The Kansas Ag Research and Technology Association (KARTA) and K-State Research and Extension are proud to announce the line-up of speakers for the 22nd Annual Kansas Ag Tech Conference, taking place January 17-18, 2019 in Junction City, Kansas. The annual 2-day event is popular among precision ag producers, applicators, and industry brands because of its unique format that creates lively discussions among the most efficiency-conscious farmers in the state of Kansas.

Presentations at this year’s conference include:

Savannah Crossman – Soybean Growers Association & Advanced Ag Alliance
“Variable Rate Corn Seeding, Lessons Learned & Future Visions”

Justin Heath – Smart Ag
“It Has Arrived: Farm-Ready Autonomous Tractor Technology”

Ajay Sharda – Kansas State University Agricultural Engineering
“Planter Down-Force Systems: Engineering and Agronomic Considerations”

Kevin Heikes – IN10T
“Farmer Centered Innovations – The Solution to Better Innovation and Faster Adoption”

Bruce Erickson – Purdue University
“Precision Ag Technology Adoption – Looking Back, Looking Forward”

Joe Luck – University of Nebraska
“Multi-Hybrid Planting: Lessons From On-Farm Trials – What Works and Will it Pay?”

More information and bios for each of the speakers can be found on KARTA’s website at www.KARTAonline.org.

The conference will also include a rapid fire Q&A with members of the K-State faculty and presentations from KARTA’s recent grant recipients as they present findings from their on-farm research trials. Industry partners will
also be there to exhibit and provide updates on the latest ag technology in the private sector.

“I’ve been attending the conference for over a decade, and have been on the Board of Directors for KARTA for much of that time. This event is popular because only KARTA provides a balance of academic and industry ag tech
information, but in a casual environment that facilitates more interaction and more camaraderie,” says Tyler Rider of Ness City, Kansas. “We also provide a subsidized student rate that connects the future of our industry
and brings new ideas and new life into the conversation.”

Funds generated through KARTA’s association dues and conference registrations are used to provide on-farm research grants and instructional workshops throughout the year. Registration for the two-day conference is
$275 including all meals and refreshments for both days. Guests can also take advantage of a $50 discount on their conference admission if they purchase a 2019 KARTA membership during checkout.

For more information or to get signed up, visit www.KARTAonline.org. And be sure to follow KARTA on Facebook and Twitter. This year’s event hashtag is #KARTA2019.

BOOKED: Jeannie Spanke of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia, with bond set at $10,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Estaban Foster of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for aggravated battery LEO, possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia, felony obstruction, and littering with a bond set at $100,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Jericho Riddle of Great Bend on Barton County District Court case for aggravated battery, possession of stolen property, felony obstruction, littering with a bond set at $100,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Tannery Guyton of Great Bend on BTDC case for aggravated battery LEO, possession of stolen property, fail to yield stop sign x22, left to center (fail to maintain lane x34), fail to signal x31, speeding x9, expired tag, no DL, littering, felony obstruction criminal damage, felony flee and elude, bond set at $100,000 C/S. GBPD case for felony theft, felony criminal damage of property, bond set at $5,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Juan Gordea of Great Bend on BTDC case for aggravated domestic battery, bond set at $20,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Nicole Krug of Bunker Hill on Russell County District Court warrant for probation violation, bond set at $5,000 C/S.

BOOKED: Robert Crawford of Dundee on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $2,500 C/S. GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $2,500 C/S. GBMC warrant for failure to appear, bond set at $2,500 C/S. GBMC warrant for failure to appear with bond set at $2,500 C/S.

BOOKED: Dena Kay Couch on Great Bend Municipal Court case for DWS, 2nd conviction, no insurance and possession of marijuana, bond of $2,500 C/S.

RELEASED: Andrew Campbell of Great Bend on BCDC case for hold for court. Transported back to Norton Correctional Facility.

RELEASED: Jacob King on BCDC warrants for probation violation. Released to KDOC.

RELEASED: Eric Zecha on order to report case. Time served.

RELEASED: Jason Bitter of Great Bend on Great Bend Municipal Court warrants for contempt after he was ordered to be released by GBMC.

RELEASED: Nicole Krug of Bunker Hill on Russell County District Court warrant for probation violation to Russell County Sheriff’s Office.

RELEASED: John Charles Carson on Stafford County District Court warrants with $20,000 surety bond x2.

RELEASED: Dena Kay Couch on GBMC case for DWS, 2nd conviction, no insurance and possession of marijuana after posting a $2,500 surety bond.

RUSSELL – Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents arrested a former detention officer of the Russell County Jail Thursday.

On Oct. 24, the Russell County Sheriff requested the KBI investigate allegations made against an employee of the jail for reportedly having sex with inmates.

The detention officer, Frank D. Alexander, 42, Russell, was  fired on Nov. 8.

The KBI presented case findings to the County Attorney on Nov. 30. On Thursday afternoon, authorities arrested Alexander for two counts of unlawful sexual relations.

Alexander was booked into the Russell County jail and was then transferred to a nearby jail. He also made court his first appearance Thursday, according to the release.

Three people from Great Bend were arrested Wednesday after search warrants were executed in the 500 block of Kiowa road. According to Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir, deputies moved in after detectives had developed information as to the individuals who were in possession of methamphetamine.

The search warrant was executed on a camper trailer in an RV Park in the area of Kiowa Road. When officers arrived, they detained three individuals and searched the trailer. Small quantities of methamphetamine as well as drug paraphernalia and a handgun were found.

Arrested at the scene was 24-yer old Colby Hopkins of Great Bend. Hopkins was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal use of a firearm.

Also arrested was 31-year old Sara Delgadillo of Great Bend. Delgadillo was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The third subject arrested at the scene was also from Great Bend. 57-year old Jeannie Spanke was also charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.

All three subjects were transported to the Barton County jail in lieu of a $10,000.

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Lottery is excited to see who has the lucky Holiday Millionaire Raffle ticket that will make them the newest Kansas Lottery millionaire!  The $1 million winning raffle ticket, which was sold in the south central region of Kansas, was drawn today in the 10^th annual Holiday Millionaire Raffle Grand Prize drawing.  The $1 million winning ticket number is:

 086981 

In addition to the $1 million top prize, today’s raffle drawing also produced one winner of $100,000, three winners of $50,000, five winners of $25,000, 15 winners of $5,000, 35 winners of $1,000, 250 winners of $100 and 2,800 winners of $50. For a complete list of winning raffle numbers, visit 2018 Raffle Numbers.

Raffle tickets may also be checked at any Kansas Lottery retail location, including Ticket Checkers, or by calling the Kansas Lottery at 785-296-5700.

Players must present their original tickets to claim a raffle prize.  Players with $50 and $100 winning tickets can claim their prizes at most Kansas Lottery retail locations.  All other prizes must be claimed at the Kansas Lottery in Topeka, either in person or by mail.  Players have 365 days from the date of the raffle drawing to claim their winning tickets.

Here is a list of winning ticket numbers for prizes of $100,000, $50,000 and $25,000:

One $100,000 prize 

009112

 Three $50,000 prizes

029975

091787

153209

Five $25,000 prizes

172276

185697

131318

056649

150868

Three Great Bend men are in custody after leading law enforcement on a high speed chase Wednesday night that covered 23-miles in speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The chase that began in the 400 block of SE 80th avenue, finally ended in the 1500 block of 11th Street in Great Bend after the suspects vehicle was spun out by a Barton County Patrol car sending the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup into a front yard where it struck a tree. Here’s Barton County Sheriff Brian Bellendir.

Brian Bellendir Audio

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 19-year old Tanner Guyton of Great Bend. Guyton was charged with aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer for striking a deputy’s vehicle, felony flee and elude, felony obstruction, possession of stolen property and numerous other traffic violations. The passengers were identified as 20-year old Estaban Foster and 18-year old Jericho Riddle, both of Great Bend. They were both charged with aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia and felony obstruction. Bond for all three suspects was set at $100,000. Bellendir says he was pleased at how his officers, 911 dispatchers and the Great Bend Police Department handled the chase.

Brian Bellendir Audio

No one was injured in the incident but Bellendir says that one Sheriff’s Patrol vehicle was totaled after being rammed by the suspects vehicle. He says a second patrol vehicle suffered significant damage during the chase that began when deputies identified the pickup as being stolen.

From the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce…

In case you didn’t know, the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Banquet is the most anticipated social event of the year and the 97th Annual event will be no exception. Starting with a social hour for networking, followed by a delicious catered dinner, engaging live entertainment, and award announcements. This year’s theme, the “Art of Community”, means that not only will we celebrate the people and businesses that have made their mark in the past year, but we will also enjoy entertainment from local performing artists.

To top it all off, the Chamber Board of Directors, Barton County Young Professionals, and Visioning Committee will share information from the ongoing Visioning Project, “Great Bend – Better Than Great.”

The deadline to purchase tickets for the Banquet is February 11th, but the sooner you order your tickets, the sooner you get to reserve the best seats in the house! Click here to order your tickets.