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HPD Activity Log Aug. 1 & Aug. 3-9

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and conducted 18 traffic stops Wed., Aug. 1, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Credit Card Violations–4200 block Vine St, Hays; 5/19 11:11 AM
Suspicious Person–1100 block Downing Ave, Hays; 8:53 AM
Found/Lost Property–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 9:02 AM
Parking Complaint–2300 block Timber Dr, Hays; 11:47 AM
Animal At Large–2500 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 12:52 PM
Animal At Large–3600 block Hall St, Hays; 2:34 PM
Mental Health Call–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 2:51 PM
Found/Lost Property–1200 block Fort St, Hays; 3:23 PM
Water Use Violation–1100 block E 17th St, Hays; 3:36 PM
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 4:47 PM
Parking Complaint–1500 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 5:29 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 7:27 PM
Driving Under the Influence–1500 block Main St, Hays; 9:06 PM; 9:20 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 11 animal calls and conducted 12 traffic stops Fri., Aug. 3, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Mental Health Call–200 block E 12th St, Hays; 1:23 AM
Suspicious Person–18th and Milner St, Hays; 2:32 AM
Theft (general)–3000 block Hall St, Hays; 8/2 9 PM; 9:20 PM
Animal At Large–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 8:12 AM
Animal At Large–19th and Pine St, Hays; 8:26 AM
Animal Call–300 block E 18th St, Hays; 9:21 AM
Found/Lost Property–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 9:49 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–1300 block E 33rd St, Hays; 10:16 AM
Custody Dispute–400 block E 15th St, Hays; 10:33 AM
Suspicious Activity–200 block E 11th St, Hays; 10:58 AM
Theft (general)–3700 block Vine St, Hays; 11:07 AM
Civil Dispute–300 block E 16th St, Hays; 12:10 PM
Animal At Large–2200 block Drum Ave, Hays; 12:51 PM
Civil Dispute–1000 block E 8th St, Hays; 3:30 PM
Welfare Check–100 block W 11th St, Hays; 3:42 PM
Theft (general)–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 4:08 PM
Welfare Check–3000 block Broadway Ave, Hays; 4:31 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–3500 block Vine St, Hays; 5:23 PM
Worthless Check–1400 block W 45th St, Hays; 5:39 PM
Suspicious Activity–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 10:55 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–400 block Walnut St, Hays; 11:52 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 37 traffic stops Sat., Aug. 4, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 1:47 PM
Disturbance – Noise–1200 block E 31st St, Hays; 12:03 AM
Fireworks Violation–2300 block Walnut St, Hays; 3:53 AM
MV Accident-Personal Injury–17th and Vine St, Hays; 4:17 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–400 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:39 AM
Animal At Large–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 10:29 AM
Mental Health Call–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 11:57 AM
Criminal Trespass–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 12:20 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–2000 block E 21st St, Hays; 1:25 PM
Animal At Large–1800 block Vine St, Hays; 1:29 PM
Welfare Check–1000 block Elm St, Hays; 1:56 PM
Domestic Disturbance–1000 block Elm St, Hays; 2:53 PM
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy–4000 block Vine St, Hays; 3:14 PM
Driving Under the Influence–27th St and Canterbury Dr, Hays; 5:04 PM
Civil Dispute–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 5:47 PM
44 – Traffic Stop–700 block Riley St, Hays; 10:58 PM
Disorderly Conduct–1400 block Ash St, Hays; 11:10 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 8 traffic stops Sun., Aug. 5, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–2000 block E 21st St, Hays; 12:23 AM
Aggravated Battery–500 block E 20th St, Hays; 12:20 AM; 12:26 AM
Battery – simple–100 block E 7th St, Hays; 12:34 AM
Driving Under the Influence–1800 block Vine St, Hays; 1:26 AM
Liquor Offense, sell, furnish, transport–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 2:40 AM; 2:55 AM
Search Warrant–500 block E 20th St, Hays; 4:20 AM; 5:15 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–2000 block Metro Ln, Hays; 12:01 AM; 5:45 AM
Disturbance – Noise–2500 block Henry Dr, Hays; 8:28 AM
Water Use Violation–2800 block Barclay Dr, Hays; 10:34 AM; 10:36 AM
Fraud–1700 block Henry Dr, Hays; 1 PM
Theft (general)–1700 block Vine St, Hays; 1:44 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–3700 block Vine St, Hays; 8/4 3 PM; 8/5 12 PM
Drug Offenses–3700 block Vine St, Hays; 3:40 PM
Battery – simple–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 7/6 12 AM; 7/7 2 AM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 5:14 PM
Criminal Trespass–300 block Main St, Hays; 6:30 PM; 6:45 PM
Civil Dispute–1900 block Main St, Hays; 8:08 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7/26 5 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 7/17 5; 7/26 5 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1700 block Sunset Trl, Hays; 10:41 PM
Suicidal Subject–1300 block E 18th St, Hays; 10:47 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 12 animal calls and conducted 16 traffic stops Mon., Aug. 6, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Liquor Offense, sell, furnish, transport–1000 block E 26th St, Hays; 2:01 AM
Theft (general)–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 2:15 AM
Attempt to Locate–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 8:23 AM
Animal At Large–2500 block Henry Dr, Hays; 8:25 AM
Animal Call–1300 block 40 Hwy, Ellis County; 8:31 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–300 block W 17th St, Hays; 8:30 AM; 8:35 AM
Theft (general)–200 block 25th St Ter, Hays; 9:10 AM
Animal At Large–1900 block E 24th St, Hays; 9:55 AM
Driving Under the Influence–1800 block Pine St, Hays; 10:28 AM
Suspicious Activity–1600 block Ash St, Hays; 8/3 10:30 AM; 8/5 10 AM
Found/Lost Property–10th St and Main St, Hays; 1:21 PM
Suicidal Subject–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 2:03 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–3000 block Hall St, Hays; 2:08 PM
Burglary/residence–1100 block Cody Ave, Hays; 2:12 PM
Suspicious Activity–100 block E 19th St, Hays; 2:27 PM
Rape–1200 block E 31st St, Hays; 8/2 9:30 PM; 8/3 8:30 AM
Assist – Other (not MV)–800 block Main St, Hays; 2:52 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–1700 block Trl, Hays; 3:51 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–600 block S Vine, Hays; 4:25 PM
Animal At Large–100 block E 15th St, Hays; 4:27 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–100 block W 34th St, Hays; 4:37 PM
Animal At Large–3300 block Skyline Dr, Hays; 4:48 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–3300 block Hall St, Hays; 7:25 PM
Suspicious Person–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 7:31 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block Felten Dr, Hays; 7:49 PM
Unwanted Person–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 11:13 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 6 animal calls and conducted 13 traffic stops Tue., Aug. 7, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Theft (general)–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 8:26 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–2100 block Milner St, Hays; 9:10 AM
Found/Lost Property–3400 block Vine St, Hays; 9:13 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 9:41 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 18 10:42:00 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:46 AM
MV Accident-Private Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:03 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–100 block W 5th St, Hays; 1:38 PM
Suspicious Person–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 1:52 PM
Animal At Large–2700 block Thunderbird Dr, Hays; 2:14 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block Western Plains Dr, Hays; 2:27 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–3000 block E 14th St, Hays; 3:16 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2300 block E 13th St, Hays; 3:21 PM; 3:25 PM
Suspicious Person–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 3:24 PM
Stalking–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 4:25 PM
Driving Under the Influence–2800 block Vine St, Hays; 5:37 PM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 6:44 PM
Credit Card Violations–2900 block Vine St, Hays; 8/4 5:24 PM
Suspicious Activity-4300 block Vine St, Hays; 3 PM; 3:10 PM
Disturbance – Fight–1800 block Ash St, Hays; 8/7 8:55 PM; 9:01 PM
Theft (general)–300 block Mopar Dr, Hays; 10:52 PM
Drug Offenses–3300 block Hall St, Hays; 11:27 PM; 11:37 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 8 animal calls and conducted 14 traffic stops Wed., Aug. 8, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Unwanted Person–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 7:59 AM
Animal At Large–2500 block Henry Dr, Hays; 8:09 AM
Animal At Large–15th and Main St, Hays; 11:30 AM
Suspicious Activity–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 12:10 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 2:45 PM
Suspicious Activity–300 block E 5th, Hays; 3:24 PM
Animal At Large–300 block W 16th St, Hays; 4:38 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 6:07 PM
44 – Traffic Stop–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 9:41 PM
Suicidal Subject–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 10:01 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and conducted 26 traffic stops Thu., Aug. 9, 2018, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Parking Complaint–16th St and Milner St, Hays; 12:58 AM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–800 block Fort St, Hays; 1:38 AM
Burglary/vehicle–300 block E 17th St, Hays; 7:19 AM
Abandoned Vehicle–1300 block Felten Dr, Hays; 8:53 AM
Suspicious Activity–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 9:44 AM
Welfare Check–2500 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 9:51 AM
Drug Offenses–1100 block E 27th St, Hays; 10:36 AM
Phone/Mail Scam–1300 block Steven Dr, Hays; 11:33 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–1100 block E 17th St, Hays; 12:02 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–1700 block Vine St, Hays; 12:25 PM; 12:30 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 12:40 PM
Suspicious Activity–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 2:17 PM
Burglary/residence–500 block Ash St, Hays; 2:28 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–200 block W 8th St, Hays; 2:35 PM; 3:30 AM
Animal Cruelty/Neglect–5200 block Vine St, Hays; 2:41 PM
Civil Dispute–100 block E 12th St, Hays; 2:44 PM
Battery – simple–300 block E 5th St, Hays; 6 PM; 6:28 PM
Found/Lost Property–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 8:18 PM

Hays Library’s Community Threads program to offer free clothing Saturday

By CRISTINA JANNEY
Hays Post

The Hays Public Library is sponsoring a clothing giveaway through its annual Community Threads program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the Schmidt Gallery.

The event is open to the public, and there are no income requirements. People can take as many pieces of clothing, jewelry or shoes as they wish.

Infant through adult clothing is available in a variety of sizes.

Katie Meitner, adult library assistant, said Community Threads has received more children’s clothing this year than last year.

“This is our second year of doing this, providing clothing. We think the library is a good, central spot for the community to hold an event like this, and with school starting in August, kids can come get clothes for school.”

All the items for the Community Threads giveaway were donated.

“People have been really generous and given some really, really nice, clean, gently used clothing this year,” Meitner said.

 

 

State shutters TK’s Smokehaus in Hays for nonpayment of taxes

TOPEKA — Agents from the Kansas Department of Revenue, accompanied by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday executed tax warrants and seized the assets of Terrance J. Kinderknecht, Terrys Backyard BBQ LLC for nonpayment of sales tax, withholding tax and liquor drink tax totaling $16,213.13.

Kinderknecht operated TK’s Smokehaus & Bar at 114 E. 12th in downtown Hays. The warrants were filed in Ellis County, and the assets were seized at 11 a.m. Wednesday.

The restaurant had been open in downtown Hays since 2013 and in its current location since 2016. A second location in Salina was opened in late 2017 and closed in the spring of 2018.

The types of assets seized include all known bank accounts, on-site cash, business inventory, as well as personal property belonging to the owner, the KDOR said in a news release. The business was sealed closed with a public notice posted on the outside. All seized assets will be sold at public auction and the proceeds will pay for the delinquent taxes.

KDOR’s policy and practice is to work with taxpayers in delinquent status to voluntarily enter into repayment agreements. It is only after these efforts and multiple failed collection attempts that the Department is forced to execute a tax warrant, utilizing such actions as bank levies, till taps, and ultimately asset seizure to ensure compliance with the law.

KDOR’s responsibility to recover delinquent taxes not only ensures fairness for individuals and business owners who do pay their taxes, but also ensures that money is lawfully collected to fund state and local programs on which Kansans depend. These programs include education, highways, public safety, and human services.

Terrance J Kinderknecht
Terrys Backyard BBQ LLC

Tax Warrants Executed:
Sales Tax: 2018 –ST-000072 – Ellis Co
Sales Tax: 2018-ST-000098 – Ellis Co
Sales Tax: 2018-ST-000131 – Ellis Co
Withholding Tax: 2018-ST-000097 – Ellis Co
Liquor Drink Tax: 2018-ST-000134 – Ellis Co

Tax Warrant Totals:
Sales Tax – $15,050.86
Withholding Tax – $1,863.00
Liquor Drink Tax – $506.77

— KDOR

SHPTV named top non-metro station of the year by KAB

SHPTV

BUNKER HILL – Smoky Hills Public Television has been named the 2018 Non-Metro Television Station of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters after accumulating six awards in individual categories.

Along with broadcasting PBS programming, SHPTV produces a variety of local programs. Several of those programs were recognized with this year’s KAB awards, including Doctors on Call, Traveling Kansas and Real Ag.

The awards will be presented at the KAB Convention on Oct. 15 in Wichita.

A list of SHPTV’s awards is provided below:

1st Place Single Topic Event News – Doctors on Call: Influenza – SHPTV Staff
1st Place In-Depth News Reporting – Real Ag: Lavender – Les Kinderknecht and Matthew Campbell
1st Place Special Program – Traveling Kansas: Hays – Les Kinderknecht
1st Place Station Promotion Campaign – SHPTV PBS Nerd – Matthew Campbell
1st Place Station Website –SHPTV.org – Callie Kolacny
Honorable Mention Station Promotion Announcement – SHPTV Testimonial: Miranda – Matthew Campbell

🎥 City commission approves 2019 budget; includes solid waste rate increase

Hays Mayor James Meier signs the city’s 2019 budget Thursday.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

With no public comments, the public hearing for the 2019 draft budget for the city of Hays was closed and the budget then approved unanimously Thursday night by Hays city commissioners.

A short review of the highlights was presented by Assistant City Manager Jacob Wood who noted the $39,504,844 budget is balanced with no mill levy increase and includes a new pay plan for city employees.

“The assessed valuation is expected to decrease by a half percent,” Wood pointed out. “The value of one mill in 2019 is expected to be at $234,000, about $10,000 down from the previous year. But we will remain stable at 25 mills.”

“We’ve been at or below 25 mills for 12 of the last 13 years Hays is still the sixth lowest in Kansas and we are the lowest outside of Johnson County. We will continue with that trend,” said Wood. “This is a sustainable budget and we will continue to pay cash for most large projects.”

“I’d also like to point out the city’s finances is really relying on 18 mills of that 25 mills and that 6.7 mills goes to the Hays Public Library and the library employees fund,” Commissioner Ron Mellick added at the end of the meeting. “So that when somebody says the city is running on 25 mills, that is correct, but technically the city funds are received only from the 18 mills.”

Included in the budget is a $2 rate increase for solid waste customers. The last rate increase was 12 years ago in 2006, when the city moved to automated collection. Commissioners will address the rate increase in an upcoming agenda this year.

“We can discuss where that increase actually needs to be but for the purposes of budgeting two dollars is where we set it,” explained Wood.

 

First Care Clinic to celebrate National Health Center Week

First Care Clinic will celebrate National Health Center Week August 12th – 18th with the goal of raising awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s Health Centers. Community Health Centers serve more than 27 million patients in over 10,000 communities across the country. They provide access to comprehensive primary and preventative care.

First Care Clinic providers work together in an integrated setting to provide quality medical care, mental health services, and general dentistry. FCC also offers a prescription assistance program, marketplace assistance, and free group support classes. FCC accepts most major insurance, but also offers a sliding fee scale for those who qualify. The mission of First Care Clinic is to be the region’s premier medical home dedicated to providing access to compassionate, quality care for all. In 2017 FCC saw 6,160 patients with 14,681 appointments.

The medical providers consist of Dr. Christine Fisher, Medical Director; Nicole Spray, Dawn Knapp, Tosha Garrison, and Jill Kuhlmann. The dental providers include Dr. Peter Paris, Cheyenne Grauerholz, Rebecca Bittel, and Lacey Radcliffe. Sandy Cullison, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, is also on staff to provide counseling/mental health services.

FCC will celebrate by inviting the public to the following events during National Health Center Week.

Monday, August 13
Free Dental Screening, Fluoride Application and Vision Screening for children from 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Wednesday, August 15
Free Blood Pressure Checks from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday, August 16
Free Diabetic Cooking Class from 4:00 – 5:00 PM (RSVP by calling Jordan at 621-4990. Attendance is limited.)

— Submitted

Hays students earn degrees from Washburn

TOPEKA — Washburn University has announced its graduating class of students in spring 2018.

“These students have put in the hard work required and we are proud to award them degrees from Washburn University. I have no doubt they will continue to work hard in their careers and do great things,” said Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn University president.

Hays graduates included:

Skyler Urban of Hays completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Paul Bergeron of Hays completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

Tabitha Wolf of Hays completed a Bachelor of Social Work in Social Work.

Golden Q event will help raise funds for scholarships for student veterans

The Fort Hays State Student Veterans Association would like to invite the public, as well as all FHSU students, to the Golden Q on Aug. 15.

The Golden Q will donate a portion of the proceeds from that day’s special to the Student Veteran’s Association to help raise funds for veterans attending Fort Hays State University. The FHSU Student Veteran’s Association is a group of individuals joined together by their love of service, country and school.

“All of these former military personnel have the same goal in mind, help anyone they can! We are currently raising money to provide scholarships to those current and prior service military members looking to make that transition into college life,” the organization said in a news release. “Please stop by the Golden Q and visit with us on Aug. 15. We thank you in advance for your support.”

SPONSORED: FHSU seeking Skilled Trades Technician

Fort Hays State University-Energy Division Seeking Position – Skilled Trades Technician, Plant Operations

The FHSU Energy Division/Power Plant is looking for a dependable individual to hire in the Power Plant Department.  This is a full time position with benefits. 

TASKS

Operation, maintenance and repair of industrial equipment such as boilers, generators, pumps and valves.  Work involves all aspects of boiler operation to include general maintenance and repair of related Energy Division/Power Plant equipment.  Follow written and oral procedures, reading and recording gauges and water testing.  Able to lift 30-50 lbs.

Working hours during the heating season require 24/7 operation during the months of October to April, requiring shift work for continuous operation.  Working hours from May through September are usually Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.  This position may be required to work a flexible work schedule as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED, valid driver’s license.  Three years’ experience in some skilled trades area.  Prefer experience in electrical or mechanical trades, but this is not required.  Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. 

COMPENSATION

Starting Pay: $14.50 / hr., with shift differential, when applicable.  Full benefits package.  Visit https://www.fhsu.edu/humanresourceoffice/Prospective-Employee/ for more about the benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Process:  To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.

Required Application Documents:  Applicants should submit a resume and names and contact information for three professional references.  Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

Webster Lake remains in algae warning

Blue-green algae

KDHE

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), has issued public health warnings for some Kansas lakes for the upcoming weekend and week.

If a lake is under a public health warning for blue-green algae, activities such as boating and fishing may be safe. However, direct contact with water (i.e., wading, skiing and swimming) is strongly discouraged for people, pets and livestock.

The lakes currently under a public health advisory:

Closure: Lakewood Park Lake, Saline County
Warning: Atchison Co. Park Lake, Atchison County
Warning: Hodgeman County SFL, Hodgeman County
Warning: Perry Lake, Zone B (the Slough Creek arm), Jefferson County
Warning: Marais Des Cygnes Wildlife Area Lake, Linn County
Warning: Carbondale West Lake, Osage County
Warning: Melvern Outlet Pond, Osage County
Warning: Melvern Outlet Swim Pond, Osage County Closure – Visitors can utilize Coeur d’ Alene Park Swim Beach which sets on the main body of the lake, located west of the U.S. Army Corps. Of Engineers Project Office. The present algae bloom is isolated to the Outlet Pond and Outlet Swim Pond; Melvern Lake is not affected.
Warning: Webster Lake, Rooks County
Warning: Frazier Lake, Grant County
Warning: South Lake Park, Johnson County
Warning: Lake Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County
Warning: Lake Afton, Sedgwick County
Warning: Lake Scott State Park, Scott County
Watch: Overbrook City Lake, Osage County
Watch: Rock Garden Pond, Gage Park, Shawnee County
Watch: Mary’s Lake, Douglas County
Watch: Perry Lake Zone A (the southern portion of the main body, south of the Longview Campground), Jefferson County
Watch: Perry Lake Zone B (the Slough Creek Arm), Jefferson County

A closed or closure status indicates that conditions are extremely dangerous for humans and pets. Harmful algal toxins and cell counts are at dangerously high levels. Any kind of contact with the waterbody is prohibited.

Lakes under a warning are not closed. Marinas, lakeside businesses and park camping facilities are open for business. If swim beaches are closed, it will be specifically noted. Drinking water and showers at parks are safe and not affected by algae blooms. Boating and fishing are safe on lakes under a warning but contact with the water should be avoided. Hands should also be washed with clean water after handling fish taken from an affected lake. Zoned lakes may have portions fully open for all recreation even if other portions are under a warning.

Kansans should be aware that blooms are unpredictable. They can develop rapidly and may float around the lake, requiring visitors to exercise their best judgment. If there is scum, a paint-like surface or the water is bright green, avoid contact and keep pets away. These are indications that a harmful bloom may be present. Pet owners should be aware that animals that swim in or drink water affected by a harmful algal bloom or eat dried algae along the shore may become seriously ill or die.

When a warning is issued, KDHE recommends the following precautions be taken:

  • Lake water is not safe to drink for pets or livestock.
  • Lake water, regardless of blue-green algae status, should never be consumed by humans.
  • Water contact should be avoided.
  • Fish may be eaten if they are rinsed with clean water and only the fillet portion is consumed, while all other parts are discarded.
  • Do not allow pets to eat dried algae.
  • If lake water contacts skin, wash with clean water as soon as possible.
  • Avoid areas of visible algae accumulation.

KDHE samples publicly-accessible bodies of water for blue-green algae when the agency receives reports of potential algae blooms in Kansas lakes. Based on sampling results, KDHE reports on potentially harmful conditions.

For information on blue-green algae and reporting potential harmful algal blooms, please visit www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm.

Sunny, hot Friday

Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

Saturday Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 8 mph.

Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

MondayScattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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