<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575652592000.jpeg">Governor Laura Kelly today announced that she has accepted an invitation to join the Board of Directors for Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG). JAG is a national non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping young people facing various barriers to graduation, employment or both.&nbsp;“I was a strong supporter of JAG-Kansas during my years as a state senator and am now pleased to be asked to serve on the JAG National Board of Directors,”&nbsp;Kelly said.&nbsp;“One of the reasons I ran for Governor is to ensure that every Kansas student has the best chance to succeed. Kansas has underutilized JAG-K as a proven resource over the past six years, and I hope to maximize the potential of this program to help even more Kansas students.”&nbsp;The evidence-based JAG model has been helping prepare students for successful futures since 1980. Kelly joins a bipartisan group of 14 other current governors – the largest contingent of governors on any nonprofit board – as well as other state and federal leaders and members of the business community on the board.&nbsp;“We are excited Governor Kelly has accepted a seat on the JAG National Board of Directors and that she continues to see the value of JAG-K in helping students prepare for successful futures,” said Chuck Knapp, JAG-K President and CEO. “With Governor Kelly’s leadership and the bipartisan support of the Kansas Legislature, I know we can achieve amazing results with some of the ideas that have been discussed.”&nbsp;&nbsp;JAG-K is one of 35 JAG state affiliate organizations. JAG-K partners with public schools as an elective class to help students overcome various barriers, including high absenteeism; low grade-point averages; credit deficiencies; lack of work experience; and socio-economic, academic and familial challenges.&nbsp;JAG-K has achieved a 98% graduation rate for the class of 2018 after 12 months of follow-up services. Graduates of the JAG-K Class of 2018 are working full time, serving in the U.S. military, participating in post-secondary education and training full time or combining work and school as a full-time endeavor. A Drexel University study indicated that JAG graduates nationally are 230% more likely to be employed than their peers who were not in a JAG program.

Governor Kelly joins board of directors for Jobs for America’s Graduates 

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575651692998.jpeg">Great Bend High School A Cappella Choir members prepare to illuminate the holiday season with the 83rd Annual Vespers Concert scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Great Bend High School Auditorium. The community is invited to attend this free event. A favorite community holiday tradition, the 83 rd Annual Vespers will be held onSunday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Great Bend High School Auditorium located at 2027 Morton Street in Great Bend. Featuring the A Cappella Choir directed by Susan Stambaugh and accompanied by Lorrie Stickney, Vespers shares the sights and sounds of the season through narration and song. More than 50 choir members, with additional percussion, horn and other musicians, will share this tradition with the community this year. The first Vespers concert at GBHS was held in 1936, 83 years ago. “Vespers is a memorable concert for my students, the audience, and the community,” said Stambaugh. “As we celebrate 83 years, it’s impressive to think of the hundreds of students who have participated in this tradition over the years.” The community is invited to attend this free concert. Vespers will be followed by the USD 428 Youth Choir’s holiday performance at 3:30 p.m. at the GBHS Auditorium. If you would like more information, please contact the Great Bend High School Activities Office at 620-793-1560.

Vespers, the tradition continues this weekend

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575650994387.jpeg">Michelle Beran written by Michelle Beran A credit card company ran a series of commercials a few years ago that listed the cost of several activities and ended with the related experience as “priceless”. 4-H Youth Development could not function without volunteers. We often think of the county fair as the culmination of 4-H projects and volunteers are certainly visible serving as superintendents, setting up and cleaning up, distributing flyers and so much more. Volunteers also serve extremely important roles as club and project leaders. A club or project leader has a day-to-day impact on youth by teaching life skills, setting examples and helping them practice responsibility and communication. Volunteers are also needed for short-term commitments such as helping with the Style Revue or club days. Another option is assisting with a SPIN (Special Interest) Club which are six hours of instruction over several days or weeks. Program Development Committees (PDC) are made up of six volunteers from each county who provide ideas and an understanding of the needs of each county for youth development. As with most youth organizations, 4-H has specific requirements to be a registered volunteer. The goal of 4-H Youth Development is to provide positive learning experiences with positive relationships in a positive environment. Across the Cottonwood District (Barton and Ellis) over 120 individuals are registered 4-H volunteers which means that they have completed an application, an onlineorientation, successfully passed two background checks and received approval by the Cottonwood District Extension Board. As a volunteer, you can reinforce the Kansas 4-H Mission which states “With unique strategies and opportunities, Kansas 4-H Youth Development engages youth in reaching their full potential through partnerships with caring adults." One of the Essential Elements of 4-H is belonging and research shows that it is important for youth to have opportunities for long-term relationships with adults other than their parents. Would you like to give back to your community and have a positive impact on youth development? 4-H Youth Development Volunteers, no matter the size of your contribution of time and talents, are priceless! It’s not for the money,It’s not for the fame,It’s not for only personal gain,It’s not for the love of fellow man,It’s just to lend a helping hand,It’s just to give a little of selfThat’s something you can’t buy with wealth,It’s not for medals worn with pride,But it’s the feeling deep inside,It’s that reward deep in your heart,It’s that feeling you’ve been a part,Of helping others far and near,That makes you a volunteer!-Author Unknown Michelle Beran is the 4-H and Youth Development Agent in the Cottonwood Extension District-Barton County. For more information on this article or other 4-H Youth and Development related questions email Michelle at mberan@ksu.edu or 620-793-1910.

4-H gives youth opportunities for long-term relationships

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575650476791.jpeg">Cody Schmidt, Great Bend Mayor elect League of Women Voters of Great Bend will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at noon. It will be at the Walnut Bowl. Enter by the north doors and then through the double doors on the right. The meal will be served buffet style. The program will be presented by Cody Schmidt, the new mayor elect. He will be presenting an overlook of what he perceives to be the problems of the local government. He will be introducing what he hopes to implement to improve life locally, and how to solve problems. The public is invited to attend, and time will be allowed for questions and comments. Guests, both men and women, are always welcome.

Great Bend Mayor elect to present at League of Women Voters meeting

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574791204982.jpeg">Barton County Sheriff's Office Incident Log (12/5) Theft At 4:44 a.m. a theft was reported at 2545 19th Street. Chase All Units At 5:58 a.m. a chase was reported at 10th Street &amp; Heizer Street. Non-Injury Accident At 7:10 p.m. an accident was reported at 899 NE K-156 Highway in Claflin. Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (12/5) Theft At 4:44 a.m. theft of a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse was reported at 2545 19th Street. Sick Person At 9 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 3820 McKinney Dr. Non-Injury Accident At 11:44 a.m. an accident was reported at 3008 10th Street. At 12:11 p.m. an accident was reported at 10th Street &amp; Madison Street. At 5:32 p.m. an accident was reported at 514 Cleveland Street. At 8:20 p.m. an accident was reported at 19th Street &amp; Adams Street. Traffic Arrest At 10:10 p.m. Arturo Garcia was arrested for no DL, no proof of insurance, and expired tags.

Cop Shop (12/5)

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575647263164.jpeg">BOOKED: Davie Frederick of Salina on SFDC case for driving while suspended, bond set in lieu of $500 C/S. BOOKED: Humberto Ricon on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court, bond of $642.50 cash only. BCDC warrant for probation violation, bond of $10,000 C/S. BOOKED: Steven L. Contrerez II of Great Bend on BTDC case for theft, bond set at $5,000 C/S. Case for aggravated battery on a LEO, felony flee and elude, reckless driving, driving when lights required 3x, driving while suspended, violation of basic speed, turn signal required 3x, left of center, bond set at $100,000 C/S. BOOKED: Arturo Garcia of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for no driver's license, expired tag, and no insurance, bond in lieu of $500 C/S or 48-hour OR. RELEASED: Deric Bentley on BTDC case with a $2,000 cash bond. RELEASED: Olivia Vargus of Ellinwood on EMC warrant for failure to appear, by order of the court. RELEASED: Lacy Glenn on BTDC cases after posting a $1,000 surety bond. RELEASED: Arturo Garcia of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for no driver's license, expired tag, and no insurance after posting $500 cash to GBMC.

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (12/5)

ELLSWORTH COUNTY — One person was injured in an accident just before noon Thursday in Ellsworth County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2012 Dodge 5500 driven by James L. Jiricek, 62, Ellsworth, was eastbound on Kansas 140 at Kansas 111.&nbsp;The vehicle struck the right rear corner of a 2015 Hino Straight truck driven by Bryce A. Pearson, 35, Hickman, NE., that failed to yield at the stop sign. EMS transported a passenger in the Dodge Lorna Gale Lacefield, 56, Ellsworth, to Ellsworth Medical Center. Jiricek and Pearson were not injured. All three were properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas woman hospitalized after Ellsworth Co. crash

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575587405094.png">FridayMostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. North wind 13 to 18 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.Friday NightClear, with a low around 27. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight.SaturdaySunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a south wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 58.Sunday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 27.MondayPartly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.Monday NightMostly clear, with a low around 18.TuesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 40.Tuesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 19.WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 47.Wednesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 19.ThursdayPartly sunny, with a high near 38.

Friday Weather

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575585813602.jpeg">Steven Lee Contrerez On Thursday, Dec. 5 just before 5 a.m. the Great Bend Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle in the city. A Great Bend police officer located the vehicle on 10th Street and attempted to stop the Chevrolet Traverse. The vehicle fled from the police department eastbound on 10th Street reaching speeds of approximately 112 MPH. The vehicle fled east from the City of Great Bend were Barton County Sheriff’s deputies became involved in the chase. The stolen vehicle went north on K-156 Highway at speeds in excess of 100 miles an hour, at times shutting off its lights and driving left of center on the roadway. The chase continued into the northeast part of Barton County crossing K4, at one point entering a field and then coming back onto the roadway. At about 5:30 a.m. the suspect vehicle reached Northeast 180 Road near NE. 100th Ave. where the driver lost control. As a Sheriff’s patrol car approached vehicle, the patrol unit was intentionally rammed by the suspect vehicle. Deputies were able to block the vehicle in and take the driver into custody approximately ½ mile west of Hitschmann. The driver was identified as Stephen Lee Contrerez age 32, of Great Bend. Contrerez as was arrested and transported to the Barton County Jail where he was booked on charges of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, felony flee and elude of a law enforcement officer, driving with no lights when required, driving while suspended and multiple other traffic violations. The suspect was also charged by the Great Bend Police Department with the stolenvehicle case. Contrerez is being held in lieu of a $100,000 bond. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Great Bend Police Department, the Claflin Police Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Making arrest for stolen vehicle, law enforcement get into high-speed chase

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575576321672.png">Wednesday night crash Photo Barton County Sheriff BARTON COUNTY — Ten head of swine died in an accident just after 11:30p.m. Wednesday in Barton County. A 2008 Kenworth truck tractor and livestock semi-trailer loaded with 155 head of swine and driven by Eliseo Lozano, 26, Guymon, OK., was eastbound at the junction of U.S. 56 at Kansas 156 approximately 3 miles east of Great Bend, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. The truck overturned while the driver was attempting to make a turn. It appears the driver may have cut the turn to sharp, causing the livestock to shift and overturning the trailer, according to Belledir. The Sheriff’s office and other personnel were on the scene until approximately 2:30a.m. offloading the livestock to another truck. Approximately 10 head of swine were killed in the accident. <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575577075071.jpeg">

Sheriff: Swine killed when semi overturns in Barton Co.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575576308133.jpeg">By COLE REIFGreat Bend Post When the heavy rains hit many parts of Kansas, including Great Bend, in late May, the City of Great Bend saw a lot of pressure fall upon their wastewater treatment plant. The system is designed to handle 3.64 million gallons of water per day, but was flooded with 8 million gallons each day during a few-week stretch. Great Bend used a couple of basins to store the excess water so the system could catch up with depolluting the water and discharging it to the Arkansas River. City Administrator Kendal Francis was asked at this week’s Great Bend City Council meeting if there were any repercussions from the large amount of water coming through the plant. "The Kansas Department of Health and Environment was notified immediately once we exceeded our maximum," said Francis. "We do have some bypass capabilities. KDHE knew once we had to start bypassing things and pump straight over the levy." There are 21 lift stations and Francis added several were stressed during the spring flooding but held up for the most part. After completing a large water line replacement project, there will need to be a focus on repairing sanitary and storm sewer lines in the future. "Both of those are aging systems," said Francis. "We will start to see some of those repairs happening in the next year to two." There are 76 miles of sanitary sewer lines and 38 miles of storm sewer lines throughout Great Bend.

How Great Bend’s wastewater system is holding up after last spring’s flooding

<h1>Eagle Radio and Hull Broadcasting PBP Schedule</h1>Fri 12/66:15PM B104 – Hays City Shootout – Great Bend Girls vs Milwood, Oklahoma8:00PM b104 - Hays City Shootout - Great Bend Boys vs Milwood, Oklahoma5:45PM KHOK – High School Basketball – Central Plains @ Hoisington5:45PM KBGL – High School Basketball – Larned @ Pratt6:00PM 1590 KVGB/97.7 FM – College Football – Pac-12 Championship Game – Oregon vs UtahSat 12/7TBA B104 - Great Bend Boys and Girls @ Hays City Shootout10:00AM 1590 KVGB/97.7 FM – College Football – Big 12 Championship Game – Oklahoma vs Baylor5:15PM B104 – College Basketball – Barton Men and Women @ Independence5:30PM 1590 KVGB/97.7 FM – College Football – ACC Championship Game – Clemson vs VirginiaSun 12/86:00PM B104 – ESPN College Football Selection ShowMon 12/95:15PM KBGL - High School Basketball - Keady Classic - Larned Girls vs Macksville7:15PM KBGL - High School Basketball - Keady Classic - Larned Boys vs MacksvilleTue 12/105:15PM KHOK - High School Basketball - Keady Classic - Hoisington Girls vs Bucklin5:30PM 1590 KVGB/97.7 FM – College Basketball – Jimmy V Classic (DH)5:45PM B104 - High School Basketball - Great Bend Boys and Girls @ Junction City6:30PM KBGL - College Basketball - Milwaukee @ Kansas7:15PM KHOK - High School Basketball - Keady Classic - Hoisington Boys vs BucklinWed 12/115:30PM B104 - College Basketball - Neosho County Men and Women @ Barton&nbsp;6:00PM KBGL - KU Basketball Hawk TalkThu 12/12TBA - Hoisington and Larned Boys and Girls @ Keady ClassicFri 12/135:45PM B104 - High School Basketball - Great Bend @ Salina CentralTBA - Hoisington and Larned Boys and Girls @ Keady ClassicSat 12/14TBA - Hoisington and Larned Boys and Girls @ Keady Classic3:30PM KBGL - College Basketball - UMKC @ Kansas6:00PM KVGB/97.7 FM – ESPN Heisman Trophy SpecialSun 12/1511:00AM B104 - NFL - Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs3:00PM 1590 KVGB/97.7 FM – NFL - Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles ChargersTue 12/175:45PM KBGL - High School Basketball - Cimarron Boys and Girls @ LarnedThur 12/195:45PM B104 - High School Basketball - Hutchinson Boys and Girls @ Great Bend

Eagle Radio and Hull Broadcasting PBP Schedule

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575633894716.jpeg">Results from Thursday's home dual with Manhattan Great Bend 47.0 Manhattan 24.0&nbsp;106: Kaden Spragis (GRBE) over Jantzen Borge (MANH) (Fall 1:58)&nbsp;113: Avery Wolf (GRBE) over Issac Lopez (MANH) (Fall 2:34)&nbsp;120: Easton Taylor (MANH) over Wyatt Weber (GRBE) (Fall 3:43)&nbsp;126: Drew Liles (GRBE) over Tate Sauder (MANH) (Dec 7-2)&nbsp;132: Carsyn Schooler (GRBE) over Blaisen Bammes (MANH) (Dec 4-0)&nbsp;138: Quinn Hoffman (GRBE) over Tucker Brunner (MANH) (MD 13-4)&nbsp;145: Owen Ridgeway (GRBE) over Jaxon Vikander (MANH) (Fall 2:48)&nbsp;152: Gage Fritz (GRBE) over Daron Island-Jones (MANH) (Dec 9-3)&nbsp;160: Alex Randolph (GRBE) over Darius Island-Jones (MANH) (MD 13-1)&nbsp;170: Scott Heilman (GRBE) over Jeramiah Eustaquio (MANH) (Fall 3:06) 182: Eli Witte (GRBE) over TJ Teide (MANH) (Fall 0:43) 195: DaShawn Edwards (MANH) over Adrian Hurtado (GRBE) (Fall 1:58)&nbsp;220: Anthuan Martinez (MANH) over Jesus Favela (GRBE) (Fall 0:26)&nbsp;285: Damion Ilalio (MANH) over Kevin Miramontes (GRBE) (Fall 2:58)

Panthers open season with 47-20 dual victory over 8th ranked Manhattan

Friday High School Basketball Schedule Western Athletic ConferenceJunction City @ Dodge CityLiberal @ Holcomb Central Kansas LeagueCentral Plains @ HoisingtonLarned @ PrattSmoky Valley @ AbileneSacred Heart @ HesstonLyons @ EllsworthHalstead @ RemingtonBelle Plains @ HillsboroHaven @ Hutch-Trinity Central Prairie LeagueWilson @ Otis-BisonEllinwood @ La CrosseNess City @ MacksvilleSt. John @ StaffordSublette @ KinsleyVictoria @ Hoxie Other Area GamesMinneapolis @ RussellPratt-Skyline @ Kiowa County

Friday High School Basketball Schedule

Hays City Shootout Boys ScoresHays 92, Wichita Life Prep 42Lawrence Free State 59, Millwood, Okla. 35Manhattan 71, Great Bend 47Olathe West 72, Hays-TMP-Marian 61 Friday Schedule4:45 Hays vs Olathe West (HHS)8:15 Manhattan vs Free State (HHS)4:45 Life Prep vs TMP (HMS)8:15 Great Bend vs Milwood, OK (HMS) Girls ScoresHays 55, Wichita Life Prep 7Manhattan 51, Great Bend 41Olathe West 58, Hays-TMP-Marian 44St. Thomas Aquinas 59, Millwood, Okla. 40 Friday Schedule3:00 Manhattan vs St. Thomas Aquinas (HHS)6:30 Hays vs Olathe West (HHS)3:00 Life Prep vs TMP (HMS)6:30 Great Bend vs Milwood, OK (HMS)

Hays City Shootout Scores and Schedule

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Grant Sherfield had 15 points to lead five Wichita State players in double figures as the Shockers rolled past Central Arkansas 95-69 on Thursday night. Erik Stevenson, Jamarius Burton, Jaime Echenique and Tyson Etienne added 13 points apiece for the Shockers.Eddy Kayouloud had 23 points for the Bears (1-7), whose losing streak reached six games. Rylan Bergersen added 14 points.Wichita State (7-1) matches up against Oklahoma State on the road on Sunday. Central Arkansas plays Utah on the road on Saturday.

Sherfield leads Wichita St. over Cent. Arkansas 95-69

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Last season New England needed a last-second field goal to slip by Kansas City during the regular season and overtime to do it again in the AFC championship game. Reigning MVP Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs get another chance this week against a Patriots team that’s struggling on offense but has one of the NFL’s top defenses. Playoff implications are at stake for both teams. New England can extend its NFL record to 11 consecutive playoff berths with a win. Kansas City can clinch the AFC West title with a win and Oakland loss.&nbsp; KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals manager Mike Matheny has announced his first coaching staff in Kansas City and most of the names are familiar. Hitting coach Terry Bradshaw and pitching coach Cal Eldred will return from Ned Yost's staff in the same roles. Pedro Grifol will move from working with catchers to bench coach, Rusty Kuntz will move back to first base and Vance Wilson will shift to third base. Larry Carter is joining the big league club after working with Royals minor league players, and John Mabry and Rafael Belliard are the newcomers to the organization. WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Grant Sherfield had 15 points to lead five Wichita State players in double figures as the Shockers rolled past Central Arkansas 95-69. Erik Stevenson, Jamarius Burton, Jaime Echenique and Tyson Etienne added 13 points apiece for the Shockers. DENTON, Texas (AP) — Kristian Doolittle got the last of his 28 points when he swished a 3-pointer with 13.5 seconds remaining and Oklahoma beat North Texas 82-80. The Sooners hadn't led since the game's opening minutes when their only senior hit the go-ahead shot Thursday night. Austin Reaves added 22 points for 7-1 Oklahoma. North Texas dropped to 3-6. The Mean Green had a final chance but Thomas Bell's 3-pointer ricocheted off the rim as time ran out. Umoja Gibson led North Texas with 21 points. UNDATED (AP) — No. 6 Oklahoma and No. 8 Baylor will play in the Big 12 championship game with a possible playoff spot on the line. Both teams are 11-1. The Sooners are going for their fifth consecutive Big 12 title in Saturday's game at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Oklahoma has been to the playoff three of the last four seasons. This is Baylor's first Big 12 title game. The Bears have a chance to avenge their only loss. They lost 34-31 at home to Oklahoma just three weeks ago. UNDATED (AP) — LSU will have plenty of fans on the campuses of Oklahoma, Baylor and perhaps Utah this week. A Georgia upset of LSU in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday likely puts two SEC teams into the College Football Playoff. The Pac-12 and Big 12 would probably get left out of the four-team field in that case. An LSU victory would essentially eliminate Georgia while opening up a spot for either Utah or the winner of Saturday's Big 12 championship game between Oklahoma and Baylor. Utah first must worry about beating Oregon in Friday's Pac-12 championship game.&nbsp; National Headlines CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score in the Chicago Bears' 31-24 victory over the slumping Dallas Cowboys. Trubisky shook off an early interception near the goal line to complete 23 of 31 passes for 244 yards, helping Chicago improve to 7-6. Dak Prescott was 27 of 49 for 334 yards and a touchdown for the Cowboys, who have dropped three straight to fall to 6-7. CINCINNATI (AP) — All-Star infielder Mike Moustakas completed a $64 million, four-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds, the biggest free agent deal in franchise history. They agreed to the deal earlier in the week. Moustakas was in town to sign it Thursday and get introduced at the team's annual fan festival. Cincinnati scored the fourth-fewest runs in the NL last season despite one of the league’s most hitter-friendly ballparks. NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Jake Marisnickhas been acquired by the New York Mets from the Houston Astros for two prospects -- left-hander Blake Taylor and outfielder Kenedy Corona. Marisnick could play center field and allow the Mets to use Brandon Nimmo primarily in left. The 28-year-old Marisnick hit .233 with 10 homers, 34 RBIs and 10 steals last season. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins will make further extensions to safety netting at Target Field next season. This is the third such enhancement they've made in five years. The latest additions will leave the ballpark with netting on the left-field line at 275 feet long and 22 feet high. The right-field line will have coverage 255 feet long and 21 feet high. The nets above the dugouts will also be stretched to 16 feet high. ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller says he might miss the game against the Houston Texans because of his left knee injury. Miller revealed he sprained the MCL in his left knee two weeks ago against Buffalo. He was held out last weekend against the Los Angeles Chargers, ending his 95-game starting streak. FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Antwaun Woods has been arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. Police in the Dallas suburb of Frisco say Woods told them he tried to put out a marijuana cigarette when he knew he was about to be stopped for speeding. The Cowboys' practice facility is in Frisco. Woods is injured and won’t play Thursday night at Chicago. Thursday Scores NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFinal	Chicago	31	Dallas	24 TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALLFinal OT	(14)Auburn	81	Furman	78 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONFinal	Washington	119	Philadelphia	113Final	Denver	129	New York	92Final	Houston	119	Toronto	109Final OT	Phoenix	139	New Orleans	132

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<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575653502183.jpeg">Beaver fur shield SALINA, KAN. (AP) —&nbsp;Authorities are seeking help finding several Native American pieces that were stolen during a residential burglary near Salina. The Saline County Sheriff's Office released photos Friday of several of the items that were taken during the May heist in an effort to locate them. <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575653560399.jpeg">The hawk leg dance stick The items include a hand-carved Malaysian mask, a moose jaw dream catcher, a beaver fur shield with a feather and a dance stick made from a hawk’s leg with a talon.The loss is estimated at nearly $15,000.

Kan. authorities seek help locating stolen Native American items

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575643939593.png">Thursday crash scene<a href="http://www.kake.com/story/41416294/car-slams-into-home-vehicles-after-chase" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> photo courtesy KAKE</a> <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575645284514.png">WESTENDORF photo Sedgwick County SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an auto theft and have a suspect in custody after a chase and crash. Just before 10p.m. Thursday police observed a 2010 Honda Fit in the area of 2000 South Bluff View that had been reported stolen, according to officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp;Police attempted a traffic stop but the driver identified as 24-year-old Heaven Westendorff accelerated and fled from the officers. During a short vehicle pursuit, the Honda collided with a Jeep parked in a driveway and an attached garage at a home in the 3100 Block of East Gilbert, according to Davidson. Police arrested Westendorff without further incident for felony evade and elude, reckless driving, theft and numerous traffic violations. There were three others in the vehicle.&nbsp;A 17-year-old boy who fled and was later found by officers and transported along with a 20-year-old man to a local hospital for treatment. A 19-year-old woman in the car was not injured. There were no injuries to those at the residence.------------ WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A driver crashed into a Kansas home while fleeing from police. KAKE-TV&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kake.com/story/41416294/car-slams-into-home-vehicles-after-chase" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 125, 165);">reports&nbsp;</a>that the chase ended around 9:30 p.m. Thursday in the southeast part of Wichita. Witnesses told the television station that officers were chasing a car when it crashed into two parked vehicles and the garage of a home. The suspect identified as 24-year-old Heaven Westendorf fled, and officers used a police dog to track her. She is being held on requested charges that include flee and elude and numerous traffic violations, according<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=20024103" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> to online jail records.</a> No information was released about what led up to the crash or whether anyone was injured.

Update: Driver crashes into Kan. home while fleeing police

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575667959088.png"> Mohn photo Dickinson Co. Sheriff DICKINSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a September motor vehicle accident and have made an arrest. On Thursday, members of the Dickinson County Sheriff's Department arrested Colby Mohn, 18, of Abilene, following an investigation related to a motor vehicle accident he was involved in on September 17, according to a media release. Deputies booked Mohn into the Dickinson County Jail on requested charges of aggravated battery, driving under the influence of alcohol, and failure to remain at the scene of an accident. He has bonded out and will make an appearance in court later this month.

Sheriff: Kan. teen accused of leaving scene of DUI crash

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575653664628.png">Scene of the Thursday night incident <a href="https://www.kwch.com/content/news/1-critically-injured-in-S-Wichita-hit-and-run-crash-565869911.html">photo courtesy KWCH</a> SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a hit and run accident and asking the public for help with information. Just before 8p.m. Thursday police responded to an unknown call for EMS near the intersection of Hydraulic and Indianapolis in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, police found a 34-year-old man injured and lying in the street. EMS transported the man to a local hospital for treatment.&nbsp;Investigators have determined that as the&nbsp;man was crossing the street, he was struck by a northbound pickup that was turning westbound on Hydraulic, according to Davidson.&nbsp;The vehicle then fled the scene. The pickup is described as a light colored, late 90s to early 2000s regular cab pickup.&nbsp;Anyone with information is asked to call police. The victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Kan. man critically injured after hit and run accident

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575489324379.png">Mallatt photo Bates Co. Sheriff RICH HILL, Mo. (AP) — Relatives of a missing Kansas City -area mother say they are growing increasingly concerned after deputies found the woman's phone, backpack and shoes. Nicole Mallatt's belongings were found Thursday within 100 yards of her home in Bates County, about 70 miles south of Kansas City. Mallatt, 36, went missing two days before Thanksgiving. Her mother, Debbie Lewis, said her daughter had been planning a big meal. "We're just out here trying to find her and hoping that she's still alive, which doesn't look good after finding all of her things scattered everywhere. She would not do this. It's not Nicole." Sheriff Chad Anderson&nbsp;said hat the discovery of Mallat's belongings “does not necessarily mean that there is foul play,” although he described it as ‘’suspicious in nature.'' Nearly a dozen agencies are aiding in the search, which has expanded from Mallatt's home to neighboring farms. Authorities have been using cadaver dogs, sonar, dive teams, drones and volunteers.Anderson also had a message for Mallatt, if she is OK. “If you have just decided that you are done and you want to start a new life and left on your own free will, I have one question and a favor to ask: That you go to your nearest law enforcement agency, identify yourself, let them confirm you’re who you are, and we can give your family some answers.”

Missing KC-area woman's phone, shoes found during search

JUNCTION CITY, KAN.&nbsp;(AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of two men whose bodies were found near the Milford Lake Dam as a murder-suicide. Geary County authorities say Junction City police were called to a home Thursday night to investigate a violation of a protection order and a possible kidnapping. Officers were told 27-year-old Zachary Lima had forced his way in and took 24-year-old Christopher Young out of the home at gunpoint. The sheriff's department received information that led officers to Milford Lake, where the men's bodies were found. Geary County Capt. David Gilbert said Friday the deaths are being investigated as a murder-suicide. No other information was immediately available.

Police: Deaths of 2 men from Junction City not a kidnapping

KANSAS CITY (AP) — About 110 Kansas City inmates housed in a rehabilitation center since this summer will be moved to new facilities because the center will lose its insurance in January. The city has been using Heartland Center for Behavioral Change as a jail since the Jackson County Detention Center stopped taking inmates. Heartland chief executive Kyle Mead told the city in November that the agency’s liability and workers compensation policies will be canceled, effective in January. The cancellation letter indicates Heartland’s insurer canceled the liability policy after it became a jail. The center primarily provides substance abuse treatment and was not designed to be a jail. The city started sending inmates — those arrested, awaiting trial or convicted of municipal charges — to Heartland after its previous arrangement with Jackson County lapsed. Since then, several inmates have escaped from Heartland and at least one died. Fifty inmates will go back to the Jackson County jail. Vernon County will house 70 inmates, Johnson County will take 45 inmates and six to 10 inmates with drug court charges will enter into rehabilitation programs. The average cost for each inmate per day is $76.95, an increase over past arrangements.

Kansas City looking for new homes for city inmates

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575569439552.png">Chaplin photo courtesy of Sedgwick County. <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575631919234.png">Doorbell camera view image Wichita Police SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a package theft and have a suspect in custody. At approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, a 31-year-old homeowner reported an unknown female suspect later identified as Tammie Chaplin, 41, Wichita, of taking a package that was delivered to the home in the 3300 block of East Clark, according to officer Charley Davidson. The victim posted a RING video of the theft onto the RING.com Neighbors Portal, which provided access for officers to view the video.&nbsp;On Tuesday, officers were following up on the case and located Chaplin wearing the same clothes and riding the same bicycle as seen in the video of the theft.&nbsp;Officers contacted Chaplin and she was arrested without incident. She remains<a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=6126" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> jailed on requested</a><a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=6126" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(45, 55, 72);"> </a>charges of theft, unlawful possession of methamphetamine and outstanding warrants, according to Davidson.&nbsp;The case will be presented to the City of Wichita Prosecutor's Office.

Kansas woman accused of stealing porch packages

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575631645413.png"> Thursday night crash scene photo<a href="https://www.wibw.com/content/news/Wreck-closes-Hwy-75-near-Lyndon-565867932.html"> courtesy WIBW TV</a> OSAGE COUNTY — One person died in an accident just before 8p.m. Thursday in Osage County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2003 Chevy Silverado driven by Darian A. Hess, 20, Topeka, was &nbsp;northbound on U.S. 75 just north of west 229th Street. The driver attempted to pass a commercial motor vehicle with insufficient clearance and struck a 2008 Dodge Durango driven by Amber M. Walters, 33, Lyndon, head-on EMS transported a passenger in the Chevy Jennarene S Hawkins, 24, Burlingame, Walters and three children in the Dodge Daymian M. Walters, 9; Serenity R. Qujnonez, 2 and Cherish P. Roney, 1, all of Lyndon to a Topeka Hospital where Hawkins died. EMS transported Hess to KU Medical Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hawkins and Daymian Walters were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

Kan. woman dead, 3 children hospitalized after head-on crash

HAYS – Kansas Speaks Fall 2019, a survey on issues of importance and on the attitudes of Kansans about their state, was released today by the Docking Institute of Public Affairs at Fort Hays State University. Kansas Speaks is the only regular survey of Kansans on issues and opinions. Among the questions presented to respondents was the performance of Gov. Laura Kelly, who is finishing up her first year in the governor’s mansion. “This was the first rating of Gov. Laura Kelly in a Kansas Speaks survey,” said Dr. Brett Zollinger, Docking director and a professor of sociology at Fort Hays State. “More than half are satisfied with the Governor’s overall performance, the highest satisfaction among the political figures and institutions rated,” he said. Specifically, 52.7 percent of respondents to the survey are satisfied so far with Gov. Kelly, and 26.4 percent are dissatisfied. On President Donald Trump, 44.1 percent are satisfied, and 44.3 percent are dissatisfied. The 2019 survey, conducted by Fort Hays State University’s Docking Institute of Public Affairs and released today, interviewed 352 Kansans by phone (land line and cell). The survey has a 5.2-percent margin of error. The Docking’s staff and team of Policy Fellows from across the state developed 24 questions in four areas: overall quality of life in Kansas; taxes and the economy; government and politicians; and public policy issues. The series began in 2009. One hot-button issue covered in this year’s survey was Medicaid expansion. The survey found wide support in Kansas. “Almost two-thirds – 62 percent – of Kansans support Medicaid expansion,” said Dr. Jian Sun, a professor of political science at FHSU and the Docking’s assistant director. Fifteen percent of survey respondents were neutral on the issue, and 23 percent did not support expansion. Other questions on Medicaid covered perceived benefits of expansion. “Over 60 percent agree that Medicaid expansion would help rural Kansas hospitals and agree that those who might obtain health insurance from the expansion deserve this benefit,” said Sun. “Clearly this issue is on the minds of Kansans, as only 22 percent give Medicaid expansion no thought at all as a current political issue.” Gun control and prisons were among the policy issues addressed. One question sought respondents’ sentiment on seven gun control issues: Background checks; an assault weapon ban; a ban on high-capacity magazines; preventing sales of firearms to people “who have been reported as dangerous to law enforcement by a mental health provider”; an age requirement of 21 or older to purchase guns; preventing firearms sales to people convicted of violent misdemeanors; and a mandatory three-day waiting period. “Over half of Kansans support each,” said Dr. Patrick Miller, a Docking Policy Fellow, “with support on these items ranging from 52 percent in support of banning assault-style weapons to 88 percent in support of requiring background checks on all gun sales.” Miller is an associate professor of political science at the University of Kansas. One question also asked respondents to rate the frontrunners in the presidential primary for the Democratic Party. “Bernie Sanders has the highest positive and highest negative ratings of any Democratic candidate,” said Dr. Michael Smith, Policy Fellow and a professor of political science at Emporia State University. “This likely reflects the fact that voters are already familiar with him, since he ran in 2016,” said Smith. “Pete Buttigieg has the lowest positive and negative, both likely reflecting that many voters are still not very familiar with him. Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren fall somewhere in between.” Two perennial questions on the survey sought the respondents’ attitudes toward Kansas as a place to live and on whether the state is on the right or wrong track. In 2019, the results are 53.7 who see the state as a “very good” or “excellent” place to live, and only 1.5 percent who found that the state is a “poor” or “very poor” place to live. The right-track-wrong-track ratio is 77.4 percent right, 22.6 percent wrong.&nbsp;The full report can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/docking/Kansas-Speaks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">www.fhsu.edu/docking/Kansas-Speaks</a>.

Docking survey: Most Kansans pleased with Gov. Kelly's performance

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575580291567.jpeg">Crum photo Reno County HUTCHINSON— A Kansas man convicted of aggravated criminal sodomy was sentenced Thursday to 16-plus years in prison.&nbsp; The attorney for Nathan Crum had asked for some type of probation while the state opposed. Wichita attorney Steve Osburn says that he doesn’t have a substantial criminal history and that an evaluation showed he could receive sex offender treatment locally but District Attorney Keith Schroeder argued that any treatment can be done in prison.&nbsp; &nbsp;Reno County District Judge Tim Chambers in his ruling stated that the legislature decided what the sentence should be and didn’t find any substantial and compelling reason to depart and ordered the sentence served.&nbsp; Crum was found guilty of sexually assaulting a Hutchinson woman while they watched a movie at his home. Crum admitted they had sex, but claims it was consensual. However, the evidence showed that she repeatedly said no and he ignored her wishes. The incident occurred Aug. 17, 2018 and apparently had a sexual relationship prior to this incident, broke up but then got back together. They had met on a dating website.&nbsp; The state had charged him with one count of rape, but the jury found Crum not guilty of that count. Crum has been in jail since the incident and will get credit for time served.&nbsp;

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