (Nikki), Olathe, KS; Jonathan (Kayla), Quinter, KS; Bobby (Janneka), Quinter, KS; Wade (India), Grainfield, KS; Jimmy, Quinter, KS; sisters, Rose Ross (Anthony), Riley, KS; Tanesha Harvey, Quinter, KS; grandparents, Edwin and LeAnn Simon, Studley, KS; Barbara and Kent Bryant, Topeka, KS; biological parents, Pat King and Mary King, Hays, KS; special friend, Jordan Carter, Russell, KS; and a host of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

Patrick was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Simon, and his twin nieces.

An Educational Fund has been set up for Dakota at Emprise Bank, Hays, KS.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at 10:30 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Studley, KS. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

Boil Water Advisory rescinded for city of Norton

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TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Norton, located in Norton County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination.

Public water suppliers in Kansas take all measures necessary to notify customers quickly after a system failure or shutdown. Regardless of whether it’s the supplier or KDHE that announces a boil water advisory, KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

Bacteriological samples collected from the City of Norton’s distribution system and algal toxin samples collected from the water treatment plant indicate the water is safe to drink. Conditions that placed the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be resolved.

Stage 3 water conservation measures remain in effect until further notice by the City of Norton.

Candidates face off in GOP gubernatorial debate

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SALINA, Kan. (AP) — The Latest on the Republican primary race for Kansas governor (all times local):

Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer is attacking Secretary of State Kris Kobach’s anti-abortion credentials in the Republican gubernatorial primary.

Colyer raised abortion an issue in his opening statement during a debate Saturday in Salina. The influential anti-abortion group Kansans for Life has endorsed both of them and also says Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer is “pro-life.”

But Colyer quoted from a newspaper-questionnaire statement by Kobach in a failed run for the state Senate in 2000, expressing support for abortion rights.

Colyer said: “We need a governor who is pro-life and will always tell the truth.”

Kobach acknowledged he supported allowing abortions in some circumstances as a law student. He said seeing a sonogram of his first daughter in the womb made him “100 percent pro-life.”

He added: “Don’t believe the lies.”

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Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is defending his seeking a pardon for a corporate campaign donor’s vice president that Gov. Jeff Colyer recently denied because the police said the crime involved threatening a cab driver with a gun to the head.

Colyer asked Kobach during a Republican gubernatorial debate Saturday whether Kobach would pardon Ryan Bader.

Kobach was Bader’s attorney for the pardon. Bader pleaded guilty to attempted robbery stemming from a 2009 cab ride after a round of drinking. His record was expunged in 2014.

Kobach accused Colyer of lying about the incident, saying a judge found a gun wasn’t involved.

The judge who sentenced Bader checked a box on a sentencing form saying a deadly weapon wasn’t involved. But a police affidavit said the cab driver reported the threat and a gun was found in Bader’s home.

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Illegal immigration is a key issue for Kansas Republicans as their primary contest for governor grows increasingly contentious.

Secretary of State Kris Kobach is a hardliner who has advised President Donald Trump. He made potential state initiatives against illegal immigration an important theme during a debate Saturday in Salina.

He’s trying to unseat Republican Gov. Jeff Colyer in the Aug. 7 primary. Colyer said he supports Trump and believes the U.S. government needs to get illegal immigration under control.

The debate’s third major GOP candidate, Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer, said the first priority is securing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Colyer and Selzer also are appealing to business and agriculture interests nervous about tough immigration policies while wooing conservatives. Colyer attacked Kobach on multiple other issues.

FHSU grad hired as ABBB staff accountant

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The certified public accounting firm of Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered (ABBB) is pleased to announce Elpidio Cortez, Jr. was recently hired as a staff accountant.

“As an intern, Elpidio served our clients well,” said Brian Staats, CPA, CGMA, managing partner of ABBB. “We are excited to watch his continued growth as a full-time professional on the ABBB team.”

Cortez joined the firm in 2017 as an intern and continued as a student worker. He graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Fort Hays State University. Cortez is a member of the FHSU Alumni Association and the Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity. He lives in Hays, Kansas, and enjoys spending time with his friends and family, walking his dog, and watching movies in his free time.

Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, Chartered provides a wide range of traditional and non-traditional CPA and consulting services to clients throughout Kansas, including agriculture organizations, construction companies, feedyards, financial institutions, governmental and not-for-profit organizations, manufacturers, medical practices, oil and gas companies, professional service firms, real estate companies and small businesses. Founded in 1945, today the firm maintains 15 office locations throughout the state. For more information about Adams, Brown, Beran & Ball, please visit abbb.com.

Kansas firm has plans for new passenger rail service

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TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A Kansas-based company is seeking proposals from private rail carriers to provide passenger service between Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

image courtesy WATCO

The request for proposals by WATCO Companies of Pittsburg, Kansas, would create passenger rail service from downtown Tulsa through the cities of Sapulpa, Bristow, Stroud, Chandler and Midwest City into downtown Oklahoma City.

Legislation adopted in 2011 created a task force to study ways to link northeastern Oklahoma with the existing Heartland Flyer passenger service between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth, Texas. The state sold an existing rail line to Watco, which currently operates freight service over the line and plans upgrades to accommodate passenger cars.

Proposals are due on July 27. State Rep. Monroe Nichols of Tulsa says bringing passenger rail service to Tulsa is a “fantastic economic development opportunity.”

Kansas National Guard hauling bottled water to Norton

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NORTON —Governor Jeff Colyer declared a state of disaster emergency on Friday for the City of Norton due to harmful algae blooms in Sebelius Lake. 

Kansas Army National Guard soldiers from the 137th Transportation Company (PLS) prepare their load of water to transport it to Norton-
Photo courtesy Kansas National Guard

According to a media release from the Adjutant General’s Office, the algae blooms are affecting the surface water intakes for the public water supply.  The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued a boil water advisory for the Norton public water supply on June 19. 

“The cause of this response is due to the harmful algae bloom in Lake Sebelius, which is where the city gets most of its drinking water,” said Leo Henning, Kansas Department of Health and Environment Director of Environment.

“We are working closely with federal, State and local leaders on monitoring and testing water supplies. Our goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of those in the community. We are working quickly with others to resolve the water quality concerns.”

The Kansas Division of Emergency Management requested Kansas National Guard resources to transport 26 pallets of bottled water to Norton. 

The bottled water was donated by Harvesters in Kansas City, Missouri, and Topeka.  The 169th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, based out of Olathe, will transport the pallets to the Manhattan National Guard Armory on Saturday morning, June 23.  The 997th Brigade Support Battalion, based out of Hays, transported the water Saturday afternoon from Manhattan to Norton.

Kansas teen held on $160K Bond on drug, rape allegations

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RILEY COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen suspect on drug, sex and burglary allegations.

Just before 11:30p.m. Friday, officers arrested Tommie Baggett, 18, Manhattan, at a residence in the 1400 Block of Hartman Place, according to the Riley County Police Department booking report.

Baggett is being held on a Bond of $150,000 on requested charges that include rape, aggravated criminal sodomy, aggravated battery that included a weapon, and aggravated burglary.

He is also accused of marijuana distribution that included a Bond of $10,000, according to the RCPD.

No additional details were released early Saturday.

In April, police arrested Baggett on requested charges of rape, aggravated robbery, attempted aggravated burglary involving a weapon, according to the Riley County Police Department booking report.

In January, police arrested Baggett for the alleged sale of depressants, contributing to a child’s misconduct and felony possession of paraphernalia with intent to manufacture a controlled substance.

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