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Partly cloudy, cool Tuesday

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Today Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 8 to 11 mph.

Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday NightA 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

ThursdayA 20 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. North northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Thursday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 31.

FridayMostly sunny, with a high near 63.

World record: Kansas dog gives birth to 11 puppies

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JOHNSON COUNTY — A Kansas animal shelter is celebrating a world record.

According to Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption, one of their Chihuahuas surprised her foster family with 11 puppies breaking the Guinness World Records for number of puppies born to a Chihuahua.

photo courtesy Unleashed Pet Rescue and Adoption

The “mommy’ dog named Laugh out Loud was one of a herd of Chihuahuas recently rescued by the organization on an outreach call in Kansas City.

She was obviously expecting and due any minute so their Foster Manager rushed to find her a foster.

Her foster family came to the rescue and took this momma and her soon-to-be family into her home to foster.

Not long after, on none other than— National Puppy Day, “LOL” gave birth to what the shelter thought was 10 puppies.

The next day, after mom was all done and settled in with her brood, foster mom Josie got the puppies out to check genders. When she ended up with 8 boys and 3 girls, she realized something didn’t add up.

She quickly recounted several times and realized she was indeed correct— “LOL” had 11 puppies.

Amid some Google searches, foster Mom discovered this was a world record for a Chihuahua.

Momma “LOL” is relieved this will be her last litter ever, but is amazing us with what a wonderful momma she is. All 11 puppies are doing fantastic and have made it to 3 days old!

If you are interested in sponsoring one of these babies, please donate by clicking on the link on this post.

Anyone interested in adopting should fill out an application on the organization’s website.

 

Hays man involved in SW Kansas crash

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SEWARD COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just after 5p.m. Monday in Seward County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Toyota Corolla driven by Rosa L. Chavez, 49, Liberal, was northbound on Pershing Avenue in Liberal. The driver failed to stop at the red light at U.S. 54.

A westbound Volvo semi driven by Jose Luis Tinoco-Montoya, Hays, collided with the Toyota.

The vehicles came to rest in the westbound lane of U.S. 54. Chavez was transported to the hospital in Liberal. Tinoco-Montoya was not injured. The KHP did not have information on seatbelt usage.

Shoplifting suspect attempts to take Kan. officer’s gun

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SEDGWICK COUNTY —  Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an altercation with a law enforcement officer.

Just after 2p.m. Sunday, police were conducting a follow up investigation on a separate case when the Dillions store in the 4700 Block of South Broadway in Wichita contacted him about an alleged shoplifter, according to officer Paul Cruz.  The 23-year-old suspect walked out of the store and was approached by the officer who attempted to take him into custody.

The suspect began fighting the officer and attempted to gain control of the officer’s holstered firearm and hit the officer with large rocks, according to Cruz.  With the assistance of citizens and store associates, the officer arrested the suspect. He was booked for theft, resisting arrest and battery of a law enforcement officer.

The officer did receive a hand injury. Cruz said Wichita Police are thankful for the citizens who came to the officer’s assistance to help make the arrest.  Cruz did not release the name of the officer or the suspect.

Not everyone well-behaved during KU basketball celebration

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DOUGLAS COUNTY- Law enforcement authorities are investigating an armed robbery and looking for suspects.

Just after 9:30 p.m. Sunday, the Lawrence Police Department responded to Sonic Drive In, 1015 E. 23rd Street after receiving reports of an armed robbery that had just occurred.

Responding officers made contact with victims inside the business who reported 2 males had entered the business with their faces covered, at least one of whom was armed with a firearm. The suspects demanded money and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported during the incident. It is believed the suspects fled to the south to a vehicle on 24th Street.

The investigation into the armed robbery is ongoing. No suspects are in custody at this time. Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to contact the Lawrence Police Department at (785)832-7509, or Crime Stoppers of Lawrence and Douglas County at (785)843-TIPS (8477). Tips made to Crime Stoppers may remain anonymous.

Colorado man convicted of Jessica’s Law charges

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SCOTT CITY – A Colorado man was convicted Friday of five child sex crime-related charges, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.

A Scott County jury found Jose Armondo Contreras, 40, of Pueblo West, Colo., guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of aggravated criminal sodomy and one count of aggravated intimidation of a victim. Judge Wendel W. Wurst presided over the trial. Sentencing has been set for April 26 at 1:15 p.m. in Scott County District Court. The charges fall under Jessica’s Law because the victim was under 14 years of age.

The crimes were committed between March 2012 and February 2013.The charges stemmed from an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation with assistance from the Scott City Police Department. Assistant Attorney General Lyndzie Carter of Schmidt’s office prosecuted the case.

News From the Oil Patch, March 26

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By JOHN P. TRETBAR

Shanghai crude oil futures launched on Monday with mom-and-pop and institutional investors fueling much higher turnover than many expected. China’s new commodity benchmark, aimed at dominating the Asian market, has lured overseas interest. Global commodity trader and miner Glencore, and big merchants Trafigura and Freepoint Commodities were among the first to trade. Media in the region report early 15.4 million barrels of Shanghai’s most-active September contract changed hands during the morning session.

Foreign traders in the new Chinese crude futures get an exemption from income taxes on their commissions, according to an announcement last week from the Ministry of Finance. Reuters reports the tax exemption could help encourage foreign players, despite concerns about foreign exchange and other issues.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court approved an initiative petition seeking a public vote on whether to increase the oil and gas production tax to help fund education. The proposal would increase the tax on oil and gas production in Oklahoma by five percent, to be used mostly for teacher pay raises. In a statement, Oklahoma Oil and Gas Assocation President Chad Warmington said raising the tax again is not a long-term solution. If it makes it to the ballot, Warmington said the group will educate the public about the consequences, which he said could include job losses in the energy sector. Warmington said raising taxes on a single industry is not a cure-all for every financial woe, and said it’s dangerous to further tie education funding to a revenue source that fluctuates radically.

Baker Hughes reported a gain of four active oil rigs and one seeking natural gas, for a weekly nationwide rig count of 995. Canada saw another seasonal decline, down 58 rigs at 161. Independent Oil & Gas Service reports 13 active rigs in eastern Kansas, down two, and 28 west of Wichita, up two. Drilling is underway at one site in Barton County and two in Stafford County. Operators are moving in completion tools at two leases in Barton County, six in Ellis County, one in Russell County and two in Stafford County.

Independent Oil & Gas Service reports 26 new well completions for the week, 365 so far this year. There were two well completions in eastern Kansas. Out of 24 completions in the western half of the state, 11 were dry holes. One completed well in Barton County is producing pay dirt, while two in Stafford County turned out to be dry.

Operators filed 30 new drilling permits across Kansas last week, 10 east of Wichita and 20 in western Kansas. That’s 363 permits for drilling at new locations so far this year. There was one new permit filed in Barton County.

Some big oil and gas companies are beginning to shed some of their more valuable non-core assets to pay down debt and fund their more profitable plays. At least nine publicly traded companies are expected to sell properties over the next six months, according to analysts quoted by Forbes Magazine. Devon Energy, Pioneer Natural Resources, Reliance Industries, and EnerVest have all sold Texas properties in the Eagle Ford, Austin Chalk and Barnett Shale formations.

The United States is targeting South Sudan’s state-owned oil company, its oil and mining ministries and a dozen other oil-related entities in an attempt to stem the financial flow fueling the country’s civil war. According to a release from the State Department, South Sudan’s government and “corrupt official actors” are using oil and mining revenue to purchase weapons, fund militias and undermine peace.

China’s state-run national petroleum company has signed a deal worth $1.18 billion for 10% stakes in two offshore oil and natural gas concessions in the United Arab Emirates’ capital of Abu Dhabi. Major companies Total SA of France, and Italy’s Eni SpA also won shares. BP, whose concessions expired this month, will lose its share, estimated at 100,000 barrels per day.

Authorities: Woman dies after Kansas house fire

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LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a 29-year-old woman has died in an early morning fire at a rental house in Lawrence.

Fire Marshal James King of says a passerby called about 6:10 a.m. Monday to report the fire.

Fatal fire scene Monday-photo by Brett Hacker courtesy KCTV

First responders encountered heavy fire when they arrived. The entered the house where they found the woman in a bedroom.

She was taken to the hospital where she died apparently of smoke inhalation.

The fire gutted the one-story, wood-frame house and burned through a large portion of the roof.

Eugene Leon ‘Gene’ Rohleder

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Eugene Leon “Gene” Rohleder, 68, Hays, died Sunday, March 25, 2018 at the Ellis Good Samaritan Society. 

He was born July 7, 1949 in Hays the oldest child of Francis R. “Frank” and Frances “Francie” (Herman) Rohleder. Gene was well known and loved in and around Hays and he loved people, family, babies, animals, and horsing around with family and friends. He was an avid Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan, and he enjoyed going to baseball games and he also enjoyed spending time at Bethesda Place and was very active with the other men and staff while there.

Trips to the country to watch harvest and south of town to watch the buffalo herd were very special to Gene, and he also enjoyed trips to the zoo, miniature golf, bowling, swimming at the old Massey Park Pool, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, and dancing at weddings and anniversaries. He collected horse statues, cans for recycling, and he enjoyed trips to the local fire station to visit with the firefighters, he loved the firetrucks, the firemen, and policemen. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Survivors include his mother; Francie of Hays, a brother; Pete Rohleder and wife Terri of Hays, six sisters; Mary Kay Dechant and husband Steven of Hutchinson, Chris McNiece and husband Jim of Wichita, Conni Dreher and husband Marion of Hays, Joan Gray of Wichita, Gloria Rader and husband Bob of Hays, and Dianna Mans and husband Joe of Topeka, 13 nieces and nephews; Jason Dechant, Aaron Dechant, Sarah Osburn, Joshua McNiece, Jamie Gibson, Austin Gray, Jordon Gray, Scott Rader, Brian Rader, Nate Rohleder, Nicole Windholz, Kelli Mans, and Katie Mans, and numerous great nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father; Frank Rohleder on March 28, 2015.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, with Fr. Don Zimmerman and Fr. Leo Blasi officiating.  Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street.  A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested in Gene’s memory to Bethesda Place, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Nicole D. Galvan

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Nicole D. Galvan, age 38, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 in San Antonio. She was born in Ransom, Kansas on October 31, 1979.

Nicole graduated from Utica High School in 1998. She attended Seward County Community College on a basketball scholarship and graduated with an Associate’s degree in Business. Nicole went on to attend UTSA where she led the team in blocked shots from 2000-2002 with 437 Career high points and 218 Career rebounds. She had 16 Rebounds vs. Sam Houston State, which was 6th highest in school history. Their Division One team was ranked Second in the nation for Defense from 2000-2002. Nicole was 2002 Honorable Mention All-SLC. Nicole graduated from UTSA in 2003 with her Bachelor’s Degree.

Nicole worked in the car business for over 10 years as a Finance Manager. From there she went on to be an Underwriter for Chase Bank until her current position as an Underwriter for Ally Bank.

Outside of work, Nicole was an avid sports fan. She was a season ticketholder for the Dallas Cowboys, enjoyed watching the Kansas Jayhawks “KU” basketball team, loved the San Antonio Spurs and Boston Red Sox. Her family meant everything to her. Additionally, she enjoyed traveling, attending many concerts, drinking fine wines and tequila.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Matthew Foster. Nicole is survived by her husband, Efrain “Fry” Galvan; step-children Marisol Conde, Efrain Galvan, Jr., Destiny Galvan, Victoria Galvan; parents, Kirk and Michelle Foster; brother, Zach Foster and his wife, Cassie; and sister, Amanda Foster; her fur-babies (dogs), Dutchess Monroe, Duke Morraco, Perrier Jouet “PJ”, and her Savannah kitties, Valentina, Maximus, and Jameson.

Interment will be in Utica Cemetery, Utica Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sanctuary for Hope at Cornerstone Church, 1-800-854-9899.

Pushing Kan. Child Welfare Agency To Tell More About Fatal Cases

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By MADELINE FOX

Kansas Lawmakers moved last week to make a bill to release information about the deaths of children in state custody more transparent.

The Kansas Department for Children and Families is pushing legislation to reveal more about fatal child abuse cases. Now lawmakers want the agency to be even more transparent.
MADELINE FOX / KANSAS NEWS SERVICE

In response to several high-profile cases where a child had been brought to the attention of the Department for Children and Families and later died, the bill requires the agency to release information about kids who die as a result of abuse or neglect.

Under terms of the bill, an open records request would require DCF to release the child’s age, gender, when they died and a summary of any reports they’d gotten about abuse or neglect in the child’s case. It would also have to report what the department had done in response to those reports.

Lawmakers amended it to apply those same requirements to any child who dies in the state’s custody.

Another amendment says that if the secretary or anyone else asks the court to seal records, anyone requesting the records would be notified. That would allow them to make their case to a judge about why those records should be public.

Rep. John Carmichael, who proposed the amendment, related it to the recent case of Evan Brewer. Carmichael said the media filed requests for information about the death of Evan, a 3-year-old from Wichita whose remains were found encased in concrete. But the didn’t get a chance to go before a judge and argue that it should get access to the records.

The House Judiciary Committee passed the bill, with its amendments. The measure must pass the full House and the Senate to get to the governor’s desk.

Madeline Fox is a reporter for the Kansas News Service. You can reach her on Twitter @maddycfox. 

Larry Gene Benedict

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Larry Gene Benedict, age 79, passed away on March 23, 2018 at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City. He was born on November 13, 1938 in Coffeyville, Kansas the son of William and Lillian Reiter Benedict.

As a young man he joined the Navy for 3 years. Larry married his high school sweetheart, Brenda Jo Reed on December 22, 1958 in Hays. She preceded him in death on June 17, 1998. To this marriage came five children, Kelli, Kirk, Lori, Reed, and Belinda. He wore many hats in adulthood, but the ones he was most proud of was being a minister, a police officer, and the Ness City Municipal Court Judge. He also erected the three crosses on the Christ Pilot Me Hill, East of Bazine.

Larry married Leona Oborny on July 24, 1999 in Ness City. Together Larry and Leona, raised chickens, koi, and nurtured many children who came to them for daycare.

Larry is survived by his wife, Leona; daughter, Lori Mellies (Dave); son, Dr. William Reed Benedict (Julie); daughter, Belinda Duckworth (Kevin); stepson, Preston Black (Kelli); three granddaughters, Bre Benedict, Dana Celestine, and Kirstin Benedict; two grandsons, Blake and Brant Mellies; step grandson, Jaden Black and two great grandsons, Colter and Conner Mellies; half-brother, Bill Hepner and half-sister, Paula Thaxton and Patty Hepner.

He was preceded in death by his parents and step-father, Leon Hepner; step-mother, Lucille Benedict; wife, Brenda; daughter, Kelli; son, Kirk; and stepson Joshua Black.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City with burial following in the Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays. Friends may call on Tuesday at the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. with the family present from 7-9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Christ Pilot Me Hill or the Ness County Hospital Foundation.

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