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Month: September 2018

Former Dallas Cowboy charged with rape, kidnapping in Kansas

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Former Dallas Cowboys running back Joseph Randle has been charged with rape in Wichita.

Randle

Randle was charged Tuesday with two counts of rape, two counts of aggravated kidnapping, seven counts of aggravated criminal sodomy and one count of aggravated battery. He also was charged with a probation violation. His probation was revoked in two other cases.

Randle was arrested Friday after police were called to an apartment complex, where a 28-year-old woman said Randle had sexually assaulted her.

A judge set his bond at $500,000 and ordered Randle back in court Sept. 27.

Randle has been arrested numerous times in the last several years. He was sentenced to probation in June for a fight at a house party in February 2016.

Half of Great Bend High School graduates enrolling in post-secondary education

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In order to stay accredited, school districts throughout Kansas have to meet standards from the Kansas State Department of Education. The state measures districts’ state assessment scores, graduation rates, kindergarten readiness, and postsecondary progress.

The State wants to see how many graduated seniors finish a year in college the following year and enroll in college classes the second year. This is known as the effective rate.

USD 428 Assistant Superintendent John Popp says the data is collected by the National Clearing House.

John Popp Audio

Since the data takes two years to track, the latest information is from 2016. Great Bend High School had an 82.3% graduation rate in 2016, with 49.3% finishing their first year in college the next year, and 40.6% of those students enrolling for a second year.

While KSDE wants the graduation rates in Kansas to be 95% and second year enrollment in college percentage between 70%-75%, the expectations from the state for Great Bend’s effective rate is 35%-37% based on demographics.

John Popp Audio

The data collected gathers information on students completing certificates or enrolling in vocational schools, but does not track students that enter the workforce immediately after high school.

Suspects face federal immigration charges after arrest

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Jose Fernandez-Casas- photo Pratt Co.

WICHITA, KAN. – A federal grand jury Tuesday returned a series of criminal indictments in separate cases charging defendants with unlawfully re-entering the United States after being deported, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

In one case, Jose Fernandez-Casas, 45, a citizen of Mexico, was charged with one count of unlawfully re-entering the United States after being deported. He was found in August 2018 in Pratt County, Kan.

In another, Roberto Sanchez-Salas, 49, a citizen of Mexico, was charged with one count of unlawfully re-entering the United States after being deported. He was found in September 2018 in Ellis County, Kan.

Sanchez-Salas -photo Ellis Co.

If convicted, they each face up to two years in federal prison. Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Debra Barnett is prosecuting.

Kansas girl dies after running into street, mother injured

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Police say a young girl died after she ran into a street and was hit by a truck.

A stop sign near the fatal accident location -google image

The girl’s mother was seriously injured when she ran into the street to stop her and was also hit by the truck on Monday evening.

Kansas City Police spokesman Jonathon Westbrook says the case was an accident. He says the driver was not speeding and was not under the influence.

The driver immediately pulled over after the accident and is cooperating with investigators.

Westbrook says it’s unclear what prompted the girl to run into the street.

The ages and identities of the girl and mother are being withheld pending notification of relatives.

Cop Shop (9/10)

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Barton County Sheriff’s Office Incident Log (9/10)

Non-Injury Accident

At 12:31 p.m. an accident was reported in the 300 block of E. 1st Street in Ellinwood.

Structure Fire

At 5:34 p.m. a fire was reported at 335 NW 50 Avenue.

Non-Injury Accident

At 8:57 p.m. an accident was reported at NE 20 Road & NE 20 Avenue.

Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (9/10)

Traumatic Injuries

At 12 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1421 Hubbard Street.

Traffic Arrest

At 12:47 a.m. Marrerro Rodriguez was arrested at 9th Street & Walnut Street for no DL.

Traumatic Injuries

At 7:44 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 2314 31st Street Apt. 10.

Non-Injury Accident

At 7:48 a.m. an accident was reported in the 2600 block of 21st Street.

Theft

At 8:58 a.m. Waters True Value, 1649 K-96 Highway reported a subject renting property and not returning it.

Unconscious / Fainting

At 9:57 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1217 Williams Street.

Breathing Problems

At 10 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1510 Lakin Avneue.

Convulsions / Seizures

At 10:28 a.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1806 12th Street.

Non-Injury Accident

At 11:44 a.m. an accident was reported at 2300 Broadway Avenue.

Sick Person

At 12:39 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1919 Van Buren Street.

Diabetic Problems

At 12:43 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1101 Kansas Avenue 306.

Falls

At 1:47 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 1406 Coolidge Street.

Warrant Arrest

At 3:10 p.m. an officer arrested Amy Jiminez on a warrant at 514 Cleveland Street.

Burglary / In Progess

At 5:17 p.m. a burglary was reported at 1030 Grant Street.

Stroke

At 7:15 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 3718 17th Street.

Burglary / In Progress

At 9:07 p.m. a possible prowler was reported at 1507 Cherry Ln.

Prowler

At 11:23 p.m. a possible prowler was reported in the 1700 block of Morton Street.

Warrant Arrest

At 11:33 p.m. Kristi Derounfontenot was arrested at 10th Street & Washington Avenue.

Traumatic Injuries

At 11:59 p.m. ambulance assistance was needed at 811 Grant Street 413.

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Barton County Sheriff’s Booking Activity (9/10)

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BOOKED: Luis Alberto Marrero-Rodriguez on Great Bend Municipal Court case for no driver’s license and improper display of tag, bond set at $500 C/S.

BOOKED: Johnathan Stemm of Great Bend on GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $297.50 cash only. GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $447.50 cash only. GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $447.50 cash only. GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $513.50 cash only. GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $297.50 cash only. GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $1,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Amy Valdez of Great Bend on Barton County District Court warrant for failure to appear with no bond.

RELEASED: Luis Alberto Marrero-Rodriguez on GBMC case for no driver’s license and improper display of tag, bond posted of $500 surety.

RELEASED: Joel Munoz on BTDC case for serve sentence after serving his time in full.

RELEASED: Bruce Felder on BTDC case for serve sentence.

Kan. officials back Trump’s changes for biodefense lab

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Kansas officials are backing President Donald Trump’s plan to switch federal agency control of a biodefense laboratory complex under construction in the state.

Kansas legislative leaders hosting DHS Secretary Nielsen on Monday-photo courtesy Sen. Pat Roberts

The National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility is currently controlled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Federal and state officials say the $1.25 billion project in Manhattan will aid efforts to prepare for agro-terrorism and research how to protect the country’s food supply.

Trump this year proposed handing over operational control of the facility to the U.S. Department of Agriculture as part of his budget plan. The idea brought some concern, but federal officials and Kansas lawmakers on Monday supported the bureaucratic changeover.

Construction on the facility is about two-thirds complete. The facility is expected begin operating in 2022 or 2023.

 

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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security toured the National Agro-Defense Facility that is under construction in Manhattan.

Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen visited the facility Monday with a host of federal and state leaders. They include U.S. Sens. Pat Roberts and Jerry Moran, U.S. Reps. Roger Marshall and Kevin Yoder, Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer and Kansas State President Richard Myers.

The $1.25 billion research facility, or NBAF, will study diseases that can be spread from animals to humans. The facility is expected to open in 2022.

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MANHATTAN – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts will host U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen on a tour of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), currently under construction, and of Kansas State University’s Bio Research Institute (BRI) next door.

Photo courtesy KSU

Roberts will be joined by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, Representatives Roger Marshall and Kevin Yoder, and Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer.

The federal and state leaders will be joined by Kansas State University President Richard Myers.

Senator Roberts invited Secretary Nielsen to see NBAF firsthand to ensure the protection of plant and animal health remains a national security priority.

Air Show and racing events expected to draw huge crowds

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Great Bend’s population was already expected to rise for the weekend of September 28-30 thanks to the 2018 Airfest event at the Great Bend Airport, along with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, and the Hahn Brothers Supercross Shootout. Now it will get even bigger. SRCA President Hank Denning announced last week that the Tri-State Raceway Lucas Oil Series scheduled for Earlville, Iowa has been moved to Great Bend.

Hank Denning Audio

So now the SRCA dragstrip will host two Lucas Oil events on the same weekend. Denning says that means race fans in Great Bend will get to see a different class of dragsters competing, and even more racers flocking to the city making for one huge race weekend.

Hank Denning Audio

Great Bend Community Coordinator and CVB Director Christina Hayes says the large crowds expected for Airfest and the racing events will stretch the city’s resources to the max with motel rooms expected to be at a premium during the entire week.

There will be separate gate fees for the three different events. For Airfest, admission will be $10 per person per day with kids under 12 admitted free. Three day passes will be available for $25.

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