KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas man who was falsely accused of being among the shooters who opened fire at a rally celebrating the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-d9f4466b69cbb2dfe0f007414aebe730">Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory</a>&nbsp;last year has died, his attorney said.

Denton Loudermill Jr., of Olathe, was briefly handcuffed but was never charged in the chaos that followed the deadly shooting. He later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-parade-shooting-lawmakers-lawsuit-e7fe8d9910c0a9518155c71ff2e7d558">filed lawsuits</a>&nbsp;against three Republican Missouri state senators and a Tennessee congressman who shared social media posts that falsely implicated him.

Those cases&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-parade-shooting-lawmakers-lawsuit-417e1c19a86c7983e3e36246c9f70e90">were all dismissed,</a>&nbsp;largely on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-parade-shooting-congressman-lawsuit-aa35b46b43f502ed1da51c9659bb18c6">jurisdictional issues.</a>

Attorney LaRonna Lassiter Saunders confirmed Loudermill’s death&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=636412692729347&amp;id=100090818664168&amp;rdid=2xtrNZmyrf3QQl4B#">in a statement Friday</a>&nbsp;but gave no details on the circumstances. Loudermill was 49.

“More details will be provided in time, but for now, we ask that you honor the family’s need for privacy as they come together to grieve this tremendous loss,” she wrote.

The Feb. 14, 2024, shooting outside Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, killed a well-known DJ and injured more than 20 others, many of them children.

Loudermill’s lawsuits said he froze when the gunfire erupted, standing in the middle of the chaos so long that police had put up crime scene tape by the time he finally started to walked away. As he tried to leave, officers stopped him and told him he was moving “too slow.” They handcuffed him and put him on a curb, where people began taking pictures and posting them on social media, the lawsuits said.

Loudermill ultimately was led away and told he was free to go. But soon posts began appearing on X that included a picture of Loudermill, a car wash employee who was born and raised in the U.S. The posts called him an “illegal alien” and a “shooter,” even though he had no involvement, the lawsuits said.

Three men were ultimately charged with murder, and several other people faced other charges stemming from the shootings, which authorities said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-parade-shooting-charge-ac4527e5290fccb3d20d9d7f69233040">stemmed from a dispute</a>&nbsp;between two groups of people.

Lassiter Saunders said she would continue fighting to clear Loudermill's name.

“While the family takes this time to mourn, we want to make it clear that this is not over. Mr. Loudermill should not have spent his final days burdened with stress and chasing down a lie that went viral due to the careless and heartless actions of a Congressman, Missouri senators, and social media influencers, who couldn’t be bothered to verify the truth before destroying a man’s life.

"If you thought we were determined before, you haven’t seen anything yet!” she concluded.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/2/1708018861457.jpeg" alt="Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Multiple people were injured, a fire official said.(AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)." />
 <figcaption>Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. Multiple people were injured, a fire official said.(AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann).</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas man who was falsely accused of being among the shooters who opened fire at a rally celebrating the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-super-bowl-parade-shooting-kansas-city-d9f4466b69cbb2dfe0f007414aebe730">Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory</a>&nbsp;last year has died, his attorney said.Denton Loudermill Jr., of Olathe, was briefly handcuffed but was never charged in the chaos that followed the deadly shooting. He later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-parade-shooting-lawmakers-lawsuit-e7fe8d9910c0a9518155c71ff2e7d558">filed lawsuits</a>&nbsp;against three Republican Missouri state senators and a Tennessee congressman who shared social media posts that falsely implicated him.Those cases&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-parade-shooting-lawmakers-lawsuit-417e1c19a86c7983e3e36246c9f70e90">were all dismissed,</a>&nbsp;largely on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-parade-shooting-congressman-lawsuit-aa35b46b43f502ed1da51c9659bb18c6">jurisdictional issues.</a>Attorney LaRonna Lassiter Saunders confirmed Loudermill’s death&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=636412692729347&amp;id=100090818664168&amp;rdid=2xtrNZmyrf3QQl4B#">in a statement Friday</a>&nbsp;but gave no details on the circumstances. Loudermill was 49.“More details will be provided in time, but for now, we ask that you honor the family’s need for privacy as they come together to grieve this tremendous loss,” she wrote.The Feb. 14, 2024, shooting outside Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, killed a well-known DJ and injured more than 20 others, many of them children.Loudermill’s lawsuits said he froze when the gunfire erupted, standing in the middle of the chaos so long that police had put up crime scene tape by the time he finally started to walked away. As he tried to leave, officers stopped him and told him he was moving “too slow.” They handcuffed him and put him on a curb, where people began taking pictures and posting them on social media, the lawsuits said.Loudermill ultimately was led away and told he was free to go. But soon posts began appearing on X that included a picture of Loudermill, a car wash employee who was born and raised in the U.S. The posts called him an “illegal alien” and a “shooter,” even though he had no involvement, the lawsuits said.Three men were ultimately charged with murder, and several other people faced other charges stemming from the shootings, which authorities said&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/chiefs-parade-shooting-charge-ac4527e5290fccb3d20d9d7f69233040">stemmed from a dispute</a>&nbsp;between two groups of people.Lassiter Saunders said she would continue fighting to clear Loudermill's name.“While the family takes this time to mourn, we want to make it clear that this is not over. Mr. Loudermill should not have spent his final days burdened with stress and chasing down a lie that went viral due to the careless and heartless actions of a Congressman, Missouri senators, and social media influencers, who couldn’t be bothered to verify the truth before destroying a man’s life."If you thought we were determined before, you haven’t seen anything yet!” she concluded.

Kan. man falsely accused of being a shooter at Chiefs Super Bowl rally has died

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday urged Congress to "push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day" in his latest dig at the semiannual changing of clocks.

Trump, in a post on his Truth Social media network, said it would be "Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!"

The Republican president's position calling for more daylight would push the schedule forward, keeping the country on daylight saving time. His post came a day after a Senate panel heard testimony examining whether to set one time all year instead of shifting.

There has been growing interest in states to standardize daylight saving time in recent years.

But daylight saving time, when clocks are set from spring to fall one hour ahead of standard time, is still recognized in most parts of the country. It was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942.

Trump last year called for the Republican Party to eliminate daylight saving time, saying it was "inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation."

But he backed off that call last month, with another post on social media calling it a "50-50 issue."

The president said some people would like more light later in the day but some want more light early so they don't have to take their kids to school in the dark.

"When something's a 50-50 issue, it's hard to get excited about it," he said.

The Senate in 2022 unanimously approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States, but it did not advance.

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 </figure>By MICHELLE L. PRICE&nbsp;WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday urged Congress to "push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day" in his latest dig at the semiannual changing of clocks.Trump, in a post on his Truth Social media network, said it would be "Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks, a big inconvenience and, for our government, A VERY COSTLY EVENT!!!"The Republican president's position calling for more daylight would push the schedule forward, keeping the country on daylight saving time. His post came a day after a Senate panel heard testimony examining whether to set one time all year instead of shifting.There has been growing interest in states to standardize daylight saving time in recent years.But daylight saving time, when clocks are set from spring to fall one hour ahead of standard time, is still recognized in most parts of the country. It was first adopted as a wartime measure in 1942.Trump last year called for the Republican Party to eliminate daylight saving time, saying it was "inconvenient, and very costly to our Nation."But he backed off that call last month, with another post on social media calling it a "50-50 issue."The president said some people would like more light later in the day but some want more light early so they don't have to take their kids to school in the dark."When something's a 50-50 issue, it's hard to get excited about it," he said.The Senate in 2022 unanimously approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent across the United States, but it did not advance.

Trump wants Congress to stop the semiannual changing of clocks

By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

Fort Hays State University celebrated the completion of renovations to its Riegel Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Hays Chamber hosted the event Friday at the FHSU University Farm.&nbsp;Grady Dixon, dean of Werth College of STEM, said he was pleased with the turnout, noting that many people are unaware the university operates its own farm.

"There are a lot of people who spend their entire lives in Hays who don't realize that Fort Hays State has its own operational farm as a classroom and laboratory," Dixon said.

The Riegel Building plays a key role in FHSU’s agriculture program, serving a variety of class activities. The recent renovations have expanded its instructional capabilities.

Nearly half of the building was renovated to add a classroom with views of the indoor arena, a mudroom for convenient indoor cleanup, a new manager’s office and a new bathroom.

Jill Arensdorf, FHSU provost and vice president for academic affairs, said the updated facility strengthens agricultural education by providing students with hands-on experience in a real-world environment.

"This new space provides an invaluable opportunity to take notes, study concepts and engage in discussions before applying their knowledge in the field or working with animals.”

The university farm spans about 3,400 acres. Classes such as animal health, meat science, livestock evaluation, anatomy and physiology, and dairy production lab have already been held in the Riegel building.

FHSU sophomore and Agriculture Ambassador Chloe Ecord said the classroom offers endless learning opportunities and will help prepare the next generation of agricultural professionals.

"Thank you for investing in the future leaders of the agriculture industry. We won't let you down," Ecord said.&nbsp;

Sophie Ano, chair of the Department of Agriculture, acknowledged and thanked several individuals at the event, noting that efforts to advocate for the facility’s renovation began about three years ago.

Ano said the facility will also be used for community and youth outreach during the summer.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744397918685.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State University sophomore and Agriculture Ambassador Chloe Ecord cutting a ribbon at the Riegel Building renovation celebration on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State University sophomore and Agriculture Ambassador Chloe Ecord cutting a ribbon at the Riegel Building renovation celebration on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays PostFort Hays State University celebrated the completion of renovations to its Riegel Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.The Hays Chamber hosted the event Friday at the FHSU University Farm.&nbsp;Grady Dixon, dean of Werth College of STEM, said he was pleased with the turnout, noting that many people are unaware the university operates its own farm."There are a lot of people who spend their entire lives in Hays who don't realize that Fort Hays State has its own operational farm as a classroom and laboratory," Dixon said.The Riegel Building plays a key role in FHSU’s agriculture program, serving a variety of class activities. The recent renovations have expanded its instructional capabilities.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744397970190.jpeg" alt="Inside the newly remodeled classroom at the FHSU Riegel Building on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Inside the newly remodeled classroom at the FHSU Riegel Building on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744398016704.jpeg" alt="Classroom tables in the&nbsp;newly remodeled classroom at the FHSU Riegel Building on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post" />
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 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744398045888.jpeg" alt="Classroom windows from the Riegel Building indoor arena&nbsp;at the FHSU Riegel Building on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Classroom windows from the Riegel Building indoor arena&nbsp;at the FHSU Riegel Building on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>Nearly half of the building was renovated to add a classroom with views of the indoor arena, a mudroom for convenient indoor cleanup, a new manager’s office and a new bathroom.Jill Arensdorf, FHSU provost and vice president for academic affairs, said the updated facility strengthens agricultural education by providing students with hands-on experience in a real-world environment."This new space provides an invaluable opportunity to take notes, study concepts and engage in discussions before applying their knowledge in the field or working with animals.”The university farm spans about 3,400 acres. Classes such as animal health, meat science, livestock evaluation, anatomy and physiology, and dairy production lab have already been held in the Riegel building.FHSU sophomore and Agriculture Ambassador Chloe Ecord said the classroom offers endless learning opportunities and will help prepare the next generation of agricultural professionals."Thank you for investing in the future leaders of the agriculture industry. We won't let you down," Ecord said.&nbsp;Sophie Ano, chair of the Department of Agriculture, acknowledged and thanked several individuals at the event, noting that efforts to advocate for the facility’s renovation began about three years ago.Ano said the facility will also be used for community and youth outreach during the summer.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744398094174.jpeg" alt="The newly remodeled side of the&nbsp;FHSU Riegel Building on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744398139107.jpeg" alt="The FHSU Riegel Buildings indoor arena on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>The FHSU Riegel Buildings indoor arena on the university farm. Photo By Tony Guerrero/Hays Post</figcaption>
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FHSU unveils renovated Riegel Building at university farm

HAYS – On a day when TMP-Marian head coach Melissa Schoepf surpassed
the 150-win plateau, the TMP pitching tossed a pair of shutouts in a
doubleheader sweep of the Holcomb Longhorns Friday in Hays. 

In the day's first game, Holcomb's leadoff hitter singled to
start the game against TMP starter Brynn Rebel. 

Rebel then retired nine straight, and the Monarchs' offense needed
just two and a half innings to run-rule Holcomb 15-0.

Hannah Rose started the offense in the bottom of the inning,
driving in Rebel with an RBI double after a pitch hit Rebel to start the
Monarchs’ first inning.

Brooke Koenigsman added an RBI double scoring Rose for a 2-0
lead.

Koenigsman stole third and scored on a Bria Windholz sacrifice
fly to the first basemen, making it 3-0.

Teagan Gottschalk made it 4-0 with an RBI double, and then Addison
Watson hit an inside-the-park home run that scored two runs and put TMP up 6-0.


The Monarchs' seventh run of the inning came on an error.

Leading 7-0 in the second inning, Rose led off the inning
with a single, and a two-run home run by Brooke Koenigsman made it 9-0 TMP.

Later in the inning, the Monarchs added a run on a Bria Windholz
RBI single. Another came on an Addison Watson sacrifice fly to second base for
an 11-0 Monarchs lead.

Later in the inning, Teagan Gottschalk scored on a passed
ball, and the Moly Helget doubled in two runs, making it 15-0 TMP.

TMP's win over Holcomb was its first since 2021, ending a
seven-game losing streak against the Longhorns.

The Monarchs moved to 10-0 on the season.

Brynn Rebel allowed just one run in three innings and struck
out seven.

Watson and Brooke Koenigsman drove in three runs as the Monarchs
secured the 15-0 victory.

The Monarchs got another stellar start from Monarchs’
starter Bria Windholz in the second game of the day.

The Monarchs scored in every inning of game two.

Windholz, who only allowed a fifth inning lead-off single
and a walk in the second, earned the win in the circle. She struck out a
career-high 11, allowing just three walks in five shutout innings.

She also helped her cause at the plate, driving in a pair of
runners on a single in the first, making it 2-0 TMP.

TMP pushed across three more runs for a 2-0 lead. Brook
Koenigsman scored on a passed ball, Raegan Allen scored on a fielder’s choice,
and Brynn Schoepf scored on a Brynn Rebel single, giving them a 5-0 lead
through the first inning.

In the bottom of the second, Koenigsman led off the inning
with a walk, and then two hitters later, Windholz tripled in two runs for a 6-0
lead.

After a run scored on an error, TMP led 7-0 when Adi Gottschalk
doubled in two more for a 9-0 lead through two innings.

TMP added two more runs in the bottom of the third on an error
and a wild pitch for an 11-0 lead.

Bridget Feldt drove in a run on an RBI groundout in the
fourth inning. Paige Koenigsman’s RBI single scored his sister Brooke, who then
scored on a passed ball for a 14-0 TMP lead.

Bria Windholz finished three-for-three with three RBI. Piper
Simpson collected two RBI’s and scored twice.

Coach Melissa Schoepf's record at TMP in 12 years is now 151-92

Hays Post SportsHAYS – On a day when TMP-Marian head coach Melissa Schoepf surpassed
the 150-win plateau, the TMP pitching tossed a pair of shutouts in a
doubleheader sweep of the Holcomb Longhorns Friday in Hays. GAME 1: TMP 15, Holcomb 0In the day's first game, Holcomb's leadoff hitter singled to
start the game against TMP starter Brynn Rebel. Rebel then retired nine straight, and the Monarchs' offense needed
just two and a half innings to run-rule Holcomb 15-0.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2076698732&color=%232b009a&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/melissa-schoepf-postgame" title="Melissa Schoepf Postgame Interview vs Holcomb (Apr 11th 25)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Melissa Schoepf Postgame Interview vs Holcomb (Apr 11th 25)</a></div></div>Hannah Rose started the offense in the bottom of the inning,
driving in Rebel with an RBI double after a pitch hit Rebel to start the
Monarchs’ first inning.Brooke Koenigsman added an RBI double scoring Rose for a 2-0
lead.Koenigsman stole third and scored on a Bria Windholz sacrifice
fly to the first basemen, making it 3-0.Teagan Gottschalk made it 4-0 with an RBI double, and then Addison
Watson hit an inside-the-park home run that scored two runs and put TMP up 6-0.
The Monarchs' seventh run of the inning came on an error.Leading 7-0 in the second inning, Rose led off the inning
with a single, and a two-run home run by Brooke Koenigsman made it 9-0 TMP.Later in the inning, the Monarchs added a run on a Bria Windholz
RBI single. Another came on an Addison Watson sacrifice fly to second base for
an 11-0 Monarchs lead.Later in the inning, Teagan Gottschalk scored on a passed
ball, and the Moly Helget doubled in two runs, making it 15-0 TMP.TMP's win over Holcomb was its first since 2021, ending a
seven-game losing streak against the Longhorns.The Monarchs moved to 10-0 on the season.Brynn Rebel allowed just one run in three innings and struck
out seven.Watson and Brooke Koenigsman drove in three runs as the Monarchs
secured the 15-0 victory.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2076697960&color=%232b009a&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-sb-dh-vs-holcomb-apr-11th-25-game-1" title="TMP SB DH vs Holcomb (Apr 11th 25) Game 1" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB DH vs Holcomb (Apr 11th 25) Game 1</a></div></div>GAME 2: TMP 14, Holcomb 0The Monarchs got another stellar start from Monarchs’
starter Bria Windholz in the second game of the day.The Monarchs scored in every inning of game two.Windholz, who only allowed a fifth inning lead-off single
and a walk in the second, earned the win in the circle. She struck out a
career-high 11, allowing just three walks in five shutout innings.She also helped her cause at the plate, driving in a pair of
runners on a single in the first, making it 2-0 TMP.TMP pushed across three more runs for a 2-0 lead. Brook
Koenigsman scored on a passed ball, Raegan Allen scored on a fielder’s choice,
and Brynn Schoepf scored on a Brynn Rebel single, giving them a 5-0 lead
through the first inning.In the bottom of the second, Koenigsman led off the inning
with a walk, and then two hitters later, Windholz tripled in two runs for a 6-0
lead.After a run scored on an error, TMP led 7-0 when Adi Gottschalk
doubled in two more for a 9-0 lead through two innings.TMP added two more runs in the bottom of the third on an error
and a wild pitch for an 11-0 lead.Bridget Feldt drove in a run on an RBI groundout in the
fourth inning. Paige Koenigsman’s RBI single scored his sister Brooke, who then
scored on a passed ball for a 14-0 TMP lead.Bria Windholz finished three-for-three with three RBI. Piper
Simpson collected two RBI’s and scored twice.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/2076698168&color=%232b009a&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/tmp-sb-dh-vs-holcomb-apr-11th-25-game-2" title="TMP SB DH vs Holcomb (Apr 11th 25) Game 2" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">TMP SB DH vs Holcomb (Apr 11th 25) Game 2</a></div></div>Coach Melissa Schoepf's record at TMP in 12 years is now 151-92TMP is 10-0 and 2-0 in the MCL. They will host Ellis on Monday.

🥎Monarchs win streak moves to 10 straight

HOLCOMB – The TMP-Marian baseball team racked up a season
high 18 runs in back-to-back games on their way to a doubleheader sweep of the
Holcomb Longhorns on Friday in Holcomb.

GAME 1: TMP 18, Holcomb 6 In the first game of the doubleheader, the Monarchs scored
in every inning, including 10 runs in the fifth on their way to an 18-6 victory
in five innings.

The two teams traded single runs in the first two innings.

The Monarchs scored on a fielder’s choice; a Grant Nehls
ground out only to see Holcomb score on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the
inning.

Jacob Seib singled home a run in the top of the inning for a
2-1 TMP lead. But Holcomb scored on an error in the bottom of the inning, tying
the game at two.

In the top half of the inning, the Monarchs loaded the bases
with no one out, and Adler Brown singled to right, putting the Monarchs up 3-2.

Two hitters later, Easton Werth walked with the bases loaded,
putting TMP up 4-2. 

In the next at bat, Brown scored on a wild pitch, and then
TMP added two more runs on an error for a 7-2 TMP lead through two and a half
innings.

A Connor Breit RBI single in the fourth inning put TMP up
8-2.

In the top of the fifth inning, TMP loaded the bases on
back-to-back walks and an error, then pushed across a run on an error and a
walk for an 11-2 lead.

With the bases loaded, TMP recorded three straight walks for
a 14-2 lead, and a hit by pitch made it 15-2.

A Noah Dreiling RBI single put TMP up 16-2.

The Monarchs added runs on a hit by pitch and a walk for a
17-2 TMP lead through four and a half innings. 

Holcomb scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth, but TMP
held on for the 18-6 victory.

Adler Brown drove in three runs and Nash Dreiling scored
three times for the Monarchs. 

Caden Dinkel earned the win. He allowed two unearned runs on
one hit, with two walks in four innings.

GAME 2: TMP 18, Holcomb 11 The Monarchs and Longhorns found themselves in a shootout in
game two of the doubleheader, with the Monarchs coming through with an 18-11
victory.

The Monarchs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the
first inning on a Caden Dinkel double.

After Holcomb got a run back in the second, TMP tacked on
two more on a wild pitch and a Grant Nehls RBI single.

Holcomb tied the game at four, scoring three times in the
bottom of the third inning. 

The Longhorns took the lead, scoring six runs in the bottom
of the fifth inning, making it 11-7 Holcomb heading into the top of the sixth
inning.

The Monarchs loaded the bases with a pair of singles and a
hit by pitch. 

They then scored four straight runs, one on a hit by pitch
and three more on three consecutive walks, tying the game at 11.

Ty Schmeidler’s sacrifice fly broke the tie and put TMP up
for good, 12-11.

Caden Dinkel and Adler Brown added RBI singles in the same
inning, putting TMP up 15-11.

TMP tacked on three more runs in the top of the seventh
inning, scoring on a Nehls RBI single and two more on an Adler Brown double,
putting TMP up 18-11.

Grant Nehls recorded a career-high four hits and matched his
career-high four RBI. Adler Brown and Caden Dinkel added three RBIs.

Jacob Seib earned the win, allowed six runs, five earned in
an inning and two-thirds. He struck out one with three walks. 

Hays Post SportsHOLCOMB – The TMP-Marian baseball team racked up a season
high 18 runs in back-to-back games on their way to a doubleheader sweep of the
Holcomb Longhorns on Friday in Holcomb.GAME 1: TMP 18, Holcomb 6 In the first game of the doubleheader, the Monarchs scored
in every inning, including 10 runs in the fifth on their way to an 18-6 victory
in five innings. The two teams traded single runs in the first two innings.The Monarchs scored on a fielder’s choice; a Grant Nehls
ground out only to see Holcomb score on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the
inning.Jacob Seib singled home a run in the top of the inning for a
2-1 TMP lead. But Holcomb scored on an error in the bottom of the inning, tying
the game at two.In the top half of the inning, the Monarchs loaded the bases
with no one out, and Adler Brown singled to right, putting the Monarchs up 3-2.Two hitters later, Easton Werth walked with the bases loaded,
putting TMP up 4-2. In the next at bat, Brown scored on a wild pitch, and then
TMP added two more runs on an error for a 7-2 TMP lead through two and a half
innings.A Connor Breit RBI single in the fourth inning put TMP up
8-2.In the top of the fifth inning, TMP loaded the bases on
back-to-back walks and an error, then pushed across a run on an error and a
walk for an 11-2 lead.With the bases loaded, TMP recorded three straight walks for
a 14-2 lead, and a hit by pitch made it 15-2.A Noah Dreiling RBI single put TMP up 16-2.The Monarchs added runs on a hit by pitch and a walk for a
17-2 TMP lead through four and a half innings. Holcomb scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth, but TMP
held on for the 18-6 victory.Adler Brown drove in three runs and Nash Dreiling scored
three times for the Monarchs. Caden Dinkel earned the win. He allowed two unearned runs on
one hit, with two walks in four innings.GAME 2: TMP 18, Holcomb 11 The Monarchs and Longhorns found themselves in a shootout in
game two of the doubleheader, with the Monarchs coming through with an 18-11
victory.The Monarchs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the
first inning on a Caden Dinkel double.After Holcomb got a run back in the second, TMP tacked on
two more on a wild pitch and a Grant Nehls RBI single.Holcomb tied the game at four, scoring three times in the
bottom of the third inning. The Longhorns took the lead, scoring six runs in the bottom
of the fifth inning, making it 11-7 Holcomb heading into the top of the sixth
inning.The Monarchs loaded the bases with a pair of singles and a
hit by pitch. They then scored four straight runs, one on a hit by pitch
and three more on three consecutive walks, tying the game at 11.Ty Schmeidler’s sacrifice fly broke the tie and put TMP up
for good, 12-11.Caden Dinkel and Adler Brown added RBI singles in the same
inning, putting TMP up 15-11.TMP tacked on three more runs in the top of the seventh
inning, scoring on a Nehls RBI single and two more on an Adler Brown double,
putting TMP up 18-11.Grant Nehls recorded a career-high four hits and matched his
career-high four RBI. Adler Brown and Caden Dinkel added three RBIs.Jacob Seib earned the win, allowed six runs, five earned in
an inning and two-thirds. He struck out one with three walks. TMP will host Ellis on Monday.

⚾Offense carries Monarchs to 8-0 start

GARDEN CITY - The Hays High baseball team improved to 5-1 Friday with a doubleheader sweep of Garden City at Clint Lightner Field. The Indians won the opener 9-3 then took the nightcap 9-5 and are now 5-1 overall and 4-0 in the Western Athletics Conference.

The Indians are back on the road Tuesday for a doubleheader in Great Bend.

Game 1: Hays 9, Garden City 3 The Indians scored seven runs in the fourth inning to erase a 2-1 deficit. Brett Rhoades and Jalen Smith opened the inning with back-to-back singles. With one out, Ian McGuire drove in the first run with a single. Landon Hardman added a two-run double to push the lead to 4-2. Following a walk to Johnny Cano, Cooper Johnson singled to right field which scored Hardman. Cano&nbsp; scored on an error on the same play. Back-to-back walks scored Johnson. Carter Graham scored the final run of the inning on a wild pitch.

Jalen Smith allowed three runs on five hits with four walks and no strikeouts and picked up the win.

Game 2: Hays 9, Garden City 5 Carter Graham had four hits and drove in five runs. He doubled in the second which scored two runs, singled in the fifth which drove in a run then knocked in two more with a single in the seventh.

The Indians grabbed the early lead on a Jalen Smith RBI single in the first. Garden City scored four in the bottom of the inning to take the lead only to see HHS answer with four in the top of the second. Johnny Cano drove in the first run with a sacrifice bunt. Graham's double tied the game 4-4. He scored the go-ahead run on a Brett Rhoades groundout.

The Buffaloes scored a run in the third but Hays added single runs in the fourth and fifth then tacked on two in the top of the seventh.

Johnny Cano pitched four hitless innings of relief with five strikeouts and no walks and picked up the win.

Hays Post SportsGARDEN CITY - The Hays High baseball team improved to 5-1 Friday with a doubleheader sweep of Garden City at Clint Lightner Field. The Indians won the opener 9-3 then took the nightcap 9-5 and are now 5-1 overall and 4-0 in the Western Athletics Conference.The Indians are back on the road Tuesday for a doubleheader in Great Bend.Game 1: Hays 9, Garden City 3 The Indians scored seven runs in the fourth inning to erase a 2-1 deficit. Brett Rhoades and Jalen Smith opened the inning with back-to-back singles. With one out, Ian McGuire drove in the first run with a single. Landon Hardman added a two-run double to push the lead to 4-2. Following a walk to Johnny Cano, Cooper Johnson singled to right field which scored Hardman. Cano&nbsp; scored on an error on the same play. Back-to-back walks scored Johnson. Carter Graham scored the final run of the inning on a wild pitch.Jalen Smith allowed three runs on five hits with four walks and no strikeouts and picked up the win.Game 2: Hays 9, Garden City 5 Carter Graham had four hits and drove in five runs. He doubled in the second which scored two runs, singled in the fifth which drove in a run then knocked in two more with a single in the seventh.The Indians grabbed the early lead on a Jalen Smith RBI single in the first. Garden City scored four in the bottom of the inning to take the lead only to see HHS answer with four in the top of the second. Johnny Cano drove in the first run with a sacrifice bunt. Graham's double tied the game 4-4. He scored the go-ahead run on a Brett Rhoades groundout.The Buffaloes scored a run in the third but Hays added single runs in the fourth and fifth then tacked on two in the top of the seventh.Johnny Cano pitched four hitless innings of relief with five strikeouts and no walks and picked up the win.

⚾ Hays High sweeps Garden City to run win-streak to four

CLEVELAND (AP) — Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Friday night.

Five Cleveland pitchers combined for the second shutout of the homestand. Tim Herrin (2-0) got the win after starter Tanner Bibee went 4 1/3 innings.

Arias snapped an 0 for 15 skid with a base hit in the second inning. He then connected on a first-pitch fastball from Royals' starter Kris Bubic (0-1) in the fourth inning and put it into the stands in right-center for his second homer of the season.

The three runs were the first earned runs Bubic had allowed in 26 2/3 innings dating to last season.

Martínez, called up from Triple A Columbus on Wednesday, also had a sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning to drive in Nolan Jones. Steven Kwan and Carlos Santana added RBI singles and Brayan Rocchio scored from second base after Royals' second baseman Jonathan India had a fly ball by José Ramírez pop out of his glove. It was India's second error of the game.

Kyle Manzardo was safe at second base when the throw by India after fielding Jhonkensy Noel’s grounder was wide and pulled Michael Massey off the bag. That put runners at first and second when Arias came up.

Cleveland's starting pitchers have posted a 1.42 ERA in the team's last five games and have given up only four earned runs in 25 1/3 innings. The Guardians' rotation had a 7.05 ERA in their first eight games.

Kansas City right-hander Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 3.18 ERA), who reached 10 years of major-league service on Tuesday, faces Cleveland right-hander Luis Ortiz (0-2, 8.44 ERA) in the middle game of the series.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744426314387.jpeg" alt="Kansas City Royals' Hunter Renfroe (16) reacts in front of Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges, left, after being called out on strikes in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)" />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Royals' Hunter Renfroe (16) reacts in front of Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges, left, after being called out on strikes in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, April 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)</figcaption>
 </figure>CLEVELAND (AP) — Gabriel Arias had three hits — including a three-run homer — Angel Martínez had his second career three-hit game and the Cleveland Guardians extended their winning streak to four, beating the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Friday night.Five Cleveland pitchers combined for the second shutout of the homestand. Tim Herrin (2-0) got the win after starter Tanner Bibee went 4 1/3 innings.Arias snapped an 0 for 15 skid with a base hit in the second inning. He then connected on a first-pitch fastball from Royals' starter Kris Bubic (0-1) in the fourth inning and put it into the stands in right-center for his second homer of the season.The three runs were the first earned runs Bubic had allowed in 26 2/3 innings dating to last season.Martínez, called up from Triple A Columbus on Wednesday, also had a sacrifice fly in a four-run eighth inning to drive in Nolan Jones. Steven Kwan and Carlos Santana added RBI singles and Brayan Rocchio scored from second base after Royals' second baseman Jonathan India had a fly ball by José Ramírez pop out of his glove. It was India's second error of the game.<h2>Key moment</h2>Kyle Manzardo was safe at second base when the throw by India after fielding Jhonkensy Noel’s grounder was wide and pulled Michael Massey off the bag. That put runners at first and second when Arias came up.<h2>Key stat</h2>Cleveland's starting pitchers have posted a 1.42 ERA in the team's last five games and have given up only four earned runs in 25 1/3 innings. The Guardians' rotation had a 7.05 ERA in their first eight games.<h2>Up next</h2>Kansas City right-hander Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 3.18 ERA), who reached 10 years of major-league service on Tuesday, faces Cleveland right-hander Luis Ortiz (0-2, 8.44 ERA) in the middle game of the series.

⚾ Arias 3-run homer helps Guardians shut out the Royals

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A pastor was abducted by armed and masked men as he was preaching a sermon before a congregation in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, police said Friday.

Four men broke into the Fellowship Baptist church in Motherwell Township on Thursday evening, stole two cellphones from members of the congregation and took away the pastor in his own truck, said police, who have now initiated an investigation into abduction and armed robbery.

Local media named the victim as Josh Sullivan, 45, from the U.S. state of Tennessee, but police would not confirm the identification.

According to the Fellowship Baptist church blog, Sullivan, who described himself as a “church-planting missionary,” his wife Meagan and two children arrived in South Africa in November 2018 to run the Motherwell branch.

An image showing Sullivan preaching behind a pulpit was uploaded on X by a user going by the name of Tom Hatley. Sullivan identifies a man with the same name as his childhood and training pastor on his own blog. Hatley claimed that he was posting on Sullivan’s wife’s behalf and prayed for a safe return.

A Maryville, Tennessee woman by the name Tonya Rinker, who lists Sullivan as her son in her profile, expressed heartbreak on Facebook and asked for prayers for her son, daughter-in-law and grandkids, adding that the American embassy in South Africa was working on finding him.

Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge confirmed in a statement that the stolen truck, a silver Toyota Fortuner, was found abandoned in Motherwell a short while after the incident.

Additionally, the police Anti-Gang Unit has now taken over the investigation that was opened by the South African Police Service in Motherwell.

Beetge would not be drawn to give any particulars about the victim but said protocol dictated that once a ransom was demanded, the case would be handed over to the Hawks — a specialized police unit that investigates organized crime, economic crime, corruption, and other serious crimes.

“As I understand, there has been no ransom raised,” said Beetge, urging anyone with information to come forward.

As they await Sullivan’s safe return, supporters flocked to the pastor’s personal blog site and other social media platforms to offer their well-wishes.

“We are now praying that you delivered from these evil men,” a poster named Richard Stockton said on the church website. “Praying the Holy Spirit well work on their hearts and be saved. And release you!!!”

Another supporter called Kody Moore said Josh was a “faithful brother doing much to make Christ known in Africa."

“Please pray for Josh to be brought home safely and especially his family during this absolutely terrible time. May Christ be magnified,” he tweeted on X.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744386076602.png" alt="Google image" />
 <figcaption>Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A pastor was abducted by armed and masked men as he was preaching a sermon before a congregation in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, police said Friday.Four men broke into the Fellowship Baptist church in Motherwell Township on Thursday evening, stole two cellphones from members of the congregation and took away the pastor in his own truck, said police, who have now initiated an investigation into abduction and armed robbery.Local media named the victim as Josh Sullivan, 45, from the U.S. state of Tennessee, but police would not confirm the identification.According to the Fellowship Baptist church blog, Sullivan, who described himself as a “church-planting missionary,” his wife Meagan and two children arrived in South Africa in November 2018 to run the Motherwell branch.An image showing Sullivan preaching behind a pulpit was uploaded on X by a user going by the name of Tom Hatley. Sullivan identifies a man with the same name as his childhood and training pastor on his own blog. Hatley claimed that he was posting on Sullivan’s wife’s behalf and prayed for a safe return.A Maryville, Tennessee woman by the name Tonya Rinker, who lists Sullivan as her son in her profile, expressed heartbreak on Facebook and asked for prayers for her son, daughter-in-law and grandkids, adding that the American embassy in South Africa was working on finding him.Police spokesperson Captain Andre Beetge confirmed in a statement that the stolen truck, a silver Toyota Fortuner, was found abandoned in Motherwell a short while after the incident.Additionally, the police Anti-Gang Unit has now taken over the investigation that was opened by the South African Police Service in Motherwell.Beetge would not be drawn to give any particulars about the victim but said protocol dictated that once a ransom was demanded, the case would be handed over to the Hawks — a specialized police unit that investigates organized crime, economic crime, corruption, and other serious crimes.“As I understand, there has been no ransom raised,” said Beetge, urging anyone with information to come forward.As they await Sullivan’s safe return, supporters flocked to the pastor’s personal blog site and other social media platforms to offer their well-wishes.“We are now praying that you delivered from these evil men,” a poster named Richard Stockton said on the church website. “Praying the Holy Spirit well work on their hearts and be saved. And release you!!!”Another supporter called Kody Moore said Josh was a “faithful brother doing much to make Christ known in Africa."“Please pray for Josh to be brought home safely and especially his family during this absolutely terrible time. May Christ be magnified,” he tweeted on X.

American pastor abducted at gunpoint in South Africa while preaching a sermon

Taking advantage of favorable weather forecasts, the City of Hays Parks Department began reopening restrooms in city parks this week.

The reopening process is expected to continue over the next couple of days, with all park restroom facilities anticipated to be fully operational by Friday.

Jeff Boyle, director of parks for the City of Hays, said the reopening process requires careful attention and takes time due to the steps involved in restoring plumbing systems after the winter shutdown.

"We’re pleased to be reopening our restrooms this week," Boyle said. "It’s always a clear sign that warmer weather is here, and we know residents look forward to enjoying our parks with full amenities. However, it does take a couple of days to ensure that each restroom is thoroughly checked and ready for public use."

Each year, the Parks Department winterizes park restrooms by draining water systems and disassembling plumbing fixtures to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.

Reconnecting and testing these systems each spring ensures facilities operate safely and efficiently.

While restroom facilities are returning to service, drinking fountains and the city’s splash pad will remain closed for now.

The splash pad, also undergoes an extensive winterization process involving pipes, tanks, and filtration systems.

Boyle said that the splash pad will be opened at a later date when warmer weather patterns stabilize.

The decision is aimed at avoiding potential maintenance setbacks, unnecessary expenses, and resource waste due to fluctuating spring temperatures.

"We know families are eager to use the splash pad again," Boyle said. "However, opening it prematurely could lead to additional maintenance and operational disruptions if temperatures suddenly drop again. We will continue monitoring weather conditions closely and announce the splash pad opening as soon as possible."

Boyle encouraged residents to follow updates via the City of Hays website and social media channels, where the Parks Department regularly posts information about the availability of park facilities and amenities.

The City of Hays Parks Department oversees several parks throughout the community, offering amenities including playgrounds, trails, sports fields, picnic areas, restroom facilities, and water fountains designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744296557382.jpeg" alt="Restrooms opened this week in Hays city parks. City of Hays photo" />
 <figcaption>Restrooms opened this week in Hays city parks. City of Hays photo</figcaption>
 </figure>City of Hays&nbsp;Taking advantage of favorable weather forecasts, the City of Hays Parks Department began reopening restrooms in city parks this week.The reopening process is expected to continue over the next couple of days, with all park restroom facilities anticipated to be fully operational by Friday.Jeff Boyle, director of parks for the City of Hays, said the reopening process requires careful attention and takes time due to the steps involved in restoring plumbing systems after the winter shutdown."We’re pleased to be reopening our restrooms this week," Boyle said. "It’s always a clear sign that warmer weather is here, and we know residents look forward to enjoying our parks with full amenities. However, it does take a couple of days to ensure that each restroom is thoroughly checked and ready for public use."Each year, the Parks Department winterizes park restrooms by draining water systems and disassembling plumbing fixtures to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.Reconnecting and testing these systems each spring ensures facilities operate safely and efficiently.While restroom facilities are returning to service, drinking fountains and the city’s splash pad will remain closed for now.The splash pad, also undergoes an extensive winterization process involving pipes, tanks, and filtration systems.Boyle said that the splash pad will be opened at a later date when warmer weather patterns stabilize.The decision is aimed at avoiding potential maintenance setbacks, unnecessary expenses, and resource waste due to fluctuating spring temperatures."We know families are eager to use the splash pad again," Boyle said. "However, opening it prematurely could lead to additional maintenance and operational disruptions if temperatures suddenly drop again. We will continue monitoring weather conditions closely and announce the splash pad opening as soon as possible."Boyle encouraged residents to follow updates via the City of Hays website and social media channels, where the Parks Department regularly posts information about the availability of park facilities and amenities.The City of Hays Parks Department oversees several parks throughout the community, offering amenities including playgrounds, trails, sports fields, picnic areas, restroom facilities, and water fountains designed to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

 City begins reopening park restrooms amid favorable weather conditions

KANSAS CITY — A woman has established an online fundraiser for her nephew after a deadly home explosion on Wednesday night in the Kansas City suburb of Lexington, Missouri.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jacob-cami-after-tragic-explosion?attribution_id=sl:bbd7666e-a17d-46eb-89a9-49432439c68f&amp;lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&amp;utm_content=amp13_t1-amp15_t3&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=copy_link">Click here to view the online fundraiser.</a>

&nbsp;"The fundraiser is for Jacob Cunningham's family who were tragically impacted by this gas leak turned explosion."

"Jake, Cami and Alistair had just returned home for the evening. I am being told that when Jake flipped the light switch, the home exploded. Leaving only debris. Also causing damage to several other homes on the block, the woman wrote on the online fundraiser."

"Jake his 10 year old daughter Cami Lamb were transported to a local hospital. Soon after Jake was Life Flighted to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cami was Life Flighted to Children's Mercy Hospital. Both were severely burned." 

" Jake's 5 year old son Alistair died as a result of the explosion. Both Jake and Cami are considered critical but stable." 

The immediate need is for funeral cost for Alistar. Then costs associated with the medical care for both Jake and Cami, There will loss of income while Jake is out of work recovering from injuries. as he is the sole provider for his family.

The family has also set up an Account at Bank Midwest Bank 1211 Main street, Lexington, MO 64067 c/o Catherine Woods (Cathie). She is handling all the arrangements at this time for the family.

<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22SARAH%20RAZA%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest"></a>KANSAS CITY (AP) —A gas explosion leveled a home on Wednesday evening in a Kansas City suburb after a gas main was damaged.

City officials in Lexington, Missouri, said there were injuries to the family who lived in the home but would not specify the extent of the injuries or if anyone died. More details will be given after the family can inform relatives, Lexington city administrator Shawnna Funderburk said at a press conference Thursday morning.

The explosion happened about 7:45 p.m. after a subcontractor hit a gas main while installing a fiber optic cable, the city said in a social media post.

The explosion caused a fire in the home and, multiple structures nearby also were damaged, Funderburk said.

Liberty Utilities shut off gas to the town of 4,500 people following the incident and is still investigating the cause, the company's director of operations, Jeff McChristian, said during the press conference. Repairs are ongoing, and he could not specify when gas service would be restored to the town.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744302842121.jpeg" alt="View from above the damaged home courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>View from above the damaged home courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY — A woman has established an online fundraiser for her nephew after a deadly home explosion on Wednesday night in the Kansas City suburb of Lexington, Missouri.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744331759176.png" alt="Jacob Cunningham with his two children-photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Jacob Cunningham with his two children-photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-jacob-cami-after-tragic-explosion?attribution_id=sl:bbd7666e-a17d-46eb-89a9-49432439c68f&amp;lang=en_US&amp;utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&amp;utm_content=amp13_t1-amp15_t3&amp;utm_medium=customer&amp;utm_source=copy_link">Click here to view the online fundraiser.</a>&nbsp;"The fundraiser is for Jacob Cunningham's family who were tragically impacted by this gas leak turned explosion.""Jake, Cami and Alistair had just returned home for the evening. I am being told that when Jake flipped the light switch, the home exploded. Leaving only debris. Also causing damage to several other homes on the block, the woman wrote on the online fundraiser.""Jake his 10 year old daughter Cami Lamb were transported to a local hospital. Soon after Jake was Life Flighted to Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. Cami was Life Flighted to Children's Mercy Hospital. Both were severely burned." " Jake's 5 year old son Alistair died as a result of the explosion. Both Jake and Cami are considered critical but stable." The immediate need is for funeral cost for Alistar. Then costs associated with the medical care for both Jake and Cami, There will loss of income while Jake is out of work recovering from injuries. as he is the sole provider for his family.The family has also set up an Account at Bank Midwest Bank 1211 Main street, Lexington, MO 64067 c/o Catherine Woods (Cathie). She is handling all the arrangements at this time for the family.-----------<a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/home/search/?query=byline:%22SARAH%20RAZA%22&amp;mediaType=text&amp;st=keyword&amp;sortOrder=newest"></a>KANSAS CITY (AP) —A gas explosion leveled a home on Wednesday evening in a Kansas City suburb after a gas main was damaged.City officials in Lexington, Missouri, said there were injuries to the family who lived in the home but would not specify the extent of the injuries or if anyone died. More details will be given after the family can inform relatives, Lexington city administrator Shawnna Funderburk said at a press conference Thursday morning.The explosion happened about 7:45 p.m. after a subcontractor hit a gas main while installing a fiber optic cable, the city said in a social media post.The explosion caused a fire in the home and, multiple structures nearby also were damaged, Funderburk said.Liberty Utilities shut off gas to the town of 4,500 people following the incident and is still investigating the cause, the company's director of operations, Jeff McChristian, said during the press conference. Repairs are ongoing, and he could not specify when gas service would be restored to the town.

Online fundraiser for family in deadly KC area home explosion

By BECKY KISER&nbsp; Hays Post

Another positive review with no significant deficiencies was the outcome of the City of Hays' 2024 audit by Adams Brown, Hays, presented during Thursday's city commission meeting.

"I owe gratitude to the city clerk and finance staff because they dot the i's and cross the t's to make sure we get a report like this," said Kim Rupp, finance director.&nbsp;

Auditors tested the airport improvement program, which they noted had several minor deficiencies in FAA grant paperwork not being turned in on time.&nbsp;

Rupp noted that Hays Regional Airport is currently involved in seven FAA grant programs.

 "I love the fact that you picked on the place that had the most going on and it still came out that clean," said Reese Barrick, commissioner.

The Youth Leadership Advisory Board presented an update of its current projects.&nbsp;

"Our goal and what we're here to do is to promote and encourage community development, involvement, and other participation with young leaders within Hays," said Isabelle Jones, chairwoman and Hays High School senior.

Jones talked about the mock election and voting initiative the group organized for Hays Middle School eighth graders last fall. The first year it was held for junior high students at Thomas More Prep-Marian.&nbsp;

City, county, and state elected officials were on hand along with Hays USD 489 school board members to introduce the students to the workings of local government. They were joined by American Democracy Project representatives from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;

"We also wanted them to become familiar with voting as they get to voting age because low voter turnout is an issue in our town and across the nation," Jones said.&nbsp;

Erin Ruder, also a Hays High student, told commissioners about her mental health initiative and bullying which she premiered at a TMP-Marian school assembly in February. Special guests included Ellis County Sheriff Scott Braun and Kaley Conner of High Plains Mental Health Center.&nbsp;Ruder plans to take the program to Hays High later this month.

Preston Mermis, TMP, talked about his dream project that came to fruition after a year and a half.

The new Explorer Post 1893 in cooperation with the Hays Fire Department has had six training events with five members. Recruitment for new participants is&nbsp; open.&nbsp;

"It's been a great initiative and the fire department seems to enjoy it," Mermis told commissioners.

"Having met with EMS and the Kansas Forest Service, they seem to enjoy it as well, and we hope to see good things come from this."

"These aren't small projects," said Vice-Mayor Mason Ruder, brother of Erin Ruder.&nbsp;"I know, Preston, you especially, had to go through a lot of legal boundaries." 

"You guys have all picked programs that are needed and we'll be able to grow," said Alaina Cunningham, commissioner.&nbsp;

Mermis, Ruder, and Brull have all been appointed to serve again on the advisory board for 2025-26.

Joining them will be Reghan Byer, TMP-Marian and Hays High students Mario Hernandez, Jr., Elizabeth Nickell, and Eliana Pineda.

The students' applications were vetted by the current advisory board members and approved by city commissioners.

Other mayoral appointments approved were Hays Public Library Board members Michelle Bryant and Mary Toepfer, and Al Klaus, Hays Housing Authority.&nbsp;

City commissioner Shaun Musil was absent from the meeting.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744332327809.jpeg" alt="Alexis Crispin and Jamie Benyshek, Adams Brown, Hays, audit team. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post" />
 <figcaption>Alexis Crispin and Jamie Benyshek, Adams Brown, Hays, audit team. Photo by Becky Kiser/Hays Post</figcaption>
 </figure>By BECKY KISER&nbsp; Hays PostAnother positive review with no significant deficiencies was the outcome of the City of Hays' 2024 audit by Adams Brown, Hays, presented during Thursday's city commission meeting."I owe gratitude to the city clerk and finance staff because they dot the i's and cross the t's to make sure we get a report like this," said Kim Rupp, finance director.&nbsp;Auditors tested the airport improvement program, which they noted had several minor deficiencies in FAA grant paperwork not being turned in on time.&nbsp;Rupp noted that Hays Regional Airport is currently involved in seven FAA grant programs. "I love the fact that you picked on the place that had the most going on and it still came out that clean," said Reese Barrick, commissioner.<h2>YOUTH LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARD</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744326075186.png" alt="Youth Leadership Advisory Board, City of Hays" />
 <figcaption>Youth Leadership Advisory Board, City of Hays</figcaption>
 </figure>The Youth Leadership Advisory Board presented an update of its current projects.&nbsp;"Our goal and what we're here to do is to promote and encourage community development, involvement, and other participation with young leaders within Hays," said Isabelle Jones, chairwoman and Hays High School senior.Jones talked about the mock election and voting initiative the group organized for Hays Middle School eighth graders last fall. The first year it was held for junior high students at Thomas More Prep-Marian.&nbsp;City, county, and state elected officials were on hand along with Hays USD 489 school board members to introduce the students to the workings of local government. They were joined by American Democracy Project representatives from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;"We also wanted them to become familiar with voting as they get to voting age because low voter turnout is an issue in our town and across the nation," Jones said.&nbsp;Erin Ruder, also a Hays High student, told commissioners about her mental health initiative and bullying which she premiered at a TMP-Marian school assembly in February. Special guests included Ellis County Sheriff Scott Braun and Kaley Conner of High Plains Mental Health Center.&nbsp;Ruder plans to take the program to Hays High later this month.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744328549034.jpeg" alt="Recruitment poster for the Hays Fire Department Explorer Post 1893. Courtesy Preston Mermis" />
 <figcaption>Recruitment poster for the Hays Fire Department Explorer Post 1893. Courtesy Preston Mermis</figcaption>
 </figure>Preston Mermis, TMP, talked about his dream project that came to fruition after a year and a half.The new Explorer Post 1893 in cooperation with the Hays Fire Department has had six training events with five members. Recruitment for new participants is&nbsp; open.&nbsp;"It's been a great initiative and the fire department seems to enjoy it," Mermis told commissioners."Having met with EMS and the Kansas Forest Service, they seem to enjoy it as well, and we hope to see good things come from this.""These aren't small projects," said Vice-Mayor Mason Ruder, brother of Erin Ruder.&nbsp;"I know, Preston, you especially, had to go through a lot of legal boundaries." Commissioner Alaina Cunninga"You guys have all picked programs that are needed and we'll be able to grow," said Alaina Cunningham, commissioner.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744329346869.png" alt="Hays Youth Leadership Advisory Board 2025-26. City of Hays" />
 <figcaption>Hays Youth Leadership Advisory Board 2025-26. City of Hays</figcaption>
 </figure>Mermis, Ruder, and Brull have all been appointed to serve again on the advisory board for 2025-26.Joining them will be Reghan Byer, TMP-Marian and Hays High students Mario Hernandez, Jr., Elizabeth Nickell, and Eliana Pineda.The students' applications were vetted by the current advisory board members and approved by city commissioners.Other mayoral appointments approved were Hays Public Library Board members Michelle Bryant and Mary Toepfer, and Al Klaus, Hays Housing Authority.&nbsp;City commissioner Shaun Musil was absent from the meeting.

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KANSAS CITY — Charges&nbsp; have been filed against a man who broke into a Kansas CIty wine bar last Month, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2563/Werts_Evan--Complaint_Redacted2">Evan A. Werts faces</a>&nbsp;2nd Degree Burglary, 1st Degree Property Damage, and two counts of Stealing.&nbsp;

Werts was previously charged with two counts of 2nd Degree Property Damage for an incident last year and posted bond. He had been complying with a GPS monitoring system and strict special conditions of his bond for months, which led to the court’s decision to allow modifications of some of his restrictions.&nbsp;

While out on bond, the defendant turned off his GPS monitoring system right before committing a weekend’s burglary. As a result, the Prosecutor’s Office has filed a motion to revoke bond, and the court issued a no-bond warrant.&nbsp;

“In this case, the defendant was given an opportunity, based on his compliance and positive behavior, to have access to tools to improve himself, but instead chose to commit a new felony," said Prosecutor Johnson.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2562/Werts_Evan--PC-Statement_redacted">According to court records</a>, Kansas City police were dispatched to Vita’s Place on a burglary call on March 30. Video footage revealed a male, later identified as Werts attempt to kick in the rear door of the business but was unsuccessful. He then broke in and entered a window on the front door of the business. Two bottles of wine, one bottle of whiskey, and cash from the register were missing from the business.&nbsp;

Werts is being held for a mental health evaluation and will be taken into custody as soon as he is released.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/4/1744317708339.png" alt="Werts as seen in security camera images from Vitas Place" />
 <figcaption>Werts as seen in security camera images from Vitas Place</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY — Charges&nbsp; have been filed against a man who broke into a Kansas CIty wine bar last Month, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2563/Werts_Evan--Complaint_Redacted2">Evan A. Werts faces</a>&nbsp;2nd Degree Burglary, 1st Degree Property Damage, and two counts of Stealing.&nbsp;Werts was previously charged with two counts of 2nd Degree Property Damage for an incident last year and posted bond. He had been complying with a GPS monitoring system and strict special conditions of his bond for months, which led to the court’s decision to allow modifications of some of his restrictions.&nbsp;While out on bond, the defendant turned off his GPS monitoring system right before committing a weekend’s burglary. As a result, the Prosecutor’s Office has filed a motion to revoke bond, and the court issued a no-bond warrant.&nbsp;“In this case, the defendant was given an opportunity, based on his compliance and positive behavior, to have access to tools to improve himself, but instead chose to commit a new felony," said Prosecutor Johnson.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com/DocumentCenter/View/2562/Werts_Evan--PC-Statement_redacted">According to court records</a>, Kansas City police were dispatched to Vita’s Place on a burglary call on March 30. Video footage revealed a male, later identified as Werts attempt to kick in the rear door of the business but was unsuccessful. He then broke in and entered a window on the front door of the business. Two bottles of wine, one bottle of whiskey, and cash from the register were missing from the business.&nbsp;Werts is being held for a mental health evaluation and will be taken into custody as soon as he is released.&nbsp;

Doorbell camera saw man breaking into KC wine bar

McPHERSON -&nbsp;The Hays High boys golf team finishes fifth at Thursday's McPherson Invitational at the Turkey Creek Golf Course. Caleb Thompson led the Indians with an 85 and finished in 19th place.

The Indians are at Newton on Friday, April 17.

Hays Post SportsMcPHERSON -&nbsp;The Hays High boys golf team finishes fifth at Thursday's McPherson Invitational at the Turkey Creek Golf Course. Caleb Thompson led the Indians with an 85 and finished in 19th place.UP NEXTThe Indians are at Newton on Friday, April 17.Hays High Results Caleb Thompson - 85 - 19th place Braiden Bickle - 86 - 24th place Cooper Johnson - 88 - 26th place Miles Weimer - 92 - 39th place 351 - 5th place Trey Oakley 97 - 52nd place Mason Simmons 99 - 59th placeTeam Results Place - School - Score 1. Salina Sacred Heart - 318 2. Buhler - 320 3. Winfield - 339 4. McPherson - 347 5. Hays High - 351 6. Derby - 352 7. Hutchinson - 355 8. Salina South - 355 9. Great Bend - 358 10. Sterling - 375 11. Newton - 388 12. El Dorado - 390 13. Campus - 396 14. Arkansas City - 405 Top 15 Medalists Place - Name - School - Score 1. Drew DeMeyer - Buhler - 73 2. Jackson Perry - Salina South - 75 3. Will Tuttle - Salina Sacred Heart - 77 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mitchell Rice - Hutchinson - 77 5. Dominic Matteucci - Salina Sacred Heart -&nbsp; 78 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Drew Graham - Winfield - 78 7. Zach Chance - Buhler - 79 8. Nick Chance - Buhler - 80 9. Ethan Newell - Salina Sacred Heart - 81 &nbsp; &nbsp; Hudson Krehbiel - McPherson - 81 11. Luke Newell - Salina Sacred Heart - 82 12. Mason Price - Winfield - 83 13. Nash Lindberg - Great Bend - 84 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Heath Oetken - Derby - 84 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ledger Michel - Salina South - 84 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Parker Owens - Winfield - 84