The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

CHRISTIAN TYLER CAIN, 22, Manhattan, DUI; 2ND CONV; COMPETENT EVIDENCE OF BLOOD/BR, DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED; 1ST CONVICTION; Bond $1500

Tracey Tolliver has two convictions for Lewd and lascivious behavior; Unknown type or victim, according to the KBI Offender Registry.

TRACEY JEROME TOLIVER, 31, Manhattan, VIO OFFENDER REG;1ST CONV-NONPERSON; Bond $20,000

By CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN

Sepsis hits nearly two million people in the U.S. a year and kills more than a quarter million. It’s a particular problem in nursing homes, where the aging, confused and immobile are especially susceptible.

In Kansas, scores of nursing homes have received federal citations since 2015 for practices that can put residents at a higher risk of sepsis.

A Kaiser Health News compilation of those warnings to nursing home operators shows eight Kansas nursing homes earned the most serious level of citations.

Those health issues matter, says sepsis expert Steven Simpson at the University of Kansas Medical Center, because of where they can lead.

“Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death if you’re in a nursing home,” he said.

Simpson’s school works with nursing homes across Kansas to teach them about early signs of sepsis, warnings that can save a patient’s life.

“People think a lot about heart attacks. People think about strokes,” he said. “But infection is a huge, huge killer.”

Sepsis occurs when your body is fighting off an infection but the chemicals flowing into your bloodstream inadvertently trigger other life-threatening complications, including potential organ failure.

Recognizing the signs of sepsis earlier and more often would cut down on annual deaths from it. Even better would be preventing sepsis from taking hold at all — by keeping elderly residents from developing bed sores or other complications that open the door to infection.

Kaiser Health News on specific citations at Nursing Homes

The Kansas News Service has published the Kansas-specific data from Kaiser Health News. View citations since 2015, if any, at nursing homes in your area above

The citations relate to infection prevention and control, catheters, feeding tubes and bedsores.

Citations are ranked on a scale. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety is most serious. Want more info about a given nursing home? You can view additional health indicators and read inspection reports in detail on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid nursing home website.

Read Kaiser Health News’ in-depth report on sepsis at nursing homes.

Data methodology is available here.

Risk for developing infections leading to sepsis can relate directly to staffing levels at nursing homes.

Residents who can’t move easily without help, for example, require frequent attention to stave off bedsores. Mayo Clinic’s tips for preventing bedsores include shifting one’s weight every 15 minutes if seated in a wheelchair.

That lack of mobility is just one reason nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to sepsis, Simpson said.

Additionally, immune systems weaken with age. Some elderly also may not develop fevers or elevated heart rates that serve as clear warning signs. They may also have trouble describing their discomfort.

“Probably the most important things to look out for in your family member who is in a nursing home are mental status changes,” Simpson said.

For instance, if someone who is normally clear-headed suddenly becomes confused and can’t remember basic facts, sepsis might be the cause.

Kaiser Health News also published federal data on staffing levels at nursing homes around the country. The Kansas News Service has reproduced the Kansas data on the map below.

Kansas Nursing Homes and Staffing Levels

Read Kaiser’s in-depth report on staff levels at nursing homes.

Data glossary and methodology are available here.

Celia Llopis-Jepsen is a reporter for the Kansas News Service, a collaboration of KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public Radio covering health, education and politics. You can reach her on Twitter @Celia_LJ. 

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Katie Posch-photo courtesy Shawnee Co.

BONNIE JEAN SAMUELSON, 39, St. George, DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED; 1ST CONVICTION POSSESSION MARIJUANA, USE/POSS PARA;INTO HUMAN BODY UNLAWFUL POSS OF DEPRESSANTS; Bond $2000

MANHATTAN – Come see art exhibits, enjoy various performers, and listen to live music as you peruse Poyntz on September 20, 5-8 p.m.

Grab a bite from any of our local Downtown eateries and enjoy one of the many drink specials offered from our restaurants and bars. Then explore what’s new in the neighborhood – activities will be available for those young in age and young at heart, your favorite Downtown shops will stay open late, and there will be something new to discover every month!

Every Third Thursday of the month from May to September, Downtown will offer new and interesting things to discover. September’s highlights include:

• Glass blowing demonstration
• African Drumming and Dance performance
• Fall Fashion Show
• Local musicians and artists

Each month will offer different special features. All artist and musical talent has been coordinated by the Manhattan Arts Center.

MANHATTAN— Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sexual assault.

On Saturday, officers filed a report for rape, aggravated burglary and aggravated criminal sodomy involving a 58-year-old woman in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Due to the nature of the crime reported, police released no additional details.

FORT RILEY —A 1st Infantry Division Soldier was pronounced dead Sept. 16 as a result of a motorcycle accident on Fort Riley, Kansas.

PFC. Timothy Meuse

The 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Office has reported that Pfc. Timothy Meuse, an infantryman with Company C, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div., lost control of his motorcycle while driving on post in the late evening of Sept. 15. Meuse was taken to Irwin Army Community Hospital where he was pronounced dead early on Sept. 16. The incident is under investigation.

“Pfc. Meuse was beloved by his fellow Soldiers,” said Lt. Col. Tyler Andersen, 1st Bn., 63rd Armor Regt., commander. “He was a great young Soldier, and everyone in the company is stunned by his loss.”

Meuse joined the Army in February 2017 and arrived at Fort Riley in June 2017. He was 20 years old. Meuse deployed to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve in September 2017.

His home of record is Londonderry, New Hampshire. His awards and decorations include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.

The incident remains under investigation by Fort Riley law enforcement officials.

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

MANHATTAN — Outstanding achievements in their academic work and scholarship has earned two Kansas State University graduate students awards from the university’s highest-ranking professors.

The winners of the University Distinguished Professors Graduate Student Awards will be recognized at the Sept. 18 meeting of the University Distinguished Professors Group. Ryan Greenway, doctoral student in biology, Amarillo, Texas, and Catherine Steele, doctoral student in psychological sciences, Katy, Texas, will each receive a $5,000 award to support their research.

The awards recognize graduate students who have shown exceptional achievement in graduate studies and demonstrate excellence in scholarship through publications and other accomplishments appropriate for their academic field. The University Distinguished Professors Group has established a set of guidelines and criteria for the evaluation of candidates, and Carol Shanklin, dean of the Graduate School, coordinates the selection process.

Greenway’s dissertation is “Adaption and ecological speciation in sulfide spring fishes.” His research is focused on using different fish populations that have evolved to live in extremely toxic environments to study the genetic changes allowing organisms to live in extreme conditions and how such changes can cause new species to form. He will study evolutionary solutions to deal with high concentrations of this toxin and the possible implications they have for biomedical and toxicological research relevant to human disease and aging. Greenway’s advisor is Michael Tobler, associate professor of biology.

“This award will be a major benefit during my transition from doctoral student to postdoctoral researcher as I develop and establish an independent research program by guaranteeing funding for large-scale project independent of my dissertation research projects,” Greenway said. “Specifically, I am using the funds from this award to pay for genomic analyses for a project investigating hybridization and resource competition between three closely related cichlid fishes in southern Mexico. This is a study system that I intend to pursue into my postdoctoral career, and this award will allow me to collect important preliminary data to inform further research in this system.”

Steele’s dissertation is “Dietary effects on impulsive choice: An investigation of physiological moderators and mediators.” Her current research project will use an animal and human translational model with parallel designs to uncover the extent to which body fat percentage, insulin signaling and inflammation explain the dietary effects on impulsive choice. Steele’s advisor is Kimberly Kirkpatrick, professor of psychological sciences.

“The funds from this award will be used to purchase the kits necessary to analyze insulin signaling, inflammation and body fat percentage,” Steele said. “In addition, funds will be allocated to purchase equipment for a novel real food impulsive choice task that I have developed. Overall, the funds from this award will support the incorporation of translational methods into my current research, which will help me achieve my goal to become an independent researcher and professor in a university setting.”

“For several years now, we have collaborated with the Office of the Vice President for Research to award outstanding graduate students who enliven research and scholarly activities at Kansas State University,” said Sue Brown, university distinguished professor of biology and president of the University Distinguished Professors Group.

The awards are made possible through a combination of donations from individual university distinguished professors and support from the university’s vice president for research.

MANHATTAN — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a sexual assault.

On Tuesday, police filed a report for rape, aggravated kidnapping and attempted aggravated burglary in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Officers listed a 23-year-old woman as the victim and an unknown male as the suspect.

Due to the nature of the crime reported, no additional information will be released.

MANHATTAN — The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating an injury accident involving Riley County Police Department Director Brad Schoen.

Director Brad Schoen -photo RCPD

Just before 1p.m. Tuesday, the Riley County Police Department Dispatch Center received a call regarding an injury accident in the 2700 block of Moehlman Road in Manhattan, according to public information officer Hali Rowland.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a vehicle vs. bicyclist crash had occurred involving a member of the Riley County Police Department.

The bicyclist, Director Brad Schoen, was transported to Via Christi for treatment of his injuries.

The RCPD released no additional details.

In February, Schoen announced he will retire this year after 36 years with the RCPD.

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

By STEPHEN KORANDA

In the wake of rape charge filed in an attack on a 13-year-old girl in the office of a foster care contractor, Kansas lawmakers said Tuesday they’ll investigate what went wrong.

One legislator said state officials and the contractor responsible for watching over the alleged victim will face tough questions later this month.

Hamer is accused of the sex assault -photo Johnson County Sheriff

The case is the latest crisis for a foster care system dogged by criticism in recent years, including the disclosure that kids have had to sleep in the offices of foster care contractors because of a lack of available homes for them.

Now comes the rape case that prosecutors say happened in May in the Johnson County office of KVC Kansas.

KVC said in a statement that one supervisor was overseeing the alleged attacker, the girl who reported the rape and one other young person. That supervisor stepped out of the room for several minutes to get supplies, the contractor said. When the staff member returned, KVC said, the girl said she had been assaulted by an 18-year-old male.

Johnson County authorities have charged Michael Anthony Hamer with rape and indecent liberties.

Republican Rep. Linda Gallagher called the reported sexual assault shocking and disheartening.

“One of the most important things the state must do is to take care of its most vulnerable citizens,” said Gallagher, who is a member of the state’s Child Welfare System Task Force. “We have most certainly failed in that measure.”

Legislators will be investigating, she said. That process will likely start at a meeting of the task force later this month. Gallagher expects pointed questions for Department for Children and Families Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel and KVC Kansas staff.

“Where did the ball get dropped, on the part of KVC, their employees?” she asked. “Where did the ball get dropped, if any, on the part of DCF to oversee this contractor?”

Gallagher said lawmakers will need to gather information before they can respond. That could come during the next legislative session, which starts in January. Gallagher said she would back more funding for better crisis care centers equipped to serve children on short notice.

KVC Kansas said in a statement that a lapse in judgment by the worker left the three young people unsupervised.

“We deeply regret that there was any opportunity — even for a brief moment, as was the case here — for such a tragedy to occur,” the statement reads.

KVC spokeswoman Jenny Kutz said that the worker in question is no longer with the organization and that the contractor has reiterated staffing rules so employees know that children must be supervised at all times.

“We’re doing everything in our power to keep kids safe. We’re confident that we’ve put all the proper guidelines in place that are intended to prevent this from happening again,” she said in an email response to questions from the Kansas News Service.

The agency is holding the contractor responsible, DCF spokeswoman Taylor Forrest said in an email.

“KVC Kansas was cited for regulatory violations and appropriate action was taken,” Forrest said, without specifying the action.

DCF investigated the incident, Forrest said. Her email also noted that the employee in charge during the reported rape is no longer with the organization.

“Through a corrective action plan, investigation and conversations with KVC leadership, DCF has worked extensively with KVC to ensure the safety and security of Kansas youth,” Forrest’s email said.

Stephen Koranda is Statehouse reporter for KPR, a partner in the Kansas News Service. Follow him on Twitter @kprkoranda.

TOPEKA, KAN. – A Kansas contractor was indicted Wednesday on charges of selling more than $7,000 worth of methamphetamine to undercover investigators, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Etherton -Photo Geary Co.

Gerald W. Etherton, 59, Junction City, is charged with six counts of distributing methamphetamine. According to court records, in April 2018 the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies began investigating Etherton, who owned Jerry’s Construction at 305 E. 8th in Junction City. Undercover agents made a series of buys from Etherton ranging in amount from an ounce of meth for $600 to a quarter of a pound for $2,000.

If convicted, Etherton faces a penalty of not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $10 million on five of the six counts, and up to 20 years and a fine up to $1 million on one of the counts. The KBI investigated with the assistance of the Geary County Sheriff’s Office, the Junction City Police Department and the Geary County Attorney’s Office. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Skip Jacobs is prosecuting.

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michael Hager -photo Shawnee Co.

ANGEL NICOLE CARNE DAVIS, 44, Ogden, POSS OPIATES,OPIUM,NARCOTIC OR CERTAIN STIMUL, POSS OPIATES,OPIUM,NARCOTIC OR CERTAIN STIM, POSS OF PARA INTENT TO MANF C/S POSSESSION MARIJUANAUSE/POSS PARA;INTO HUMAN BODY; Bond $10,000

ERIC QUINTON TURNER, 18, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $1500

MICHAEL ALLEN HAGER; 29, Topeka, DUI; 2ND CONV; COMPETENT EVIDENCE OF BLOOD/B; Bond $2000

JOSEPH DANIEL VIZCAINO, 24, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $162

AUSTIN KIRK SWAFFORD, 34, Probation Violation; Bond $3000

SHELBY REIN MOFFITH, 21, Junction City, Failure to Appear; Bond $2000

THERESA LAKEISHA CLEVELAND, 25, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500

CITATION REPORT

BEVERLY MOULTON, 65, OF 8960 HWY 24; MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 101 E BLUEMONT AVE; POT IN MANHATTAN FOR THEFT (PETTY) (22-26) ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 4:27 PM.

JOHARI SNELL, 19,  MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TODD RD & HILLCREST DR IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) AND FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:04 AM.

RANDALL FREEMAN JR, 41, OF 13179 ANTHONY DR, ST GEORGE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 400 BLK MCCALL RD IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 PM.

STEPHEN ELLIS, 22,  MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 900 BLK BLUEMONT AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY11:29 PM.

HAYA ALSHATTI, 18,  MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 14TH ST & LARAMIE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 1 PM.

STEPHEN THOMPSON, 21,  MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 9TH ST & VATTIER ST IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY LEFT TURN (158) ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.

AIMEE BERGES, 31,  MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT N 9TH ST & VATTIER ST IN MANHATTAN FOR DRIVE CANC/SUSP/REV LICENSE (19-194) ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30 PM.

JORDAN JONES, 27,  MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT ANDERSON AVE & WICKHAM RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:16 AM.

DANIEL HOUGLAND, 57,  WAMEGO, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT LEAVENWORTH ST & TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY11:08 AM.

JACQUELYN KNOPP, 18, OLATHE, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1700 BLK N MANHATTAN AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:49 AM.

 

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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Board of Regents has approved an $85 million funding increase for state universities during the next two years.

The request approved Thursday would restore funding cut by the Kansas Legislature in 2009. Lawmakers will have to approve the funding increase.

The request includes $50 million for fiscal year 2020, which begins in July, and an additional $35 million for the fiscal year 2021.

The board’s official budget document will be submitted to the governor and Legislature by Oct. 1.

The state’s current funding of state universities is about $588 million out of a total state general fund budget of $7 billion.