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Kansas lawmakers approve extra higher ed dollars, pay raises

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislators on Thursday approved pay raises for state workers, setting aside money for school security upgrades and reversing past spending cuts on state university campuses.

But top Republicans also were pursuing income tax cuts that could endanger their ability to sustain the extra spending and an increase in funding for public schools approved last month in hopes of satisfying a Kansas Supreme Court mandate.

GOP leaders hoped the House and Senate would vote late Thursday or early Friday on income tax cuts worth $82 million during the next fiscal year. The bill is a response to changes in federal income tax laws late last year that would otherwise have some individuals and businesses paying more to the state.

Both the House and Senate approved a bill that would add millions of new dollars to the budgets approved by lawmakers last year for the state’s current fiscal year and the next fiscal year beginning in July. The current budget would top $16.3 billion, and the one for the next fiscal year would be nearly $16.8 billion in total spending.

The votes were 98-23 in the House and 26-14 in the Senate. The measure goes next GOP Gov. Jeff Colyer, who is all but certain to sign it but has the power to veto individual spending items.

The measure had bipartisan support because many legislators believed the extra spending addressed areas of state government that had been neglected in previous years. The state experienced persistent budget problems after lawmakers slashed income taxes in 2012 and 2013, and legislators reversed most of the past cuts last year.

“I think we came up with a very good and fair budget,” said state Rep. Kathy Wolfe Moore, of Kansas City, the ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee.

Some conservative Republicans, particularly in the Senate, argued that the extra spending was too much.

“Where’s the fiscal conservative stances everyone talks about when they’re back home?” said Sen. Rob Olson, a conservative Olathe Republican. “They’re not in this budget.”

Even as the Republican-controlled Legislature approved the spending increases, its GOP leaders argued that the state should cut taxes because it is receiving an unanticipated “windfall” because of the federal tax changes.

Projections this week from the Legislature’s research staff suggested that the state can’t sustain all the new spending and cut taxes without causing budget shortfalls as early as next year. But the state’s economy has improved, and tax collections have exceeded expectations for 11 consecutive months, with a $66 million surplus in April alone.

The budget bill provides an additional $15 million to state universities to help them recover from cuts in their operation budgets in 2016. A majority of the cuts, but not all of them, would be restored.

State workers would get at least a 2.5 percent pay raise. Uniformed corrections officers and employees who did not get a raise last year would receive 5 percent.

The bill also includes $5 million for grants for security upgrades at public schools. It was part a safety plan House GOP leaders drafted following a deadly mass shooting in February at a Florida high school.

Legislators last month approved phasing in a $534 million increase in aid to the state’s 286 school districts over five years. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in October that the state’s current education funding of more than $4 billion a year is not sufficient under the state constitution.

Kansas City swim coach charged with child sex crimes

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A former suburban Kansas City teacher and swim coach has been charged with sex crime with seven youths.

The U.S. attorney’s office says the nine-count indictment was unsealed Wednesday after 53-year-old James Russell Green, of Blue Springs, Missouri, made his first appearance. He remains in federal custody pending a detention hearing.

Green was formerly a teacher at Oak Park High School and several middle schools in the North Kansas City School District and at Blue Springs South High School. Green was also a head swimming coach in those school districts and at Hallbrook Country Club in Leawood, Kansas.

Court documents allege that Green produced images and videos of child pornography and engaged or attempted to engage in sexual encounters with several minor victims on numerous occasions over a 20-year period.

Missouri legislature calls special session to consider impeaching governor

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Latest on the investigation of Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens (all times local):

7:58 p.m.

Gov. Greitens booking photo courtesy St. Louis Police Department

The Missouri Legislature has called itself into a special session to consider impeaching Gov. Eric Greitens following allegations of sexual misconduct and misuse of charity resources.

House and Senate leaders announced Thursday night that they had gathered petition signatures from more than three-fourths of all lawmakers in each chamber, which is the threshold required in the state constitution.

The special session will start at 6:30 p.m. May 18 — just 30 minutes after the regular session ends. It will mark the first time in Missouri history that a Legislature has called itself into a special session.

It comes as Greitens is facing two felony charges — one related to a 2015 extramarital affair and the other to using a charity donor list for his political campaign.

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6:45 p.m.

The Missouri House has enough signatures to call a special session that could impeach Republican Gov. Eric Greitens.

House Minority Leader Gail McCann Beatty told the Kansas City Star Thursday that 138 members had signed petition, more than the three-fourths threshold needed in the 165-seat chamber.

Three-fourths of the Senate would also need to agree to a special session. More than one-third of senators from both parties have already called on the governor to resign in the wake of two felony charges. A spokeswoman for the Senate president pro tem confirmed that the Senate has the petition and is collecting signatures.

Greitens faces his first criminal trial May 14 related to an invasion of privacy charge stemming from an extramarital affair he had before he took office. A House report released Wednesday also presented evidence that the governor filed false information with the Missouri Ethics Commission.

Kan. sheriff’s K-9 finds murder weapon, suspect jailed

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a murder and have a suspect in custody.

Just after 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to report of a shooting in the 1700 Block of South El Pico in Wichita, according to Lt. Todd Ojile. Officers found a 30-year-old man identified as Bretodd William with gunshot wounds laying in the street. He was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Ojile.

As officers were arriving at the scene, deputies observed a suspicious suspect near the intersection of Harry and Oliver. He entered a convenience store and then came out wearing different clothing.

Deputies found his original clothing in a bathroom of the convenience store. After further investigation, officers took the suspect into custody.

Investigators learned the suspect identified according to the Sedgwick County booking report as 31-year-old Emmanuel Reed, approached William in the 1700 Block of South El Pico, pulled a gun and shot him several times. A Sedgwick County K-9 found a weapon in the area that was later collected in as evidence, according to Ojile.

Police booked Reed for first degree murder and criminal possession of a firearm.

Both are known gang members, according to Ojile. Reed has previous convictions for Aggravated Battery, Battery and Robbery, according to the Kansas Department of Corrections.

Kan. Lawmakers Say No To Future Teen Governor Wannabes

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

By STEPHEN KORANDA

Kansas lawmakers have approved new restrictions blocking teenagers and out-of-state candidates from future races for governor. The bill says starting next year, candidates must live in Kansas and be at least 25 years old.

Four teenagers running for Kansas governor took questions in Lawrence last fall. Pending legislation would require them to be at least 25 years old to run for governor in Kansas.
FILE PHOTO / KANSAS NEWS SERVICE

The state’s lax laws have led to several teenagers, and residents of other states, joining the campaign for Kansas governor.

A wave of candidates even included a Hutchinson man attempting to enter his dog in the race.

Republican Rep. Keith Esau said young people can still take part in politics by running for local office or working on campaigns.

“There are lots of places to get involved in the political process without starting at the top,” Esau said. He’s chairman of the House Elections Committee and is running to become the Kansas secretary of state, which oversees state elections.

Esau said the changes will keep people off the ballot who aren’t serious candidates.

“It helps focus on the candidates who have a legitimate possibility of winning in the campaign,” Esau said.

Democratic Rep. Vic Miller blasted the bill for cutting young people out of gubernatorial races.

The bill is an “attempt to discriminate against young people who are interested in making our state a better place,” Miller said.

The legislation also touches on other parts of Kansas election law. It says any candidate for Kansas attorney general must be a licensed attorney.

That drew opposition from Republican Rep. Brenda Landwehr, who said non-lawyers with law enforcement experience, for instance, could be qualified to serve as attorney general.

“This will eliminate and omit a lot of potential good candidates with that law enforcement background,” Landwehr said.

The legislation also clarifies the rules for voting by mail. It says disabled people can still cast a ballot by mail if they’re unable to sign the envelope. About two dozen votes in Sedgwick County were thrown out last year because disabled voters were unable to sign their names.

The changes are now headed to Gov. Jeff Colyer, who can sign the bill into law or veto it.

Stephen Koranda is Statehouse reporter for KPR, a partner in the Kansas News Service. Follow him on Twitter @kprkoranda.

60-year-old Kan. man causes disturbance with pellet gun at city hall

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Just after 1 p.m. Thursday, officers were called to City Hall in Hutchinson on the report of an armed subject.

Upon arrival, officers saw a man with what appeared to be an assault rifle. Sixty-year-old Johnny Klassen was taken into custody. Officials discovered the weapon was actually a pellet gun. Klassen apparently wanted to talk with a department head because he was upset about a bill.

Klassen was also in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. In addition, he was arrested for disorderly conduct.

No one at City Hall was injured, but it caused quite a commotion.

Kan. officer shoots, kills man during drug-arrest confrontation

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer shot and killed an armed man during a drug-arrest confrontation.

Police say the shooting occurred Wednesday evening during a narcotics investigation.

Police on the scene of the investigation -photo courtesy Fox4Kansas City

Police haven’t identified the man. But an attorney says the victim was Manuel Palacio. Attorney Tom Porto says he represented Palacio in an excessive force lawsuit against Kansas City, Missouri, police in 2014. Palacio won a $300,000 settlement in that case. Porto says he has been in contact with Palocio’s family since the shooting.

The officer who shot Palacio is a 21-year veteran of the department. He is on administrative leave, which is typical after fatal shootings.

Police Chief Terry Zeigler says no officers involved in the confrontation were injured.

TMP junior golfer nominated for statewide honor

Posted on May 3, 2018

TMP-M

The inaugural Best of Kansas Preps, presented by The Topeka Capital-Journal on behalf of Gatehouse Kansas Media, will be held in June and will honor the best high school athletes in their respective sports across the state for the 2017-2018 season.

Hsiang (Shannen) Chin, Junior on the Lady Monarchs Golf Team, has been the only TMP-Marian student selected for this prestigious honor. The Player of the Year Awards for all sports will be presented at the banquet. Male Athlete of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year and Most Inspirational Awards will be announced along with several specialty awards. All award winners will enjoy a personal meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Paul Pierce, retired NBA player of the Boston Celtics/Washington Wizards and former KU player.

Chin won a total of 8 tournament titles out of 10 tournaments. She now holds the TMP-Marian 9 Hole Record with a score of 37 and 18 Hole Record with a score of 74.

“Shannen’s mental approach to golf is superior! Her composure is rock solid. You can’t tell if she’s hit a good shot or a bad one because she reacts the same and keeps working the course,” Coach Jake Befort stated.

Chin won the State Golf Tournament with a score of 76 by playing the last 29 holes of the postseason in 4 over par with 5 birdies.

“She played her best golf in October, late in the season! The sportsmanship and class she showed represented TMP-Marian well. She made us proud!!” Befort said.

UPDATE Water leak on Vine Street repaired

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

The water leak and line is repaired. City crews begin to fill the hole on the east side of Vine Street.

The water leak at Vine Street and Downing Ave. has been repaired. Water service is being restored along Vine Street.

The northbound lane of traffic on Vine Street will continue to be reduced to 1 lane in the area of Vine St. & Downing Ave. for cleanup and repairs. This may take a few days.

For more information, call the Department of Water Resources at 785-628-7380.

— City of Hays

Kansas zoo mourns loss of 23-year-old bear

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

By Molly Hadfield

Topeka- With great concern, zoo staff made the decision Tuesday to anesthetize Sneak, a 23 year old female American black bear. She had been dealing with an eye condition that was worsening by the day, according to

Sneak had been observed on Monday playing with a stick and possibly poking her eye. Late Monday afternoon, it didn’t look like she could open her left eye. Tuesday morning staff could see inflammation in the eye and an abnormal tissue growth. She was started on antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. By Wednesday morning, the size of the tissue growth had doubled and the eye had to be medically evaluated.

The real concern with this procedure was Sneak’s age. At 23 years old, staff wasn’t sure how well she would handle the anesthesia. The average life span of a black bear is about 20 years old.

Sneak’s caretakers already had age related concerns. “She didn’t have a good winter. She wasn’t exhibiting normal bear behavior,” said Animal Care Supervisor Shanna Simpson. “She dug an amazing den but didn’t use it. Because she didn’t go into a normal torpor, we changed our care plan for her and kept her inside a lot through the winter because we were concerned for her.”

After coming out of torpor last year, Sneak had trouble lifting her head normally. She began treatment for arthritis in her neck and spine and a physical therapy regimen was developed. Every day, she went through her physical therapy. “When we started the physical therapy sessions we saw improvement in her overall health,” said Simpson.

Like many of the animals at the Topeka Zoo, Sneak was in a training program that helped her participate in her healthcare. When it was time to give her the anesthesia this morning, she came over and presented herself for the injection. The anesthesia took effect quickly and she was loaded into a van and transported to the zoo’s Mark L. Morris Veterinary Hospital. As she was being intubated, she quit breathing. Shortly after, her heart stopped.

She didn’t respond to rounds of emergency drugs for cardiac arrest. About 30 minutes after her heart stopped, the attempt to resuscitate her was discontinued and she was pronounced dead.

Sneak was a favorite of both staff and zoo guests. Sneak really liked her keepers. She was always interested in what they were doing. She was known for making big fluffy beds out of leaves and straw. One time she was given a Christmas tree. She shredded the tree and made a bed out of it.

Sneak came to the Topeka Zoo from Wildlife Prairie State Park in Peoria, Illinois with her sister Peek (1996-2015). Knowing that Sneak and Peek were approaching their twilight years, in 2014 the Topeka Zoo rescued two orphaned black bears. Indie was found alone in Washington State and Val was orphaned in Alaska. Sneak was a great companion to Indie and Val; like an adopted mother. She would tolerate the antics of the two young bears but when it got to be too much, she would put them in their place.

FHSU announces nominees for 2018’s Torch, Pilot & Lighthouse awards

Posted on May 3, 2018

FHSU University Relations

Nominees for three top awards have been announced by the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association.

Thirty-eight graduating seniors have been nominated for the 2018 Torch Award, the highest student honor, and 68 faculty were nominated by members of the class of 2018 for the Pilot Award for outstanding faculty member.

In addition, 28 graduate students who will complete their degrees this spring were nominated for the association’s Lighthouse Award, created this year to honor the outstanding student completing graduate studies.

The Torch and Pilot Awards, created in 1974, are presented every year at the Graduate and Faculty Luncheon in advance of Commencement. Torch Award and Lighthouse Award candidates are nominated by members of the faculty on the basis of classroom excellence, participation in professional organizations and involvement in student, civic or research activities.

Pilot Award candidates are nominated on the basis of classroom excellence, ongoing research and service activities.

Nominees for the Torch Award and the Lighthouse Award are listed alphabetically by hometown. The list excludes one student who requested privacy.

Torch Award

BELOIT (67420): Emily Brandt, majoring in political science, is a Beloit High School graduate.

BUCKLIN (67834): Janae Powell, majoring in communication sciences and disorders, is a Bucklin High School graduate.

CAMBRIDGE, Ohio (43725): Andrea Jamiel, majoring in psychology, is a Cambridge High School graduate.

CLAFLIN (67525): Peyton Broeker, majoring in communication sciences and disorders, is a Central Plains High School graduate.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (80921): Ella Ingram, majoring in organizational leadership, is a Discovery Canyon Campus High School graduate.

DIGHTON (67839): Clayton Capra, majoring in music education, is a Dighton High School graduate.

DODGE CITY (67801): Lauren Oldham, majoring in communication sciences and disorders, is a Dodge City High School graduate.

EMMETT (66422): Stephani Robbins, majoring in management, is a St. Marys High School graduate.

EVANS, Colo. (80620): Brianna Hardy, majoring in English, is a Greeley Central High School graduate.

GARDEN CITY (67846): Yoana Cruz, majoring in management, is a Garden City High School graduate.
Carla Parra-Martinez, majoring in communication, is a Garden City High School graduate.

GRAINFIELD (67737): Tuker Gillespie, a double major in agricultural business and agriculture, is a Wheatland High School graduate.

GREAT BEND (67530): Alexis Werth, majoring in nursing, is a Great Bend High School graduate.

HASTINGS, Neb. (68901): Sarah Jarmer, majoring in English, is a Hastings High School graduate.

HAYS (67601): Kiera Schwarz, majoring in finance, is a Hays High School graduate.
Maleigha Siglinger-Albers, majoring in English, is a Hays High School graduate.
Jaici Simon, majoring in English, is a Hays High School graduate.
Olivia Wiesner, majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is a Hays High School graduate.
Chloe Zimmerman, a double major in accounting and finance, is a Thomas More Prep-Marian High School graduate.

HOLYROOD (67450): Connor Phelan, majoring in geography, is a Rangely High School graduate.

OTTAWA (66067): Carlie Snethen, majoring in organizational leadership, is a West Franklin High School graduate.

LARNED (67550): Reagan Quick, majoring in accounting, is a Larned High School graduate.

LEAVENWORTH (66048): Megan Rust, majoring in organizational leadership, is a Leavenworth High School graduate.

McKINNEY, Texas (75070): Vianei Sanchez, majoring in accounting, is a McKinney High School graduate.

McPHERSON (67460): Casey Higgins, majoring in criminal justice, is a McPherson High School graduate.
Keshawn Sewell, majoring in health and human performance, is a McPherson High School graduate.

OLATHE (66062): Haydee Reyes-Alvarado, majoring in organizational leadership, is a Spring Hill High School graduate.

OTIS (67565): Dalton Steinert, majoring in accounting, is an Otis-Bison High School graduate.

OVERLAND PARK (66221): Anna Wilson, majoring in nursing, is an Olathe South High School graduate.

PARKER, Colo. (80134): James Kadolph, majoring in history, with a concentration in secondary education, is a Chaparral High School graduate.

RAPID CITY, S.D. (57701): Chantel Bollinger, majoring in art, is a Rapid City Central High School graduate.

SALINA (67401): Rachel Guillot, majoring in organizational leadership, is a Salina South High School graduate.
Shaelin Sweet, majoring in English, is a Salina South High School graduate.

SENECA (66538): Kayce Feldkamp, majoring in accounting, is a Nemaha Valley High School graduate.

SHATTUCK, Okla. (73858): Brianna Witchey, majoring in sociology, is a Shattuck High School graduate.

SPEARVILLE (67876): Joshua Renner, majoring in English, is a Spearville High School graduate.

ULYSSES (67880): Anna Otter, majoring in nursing, is a Ulysses High School graduate.

WELLINGTON (67152): Gracie Defore, majoring in tourism and hospitality management, is a Wellington High School graduate.

Lighthouse Award

ANYANG, China: Xin (Jason) Zhang, completing a Master of Business Administration.

ASHLAND (67831): Bruce (Alan) Romans, completing a Master of Business Administration (leadership studies).

AUGUSTA (67010): Michael Denton, completing a Master of Business Administration (finance).

BELOIT (67420): Jeremy Hughes, completing a Master of Business Administration (international business).

DEERFIELD (67838): Leginia Ortiz, completing a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).

HAYS (67601): Sophie Amatya Dhoubhadel, completing a Master of Business Administration (finance).
Moisés DeLima, completing a Master of Arts in English (Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages).
Marie Henderson, completing a Master of Science in instructional technology.
Silas Hibbs, completing a Master of Business Administration.
Juan (Josephine) Xu, completing a Master of Business Administration (marketing).

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (80129): Lauren Solzman, completing a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).

KLEINMACHNOW, Germany: Felix Albl, completing a Master of Business Administration (marketing).

La CROSSE (67548): Nicholas Schmidt, completing a Master of Professional Studies (human resource management).

LARNED (67550): Amanda Haberman, completing a Master of Science in health and human performance.

LAVRAS, Brazil: Gilberto Pereira, completing a Master of Arts in English (Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages).

LIBERAL (67901): Lizette Avalos, completing a Master of Science in communication (general).
Joshua Joe “JJ” Widener, completing a Master of Business Administration (information assurance).

MANHATTAN (66502): Callea Breiner, completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

OBERLIN (67749): Abbie Weatherley, completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

OMAHA, Neb. (68135): Lauren Baird, completing a Master of Fine Arts (ceramics).
Christian Swanson, completing a Master of Science in speech-language pathology.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (57106): Katelyn Haschke, completing a Master of Science in psychology (clinical).

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (32084): Herrick Smith, completing a Master of Fine Arts (ceramics).

TOPEKA (66604): William Wolff, completing a Master of Science in special education (high incidence).

VICTORIA (67671): Erica Dinges, completing a Master of Business Administration (human resource management).
Pamela Irwin, completing an Education Specialist degree in advanced professional studies (education administration).

WEST JORDAN, Utah (84081): Lynn Mellor, completing a Master of Business Administration.

Nominees for the Pilot Award are listed alphabetically.

Pilot Award

Dr. Kayvan Aflatooni, professor of physics.
Dr. Hendratta Ali, associate professor of geosciences.
Dr. Laura Andrews, associate professor of music and theatre.
Dr. Jill Arensdorf, associate professor of leadership studies and chair of the Department of Leadership Studies.
Erica Bittel, instructor of art and design.
Dr. Emily Breit, associate professor of economics, finance and accounting.
Dr. Keith Bremer, assistant professor of geosciences.
Dr. Gary Brinker, professor of sociology.
Dr. Frederick Britten, professor of communication sciences and disorders.
Dr. LeAnn Brown, associate professor of management and chair of the Department of Management.
Dr. Christie Brungardt, assistant professor of leadership studies.
Dr. Amanda Buday, assistant professor of sociology.
Dr. Nicholas Caporusso, assistant professor of informatics.
Dr. Robert Channell, professor of biological sciences and chair of the Department of Biological Sciences.
Dr. Kimberly Chappell, assistant professor of advanced education programs.
Allen Craven, associate professor of art and design.
Elizabeth Dingler, instructor of sociology.
Rachel Dolechek, graduate program coordinator in the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Dr. Cheryl Duffy, professor of English and the Becky P. and Mike Goss Distinguished Professor of Excellence in Teaching.
Dr. Cole Engel, assistant professor of economics, finance and accounting.
Dr. Greg Farley, professor and dean of the Peter Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics.
Dr. Amanda Fields, assistant professor of English.
Toby Flores, associate professor of art and design.
Dr. Tony Gabel, associate professor of management.
Katherine Gabel, lecturer in nursing.
Dr. Eric Gillock, professor of biological sciences.
Dr. Larry Gould, professor of political science and chair of the Department of Political Science.
Jessica Heronemus, director of assessment and articulation for the W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship.
Dr. William Hill, assistant professor of psychology and interim chair of the Department of Psychology.
Dr. Christine Hober, professor of nursing.
Dr. Sharla Hutchinson, professor of English.
Jacque Jacobs, program specialist in communication sciences and disorders and coordinator of the Herndon Clinic.
Dr. Whitney Jeter, assistant professor of psychology.
Dr. Elodie Jones, assistant professor of advanced education programs.
Dr. Gregory Kandt, professor of health and human performance.
Dr. Robert Keener, assistant professor of agriculture.
Bonnie Landgraf, assistant professor of nursing.
Dr. Jung Hee Lee, assistant professor of social work.
Dr. Eric Leuschner, associate professor of English and chair of the Department of English.
Dr. Patricia Levy, professor of social work.
Dr. Richard Lisichenko, professor of geosciences.
Brooke Mann, lecturer in psychology.
Dr. Jack Maseberg, associate professor of physics.
Dr. Brooke Moore, assistant professor of advanced education programs.
Dr. Paul Nienkamp, associate professor of history.
Emily Pinkston, lecturer in allied health.
Dr. Kenneth Rigler, associate professor of applied technology.
Dr. Scott Robson, associate professor of communication studies and chair of the Department of Communication Studies.
Dr. Timothy Rolls, associate professor of music and theatre.
Dr. Mindy Salmans, lecturer in advanced education programs.
Dr. Samuel Schreyer, associate professor of economics, finance and accounting.
Henry Schwaller IV, instructor of management.
Karrie Simpson Voth, professor of art and design and chair of the Department of Art and Design.
Dr. Craig Smith, associate professor of agriculture.
Dr. Kevin Splichal, assistant professor of advanced education programs.
Dr. Bill Stark, professor of biological sciences.
Dr. Janet Stramel, associate professor of teacher education.
Joshua Tanguay, lecturer in psychology.
Jon Tholstrup, instructor of informatics.
Chaiwat Thumsujarit, professor of art and design.
Dr. Peter Tramel, assistant professor of philosophy.
Dr. Edward Vengrouskie, instructor of management.
Dr. Beth Walizer, professor of teacher education.
Kathleen Ward, associate professor of nursing.
Dr. Gregory Weisenborn, associate professor of management.
Kenneth Windholz, instructor of psychology.
Dr. Teresa Woods, assistant professor of teacher education.
Dr. Hsin-Yen Yang, associate professor of communication studies.

Sheriff: Body in car might be Kan. woman missing 2-years

Posted on May 3, 2018May 3, 2018

MERIDEN, Kan. (AP) — Jefferson County authorities say a body found in a submerged car might be that of a woman who disappeared 2.5 years ago.

Sheriff Jeff Herrig says the body was found Wednesday inside a vehicle belonging to 70-year-old Joan Reber, a Meriden woman who was reported missing in September 2015. The car was pulled from a pond less than 1.5 miles from the VFW post where Reber was last seen.

A landowner noticed the corner of a vehicle sticking out of the pond and a dive team was called. The license plate number matched one belonging to Herrig.

Herrig says a positive identification hasn’t been made. But he added the discovery was going to be a relief for everyone involved in trying to find Reber.

Healing Hearts May 10

Posted on May 3, 2018

Healing Hearts

This program provides support for immediate family members who are healing from the death of a child in their lives.

It is offered in a safe, confidential but friendly and informal environment where parents, grandparents and siblings can connect with others who understand the journey toward healing after the loss of a child.

The group focuses on identifying each individual’s personal strengths in helping them chart their healing journey according to their own situation and needs.

When: Thursday, May 10, 2018
Gathering: 7:00p.m
Center for Life Experiences
2900 Hall St., Hays, KS 67601
For more info:
Ann Leiker – Coordinator – Call/Text 785-259-6859
Email: [email protected]