Kansas Klips
Poached deer trophy recovered; charges expected
WALLACE COUNTY—Wallace County Game Warden Mike Hopper thanked members of the public who stepped up and contacted Operation Game Thief last month, according to a social media report from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Game Wardens. Officials investigated an alleged deer poaching in western Kansas and recovered evidence.According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, multiple charges are coming from the Wallace County Attorney’s Office. (Hays Post)
Kansas police chaplain selected to serve in Israel
HUTCHINSON—Richard Haley has been selected as a Chaplain by the International Conference Police Chaplains to go to Israel from February 20th through 28th. The purpose of this trip will be to assist the Israeli National Police, meeting with families in Israel affected by the October 7th attack. Chaplain Haley will visit hospitals and rehabilitation centers and will be helping the families displaced due to the loss of their homes. He will also be helping farmers along the Gaza border with home reconstruction and grief counseling. Chaplain Haley will stay with families who lost their loved ones and help them with counseling. Chaplain Haley is Jewish through his mother, and his grandfather was a Rabbi. He has many relatives in Israel. Chaplain Haley has been a Reno County Police/Sheriff Chaplain for three years. (Hays Post)
Bethany College receives historic financial gift
LINDSBORG—Bethany College Interim President Steve Eckman recently announced a substantial and historic ten-year gift of $10 million from longtime supporters Roy and Donice Applequist, marking a historic contribution. In a heartfelt expression of dedication to Bethany College, Roy and Donice Applequist released the following statement: “Our family is proud to support Bethany College as the institution plots its course into the future. This gift represents our love and commitment to Bethany, its students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and the region. We hope other donors of any giving ability might also support Bethany to ensure its current and future success. Our community has benefited from Bethany College for over one hundred years. Let us continue that tradition and further its mission. Go, Swedes!” (Hays Post)
Kansas ends 2023 with another strange earthquake
BENNINGTON—It is appropriate that after a year of relatively strange earthquakes, Kansas ended the year the way it started, with another quake many felt in the middle of the state. The USGS confirmed a relatively strong earthquake that was felt just to the northeast of Bennington on Sunday, December 31st, 2023. The seismologist confirmed that it measured a 3.7 on the Richter scale. (Kick AM 1530)
Largest contiguous ranch in Kansas changes hands
PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS—The nearly 45,000-acre P5 Ranch—the largest contiguous ranch in Kansas— has officially changed ownership. Located in Hamilton and Kearny Counties, about 24 miles west of Garden City, the ranch was recently sold to Whitetail Properties Real Estate. Consisting of over 40,000 acres of prime pastureland and more than 2,700 acres of pivot irrigated and dry land tillable ground, the P5 Ranch can support a capacity of 6,500 to 8,000 head of cattle. The 17 irrigation pivots on the ranch are used for growing alfalfa, triticale, and corn to support the high capacity of livestock grazing. It also offers some of the best hunting in the state, with over 17 miles of Arkansas River frontage for whitetail, mule deer, and elk hunting along the river and the sand hills. High populations of upland birds inhabit the ranch, and the 36-acre lake also provides excellent waterfowl opportunities. To top it off, the ranch is complete with a large log cabin, which includes housing for hunters on the ranch. There are also four ranch houses for the employees. (Hays Post)
Police investigate mass shooting at Crown Center in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY—On Wednesday, January 17th, police responded to a report of gunfire in the lower level near the Crown Center Food Court in Kansas City. A preliminary investigation indicated three to four people were struck by gunfire after a disturbance between two groups turned into gunfire. Police later learned three additional victims showed up on their own at other hospitals. The ages of all but one victim range from late teens to early 20s, and one is 50 years of age. Crime scene investigators and detectives responded to process the scene and speak to witnesses. Several people were detained, but the police had not announced any arrests. (Hays Post)
