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Kansas banking commissioner pleads for greater oversight of TEFFI

TOPEKA — The top banking regulator in Kansas urged legislators Thursday to embrace bills clearing a path for criminal background checks and fingerprinting of officers, directors and organizers involved in a new type of financial institution catering to wealthy people securing loans with their illiquid assets.

Area basketball roundup

PREP GIRLS Non-League Moundridge 41, Elyria Chr. 24 ELYRIA — The Moundridge High School girls’ basketball team opened the season with a 41-24 win over Elyria Christian Friday in non-league play in Elyria.

Thresher women roll past Manhattan Christian

The Bethel College women’s basketball team easily got by Manhattan Christian College 99-39 in non-conference play at Thresher Gym. Bethel tied the school record for 3-pointers in a game at 15 and missed tying the all-time single-game scoring record by six points.

Vernon Lee Smith

Vernon Lee Smith passed peacefully on November 24, 2022 in Yreka after walking down the long road of dementia. He was born on May 4, 1942 in Newton, Kansas to Virgil and Elizabeth Smith.

Railer girls finish 1-2 at Hays City Shootout

HAYS – The Newton High School girls’ basketball team slipped by Thomas More Prep-Marian 35-32 in overtime Friday in the consolation semifinals of the Hays City Shootout. Tied 7-7 after the first quarter, Newton led 18-16 at the half.

Harlin Calvin Duerksen

Harlin Calvin Duerksen, 90, died November 28, 2022 in Newton, Kansas. He was born February 11, 1932 in Hillsboro, Kansas to Cornelius Rose (C.