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City of Ellis Police report, September 2024
For the month of September 2024, the Ellis Police Department responded to 137 calls for service, conducted 35 traffic stops, and issued four traffic citations. Three of those citations were for speeding, with the average alleged speed being 16mph over the posted limit. The Ellis Police Department also conducted several...
NW Kansas woman hospitalized after semi, pickup crash
THOMAS COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 9:30a.m. Thursday in Thomas County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2021 GMC Canyon driven by Ken A. Christiansen, 78, Brewster, was stopped at a stop sign on County Road AA at Kansas 25 facing east. The pickup began...
NW Kansas man hospitalized after truck rollover crash
PHILLIPS COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 10a.m. Monday in Phillips County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2022 Mack Pinnacle driven by Frank Eugene Hall, 67, Kirwin, was southbound on Phillips County W 500 Road three quarters of a miles north of Speed, Kansas. The...
Ellis County Sheriff's Office warns of scam calls in Hays area
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office warns of scammers in the Hays area who reach residents via calls, text messages and social media. Lt. Tim Deines of the Ellis County Sheriff's Office said that scammers are posing as various identities, including law enforcement. "We've had some of our local deputies and...
Hays High makes counselors available for students after teen's death
Hays High School, in a statement earlier this week, urged students to talk to parents and teachers or ask to speak to school counselors following the death of a Hays High junior in a traffic accident. Zane Page, 16, was killed in a rollover accident southwest of Hays in the...
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (10/17)
BOOKED: Karie McBride on Barton County District Court case for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, bond set at $10,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court warrant for Probation Violation, no bond set. BOOKED: Adolfo Garza on Great Bend Municipal Court warrant, to serve sentence. BOOKED: Vicki...