HAYS -The victim who died from the altercation in the 500 block of East 20^th Street on Sunday has been identified as Timothy Isaiah Walker, 33, Hays, according to a media release from police.

Derrick Allen Smith, 25, was arrested at the scene.

Smith is currently being held in the Ellis County Jail on charges of Murder in the Second Degree and Aggravated Battery. Smith was also living in Hays.

The death continues to be investigated by the Ellis County Coroner’s Office, the Hays Police Department, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigations.

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HAYS – Law enforcement authorities in Ellis County are investigating a fatal fight.

Just after 11:30 on Saturday, the Hays Police Department received a report of a possible disturbance in the 500 block of East 20th Street in Hays, according to a media release.

Officers arrived on scene and found an unresponsive male that appeared to have been involved in a fight.

Officers immediately began giving the victim CPR. The victim was transported to Hays Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the family.

The Hays Police Department did arrest 25-year-old Derrick Allen Smith at the scene.

Smith is being held in the Ellis County Jail on charges relating to the fight involving the deceased.

The Ellis County Coroner’s Office, the Hays Police Department, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation are involved with the investigation.

Portions of the 500 block of East 20th will be blocked off for most of Sunday and people are asked to stay out of the area.

Anyone with any information reference this incident is asked to contact the Hays Police Department at (785) 625-1011.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 34-year-old man who waived his preliminary in a stabbing case where a local man died was sentenced Friday 90-months, or 7-years and six months.

Kevin Wayne Ginn Jr. stabbed 24-year-old Deshamus Diron Luckey during a large disturbance just after 2 a.m. New Years Day in the area of 8th & Madison.

He was originally charged with voluntary manslaughter, but in March, the state amended the complaint to murder in the second degree. They added two other counts of voluntary manslaughter and aggravated battery.

Ginn entered a plea to one count of involuntary manslaughter with the other charges dropped as part of the agreement.

In addition to the sentence, he was also ordered to pay restitution of $3,865 to the family of the victim to cover some of the cost for the funeral.

A statement was read in court from the victims mother over the loss of her son. In that statement to mother wanted to Ginn to understand that the victim was loved.

The sentence handed down by Judge Tim Chambers.

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TOPEKA, Kan. — Annually, the Kansas Highway Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in proper working order before being put on the road.

This month and next, they will be working to ensure that students are kept safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August, troopers, in conjunction with school districts across the state, check all school buses to ensure they are all in good working order.

Buses and other vehicles throughout the state are also inspected for compliance with safety regulations. A few of the things troopers will be checking are the lights, emergency exits, tires, windshield wipers, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency spill kits.

Thousands of school vehicles’ equipment and mechanical conditions will be checked as troopers visit each school district. For any bus or school vehicle passing inspection, a green sticker will be displayed in the lower driver’s side corner of the windshield. Vehicles that do not comply with safety regulations cannot be used to transport students until all defects are corrected and a trooper rechecks the vehicle.

Last year, they inspected 11,264 buses and other school vehicles for defects. Since 2010, the Kansas Highway Patrol has inspected 63,299 school buses.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Crews responded to the 300 block of West 11th for a structure fire.

Initial arriving units reported smoke showing from the basement windows. First arriving crew initiated a fire attack. Crews were able to contain the fire to the basement with minimal damage to the remaining structure. The fire was extinguished in 30 minutes, however, crews remained on scene for a couple of hours, preforming salvage and overhaul.

One individual was treated for possible smoke inhalation.

Damage to the home is estimated at $5,000.

The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time with the call coming in at 8:47 a.m.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Her hands went up in celebration as she let out a joyful cheer. She had won. After months of following around Hundred Dollar Bill, her hope of being the $10,000 winner had become a reality.

Thousands of people signed up this summer for the $20,000 Summer Cash Giveaway from Eagle Communications (My 93.1, Country 102.9 and KWBW 1450 AM/98.5 FM). Most people only dream of becoming a finalist. Many follow the registration boxes everywhere they go, but never get the call that their name has been drawn. Some people sign up knowing they will never win in a million years.

For Esther Smith, today may as well be July 23 in the year 1,002,016. She did it. She signed up at Cafe 25 earlier this summer and her name was drawn. She was Finalist No. 63 and her lottery ball shot to the top of the hopper, ahead of other potential winners.

One hundred finalists were named from across 13 cities in Central Kansas. Listeners hoping to win the big prize signed up all summer long at sponsor locations. They also showed up faithfully at appearance locations in hopes of becoming an Instant Finalist. Ninety-one finalists showed up at the Sunflower South Building of the Kansas State Fairgrounds for a chance to win big.

While Esther was the big winner, plenty of other finalists walked away with prizes. In fact, all of them walked away with some money. All 100 were instant winners of $100. Nine finalists did not show up, so their money was given away also. Shopping sprees were given away to downtown Hutchinson and some gift certificates were handed out to some local businesses.

Pizza Ranch was on hand to give out some great pizza while hopefuls waited on the festivities to begin. Morgan Wilk took the stage and entertained the crowd before the big giveaway.

Esther said she was just happy to win $100. Imagine how she feels now. “I have a lot of best friends now,” Smith said with a huge smile. Her husband joined her as they held up the winning check. Even though he knows it is his wife’s money, you get the feeling she’ll be gracious enough to share the winnings, or at least spend a few bucks of it on her husband.

The $20,000 Summer Cash Giveaway was made possible by DH Home Improvement, Your Wireless World and Stone Creek Nursery.

See a full list of sponsors here.

HEAT INDEX VALUES…OF 105 TO 110 DEGREES.

TIMING…THROUGH SATURDAY EARLY EVENING.

IMPACTS…THE HEAT AND HUMIDITY WILL MAKE HEAT RELATED ILLNESS SUCH AS HEAT STRESS…HEAT CRAMPS…AND POSSIBLY HEAT STROKE MORE LIKELY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

AN EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING MEANS THAT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF DANGEROUSLY HOT TEMPERATURES WILL OCCUR. THE COMBINATION OF HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY WILL CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE HEAT ILLNESSES ARE LIKELY. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS AND STAY IN AN AIR CONDITIONED ROOM. STAY OUT OF THE SUN AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS. TEMPERATURES WITHIN VEHICLES CAN BECOME LETHAL IN A FEW MINUTES. NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN OR PETS IN VEHICLES. REMEMBER TO BEAT THE HEAT…CHECK THE BACKSEAT.

WICHITA, Kan. — Already under indictment on a bank robbery charge, a Goddard man was charged Tuesday with four more robberies, including a Hutchinson Dillons store.

A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging 25-year-old Austan Kinnaird, Goddard, Kan., with four new robbery counts. Kinnaird is now accused of robbing the North Main Dillons store March 11 when he walked in to the store shortly before the noon hour and told the clerk he had a weapon and wanted money. He then made off on foot with an undetermined amount of cash. The robbery forced Hutchinson USD 308 to place HMS-8 into lockdown while police searched for a suspect.

Kinnaird also is charged with an April 29, 2016, robbery at the Intrust Bank in the Dillons store at 9450 E. Harry in Wichita, two more Wichita Dillons stores and the Golf Shop in Wichita

If convicted, he faces a penalty of up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000 on each count. The Wichita Police Department and the FBI investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jason Hart is prosecuting.

 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council will hold its public hearing on the 2017 budget during the regular meeting Aug. 2.

This year’s budget totals $87,498,752 on taxes levied of $11,654,583. Bond and interest for the year totals $2,967,250. The budget will increase the mill levy by one full mill to 44.195 mills. Even with the one mill increase, the budget has been cut by some $2.5 million in order to keep the city’s reserves at a safe level.

If all goes as planned, the budget will be approved either Aug. 2, or at the following meeting Aug. 16.