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Month: August 2017

Soap and water: Kansas fire crew rescues stuck puppy

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Fire crews in Wichita are being credited with saving a stuck puppy.

According to a social media report, a caller to Firehouse 22 in Wichita asked for assistance in a pet related matter.

Both Engine 22 & Squad 2 responded with their Battalion Chief. On scene fire crews found a small puppy had its head stuck through a wheel and the residents could not get it removed.

WFD members went to work to assess the situation. Members worked together to see if they could manipulate the wheel off the puppy’s head.

E22 members prepared a water & soap mixture to help with the process. The puppy was safely removed and returned to the home owner.

At The Kan. Governor’s Mansion, Confusion Lingers Over Concealed Carry

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By SAM ZEFF

Why did this no-gun sign disappear from the Kansas governor’s mansion in Topeka?- Credit Sam Zeff

After four years of planning for concealed carry in Kansas government buildings, you might expect that officials would have the wrinkles ironed out — that they would have considered all the possibilities.

But there is still confusion, and it starts at Cedar Crest, the stately governor’s mansion on the west side of Topeka.

Kansas governors have lived there since 1962. It’s open for tours on Mondays from 1-3:30 p.m. and hosts the occasional public function.

And, it turns out, it’s a bit of a magic mansion.

“It’s a public property when it’s open to the public and it’s a private residence for the governor and his family,” says Lt. Adam Winters, spokesman for the Kansas Highway Patrol, the agency that is responsible for security at Cedar Crest.

Winters says Cedar Crest is a private residence when the governor or his family is at home, and if they wanted to ban guns they could. But it turns into a public building like the statehouse, department of motor vehicles or a college lecture hall when they are gone, he says, and firearms must be allowed.

After KCUR questioned the Capital Police about whether the no-gun signs at the governor’s mansion would stay up after July 1, the Highway Patrol had them taken down.
CREDIT SAM ZEFF / KCUR

How did the Highway Patrol reach that conclusion?

“I went and I did all the research that I could to find the answers for you. I used several avenues to get that information,” says Winters.

But Winters did not provide further explanation. Is there a statute? A regulation? Why does the building’s status change depending on whether Gov. Brownback or his family is there?

This much is known: In June, before KCUR began asking questions, signs banning guns were posted at Cedar Crest and the park surrounding it.

When first asked whether those signs would stay up after July 1 — when the state’s concealed carry law expanded to all government buildings — the Capitol Police, the part of the Highway Patrol that protects Cedar Crest, said “absolutely yes” and cited a 2011 law.

That legislation banned guns in Cedar Crest, the park and other government buildings.

But then in 2013, the Legislature passed the Personal and Family Protection Act, essentially opening up the carrying of concealed guns almost everywhere. But the ban on guns at Cedar Crest wasn’t specifically repealed, which explains why the Capitol Police initially said the ban on guns in the governor’s mansion would continue.

But the state soon changed its tune. A few days after KCUR’s phone call with the Capitol Police, the no-gun signs were gone and the Highway Patrol offered its explanation of how Cedar Crest is different from all other state-owned buildings.

Or is it?

“The way the Kansas law is written, there are no buildings that are exempt from the Family and Personal Protection Act,” says Breeze Richardson, spokeswoman for the Kansas Board of Regents.

Where do Kansas colleges fit into the story?

The chancellor’s residence at the University of Kansas, like all of the Regents’ CEOs, is a state- owned building and must allow concealed carry, according to the Board of Regents.
CREDIT SAM ZEFF / KCUR

It turns out that the CEOs of the Regents’ six universities live in state-owned mansions, just like Cedar Crest.

“A CEO’s private residence is a state-owned building in the same way that a major academic building would be or an athletic facility,” Richardson says.

The Personal and Family Protection Act actually prohibits college professors or a potential dormitory roommate from even asking if someone is carrying a concealed pistol. That also goes for university CEOs, who often use their mansions for fundraising.

“That’s correct. My understanding is that you cannot ask or require a list of any kind of who is carrying concealed,” Richardson says.

What does a university president think about being forced to potentially allow people who might have a gun into their home?

KCUR asked Richard Myers, who has been Kansas State University president for about 18 months.

“Well, you know, I probably already have because the definition of concealed is you don’t see it,” says Myers.

He also stresses that many K-State faculty and staff support allowing concealed carry on campus.

Myers is a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and a combat fighter pilot with a Distinguished Flying Cross, so he knows something about weapons.

And just like his colleagues, Myers is required to live in the campus house. He says he is not worried about his safety. But he is worried the concealed carry law will drive away good people from the university.

he Capitol Police initially said guns would continue to be banned at the governor’s mansion after July 1. The Capitol Police guard Cedar Crest, the Statehouse and other state buildings.
CREDIT SAM ZEFF / KCUR

“Unfortunately, very unfortunately, we’ll lose some really capable faculty members over this. And perhaps staff as well,” Myers says.

Myers’ house, the other campus CEO mansions and Cedar Crest are all houses for transients — the occupants regularly change.

So while Gov. Brownback’s spokeswoman says Brownback has no qualms about letting people who are packing pistols into Cedar Crest, Brownback is leaving soon for a job in the Trump administration. Plus there’s an election next year.

At this point, then, it’s fair to say that, despite all the planning for concealed carry, there is still confusion.

Sam Zeff covers education for the Kansas News Service and is co-host of the political podcast Statehouse Blend Kansas. Follow him on Twitter @SamZeff.

Man jailed for alleged Kansas campground shovel attack

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Ortiz -Photo  Saline County

SALINE COUNTY –  Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after a weekend altercation with a shovel.

Just after 10p.m. Friday, deputies responded to the Kampgrounds of America, 1109 West Diamond Drive, after a man allegedly attacked a co-worker, according to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

A 19-year-old co-worker told deputies Israel Ortiz, 45, of Texas, was staying with the victim and another man at the campground. When Ortiz returned Friday night, the others were asleep in the trailer. According to Soldan, Ortiz became upset because they accidently locked him out.

When a co-worker let him in, Ortiz allegedly attacked the man shovel and fled before deputies arrived.

A deputy located Ortiz later at the Salina Petro, 2125 N. Ninth Street. He was arrested and booked into the Saline County Jail for aggravated battery.

The 19-year-old victim sustained minor injuries and refused medical treatment.

Commissioners pass “Jake Brake” ordinance

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Barton County Commissioners Monday passed a resolution that will make it unlawful for a motor vehicle operator to use an engine compression brake to aid in the deceleration of any vehicle that results in the emission of excessive and loud noise within one mile of any corporate city limit within Barton County.

The “Jake Brake” ordinance is the result of a request by county resident Gary Burke who lives at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and McKinley, an intersection that is just outside Great Bend city limits.

Here’s Barton County Operations Director Phil Hathcock.

Phil Hathcock audio


As for signage, Hathcock says signs will only be placed near the Railroad Avenue/McKinley intersection with the option of adding signs to other locations at a later date.

Phil Hathcock audio


Given the flat wide roads in Barton County, Hathcock says there is no safety concern that would require the use of an additional braking system in populated areas. Commissioners passed the new ordinance 5-0.

Teen sentenced for fatal shooting during parking lot gun sale

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KANSAS CITY (AP) — A Kansas City man has been ordered to spend 24 years in prison in the shooting death of a suburban father who had been trying to sell a gun on a grocery store’s parking lot.

Nineteen-year-old Fazon Swinton was sentenced Friday in Jackson County, where he was convicted in June of second-degree murder, attempted robbery, armed criminal action and leaving the scene of a shooting.

Authorities say 39-year-old Jacob Branter of Lee’s Summit was shot and killed in April 2016 outside a Price Chopper store. Prosecutors allege Swinton made arrangements to buy a handgun from Brantner but stole it instead, running off before exchanging gunfire with Brantner.

Swinton later was treated at a hospital for a bullet wound.

Cop Shop (8/11 – 8/13)

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Barton County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log (8/11)

Non-Injury Accident

At 9:15 p.m. a vehicle versus deer accident was reported at SE 20 Road & SE 100 Avenue.

8/12

Non-Injury Accident

At 10:21 a.m. a two-vehicle accident was reported at 485 N. Washington Avenue.

Injury Accident

At 10:13 p.m. an injury accident was reported at 20 Avenue & 3 Road.

8/13

Non-Injury Accident

At 1:14 a.m. an accident was reported in the 200 block of K-96 Highway.

Traffic Arrest

At 2:48 a.m. a traffic arrest was made in the 10 block of NW 60 Road.

Warrant Arrest

At 3:14 p.m. a subject was arrested for three out-of-county warrants at 4200 10th Street.

Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (8/11)

K9 Use / Call Out

At 12:11 a.m. a K9 call out for the Sheriff’s Office was made at 1332 NE 180 Road in Claflin.

Theft

At 11:41 a.m. a report of another business using his tax ID number was made at 2000 Kansas Avenue.

Structure Fire

At 1:26 p.m. report of smoke in an apartment was made at 1019 Williams Street. Fire Department handled the call.

Heart Problems

At 2:13 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 4705 10th Street.

Criminal Damage

At 2:54 p.m. report of someone damaging his vehicle was made at 810 Odell Street.

Traumatic Injuries

At 4:59 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1303 Baker Avenue.

At 5:50 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1015 10th Street.

Sick Peson

At 9:23 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 808 Maple Street.

Non-Injury Accident

At 10:07 p.m. an accident was reported at 4909 10th Street.

8/12

Disorderly Conduct

At 2:23 a.m. a report of a subject yelling at her after she struck his dog with her vehicle on accident at 1300 Odell Street.

Traffic Arrest

At 3:45 a.m. an officer arrested Sara Lewis for driving while revoked at 3307 10th Street.

At 9:33 a.m. an officer arrested Artemio Favel for driving while suspended and other traffic violations in the 400 block of 10th Street.

Warrant Arrest

At 9:54 a.m. an officer arrested Hugo Figueroa-Favela in the 400 block of 10th Street on a Rice County warrant.

Non-Injury Accident

At 12:03 p.m. an accident was reported at 10th Street & MacArthur Road.

Traffic Arrest

At 8:46 p.m. an officer arrested Jacob Schenkel for DUI and other traffic violations in the 2100 block of 11th Street.

Falls

At 9:09 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1210 Morton Street.

8/13

K9 Use / Call Out

At 2:39 a.m. Lazar was used on a traffic stop at 17th Street & Stone Street.

Interdiction

At 2:40 a.m. an officer arrested Brianna Lamb for possession of narcotics and driving while revoked at 17th Street & Stone Street.

Diabetic Problems

At 4:25 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 5501 9th Street 90.

Heart Problems

At 10:56 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 5304 Broadway Avenue.

Burglary / Not in Progress

At 11:03 a.m. theft of a lawnmower was reported at 1102 Morphy Street.

Abdominal Pain / Problems

At 11:14 a.m. EMS assistance was needed at 5209 Broadway.

Sick Person

At 12:29 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1301 K-96 Highway.

Breathing Problems

At 10:52 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1101 Kansas Avenue Apt 609.

AUGUST 14TH, 2017

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Barton County Sheriff’s Booking Activity (8/11 – 8/13)

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8/11

BOOKED: Jeremy Raybern of Salina on Barton County District warrant for failure to appear, no bond.

BOOKED: Kiana Gonzales on Great Bend Municipal Court case for MIC and criminal carrying of firearm, bond in lieu of $500.

BOOKED: Emmanuel Ferrel on a Great Bend Municipal Court case for no DL, no tag light and transporting liquor in open container.

BOOKED: Jessica Barlow-Campbell of Hoisington on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $300 cash only or 48-hour OR.

BOOKED: Patricia Avinger on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $300 cash only.

BOOKED: Shaminy Clone of Great Bend for Barton County District Court case for serve sentence.

BOOKED: Marcus Snow of Great Bend on BTDC case for serve sentence.

BOOKED: Evelyn King of Great Bend for Barton County District Court case for serve sentence.

RELEASED: Kiana Gonzales on Great Bend Municipal Court case for MIC and criminal carrying of firearm after posting a $500 surety bond through TNT.

RELEASED: Emmanuel Ferrel on a Great Bend Municipal Court case for no DL, no tag light and transporting liquor in open container after posting $500 surety bond through TNT.

RELEASED: Jessica Barlow-Campbell of Hoisington on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear after she posted a $300 cash bond.

RELEASED: Chaz Stephens on Barton County District Court case for serve sentence.

8/12

BOOKED: Sara Lewis of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for driving while revoked, no insurance, and illegal tags, bond in lieu of $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Artemio Favela of Wichita on a Great Bend Municipal Court case for driving while suspended, speeding, and no proof of insurance, bond set at $500 C/S or 48-hour OR bond.

BOOKED: Hugo Figueroa-Favela of Great Bend on Rice County District Court warrant for interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended, bond was set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Raymond Chapman of Hoisington for PNDC warrant for probation violation, no bond.

BOOKED: William Sanders of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for battery DV, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

RELEASED: Sara Lewis of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for driving while revoked, no insurance and illegal tags after posting a $1,000 surety bond through TNT.

RELEASED: Hugo Figueroa-Favela of Great Bend on Rice County District Court warrant for interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended after posting a $2,500 surety bond through TNT Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Favela Artemio of Wichita on a Great Bend Municipal Court case for driving while suspended, speeding, and no proof of insurance after posting a $500 surety bond through TNT Bail Bonds.

RELEASED: Nathan Manley of Great Bend on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear after he received a 48-hour OR per the warrant.

RELEASED: Andrew Tirado on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for contempt of court.

8/13

BOOKED: Jacob Schenkel of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for DUI, PBT refusal, failure to yield at stop sign, no driver’s license in possession, violation of driver’s license restricted, no insurance in possession, ITOL, bond set at $1,000.

BOOKED: Briana Lamb of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for possession of methamphetamine, no turn signal, no insurance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and habitual violator, bond is set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Martin Lopez-Valdez of Otis on Barton County District Court case for DUI, expired DL, and driving left of center, bond is set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Shawn Corkill of Great Bend on a Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $500 cash.

BOOKED: Anthony Smith of Hoisington on Barton County District Court warrant for aggravated battery, bond set in lieu of $50,000 C/S and possession of stolen property.

BOOKED: Robert Lee Enrlich of Great Bend on Ford County District Court warrant for probation violation, bond is set in lieu of $15,000 C/S or $1,500 cash. Finney County warrant for probation violation, bond is set in lieu of $5,000 C/S. Finney County warrant for probation violation, bond is set in lieu of $9,000 C/S.

RELEASED: William Sanders of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for battery DV after posting a $1,000 cash bond.

RELEASED: Jacob Schenkel of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court case for DUI, PBT refusal, failure to yield at stop sign, no driver’s license in possession, violation of driver’s license restricted, no insurance in possession, ITOL after posting a $1,000 surety bond through Ace Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Martin Lopez -Valdez of Otis on Barton County District Court case for DUI, expired DL, and driving left of center after posting a $1,000 surety bond through Fast Eddy’s Bail Bonding.

RELEASED: Shawn Corkill of Great Bend on a Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear after posting a $500 cash bond.

RELEASED: James Burton of Great Bend to the Kay County, Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office.

RELEASED: Marcus Snow of Great Bend on BTDC case for serve sentence.

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