TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Four of six members of Kansas’ congressional delegation are supporting a proposed federal tax code being developed by House and Senate Republicans.
U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, and Reps. Lynn Jenkins, Roger Marshall and Ron Estes all said Wednesday they support legislation that would reduce the corporate income tax rate from 35 to 20 percent. It also would reduce the top individual income tax rate from 39 percent to 35 percent.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports none of the four members’ statements on tax legislation discussed how the tax bill would affect the federal deficit.
Roberts said there is widespread bipartisan agreement on the need for tax reform and Congress should work together to take action on some most Americans support.
An educational tool or format the Great Bend school district has been using over the past few years is multi-tier system of supports (MTSS). A lot has been made of the style that tests for students’ strengths and weaknesses and places them in interventions or study sessions to improve on the weaker areas for the individual student.
Kelsey Perry serves as the math coach at Park Elementary School and says they see huge improvements in the students’ scores from the fall to the spring. Even a limited time with direct help can boost a student back to where they are supposed to be for that level.
Kelsey Perry Audio
USD 428 Superintendent Khris Thexton told the school board at Thursday’s luncheon at Park that even younger students have the capability to grasp high-level math problems if they are instructed well.
Khris Thexton Audio
MTSS is set up with three tiers of interventions. Tier three students require the most support to work on weaknesses and tier one students are meeting or surpassing standards and need less help.
Perry says there were 52 percent of students at Park last year that started in tier one for math. In the spring of 2017 of that same school year, there was 72 percent in tier one. The goal is to get at least 80 percent of students in tier one.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — A man got more than he bargained for when he attacked a kick-boxing instructor as she ran on a suburban Kansas City trail.
The Kansas City Star reports that 51-year-old Stephanie Steiniger, of Overland Park ripped her arm free and kicked him in the groin. Police say the apparent kidnapping attempt happened Tuesday night.
On Wednesday, Steiniger warned other women in a public plea while wearing a purple tank top that read, “Strong is the new pretty.” She says she always believes “everything happens for a reason” and that “maybe it’s so I can warn other women to be aware.”
Overland Park Police spokesman John Lacy says fighting back is important in a kidnapping attempt, even if the assailant has a weapon. Police are looking for a suspect.
The Barton Community College men’s soccer team stumbled in second half play Wednesday afternoon at the Cougar Soccer Complex giving up two goals in a 2-1 defeat to Dodge City Community College.
The conference and region loss drops the No. 16 ranked Cougars to 2-2 and 3-2 with a 7-3 overall record while Dodge City picks up their first conference win improving to 1-3-1 with a 2-3-1 region mark and 5-3-3 on the season.
Barton will attempt to avoid another squad picking up their first conference victory coming up on Saturday as the Cougars travel to Pratt Community College (0-2-1, 0-4-1, 0-5-2) for a 4:00 p.m. kick-off.
Dodge City Women 1 Barton 0
Settling for a scoreless double overtime result earlier in the month in Dodge City, a mid-second half goal was all that was needed Wednesday at the Cougar Soccer Complex as the Barton Community College women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to Dodge City Community College.
The result flip flops the teams in the conference and region standings with Barton dropping to 1-3-1 in the Jayhawk, 2-3-1 in Region VI play, and 3-4-2 overall while the Conquistadors move in to fourth place at 2-3-1, 3-3-1, and 5-6-1 on the year.
The Lady Cougars will look to get back to .500 on the season this Saturday in a road trip to Pratt Community College for a 2:00 p.m. kick.
St. John will have to wait a little bit longer before a new pharmacy opens its doors at 311 North Broadway. Stafford County Drug will hopefully be open in a couple of months according to Allison Freeze, who along with husband Cody, operates Medical Park Pharmacy in Pratt.
Allison Freeze Audio
The Freeze family will operate Stafford County Drug along with another married couple who are already in the pharmacy business. Sloan and Lance Freeman own pharmacy’s in several Kansas communities including Medicine Lodge and Kiowa. Freeze says the response from residents in St. John and Stafford County has been very positive.
Allison Freeze Audio
They are already making deliveries in the St. John area and Freeze encourages anyone who would like to transfer their prescriptions to do so by calling Medical Arts Pharmacy at (620) 672-7447.
Chris Davis, a May graduate of the University of Kansas Pharmacy School, moved to St. John this summer and will be the pharmacist at the St. John location once it opens.
The plan is to have the pharmacy operate at the 311 North Broadway location until a new grocery store is built.
Those plans are on hold right now as everyone awaits word on a $800,000 community economic development grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Stafford County Economic Development Director Carolyn Dunn said Thursday she expects notification on the status of that grant in the next few days.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Three men are in custody in a 2014 drive-by shooting that killed a 10-year-old girl inside a Kansas City, Kansas, home.
KMBC-TV reports that police also are looking for a fourth suspect in the killing of Machole Stewart. The spokesman for the Wyandotte County prosecutor’s office didn’t immediately return a phone call from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Cedric Sanders and Tommy Benson among those jailed for the shooting, according to the Wyandotte County Jail booking report.
Sanders- photo Wyandotte County
Machole was killed when bullets from a passing vehicle sprayed a home while she was at a family gathering inside. No one else inside the home was injured. Police have said the intended target was a 19-year-old relative.
Machole’s grandmother says the girl was “robbed” of “a beautiful life with her family.”
HARPER COUNTY— A sixth earthquake this week shook portions of Kansas.
On Thursday at 10:22 a.m., a quake that measured a magnitude 2.5 was centered approximately eight miles northwest of Harper, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Two earthquakes shook Kansas late Wednesday. Just before 11p.m. a quake that measured a magnitude 3.2 was centered approximately 14 miles northwest of Harper, according to the U.S.G.S. A few minutes later at 11:02 p.m. a 2.8 magnitude quake was recorded 16 miles northwest of Harper.
Three earthquake in two days shook the area earlier this week a quake at 8:30p.m. Tuesday measured a magnitude 2.7 and was centered approximately fourteen miles southeast of Harper, according to the U.S.G.S.
That followed a 2.6 magnitude quake at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday approximately five-mile northeast of Harper. On Monday, a 2.5 quake was centered thirteen miles northwest of Harper.
The USGS reported also reported a series of five quakes measuring 2.7 – 3.2 in Sedgwick, Harper and Sumner County September 10-15.
There are no reports of damage from Thursday’s quakes.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Latest on a federal fraud and bribery scandal in college basketball (all times local):
Oklahoma State assistant basketball coach Lamont Evans, a Kansas State alum and former Wildcat Assistant coach told a judge during an initial court appearance that he understands the allegations that he took bribes to influence star athletes.
Evans appeared before U.S. Magistrate Charles Goodwin on Wednesday but did not enter a plea. He spoke only to say that he understood the charges after they were read in court, and that he had not yet thoroughly discussed them with his lawyer.
Evans surrendered to federal marshals early Wednesday on federal corruption charges following an investigation into the criminal influence of money on coaches and players in the NCAA.
Evans showed no expression as he was escorted into the courtroom in handcuffs wearing a long-sleeved black Nike shirt and matching pants.
Evans faces six charges. Prosecutors allege he expected $2,000 a month for his services. According to court documents, Evans said it was necessary to use his influence over the youngsters early in their college careers because many of them are “one and done,” meaning they play one year of college ball before joining the NBA.
Evans was specifically told not to have contact with agent Christian Dawkins, financial adviser Munish Sood, Arizona assistant coach Emanuel Richardson and Southern California assistant Anthony Bland. Evans, a Bahamas native, was told to surrender his passport.
Evans’ bond was $50,000. He left the courthouse with lawyer, Trace Morgan, who said he did not have a statement. His next appearance will be Oct. 10 in New York.
Oklahoma State athletic director Mike Holder released a statement saying he was “shocked” by the allegations and learned about them through media reports. He called them “serious” and said they violate what the school stands for. He said Oklahoma State will cooperate with federal officials and coordinate with the NCAA in looking into the matter.
Evans graduated with a degree in social science from K-State in 2009. He worked with the Wildcat basketball program as a Student Assistant from 2008-09, a Graduate Manager from 2009-2011, and an Assistant Coach 2011-12, according to his OSU bio.
One of Russell’s optometry practices, Russell Eyecare Center, recently came under new ownership.
Prior to September 2017, the office was owned and operated by Dr. Mark Glenn. Mark and his father, Art, had been seeing patients since 1950 between them. Since Dr. Glenn is retiring at the end of this month, the practice was recently sold to the doctors who own The 10th Street Eyecare Center in Great Bend. A special Chamber After Hours and Ribbon Cutting was held Tuesday, September 26 to serve as a reception for Dr. Glenn as well as a Grand Opening for the new name and new optometrists.
“You all know Dr. Glenn as your family eye doctor and friend and community leader,” said Dr. Russell McCaulley, one of the optometrists taking over the Russell practice. “I know him as a friend, but also as a dedicated professional. The importance of Dr. Mark Glenn to the State of Kansas and to the profession of optometry is almost unsurpassed. He has led our profession with dignity and foresight for many years.”
Dr. McCaulley also said to the crowd of over 100 guests on Tuesday evening, “We are dedicated to providing the excellent eye care you have come to know and enjoy, and we will miss Dr. Glenn as he enters retirement. He is welcome to return any time he wishes.”
Following Dr. McCaulley’s remarks, Dr. Glenn also addressed the packed room of friends and former patients.
“I’ve known Dr. McCaulley for nearly 35 years. I know the care that Chad and Russ and Sarah will provide will be excellent, and I trust them to take over the practice. I will pass the baton to very well deserving physicians.”
The Russell practice was founded in 1950 by Dr. Art Glenn after practicing in Herrington for the first two years of his career. Then in 1980, Dr. Mark Glenn graduated from the same school as his father, the Southern College of Optometry, and joined the family business. By 1986, the two were 50/50 partners in the business for a few years before Mark bought out his dad’s share.
Barton County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log (9/27)
Injury Accident
At 7:34 a.m. a single vehicle minor injury accident was reported at E. US 56 Highway at MM 212.
Traffic Arrest
At 4:47 p.m. a traffic arrest was reported at Monroe Street & Broadway.
Theft
At 10:33 p.m. a theft of a phone was reported at 245 NE 30 Road.
Traumatic Injuries
At 11:51 p.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 1272 NE 40 Avenue in Hoisington.
Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (9/27)
Traumatic Injuries
At 7:17 a.m. traumatic injuries were reported at 5926 Eisenhower Avenue Apt. 9.
Burglary
At 11:31 a.m. a report of someone taking items from his shed at 1123 Stone Street.
Non-Injury Accident
At 11:43 a.m. an accident was reported at 440 Locust Street.
Breathing Problems
At 11:55 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1515 Williams Street.
Non-Injury Accident
At 4:45 p.m. an accident was reported at Monroe Street & Broadway.
Traffic Arrest
At 4:47 p.m. an officer arrested Jason Strapp at Monroe Street & Broadway for DUI, ITOL, duty to report, leaving the scene of an accident and running a stop sign.
