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Police: Man attempted to cut through hotel walls to escape

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GARDEN CITY (AP) — Authorities say a man tried to cut his way through the walls and ceiling of a hotel room where he had barricaded himself while a SWAT team waited outside.

The Wichita Eagle reports that the standoff began Tuesday night in Garden City after officers found a car that 23-year-old Austin Roth was suspected of stealing.

Police said in a news release that he also called 911 to report shots fired calls elsewhere, in an attempt to draw officers away from the hotel. He surrendered about 2½ hours after negotiations began and was booked into jail on suspicion of theft, interference with a law enforcement officer, falsely reporting a crime, criminal damage and possession of drug paraphernalia.

There was an estimated $1,000 of damage to the hotel room.

1 of 4 suspects pleads no contest in Salina homicide

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SALINA (AP) — One of four men accused of in the death of a Salina man pleaded no contest to felony murder and kidnapping in a deal that means he could be sentenced to at least 25 years in prison.

Thirty-one-year-old Charles Rodgers agreed to the plea deal in Tuesday in the June 2017 death of 29-year-old Brandon Lee Shelby. Prosecutors say Shelby was stabbed and beaten to death and his body was left about a mile northeast of Salina.

The Salina Journal reports prosecutors say Rodgers agreed to kill Shelby for 40-year-old James Pavey. He expected to be paid with drugs or money.

Pavey and two other men, all facing first-degree murder and other charges, are awaiting trial.

Man back in custody after escaping while handcuffed

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities have arrested a man who escaped from Kansas City, Kansas, police while wearing handcuffs.

Police said in a news release that 21-year-old Deron McAfee was taken into custody Wednesday night without incident. Police said he was being taken into custody for felony charges late Monday when he escaped.

McAfee was arrested in 2016 on suspicion of assault. In 2017, he was booked into jail on suspicion of burglary, theft and resisting arrest.

Carolyn Marie Jurey

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Former Agra resident Carolyn Marie Jurey passed away May 9, 2018 at the Colonial Villa Nursing Home in Alma, NE at the age of 78. She was born April 1, 1940 in Modale, IA, the daughter of Francis & Juanita (Swaney) McIntosh. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her sons, Kelley of Alma, NE, Tony of Phillipsburg, KS and Brian of Ft. Mills, SC; 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Monday, May 14th at 11:00 a.m. in the Norcatur Cemetery, Norcatur, KS with Pastor Lee Bennight officiating.

There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

KS to participate in national Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program

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U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) spoke at spoke at the announcement ceremony at DOT.

OFFICE OF KS GOV.

BENTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Wed. announced that Kansas has been selected as one of ten participants in the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program, an initiative aimed at shaping the future of drones in America.

“We are looking forward to helping today’s winners unlock the enormous potential of drone operations, which will create new services and jobs in their local communities,” said Secretary Chao.

“We are looking forward to leading the way in Unmanned Aircraft Systems going forward and we are very happy to be a part of this program,” said Governor Jeff Colyer. “UAS technology has the potential to do so many remarkable things and as the air capital of the world we feel it’s particularly appropriate for Kansas to be a part of this aviation of the future.”

Drone integration testing in Kansas will focus on search and rescue of stranded motorists, explore infrastructure inspection and remote safety assessment applications for transportation nationwide.

Lt. Governor Tracey Mann, who was on hand at the announcement in Benton noted the successful use of UAS technology in agriculture, something very important to Kansans.

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and co-chair of the Senate Aerospace Caucus – applauded the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) announcement. Kansas Senator Pat Roberts also spoke at the ceremony.

The UAS Integration Pilot Program is an opportunity for state, local, and tribal governments to partner with private sector entities, such as UAS operators or manufacturers, to accelerate safe UAS integration.

The Program is expected foster a meaningful dialogue on the balance between local and national interests related to UAS integration, and provide actionable information to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the expanded and universal integration of UAS into the National Airspace System.

More information related to the UAS Integration Pilot Program. can be found at https://www.faa.gov/uas/programs_partnerships/uas_integration_pilot_program/splash/.

The Reverend Robert S. Kreier

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The Reverend Robert S. Kreier, 89, of Salina, Kansas, and former Milberger, Kansas, resident died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, in Salina.

A graveside service to celebrate Robert’s life will be held at 7 P.M. on Monday, May 14, 2018, at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. Visitation and family greeting will be from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. on Monday evening, May 14, 2018, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. Immediately following the visitation, family and friends will go in precession to the St. John Lutheran Cemetery for the graveside committal service. Burial of the casket will follow and services will conclude at the cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Oaks Indian Mission of Oaks, Oklahoma, and may be sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Frank J. Skiles

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COLBY – Frank J. Skiles, 61, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Medical City Hospital in Lewisville, TX.

Services are pending with Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby, KS.

HPD Activity Log May 9

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The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 30 traffic stops Wed., May 9, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Suspicious Vehicle–2800 block Canal Blvd, Hays;  2 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–1300 block E 17th St, Hays; 1:59 AM
Found/Lost Property–3900 block E 8th St, Hays; 6:11 AM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–200 block W 17th St, Hays; 8:29 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–200 block E 15th St, Hays; 9:38 AM
Missing Person–2700 block Plaza Ave, Hays; 10:11 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–2500 block Marjorie, Hays; 11:02 AM
Animal Call–2200 block Henry Dr, Hays; 11:25 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–1100 block Cody Ave, Hays; 3:40 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1800 block Fort St, Hays; 3:21 PM; 3:22 PM
Welfare Check–400 block W 32nd St, Hays; 3:49 PM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–700 block Pine St, Hays; 4:11 PM
Found/Lost Property–2700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 6:31 PM
Suicidal Subject–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 8:50 PM
Battery – simple–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 9:20 PM; 9:29 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 8:30 PM; 10:30 PM

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Vickie Lou Tompkins

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Former Goodland, Kansas, resident, Vickie Lou Tompkins, 61, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at the Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado.

Vickie was born on May 11, 1956 in Goodland, Kansas to Augustus “Tommy” and Viola (Farnsworth) Tompkins. She was one of 4 children.

She grew up in and attended school in Goodland through the 11th grade. She later went on and completed her GED, and then attended school in Wichita to become a horticulturist. Vickie loved horses Kitten and Molly, and was a horsewoman for over 15 years. She was very active in the Prairie Dusters and Little Britches Rodeos in barrel racing, pole bending trail course and goat tying. Vickie loved the outdoors, including fishing and was a fabulous horticulturist. Her “children” were her animals-dogs, Delilah, Max, Blue and Winnie and her cats, Boomer, Ace, Angel and Queenie.

Preceding her in death were her father Augustus “Tommy”, sister Diana Daugherty, father-in-law Floyd Ancell, and her grandparents Hoyt and Lola Tompkins and Sumner and Gladys Farnsworth.

She is survived by her husband Floyd Stevens of Pueblo West, Colorado; Mother Viola Tompkins of Goodland, Brother Michael Tompkins of Goodland, Sister Valerie Kaup and Wayne Sparks of Sydney, Nebraska, Step Son Jared Stevens of Orlando, Florida, her in-laws Tommy and Joy Collins of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Sister-in-Law’s Debra (Mitchell), Carla, Tammy (Lee), and Nellie (Don) of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends too numerous to mention.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM MT at the Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland. Inurnment will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are designated to the NWKS Animal Shelter and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services are entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Arrested in SW Kan., two men indicted for hundreds of false IDs

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OFFICE OF KS U.S. ATTORNEY

KANSAS CITY – Two Mexican nationals were indicted Wednesday on charges of possessing hundreds of false identification documents, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said.

Sergio Alberto Torres Adame, 37, and Lilia Ivonne Jaquez Arratia, 35, both of Juarez, Mexico, are charged with one count of unlawful possession of identification documents.

In court documents, it is alleged the two were carrying hundreds of false documents when a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper stopped them for speeding on Highway 54 in Liberal, Kan. In the car, the trooper found:

  • An envelope with 30 counterfeit Social Security cards in numerous names and 30 counterfeit birth certificates in numerous names and states including Colorado, Texas, Nevada and California.
  • An envelope with 31 counterfeit birth certificates and 32 Social Security cards.
  • An envelope with 30 counterfeit birth certificates and 30 Social Security cards.
  • An envelope with 29 counterfeit social security cards and 29 counterfeit birth certificates.
  • An envelope with 15 genuine Social Security Cards and 12 possibly counterfeit state birth certificates.
  • An envelope with 100 blank counterfeit Social Security cards.

If convicted, they face up to five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000. The Kansas Highway Patrol and U.S. Secret Service investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alan Metzger is prosecuting.

Randy L. West

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Randy L. West was born July 21, 1959, in Norton, Kansas, the son of Darrel and Marla (Brack) West. He passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, at the age of 58.

Randy grew up on the family farm seven miles north of Norcatur along with his brother and two sisters. His family were members of Norcatur United Methodist Church. Randy attended Norcatur Grade School and Decatur Community High School in Oberlin, graduating with the Class of 1978. He then received a certificate in welding from Colby Community College.

For over 28 years, Randy worked as a welder for New Age Industrial Corporation in Norton, where he made his home. Although he worked in Norton, he always enjoyed helping on the family farm. He was a nature lover who liked to hunt and fish and spend time outdoors. Randy enjoyed being a member of the Norton Archery Club and the friendships he made with fellow members. He was a past president of the organization.

Randy is survived by his parents, Darrel and Marla West of the Andbe Home in Norton; brother, Thomas West of Sarasota, FL; two sisters, Penny Greiner (Alan) of Kingman and Dana Randolph of Sarasota, FL; two grandchildren; in addition to other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Miranda West Kester.

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Ellis County Health Department ribbon cutting Thursday

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After moving to their new home late last month, Ellis County Health Department officials will show off the new location with a ribbon cutting Thursday afternoon.

Last June, the Ellis County Commission approved the purchase of the former Post Rock building at 2507 Canterbury Drive and, after renovations, Health Department officials finished moving into the new space last month.

Thursday’s ribbon cutting will be at 4 p.m. with tours to follow at the 2507 Canterbury location.

— Hays Post

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