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Warm, windy Tuesday

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Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tuesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 51. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 13 to 17 mph.

Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Thursday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Governor spent Memorial Day flying over flood damage in Kansas

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Photo-Office of Governor Laura Kelly

Governor Larua Kelly was busy Memorial Day. She toured the areas around Tuttle Creek, Perry and Milford lakes. On social media, she encouraged residents to be cautious and make safety a priority as we deal with widespread flooding across Kansas.

 

Man remains jailed for ramming sheriff’s vehicle with bale spear

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DECATUR COUNTY, IA — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a man for attempted murder after an altercation with sheriff’s deputies.

Man intentionally drove the tractor in the sheriff’s vehicle. Photo courtesy WHO-TV

Just after at 3 p.m. Thursday, The Decatur County Iowa Sheriff Ben Boswell and two deputies were dispatched to 14163 -128th Avenue in rural Grand River following a 911 call with a report of an altercation between family members, according to a media release from the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

The initial responding deputy was confronted by 54-year-old Gerry Greenland, who was driving a John Deere 4250 tractor that was outfitted with a front-end bale spear.

As the deputy drove up the driveway, Greenland drove the tractor towards the deputy’s vehicle. The deputy took evasive action to avoid contact with the tractor.

Greenland then drove the tractor towards the vehicle occupied by Sheriff Boswell that was stopped on the grass next to the driveway.

Greenland photo Ringold County

Greenland struck Sheriff Boswell’s vehicle, forcing one of the bale spear tines through the driver’s door and pushing Sheriff Boswell and his vehicle more than 100 feet.

When the tractor and impaled vehicle came to a rest, deputies were able to get Greenland from the tractor and take him into custody without further incident. Sheriff Boswell was unharmed.

The Iowa State Patrol and Division of Criminal Investigation charged  Greenland with one count of Attempted Murder.

 

News from the Oil Patch, May 27

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By JOHN P. TRETBAR

Crude futures prices held fairly steady Friday after a big sell-off Thursday. Cash crude on the Nymex went for $57.87 per barrel Thursday, down $3.53 per barrel. The near month contract for light sweet crude was going for $57.92at mid-day Friday. London Brent was up 18 cents at $67.94 per barrel.

The world’s insurers are getting skittish about underwriting oil tankers heading to or from the Persian Gulf, as tensions build in the region. A new report from Bloomberg notes that the “Joint War Committee” of the Lloyd’s Market Association in London will expand it’s so-called “listed areas” to include the Persian Gulf. That means the group believes the region poses a greater risk for shipping, and potentially warrants higher insurance costs. The last time the entire region held that designation was a period that ended in June 2005 and encompassed the most recent Iraq War. The classification comes after the committee met to discuss the sabotage of four tankers at a port in the United Arab Emirates.

Wednesday’s government reports showed domestic weekly production up slightly to of 12.177 Million barrels per day. EIA said crude oil inventories were up 4.7 million barrels from the previous week. Imports averaged 6.9 million barrels per day last week, down by 669,000 barrels per day from the previous week.

In the words of one market analyst, imports of Russian crude oil by refineries in the U.S. is “on steroids.” In reporting published on the Web site “seeking alpha dot com,” Russ Dallen of Caracas Capital Markets said Russian exports to the U.S. are set to triple. According to the report, those numbers directly negate a Saudi strategy to reduce U.S. stockpiles. The report suggests that members of the so-called “OPEC plus” agreement face a major crossroads at their meeting next month, as they try to prop up prices by cutting production and inventories.

Independent Oil & Gas Service reported three active drilling rigs in eastern Kansas, up two for the week, and 23 west of Wichita, which is down three. Operators were drilling at one site each in Barton, Ellis and Stafford counties. Baker Hughes reported 983 active rigs for the week nationwide, down five oil rigs and up one searching for natural gas. New Mexico reported a drop of four rigs.

Operators received 19 permits for drilling at new locations across Kansas last week, nine of them east of Wichita, and ten in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County, two in Ellis County and one in Stafford County. Regulators have approved 358 new drilling permits so far this year.

Independent Oil & Gas Service reported 46 newly-completed wells across Kansas for the week, including two in Barton County and one in Ellis County. There were 30 new completions east of Wichita, and 16 in Western Kansas.

Colorado officials say they have no plans to stop energy companies from drilling for oil and gas while regulators overhaul state rules to prioritize health, safety and the environment. Some environmentalists and community activists have demanded the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission stop issuing permits until those new rules are complete. The commission is part of the state’s Department of Natural Resources, and the chief executive of the DNR said it was never the intent of the Legislature to pause their work. The newly reconstituted Commission held its first meeting Tuesday as the agency starts a massive rewrite of regulations in the patch. After a series of court rulings and ballot initiatives, a new law requires the commission to emphasize public safety and the environment ahead of energy production. The new law gives local governments some authority over the location of wells and changes the commission makeup to dilute industry influence.

Cost of buying out flood-prone homes: $5B and rising

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KANSAS CITY (AP) — Over the past three decades, federal and local governments have poured more than $5 billion into buying tens of thousands of properties that are susceptible to flooding.

September 2018 flooding in Riley County -Photo courtesy RCPD

An analysis of federal data by The Associated Press shows those buyouts have been getting more expensive. Many of the costliest have come during the last decade after strong storms pounded heavily populated coastal states such as Texas, New York and New Jersey.

This year’s record flooding in the Midwest and Plains states could add even more buyouts to the queue.

The purchases are happening as the climate changes. Along rivers and sea coasts, some homes once considered at little risk of flooding are now endangered due to water that is climbing higher and surging farther inland than historic patterns predicted.

Vernon Dean Rufenacht

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Vernon Dean Rufenacht, age 89, died on Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart, Kansas. He was born on February 16, 1930 in Ransom, Kansas, the son of Fred William and Blanch Elizabeth Horchem Rufenacht.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Scott City. Vernon proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

On July 15, 1956 he married Lorene Chance in Garden City, Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1990 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Survivors Include:

Three Sisters Urla Hopkins of Garden City, Kansas

Ila Thearl of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Freda Stafford of Perryton, Texas

One Brother George and Val Rufenacht of Scott City, Kansas

Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by he parents and wife, three brothers in law.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Rodney Hopper presiding.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12-8 and Wednesday from 10-12 at the funeral home .

Interment will be in Rose, Oklahoma.

Memorials are can be made to the Alzheimers Association in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas 67871.

Melvin Eugene Lickteig

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Melvin Eugene Lickteig, age 89, died on May 24, 2019 in rural Chase County. He was born on November 30, 1929 in Greeley, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Mary Scott Lickteig.

He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus both of Scott City, Kansas.

Melvin worked as the office manager of the Scott City Coop for over 30 years.

On September 11, 1951, he married Josephine Ann Rues in Greeley, Kansas. She passed away on June 11, 2007.

Survivors Include:

Two children Karen and Neal Gamble of Scott City, Kansas
Paul and Karla Lickteig of Derby, Kansas

Brothers Arnold and Agnes Lickteig
Curtis Lickteig

One Sister Rosella and Loren Riblett

Grand Children Melissa and Brandon Hilker
Evin and Ashley Lickteig
Bryan Lickteig

Step grand children Lisa and Ray Pesina
Matthew and Jessy Gamble

Great Grand children Mahlia, Charles, Agust Hilker
Oliver and Faye Lickteig

Step Grandchildren Beau, Cassie Ann, Davina, Freya Gamble

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; one daughter, Eileen Lickteig; two sons, Fred Lickteig and Christopher Lickteig.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. George “Jo” Fajardo presiding.

Vigil Service will be on Tuesday at 7:00 at the church.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12-5 at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

Memorials are can be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Knights of Columbus in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas 67871.

Christopher Eugene Lickteig

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Christopher Eugene Lickteig, age 64, died on May 24, 2019 in rural Chase County. He was born on September 15, 1955 in Greeley, Kansas, the son of Melvin and Josephine Ann Lickteig.

He was a member of the Catholic faith. In 1980, Chris moved to Aurora Illinois.

He married Jaclynn Ruhl in August 24, 1985. She passed away in 2000.

Survivors Include:

Siblings Karen and Neal Gamble of Scott City, Kansas
Paul and Karla Lickteig of Derby, Kansas

Nieces and Nephews Melissa and Brandon Hilker
Evin and Ashley Lickteig
Bryan Lickteig

Step Nieces and Nephews Lisa and Ray Pesina
Matthew and Jessy Gamble

Great Nieces and Nephews Mahlia, Charles, Agust Hilker
Oliver and Faye Lickteig

Step Nieces and Nephews Beau, Cassie Ann, Davina, Freya Gamble

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife.

Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. George “Jo” Fajardo presiding.

Vigil Service will be on Tuesday at 7:00 at the church.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 12-5 at the funeral home.

Interment will be in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery in Wheaton, Illinois.

Memorials are can be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or the Knights of Columbus in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas 67871.

William ‘Bill’ C. Colley

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William “Bill” C. Colley, 75, passed away on May 25, 2019 at his home in Larned, KS.

He was born March 2, 1944 in Hugo, OK, the son of William Carl and Opal Ima (Owen) Colley. Moving from Long Beach, CA., he was a Larned, KS, resident for the past fourteen years. He was an Oilfield Foreman for CPS and enjoyed bowling, gardening, fishing and playing cards. He served in the United States Navy and was a tribal member of Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

On July 1, 1989 he married Patricia M. Lewis in Las Vegas, NV. She died August 1, 2018.

Survivors include: two sons, Gary (Catrice) Colley, Las Vegas, NV, Carl (Marcie) Colley, Palmdale, CA; daughter, Brenda (Chris) De Herrera, Santa Clarita, CA; two step-sons, Steve (Lisa) Spain, Larned, KS, Jeffrey (Richie) Spain, Sand Springs, OK; brother, Don Colley, Reno, TX; sister-in-law, Sharon Lewis, Larned, KS; thirteen grandchildren and one great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Kevin Spain; three sisters, Ima Jean Giles, Shirley Nora Lowinger and Patsy Mae Donavant.

Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, KS, with Pastor Nicholas Martinez presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS, with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital or Kindred Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.

Thomas David Bauer

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Thomas David Bauer, son of Dave and Faye (Norton) Bauer, was born September 22, 1950, in Ransom, Kansas, and passed away in Decatur County, Kansas, on May 22, 2019, at the age of 68.

Tom grew up on the family farm outside of Lenora, Kansas, and he attended the Lenora schools. Tom married his sweetheart, Belinda Stutterheim, in Prairie View, Kansas. They made their home in Almena where they raised their family. Tom worked for Norton Auto Supply/Carquest in Norton for many years and was well loved and respected by all who worked with him.

Tom was a member of the United Methodist Church in Long Island, Kansas. He loved spending time with his family, polka and waltz dancing at family dances and anniversaries and he especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports. Tom was a people person and he spent time helping area farmers and friends work cattle and fix fence. Tom loved hunting, fishing, shooting blue rock and participating in 3D tournaments.

Survivors include: his wife, Belinda Bauer, Norton; two sons, Joey Bauer, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Cory Bauer, Fairbury, Nebraska; three grandchildren; his mother, Faye Bauer, Hays, Kansas; two sisters, Nancy Meitl, Rush Center, Kansas; Susan Wolf, Hays, Kansas; and his beloved little buddy, Hawkeye.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, one brother, Rick Bauer, and his paternal and maternal grandparents.

FUNERAL SERVICE – Wednesday, May 29, 2019 – 10:30 a.m.

PLACE – United Methodist Church – Long Island, KS

VISITATION – Tuesday, May 28, 2019—5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at

Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KS

MEMORIAL – Thomas Bauer Memorial Fund

Navarrah Renee Wolfe

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Navarrah Renee Wolfe, beautiful infant daughter of Sharrelle Shinn and Skyler Wolfe, was born sleeping on May 23, 2019, in Hays, Kansas.

She is survived by her loving parents, Sharrelle and Skyler; her maternal grandparents, Harold and Laurie Shinn, her paternal grandparents, Kurtis and Jodi Wolfe, three uncles, Cassidy (Tinna) Palmer, Aaron (Lynsey) Wolfe, and Zach Larison, and one aunt, Bryana Smith.

Navarrah is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Candra Shinn, her paternal grandfather, John Jansonius, and one cousin, Courtney Pelster.

PRIVATE FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE & INTERMENT
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 – 10:30 a.m.

PLACE – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KS

MEMORIAL – Navarrah Wolfe Memorial Fund

ARRANGEMENTS BY – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KS

Jo Kay Lepej

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Jo Kay Lepej, 72, passed away May 24, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born January 31, 1947, at Great Bend to Joe F. & Elma M. (Laughlin) Lepej. Jo Kay was a 1965 Council Grove High School graduate, then pursued her higher education from K.S.U., graduating in 1969.

A long time Topeka resident, Jo Kay was a CNA at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was a member of the First United Congregational Church and the Hot Air Balloon Club in Topeka. She enjoyed QVC, Royals baseball, Jeopardy and was a passionate Marion High School sports fan.

Survivors include, her mother, Elma M. Lepej; sister, Patti Smith and husband George of Isle, MN; two nieces and one nephew, Tyler Mermis of Marion, Taryn Baca of Goodyear, AZ, and Tierney Mermis of Great Bend; and five great nieces and nephews, Blaine, Bryce and Brynn Mermis of Marion, Haley Suchy of Great Bend, and Kamryn Baca of Goodyear, AZ. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe F. Lepej.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home.

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