GEARY COUNTY, Kan. – Geary County Schools USD 475 is celebrating the one-year anniversary of implementing a pilot of the Military Child Education Coalition’s (MCEC) Purple Star School Program within its schools, making the district the first in the state of Kansas to do so.

This program helps schools “respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school,” according to the MCEC’s website, preparing students for their next step in life, whether that be college, the workforce, or the next grade level.

“I’m very excited about this program,” Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston said. “The Purple Star School Program recognizes Geary County Schools for the great work we are doing in support of our military students and families, while also reinforcing the partnership we have with Fort Riley.”

The requirements the district is fulfilling in each of its schools to be considered a Purple Star School include, per the MCEC’s website:


• Designating a staff Point of Contact (POC) for military students and families. The POC serves as the primary link between the military family and the school. The individual can be a counselor, administrator, teacher, or another staff member.

• Establish and maintain a dedicated page on its website featuring information and resources for military families.&nbsp;

• Partnering with the Fort Riley Liaison Officer, Sandy Johnson, to provide professional development for additional staff on special considerations for military students and families.

• A commitment by the school to hold a school-wide military recognition event. This will be done during each individual school’s Freedom Walks on Sept. 10, where they recognized the men and women in uniform for their service on 9/11, as well as at the Junction City High School’s home football game on

Oct. 7. As a token of the district’s appreciation, all active-duty members of the military can attend the game for free.

• Passage by the school division’s school board of a resolution publicizing support for military students and families.

• Each school has a public military display. The display is any public demonstration of military support, such as a tribute wall for military-connected students and families, a memorial, a bulletin board, a special Purple Star Schoolroom, or other recognition of the military.

• Each school has special celebration activities for the Month of the Military Child in April.


GEARY COUNTY, Kan. – Geary County Schools USD 475 is celebrating the one-year anniversary of implementing a pilot of the Military Child Education Coalition’s (MCEC) Purple Star School Program within its schools, making the district the first in the state of Kansas to do so.This program helps schools “respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face during their transition to a new school,” according to the MCEC’s website, preparing students for their next step in life, whether that be college, the workforce, or the next grade level.“I’m very excited about this program,” Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston said. “The Purple Star School Program recognizes Geary County Schools for the great work we are doing in support of our military students and families, while also reinforcing the partnership we have with Fort Riley.”The requirements the district is fulfilling in each of its schools to be considered a Purple Star School include, per the MCEC’s website:
• Designating a staff Point of Contact (POC) for military students and families. The POC serves as the primary link between the military family and the school. The individual can be a counselor, administrator, teacher, or another staff member.• Establish and maintain a dedicated page on its website featuring information and resources for military families.&nbsp;• Partnering with the Fort Riley Liaison Officer, Sandy Johnson, to provide professional development for additional staff on special considerations for military students and families.• A commitment by the school to hold a school-wide military recognition event. This will be done during each individual school’s Freedom Walks on Sept. 10, where they recognized the men and women in uniform for their service on 9/11, as well as at the Junction City High School’s home football game onOct. 7. As a token of the district’s appreciation, all active-duty members of the military can attend the game for free.• Passage by the school division’s school board of a resolution publicizing support for military students and families.• Each school has a public military display. The display is any public demonstration of military support, such as a tribute wall for military-connected students and families, a memorial, a bulletin board, a special Purple Star Schoolroom, or other recognition of the military.• Each school has special celebration activities for the Month of the Military Child in April.

Geary County Schools celebrates one year of Purple Star School pilot program

RILEY COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 6a.m. Monday in Riley County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 International Box Truck driven by Isabella L. Carroll, 18, Hackensack, NJ., was westbound on Interstate 70 just east of Deep Creek Road.

The vehicle traveled into the center median several times, rolled and came to rest on its passenger side in the median.

Carroll was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. EMS transported passengers Joshua A.&nbsp;Mejias Ramos, 23,&nbsp; Philadelphia, PA., and Brian&nbsp;Cordero Nunez, 22, Patterson, NJ., to Via Christi in Manhattan. Carrol and the passengers were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

RILEY COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 6a.m. Monday in Riley County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2019 International Box Truck driven by Isabella L. Carroll, 18, Hackensack, NJ., was westbound on Interstate 70 just east of Deep Creek Road.The vehicle traveled into the center median several times, rolled and came to rest on its passenger side in the median.Carroll was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. EMS transported passengers Joshua A.&nbsp;Mejias Ramos, 23,&nbsp; Philadelphia, PA., and Brian&nbsp;Cordero Nunez, 22, Patterson, NJ., to Via Christi in Manhattan. Carrol and the passengers were not wearing seat belts, according to the KHP.

Teen dead, 2 hospitalized after I-70 truck crash

Geary County Emergency Management has announced that there will not be any burning in Geary County on Monday due to windy conditions.

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No burning allowed in Geary County on Monday

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Manhattan.

Just after 11p.m. Sunday, officers filed a report for burglary in the 2500 block of Brook Lane. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

A 48-year-old man&nbsp; reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked truck and stole a Smith &amp; Wesson MP Shield, a Bauer E.Q. Imp wrench and a Motorolla 2-way radio. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,900.

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Manhattan.Just after 11p.m. Sunday, officers filed a report for burglary in the 2500 block of Brook Lane. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.A 48-year-old man&nbsp; reported an unknown suspect entered his unlocked truck and stole a Smith &amp; Wesson MP Shield, a Bauer E.Q. Imp wrench and a Motorolla 2-way radio. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $1,900.

RCPD: Suspect took gun, 2-way radio from unlocked truck

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Junction City man for sex crimes.

On Friday, police arrested&nbsp; Sabian Fyre Adams, 20, of Junction City on a warrant in connection to a rape and sexual battery reported to have occurred in Manhattan in February, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.

On February 22, 2021, officers filed a report for rape, attempted rape, aggravated sexual battery and sexual battery. Adams was arrested in connection on those same four charges. Adams is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $150,000.

MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Junction City man for sex crimes.On Friday, police arrested&nbsp; Sabian Fyre Adams, 20, of Junction City on a warrant in connection to a rape and sexual battery reported to have occurred in Manhattan in February, according to a media release from the Riley County Police Department.On February 22, 2021, officers filed a report for rape, attempted rape, aggravated sexual battery and sexual battery. Adams was arrested in connection on those same four charges. Adams is confined in the Riley County Jail on a total bond of $150,000.

Junction City man jailed for alleged rape

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer Every so often I have the opportunity to visit a classroom full of elementary students and read a book to them. More often than not, I’ve accomplished my guest reading visits using virtual platforms that so many are now accustomed to using. Thanks to technology, and a decent internet connection, I’ve been able to read to classrooms hours away from our farm.&nbsp; &nbsp; While the books I read vary depending on the grade level of students, the subject matter and the conversations we have following ultimately always focus on agriculture. &nbsp; It’s a time I truly look forward to as it allows this former teacher to briefly get back into a classroom and get kids excited about reading while also sharing our farm with them. &nbsp; After reading, the students and I spend time talking about the story and they can ask me questions about my farm. While I never really know the direction the students’ questions may go, I do know a lot of elementary-aged children are very curious about how many dogs and cows I have on my farm. I also know that during every single one of my visits, without fail, I will have a child inquire about my favorite crop. &nbsp; While I generally answer that question diplomatically — just as a parent would if asked who their favorite child is — the reality is that while I value and appreciate all of the plants we grow on our farm, I do give one of our crops a bit more attention than the others. &nbsp; Our popcorn crop receives a lot of my time and focus throughout the year. It’s the smallest crop we grow based on the total number of acres, but it’s definitely the one I spend a lot of my thoughts on. &nbsp; Maybe it’s because we’ve only grown popcorn for a handful of years, making it the “baby” of the farm. Maybe it’s because it requires a bit more attention and TLC compared to the other crops. Maybe it’s the fact that we market it directly to consumers, which is different compared to our other commodities.&nbsp; &nbsp; Like a doting parent, the popcorn is also the most photographed on our farm — second only to my own two children. My cellphone is full of images I’ve captured of this crop’s milestones throughout the growing season. From observing the small seeds getting planted into the soil, celebrating when tiny plants emerge from the earth, and cheering them on as they develop and grow larger and larger by the day. It’s all documented. &nbsp; Whether it’s the threat of weather in our area, making sure the plants are getting plenty of water during the hot days of summer, or obsessing over the moisture content of the kernels leading up to harvest, I definitely fret over the popcorn a bit more as well.&nbsp; &nbsp; I always experience a sense of relief when we get the combine into the field and finally begin picking the corn. I’m calmed once we safely tuck the grain away into its bin for storage until it’s time to send it off to be cleaned, sorted and bagged. And I can also breathe easier knowing when the grain has safely arrived at its destinations. &nbsp; So, while I can honestly say that I appreciate all of the plants that we grow on our farm equally as they provide my family with the life we have, I find myself quite fond our little popcorn crop. It might be the smallest, but it definitely receives the mightiest amount of my attention annually.

Kim Baldwin, McPherson County farmer Every so often I have the opportunity to visit a classroom full of elementary students and read a book to them. More often than not, I’ve accomplished my guest reading visits using virtual platforms that so many are now accustomed to using. Thanks to technology, and a decent internet connection, I’ve been able to read to classrooms hours away from our farm.&nbsp; &nbsp; While the books I read vary depending on the grade level of students, the subject matter and the conversations we have following ultimately always focus on agriculture. &nbsp; It’s a time I truly look forward to as it allows this former teacher to briefly get back into a classroom and get kids excited about reading while also sharing our farm with them. &nbsp; After reading, the students and I spend time talking about the story and they can ask me questions about my farm. While I never really know the direction the students’ questions may go, I do know a lot of elementary-aged children are very curious about how many dogs and cows I have on my farm. I also know that during every single one of my visits, without fail, I will have a child inquire about my favorite crop. &nbsp; While I generally answer that question diplomatically — just as a parent would if asked who their favorite child is — the reality is that while I value and appreciate all of the plants we grow on our farm, I do give one of our crops a bit more attention than the others. &nbsp; Our popcorn crop receives a lot of my time and focus throughout the year. It’s the smallest crop we grow based on the total number of acres, but it’s definitely the one I spend a lot of my thoughts on. &nbsp; Maybe it’s because we’ve only grown popcorn for a handful of years, making it the “baby” of the farm. Maybe it’s because it requires a bit more attention and TLC compared to the other crops. Maybe it’s the fact that we market it directly to consumers, which is different compared to our other commodities.&nbsp; &nbsp; Like a doting parent, the popcorn is also the most photographed on our farm — second only to my own two children. My cellphone is full of images I’ve captured of this crop’s milestones throughout the growing season. From observing the small seeds getting planted into the soil, celebrating when tiny plants emerge from the earth, and cheering them on as they develop and grow larger and larger by the day. It’s all documented. &nbsp; Whether it’s the threat of weather in our area, making sure the plants are getting plenty of water during the hot days of summer, or obsessing over the moisture content of the kernels leading up to harvest, I definitely fret over the popcorn a bit more as well.&nbsp; &nbsp; I always experience a sense of relief when we get the combine into the field and finally begin picking the corn. I’m calmed once we safely tuck the grain away into its bin for storage until it’s time to send it off to be cleaned, sorted and bagged. And I can also breathe easier knowing when the grain has safely arrived at its destinations. &nbsp; So, while I can honestly say that I appreciate all of the plants that we grow on our farm equally as they provide my family with the life we have, I find myself quite fond our little popcorn crop. It might be the smallest, but it definitely receives the mightiest amount of my attention annually.

Insight: A Farmer's Pet

The first ever St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame Class was officially inducted at an enshrinement ceremony at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center Sunday.

The class is comprised of 10 individuals, one team and a Special Olympics Athlete of the Year.

Officially created last November, the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals, families and teams that have made a significant impact on sports history in Buchanan County.

The inductees were carefully selected from a large pool of candidates by the St. Joseph Sports Commission, led by chairman Brett Esely.

To be eligible for selection, the individual must have been born in Buchanan County, must have made their sports career or accomplished their feat in Buchanan County or must be contributing to sports in Buchanan County at the present time.

The class includes Lafayette High School graduate and legendary Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder, Benton graduate, Nebraska football legend and former Carolina Panther Mike Rucker, MLB veteran and Central alum Byron Browne, along with two-time Olympic team weightlifter and Benton alum Wes Barnett.

"I want to thank my friends, my family and my teammates," Barnett said. "Really the city of St. Joseph who has always been behind me and supporting me along the way."

Snyder, who retired from coaching at Kansas State in the 2018 season, is also a College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Of all of the accolades and honors Snyder has accumulated over his historic and illustrious career, he says being honored by his hometown this way is the best award he's ever received.

He especially thanks his mother, Marionetta, who raised him in a one-room St. Joseph apartment.

"St. Joe has been so prominent in my life," Snyder said. "I was born here and raised here. And I think about, as you do, people who are truly special in your life. I think it's so neat that you're having this (Hall of Fame). I look at this wonderful group of people here and congratulate each and every one of you."

Also included is Charlie Burri, Missouri Western’s First Athletic Director, Newt Hillyard, the Founder of the Hillyard Companies, Julius Hochman, Father of Boys' Baseball in St. Joseph, two-time Olympic gymnastics medalist Terin Humphrey, Naismith National Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Henry Iba and softball pioneer Cheri Kempf.

"There's a lot of value in celebrating folks from St. Joseph who have made an incredible impact in sports," said Kempf, who was a 1980 state softball champion at Mid-Buchanan and three-sport athlete at Missouri Western. "Brett (Esely), thanks for hanging in there with me and getting all of the details locked up. And the (selection) committee, I celebrate you. You have a great future in front of you."

The team chosen for the 2021 Hall of Fame Class was the&nbsp;Meierhoffer/St. Jo Frontier Casino Fast Pitch Softball Team from 1997-2003 - a team that won four national titles during that time.

The Special Olympics Athlete of the Year included in the class is Mike Grossman, who medaled in track and field during the 1999 special Olympics.

The Sports Commission had 25 total nominees for its inaugural class. The inductees were selected by an anonymous selection committee.

Every class will include a maximum of 10 individual inductees, and those who aren't inducted are automatically put into a pool of consideration for the next five years.

Anyone can nominate an athlete or team for the St. Joseph Sports Hall of Fame by getting in contact with the St. Joseph Sports Commission.

You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostThe first ever St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame Class was officially inducted at an enshrinement ceremony at Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center Sunday.The class is comprised of 10 individuals, one team and a Special Olympics Athlete of the Year.Officially created last November, the St. Joseph Area Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals, families and teams that have made a significant impact on sports history in Buchanan County.The inductees were carefully selected from a large pool of candidates by the St. Joseph Sports Commission, led by chairman Brett Esely.To be eligible for selection, the individual must have been born in Buchanan County, must have made their sports career or accomplished their feat in Buchanan County or must be contributing to sports in Buchanan County at the present time.The class includes Lafayette High School graduate and legendary Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder, Benton graduate, Nebraska football legend and former Carolina Panther Mike Rucker, MLB veteran and Central alum Byron Browne, along with two-time Olympic team weightlifter and Benton alum Wes Barnett."I want to thank my friends, my family and my teammates," Barnett said. "Really the city of St. Joseph who has always been behind me and supporting me along the way."Snyder, who retired from coaching at Kansas State in the 2018 season, is also a College Football Hall of Fame inductee. Of all of the accolades and honors Snyder has accumulated over his historic and illustrious career, he says being honored by his hometown this way is the best award he's ever received.He especially thanks his mother, Marionetta, who raised him in a one-room St. Joseph apartment."St. Joe has been so prominent in my life," Snyder said. "I was born here and raised here. And I think about, as you do, people who are truly special in your life. I think it's so neat that you're having this (Hall of Fame). I look at this wonderful group of people here and congratulate each and every one of you."Also included is Charlie Burri, Missouri Western’s First Athletic Director, Newt Hillyard, the Founder of the Hillyard Companies, Julius Hochman, Father of Boys' Baseball in St. Joseph, two-time Olympic gymnastics medalist Terin Humphrey, Naismith National Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Henry Iba and softball pioneer Cheri Kempf."There's a lot of value in celebrating folks from St. Joseph who have made an incredible impact in sports," said Kempf, who was a 1980 state softball champion at Mid-Buchanan and three-sport athlete at Missouri Western. "Brett (Esely), thanks for hanging in there with me and getting all of the details locked up. And the (selection) committee, I celebrate you. You have a great future in front of you."The team chosen for the 2021 Hall of Fame Class was the&nbsp;Meierhoffer/St. Jo Frontier Casino Fast Pitch Softball Team from 1997-2003 - a team that won four national titles during that time.The Special Olympics Athlete of the Year included in the class is Mike Grossman, who medaled in track and field during the 1999 special Olympics.The Sports Commission had 25 total nominees for its inaugural class. The inductees were selected by an anonymous selection committee.Every class will include a maximum of 10 individual inductees, and those who aren't inducted are automatically put into a pool of consideration for the next five years.Anyone can nominate an athlete or team for the St. Joseph Sports Hall of Fame by getting in contact with the St. Joseph Sports Commission.<figure>
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 </figure>You can follow Tommy on Twitter @TommyKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Snyder inducted into St. Joseph area sport hall of fame

Kansas State University President Richard Myers delivered his final State of the University address on Friday. He is retiring at the end of the year.

Myers reflected on a number of accomplishments and growth areas ranging from growth to an $880 million endowment to an increase in the graduation rate and projected increase in freshman - sophomore student retention rate. "The state of the university is sound, very sound, and we have weathered many challenges. We have proven as a team to the community our mettle."

Technology improvements, $2 billion in infrastructure on north campus collaboration district with 10 industry partners, food insecurity was addressed on the Manhattan campus, and a number three ranking for top employer in Kansas were all mention.&nbsp;

"This past year in the middle of COVID we raised over $155 million. That year was probably off a little bit because nobody could travel. So, things have really changed for the better, said Myers.

The KSU President noted that COVID had a decided effect on our financial situation but steps were taken to ensure the university came out it in a much better place. They tried to be as sensitive to people concerns as possible. "We weren't successful in all case, and some people were hurt. I think we've recovered from that. This is the first year in many that I've been here that we haven't had to issue a budget cut to the rest of campus. "&nbsp;

Myers addressed the progress made the past years on the K-State 2025 Visionary Plan and the goal of becoming a top 50 public research university. Myers also noted that the search for a new KSU president will hopefully conclude by the end of the year.

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 </figure>Kansas State University President Richard Myers delivered his final State of the University address on Friday. He is retiring at the end of the year.Myers reflected on a number of accomplishments and growth areas ranging from growth to an $880 million endowment to an increase in the graduation rate and projected increase in freshman - sophomore student retention rate. "The state of the university is sound, very sound, and we have weathered many challenges. We have proven as a team to the community our mettle."Technology improvements, $2 billion in infrastructure on north campus collaboration district with 10 industry partners, food insecurity was addressed on the Manhattan campus, and a number three ranking for top employer in Kansas were all mention.&nbsp;"This past year in the middle of COVID we raised over $155 million. That year was probably off a little bit because nobody could travel. So, things have really changed for the better, said Myers.The KSU President noted that COVID had a decided effect on our financial situation but steps were taken to ensure the university came out it in a much better place. They tried to be as sensitive to people concerns as possible. "We weren't successful in all case, and some people were hurt. I think we've recovered from that. This is the first year in many that I've been here that we haven't had to issue a budget cut to the rest of campus. "&nbsp;Myers addressed the progress made the past years on the K-State 2025 Visionary Plan and the goal of becoming a top 50 public research university. Myers also noted that the search for a new KSU president will hopefully conclude by the end of the year.

KSU is moving forward

Students and staff began using&nbsp; the new Junction City High School in August with some construction still remaining on the facility in select areas. Wrestling rooms, weight room and locker rooms were also opened.

Now USD 475 Chief Operations Officer David Wild noted this past week projects such as the auditorium, drama room. stagecraft area and the main gym come together. "The main gym floor is now curing out and it will be able to receive traffic in another few days. "

The final work remaining under Phase Three of the school construction are the orchestra and multi-purpose rooms plus the fitness rooms. "Which are still seeing some construction in them. Those were late additions to the project. "

The open house and ribbon cutting for the new high school will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9th.

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 </figure>Students and staff began using&nbsp; the new Junction City High School in August with some construction still remaining on the facility in select areas. Wrestling rooms, weight room and locker rooms were also opened.Now USD 475 Chief Operations Officer David Wild noted this past week projects such as the auditorium, drama room. stagecraft area and the main gym come together. "The main gym floor is now curing out and it will be able to receive traffic in another few days. "The final work remaining under Phase Three of the school construction are the orchestra and multi-purpose rooms plus the fitness rooms. "Which are still seeing some construction in them. Those were late additions to the project. "The open house and ribbon cutting for the new high school will be held on Saturday, Oct. 9th.

New JCHS construction moves steadily forward

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) is has announced the group of speakers who will participate in the first Answers for Older Kansans (AOK) Sunflower Connections event. The first event that highlights practical information and includes fun for seniors and caregivers is slated for Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 17535 Say Road, Wamego, Kansas.

· Paul Shipp, managing attorney at Kansas Legal Services and a veteran elder law attorney: “Managing Your Legal Problems When Your Money Runs Out.”

· Erin Yelland, Interim Director of the Kansas State University Center on Aging and a specialist in adult development: “Positive Aging! Positive Attitude!”

· Cindy Miller, North East Kansas Community Care Navigator at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center: “Self-Advocacy in the Healthcare System: What to Say so Others Will Listen.”

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) is has announced the group of speakers who will participate in the first Answers for Older Kansans (AOK) Sunflower Connections event. The first event that highlights practical information and includes fun for seniors and caregivers is slated for Thursday, Sept. 30 at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 17535 Say Road, Wamego, Kansas.Presenters for the event are:· Paul Shipp, managing attorney at Kansas Legal Services and a veteran elder law attorney: “Managing Your Legal Problems When Your Money Runs Out.”· Erin Yelland, Interim Director of the Kansas State University Center on Aging and a specialist in adult development: “Positive Aging! Positive Attitude!”· Cindy Miller, North East Kansas Community Care Navigator at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center: “Self-Advocacy in the Healthcare System: What to Say so Others Will Listen.”

Speakers and Topics Announced for AOK Sunflower Connections in Wamego

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Courtesy photos.

Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.

Bryan Figueroa-Berrios, Fail to yield stop / yield sign, Following too closely, DUI-liquor / drugs, Arrested 9/16

Eric Graham, Possession of controlled substance, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Arrested 9/17

Jonathan Wilds Jr., Failure to appear, Arrested 9/15

Tamaris Loving, Domestic battery, Arrested 9/15

Frank Cooper Jr., Criminal restraint, Aggravated battery, Arrested 9/14

Zachary Harper, Operate motor vehicle without a valid license, Arrested 9/14

Jonathan McFarley, Outside warrant, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/14

Richard Mickschl, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/14

Lorraine McEwen, Cancelled / suspended / revoked driver's license, Defective tail lamps, Arrested 9/13

George Newell Jr., Outside warrant ( 2 counts ), Arrested 9/13

Phillip Cordray, Outside warrant, Arrested 9/13

Eric McClure, Violation of protection order, Arrested 9/13

Zachary Harper, Probation violation, Arrested 9/13

Stephen Stilwell, Vehicles; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag, Improper turn or approach, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Arrested 9/13

Harden Giles II, Driving while suspended, Vehicles; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag, Arrested 9/13

Elliott Smith, Unlawful shooting in the city, Arrested 9/13

Kyle Savath, Fail to yield at stop / yield sign, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Cancelled / suspend / revoked driver's license, Possession of marijuana, Arrested 9/14

Dillon Guiton, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle, Arrested 9/10

Lane Luthi, Aggravated assault, Criminal damage to property, Arrested 9/10

Michelin Zephye, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor, Battery on LEO, physical contact with county or city officer on duty, Improper driving on laned roadway, Interference with LEO; obstruct / resist / oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution, Criminal damage to property; misdemeanor, Arrested 9/11

Richard Pope, Cancelled / suspended / revoked driver's license, Arrested 9/11

Kari Wolnik, Criminal trespass, Arrested 9/11

Kanei Dillardd, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Defective tail lamps, Cancelled / suspended / revoked driver's license, Arrested 9/12

Joshua Shaver, DUI-liquor, Transporting open container alcohol, Exceeding posted speed limit, Arrested 9/12

James Toman, Violation of a protective order, Arrested 9/12

Mohamed Dafalla, Disorderly conduct, Arrested 9/12

Christopher Crotchett, Cancelled / suspended / revoked driver's license, Habitual violator, Arrested 9/12

Rakari Coleman, Domestic battery, Arrested 9/12

T Essence M Richards - Foster, Domestic battery, Criminal damage to property, Arrested 9/12

Gabriel Payne, DUI-liquor / drugs, Arrested 9/12

Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Courtesy photos.<figure>
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632012142917.jpeg" alt="Melvin Kane Jr. Possession of marijuana, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Theft &lt;$1,500 shoplifting, Arrested&nbsp; 9/14" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632012291086.jpeg" alt="Ithamar&nbsp; Fenerson, Possession of&nbsp; controlled substance, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Arrested 9/14" />
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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632012350929.jpeg" alt="Joshua Patton, Vehicles; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag, Driving while suspended, Use / possess with intent to use&nbsp; drug paraphernalia into human body, Possession of stimulant, Arrested 9/10" />
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 </figure>Bonds have been posted. Photos are unavailable.Bryan Figueroa-Berrios, Fail to yield stop / yield sign, Following too closely, DUI-liquor / drugs, Arrested 9/16Eric Graham, Possession of controlled substance, Use / possess with intent to use drug paraphernalia into human body, Arrested 9/17Jonathan Wilds Jr., Failure to appear, Arrested 9/15Tamaris Loving, Domestic battery, Arrested 9/15Frank Cooper Jr., Criminal restraint, Aggravated battery, Arrested 9/14Zachary Harper, Operate motor vehicle without a valid license, Arrested 9/14Jonathan McFarley, Outside warrant, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/14Richard Mickschl, Failure to appear, Arrested 9/14Lorraine McEwen, Cancelled / suspended / revoked driver's license, Defective tail lamps, Arrested 9/13George Newell Jr., Outside warrant ( 2 counts ), Arrested 9/13Phillip Cordray, Outside warrant, Arrested 9/13Eric McClure, Violation of protection order, Arrested 9/13Zachary Harper, Probation violation, Arrested 9/13Stephen Stilwell, Vehicles; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag, Improper turn or approach, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Arrested 9/13Harden Giles II, Driving while suspended, Vehicles; operate vehicle without registration or with expired tag, Arrested 9/13Elliott Smith, Unlawful shooting in the city, Arrested 9/13Kyle Savath, Fail to yield at stop / yield sign, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Cancelled / suspend / revoked driver's license, Possession of marijuana, Arrested 9/14Dillon Guiton, Operate a motor vehicle without a valid license, Defective tail lamp on motor vehicle, Arrested 9/10Lane Luthi, Aggravated assault, Criminal damage to property, Arrested 9/10Michelin Zephye, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor, Battery on LEO, physical contact with county or city officer on duty, Improper driving on laned roadway, Interference with LEO; obstruct / resist / oppose misdemeanor warrant service or execution, Criminal damage to property; misdemeanor, Arrested 9/11Richard Pope, Cancelled / suspended / revoked driver's license, Arrested 9/11Kari Wolnik, Criminal trespass, Arrested 9/11Kanei Dillardd, Possession of marijuana, Possession of drug paraphernalia, Defective tail lamps, Cancelled / suspended / revoked driver's license, Arrested 9/12Joshua Shaver, DUI-liquor, Transporting open container alcohol, Exceeding posted speed limit, Arrested 9/12James Toman, Violation of a protective order, Arrested 9/12Mohamed Dafalla, Disorderly conduct, Arrested 9/12Christopher Crotchett, Cancelled / suspended / revoked driver's license, Habitual violator, Arrested 9/12Rakari Coleman, Domestic battery, Arrested 9/12T Essence M Richards - Foster, Domestic battery, Criminal damage to property, Arrested 9/12Gabriel Payne, DUI-liquor / drugs, Arrested 9/12Recent Booking Activity for the Geary County Detention Center. All persons included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. Courtesy photos.

Geary County Booking Photos Sept. 13-17

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference and FOX Sports announced Monday that Kansas State’s Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma on October 2 has been set for a 2:30 p.m., kick and will be shown nationally on FOX.

K-State is searching for its third-straight win in the series following upsets over top-five Sooner teams in both 2019 (48-41) and 2020 (38-35). The last time the Wildcats won at least three-straight games over OU was 1993 through 1996.

Kansas State, ranked No. 25 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25, opens Big 12 play this Saturday at Oklahoma State. The game inside Boone Pickens Stadium is slated for a 6 p.m., kick and will be shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

Big 12 TV Selections for Saturday, October 2

Oklahoma at K-State -&nbsp;2:30 p.m. /&nbsp;FOX

Texas Tech at West Virginia - 2:30 p.m. / ESPN2

Baylor at Oklahoma State - 6 p.m. / ESPN2

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 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Big 12 Conference and FOX Sports announced Monday that Kansas State’s Big 12 home opener against Oklahoma on October 2 has been set for a 2:30 p.m., kick and will be shown nationally on FOX.K-State is searching for its third-straight win in the series following upsets over top-five Sooner teams in both 2019 (48-41) and 2020 (38-35). The last time the Wildcats won at least three-straight games over OU was 1993 through 1996.Kansas State, ranked No. 25 in this week’s Associated Press Top 25, opens Big 12 play this Saturday at Oklahoma State. The game inside Boone Pickens Stadium is slated for a 6 p.m., kick and will be shown on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.Big 12 TV Selections for Saturday, October 2Texas at TCU - 11 a.m. / ABCOklahoma at K-State -&nbsp;2:30 p.m. /&nbsp;FOXTexas Tech at West Virginia - 2:30 p.m. / ESPN2Baylor at Oklahoma State - 6 p.m. / ESPN2Kansas at Iowa State - 6 p.m. / FS1

K-State’s Big 12 Home Opener Set for Afternoon Kick

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson finally beat Patrick Mahomes, using his legs to rush for 107 yards and scoring twice, including flipping into the end zone for the winning score as Baltimore defeated Kansas City 36-35. 

Jackson was 0-3 against the Chiefs, and he needed all of his multiple skills to break through to hand Mahomes his first loss in September after 11 victories. The matchup of NFL MVPs — Mahomes in 2018, Jackson the next year — was a wild affair from the start. And the Ravens needed a fumble by Clyde Edwards-Helaire as Kansas City was marching into field goal range to clinch it.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Lamar Jackson finally beat Patrick Mahomes, using his legs to rush for 107 yards and scoring twice, including flipping into the end zone for the winning score as Baltimore defeated Kansas City 36-35. Jackson was 0-3 against the Chiefs, and he needed all of his multiple skills to break through to hand Mahomes his first loss in September after 11 victories. The matchup of NFL MVPs — Mahomes in 2018, Jackson the next year — was a wild affair from the start. And the Ravens needed a fumble by Clyde Edwards-Helaire as Kansas City was marching into field goal range to clinch it.

Late fumble proves costly for Chiefs

Kansas State is ranked 25th in the latest Associated Press college football poll. The Wildcats ( 3-0 ) entered the poll following their 38-17 win over Nevada.

Alabama is ranked number one followed by Georgia, Oregon and Oklahoma.

Kansas State is ranked 25th in the latest Associated Press college football poll. The Wildcats ( 3-0 ) entered the poll following their 38-17 win over Nevada.Alabama is ranked number one followed by Georgia, Oregon and Oklahoma.

Wildcats ranked 25th in AP poll

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Gerry Bohanon threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while running for another score as Baylor pounded Kansas 45-7. Abram Smith ran for 122 yards and a TD, and Trestan Ebner added 72 yards on 12 carries, as the Bears totaled 307 yards rushing. They beat the Jayhawks for the 12th straight time dating to the 2007 season. Kansas quarterback Jason Bean was held to just 57 yards passing and a touchdown, though he did have 62 yards on the ground.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Gerry Bohanon threw for 269 yards and two touchdowns while running for another score as Baylor pounded Kansas 45-7. Abram Smith ran for 122 yards and a TD, and Trestan Ebner added 72 yards on 12 carries, as the Bears totaled 307 yards rushing. They beat the Jayhawks for the 12th straight time dating to the 2007 season. Kansas quarterback Jason Bean was held to just 57 yards passing and a touchdown, though he did have 62 yards on the ground.

Baylor uses ground game to defeat Kansas

The Lady Jay tennis team competed in the Olathe Northwest Quadrangular Friday night at the College Boulevard Activity Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;Coach Matt Mikheel said the Lady Jays found a lot of success early against Gardner Edgerton as they won all of the #1 and #2 spots in singles and doubles.&nbsp; In the 2nd&nbsp;round, the Lady Jays split with Shawnee Mission West, winning at #1 singles and #2 and #3 doubles.&nbsp; Olathe Northwest won all of the matches in the third round against the Lady Jays.

Abby Ratts went 2-1 at the top singles spot, while Hannah Ratts and Grace Harris also went 2-1 in the #2 doubles position.&nbsp; At number one doubles Stephanie Stanislow and Avery Jacobsen went 1-2 and Rachel Cho also went 1-2 on the night.&nbsp; The other victory came from Rachel Robinsky and Rebecca Monroe at the number 3 doubles position.&nbsp; Kylee Powell also competed at each of the #3 spots on the night.

The Lady Jays next host a home quadrangular at the former JCHS tennis courts on Monday, September 20.&nbsp; Matches will start at 3 pm.

The Lady Jay tennis team competed in the Olathe Northwest Quadrangular Friday night at the College Boulevard Activity Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;Coach Matt Mikheel said the Lady Jays found a lot of success early against Gardner Edgerton as they won all of the #1 and #2 spots in singles and doubles.&nbsp; In the 2nd&nbsp;round, the Lady Jays split with Shawnee Mission West, winning at #1 singles and #2 and #3 doubles.&nbsp; Olathe Northwest won all of the matches in the third round against the Lady Jays.Abby Ratts went 2-1 at the top singles spot, while Hannah Ratts and Grace Harris also went 2-1 in the #2 doubles position.&nbsp; At number one doubles Stephanie Stanislow and Avery Jacobsen went 1-2 and Rachel Cho also went 1-2 on the night.&nbsp; The other victory came from Rachel Robinsky and Rebecca Monroe at the number 3 doubles position.&nbsp; Kylee Powell also competed at each of the #3 spots on the night.The Lady Jays next host a home quadrangular at the former JCHS tennis courts on Monday, September 20.&nbsp; Matches will start at 3 pm.

Lady Jay tennis competes in a quadrangular

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State outscored Nevada 21-0 in the 4th quarter and ran away with its third-straight win Saturday.

"What a win," said Head Coach Chris Klieman. "We challenged the guys early in the week, that we needed to take the next step as a football team. We were prepared for it. We kind of were built for this. We knew the non-con schedule was going to be extremely difficult. We knew adversity had struck, losing Skylar, and we challenged the guys to rise up."

Running back Deuce Vaughn ran for 127 yards, his fifth-straight game over the century mark dating back to last season, and also tallied 1,000 career rushing yards, becoming the fifth-fastest player in K-State history to reach that milestone.&nbsp;

"That's pretty big," said Vaughn postgame of his 1,000 yard milestone. "That's actually crazy. I'm just now learning that, but that's just a testament to my O-Line and everybody up front man, today and dating back to last year, man I love those boys."

The Wildcat offensive line commanded the front lines Saturday, allowing the Wildcat offense to total 269 rushing yards on 48 carries, a mark that will make just about any coach smile.&nbsp;

Chris Klieman commended his front line's effort, "We challenged those guys from the start of the week to every drive," he said. "When it was 17-17, we ended up having a big-time drive, eight plays, 75 yards to go up 24-17 and it couldn't be a field goal there. We needed a touchdown. That set the tone."&nbsp;

Kansas State's defense did their fair share as well, holding prospective first round draft pick Carson Strong to just one touchdown pass and shutting out the Wolf Pack in the fourth quarter to seal the win.&nbsp;

Kansas State improves to 3-0 and will now turn its attention to Big 12 play and its first true road contest of the season at Oklahoma State next week.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632006062654.jpeg" alt="Deuce Vaughn smiles as he walks off the field following K-State's 38-17 win over Nevada. (Image courtesy of K-State Athletics)" />
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 </figure>BY JACKSON SCHNEIDERMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State outscored Nevada 21-0 in the 4th quarter and ran away with its third-straight win Saturday."What a win," said Head Coach Chris Klieman. "We challenged the guys early in the week, that we needed to take the next step as a football team. We were prepared for it. We kind of were built for this. We knew the non-con schedule was going to be extremely difficult. We knew adversity had struck, losing Skylar, and we challenged the guys to rise up."Running back Deuce Vaughn ran for 127 yards, his fifth-straight game over the century mark dating back to last season, and also tallied 1,000 career rushing yards, becoming the fifth-fastest player in K-State history to reach that milestone.&nbsp;"That's pretty big," said Vaughn postgame of his 1,000 yard milestone. "That's actually crazy. I'm just now learning that, but that's just a testament to my O-Line and everybody up front man, today and dating back to last year, man I love those boys."The Wildcat offensive line commanded the front lines Saturday, allowing the Wildcat offense to total 269 rushing yards on 48 carries, a mark that will make just about any coach smile.&nbsp;Chris Klieman commended his front line's effort, "We challenged those guys from the start of the week to every drive," he said. "When it was 17-17, we ended up having a big-time drive, eight plays, 75 yards to go up 24-17 and it couldn't be a field goal there. We needed a touchdown. That set the tone."&nbsp;Kansas State's defense did their fair share as well, holding prospective first round draft pick Carson Strong to just one touchdown pass and shutting out the Wolf Pack in the fourth quarter to seal the win.&nbsp;Kansas State improves to 3-0 and will now turn its attention to Big 12 play and its first true road contest of the season at Oklahoma State next week.FINAL STATS<figure>
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Huge 4th quarter lifts K-State over Nevada

Drew Elliott led Chapman with a 9th place finish in 18:26 at the Clay Center Cross Country Invitational. Chris Falls finished 18th in 19:15 and both Elliott and Falls medaled. Raymond Johnson was 34th in 20:48, Levi Gaston 37th in 20:55, Taryn Hoffman 51st in 22:22, Justin Blocker 55th in 22:59 and Travis Leasure 61st in 24:01.

In varsity girls Paisley Jaderborg finished 30th in 26:23 while in JV boys Joey Alonzo was 21st in 23:32 and Ben Phillips 40th in 27:30.

Chapman will compete in both middle and high school cross country at Southeast of Saline on Tuesday.

Drew Elliott led Chapman with a 9th place finish in 18:26 at the Clay Center Cross Country Invitational. Chris Falls finished 18th in 19:15 and both Elliott and Falls medaled. Raymond Johnson was 34th in 20:48, Levi Gaston 37th in 20:55, Taryn Hoffman 51st in 22:22, Justin Blocker 55th in 22:59 and Travis Leasure 61st in 24:01.In varsity girls Paisley Jaderborg finished 30th in 26:23 while in JV boys Joey Alonzo was 21st in 23:32 and Ben Phillips 40th in 27:30.Chapman will compete in both middle and high school cross country at Southeast of Saline on Tuesday.

Chapman cross country athletes compete at Clay Center Invitational

Andover Central 35, Goddard-Eisenhower 13

BV Northwest 49, Central (St. Joseph), Mo. 6

Kapaun Mount Carmel 34, Wichita Northwest 17

Lincoln College Prep, Mo. 64, KC Sumner 0

PREP FOOTBALL=Andale 61, Wellington 6Andover 28, Salina Central 19Andover Central 35, Goddard-Eisenhower 13Arkansas City 27, Goddard 21Ashland 42, Cheylin 32Atchison 38, KC Wyandotte 16Atchison County 58, McLouth 0Attica/Argonia 60, Oxford 8Axtell 62, Rock Hills 14BV North 40, BV Southwest 28BV Northwest 49, Central (St. Joseph), Mo. 6BV West 38, St. James Academy 6Basehor-Linwood 26, DeSoto 21Bennington 52, Moundridge 34Bishop Miege 23, St. Thomas Aquinas 20Blue Valley 67, Lee's Summit, Mo. 36Bucklin 50, Hodgeman County 48Buhler 18, Winfield 7Burlingame 57, Hartford 6Cair Paravel 60, Maranatha Academy 6Caldwell 36, Norwich 34Caney Valley 36, Erie 0Canton-Galva 50, Washington County 0Central Heights 31, Northern Heights 0Central Plains 26, Otis-Bison 12Centralia 36, Jackson Heights 12Chanute 37, Jefferson West 8Chaparral 30, Sterling 0Chapman 56, Abilene 21Chase County 52, Valley Falls 6Cheney 34, Garden Plain 7Cimarron 26, Scott City 20Circle 42, Augusta 35Concordia 33, Beloit 14Conway Springs 50, Elkhart 0Council Grove 44, West Franklin 20Cunningham 67, Fowler 18Derby 44, Wichita Bishop Carroll 36Dighton 45, St. Francis 0Dodge City 35, Wichita South 16El Dorado 51, Labette County 7Ell-Saline 20, Oakley 14, OTEudora 48, Bonner Springs 28Eureka 44, Bluestem 0Frankfort 28, Onaga 22Fredonia 28, Cherryvale 22, 4OTGalena 42, Riverton 24Garden City 49, Wichita West 0Girard 47, Columbus 26Greeley County 55, Golden Plains 32Hanover 68, BV Randolph 0Hays 58, Liberal 14Hays-TMP-Marian 21, Plainville 0Hiawatha 55, Riverside 0Hoisington 46, Halstead 20Holton 28, Perry-Lecompton 7Hoxie 52, Triplains-Brewster 20Humboldt 56, Neodesha 0Hutchinson Trinity 40, Belle Plaine 0Independence 28, Fort Scott 0Inman 86, Salina Sacred Heart 0Jayhawk Linn 30, Baxter Springs 18Johnson-Brock, Neb. 38, Doniphan West 20Junction City 23, Topeka Seaman 16, OTKC Sumner 32, East (Kansas City), Mo. 0KC Turner 52, KC Harmon 0KC Washington 22, KC Schlagle 0Kapaun Mount Carmel 34, Wichita Northwest 17Kingman 61, Marion 0Kinsley 64, South Haven 14La Crosse 44, Ness City 32Lakin 22, Goodland 14Lansing 17, Shawnee Heights 14Larned 36, Haven 6Lawrence 35, SM West 7Leavenworth 25, KC Piper 23Lebo 42, Waverly 34Lincoln College Prep, Mo. 64, KC Sumner 0Linn 78, Wetmore 30Little River 66, Goessel 20Lyons 28, Nickerson 26Maize 54, Newton 10Maize South 28, Hutchinson 14Manhattan 70, Highland Park 0Marmaton Valley 66, Chetopa 14McPherson 34, Great Bend 19Meade 46, Satanta 0Medicine Lodge 54, Macksville 14Mill Valley 41, SM East 10Minneapolis 20, Republic County 6Minneola 12, South Gray 6Moscow 67, Burrton 20Mulvane 32, Clearwater 13Natoma 67, Weskan 19Nemaha Central 19, Sabetha 7Northern Valley 84, Deerfield 18Norton 40, Russell 0Olathe North 21, Lawrence Free State 7Olathe South 34, Gardner-Edgerton 30Olathe West 56, SM South 13Olpe 70, Lyndon 12Osage City 45, Mission Valley 8Osborne 58, Lakeside 8Oswego 49, Altoona-Midway 0Pawnee Heights 72, Rolla 24Pike Valley 52, Southern Cloud 6Pleasant Ridge 42, Maur Hill - Mount Academy 28Prairie View 38, Parsons 14Pratt 36, Hesston 7Quinter 54, Oberlin-Decatur 6Rawlins County 48, Wallace County 14Remington 60, Wichita Independent 21Riley County 22, Silver Lake 14Rossville 44, St. Mary's 20SM North 14, Olathe Northwest 7SM Northwest 51, Olathe East 16Salina South 36, Wichita Campus 14Sedan 58, Burden Central 8Sedgwick 65, Southeast 6Smith Center 66, Ellinwood 0Smoky Valley 14, Hillsboro 8Solomon 64, Rural Vista 0South Barber 56, Hutchinson Central Christian 6South Central 50, Kiowa County 0Southeast Saline 72, Ellsworth 6Spearville 48, Ingalls 0Spring Hill 54, Ottawa 7Sylvan-Lucas 62, Chase 0Tescott 28, Wilson 20, 2OTThunder Ridge 56, St. John's Beloit-Tipton 6Tonganoxie 17, Paola 13Topeka Hayden 39, Topeka West 6Trego 42, Victoria 40Troy 10, Wabaunsee 6Udall 60, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 28Ulysses 28, Colby 22Uniontown 30, Pleasanton 6Valley Center 51, Coffeyville 0Valley Heights 62, Horton 7Wamego 47, Clay Center 41, OTWashburn Rural 19, Pittsburg 17Wellsville 42, Iola 14West Elk 34, Flinthills 14Wichita Collegiate 35, Rose Hill 7Wichita County 62, Hill City 28Wichita East 58, Southeast 0Wichita East 58, Wichita Southeast 0Wichita Heights 69, Wichita North 12Wichita Trinity 19, Douglass 18Yates Center 52, St. Paul 6POSTPONEMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS=Baldwin vs. Louisburg, ccd.Clifton-Clyde vs. Wakefield, ccd.Herington vs. Rural Vista, ccd.Logan/Palco vs. Lincoln, ccd.Marysville vs. Rock Creek, ccd.

Friday night football scores

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Junction City Blue Jays came from behind to defeat the Topeka Seaman Vikings on Friday night, winning 23-26 in overtime.&nbsp;

Both defenses played outstanding football, holding two high-powered offenses well below their respective season averages.&nbsp;The Vikings held Junction City scoreless in the first half, but could just muster three short field goals on their own. The Vikings led 9-0 at the break.

In the second half, Junction City's offense would find life with an Aidan Field field goal to get within 9-3. The Blue Jays would then tie the game with a touchdown run and miss the ensuing extra point.&nbsp;

From there, the two teams would trade touchdowns late in the fourth quarter and head to the extra period knotted at 16.&nbsp;

Junction City would get the ball first and score on a 3-yard David Rowell touchdown run to take its first lead of the game at 23-16. The first play of Seaman's offensive series would end the contest as pressure in the backfield would cause a fumble recovered by the JCHS defense.&nbsp;

The Blue Jays improved to 2-1 on the season and will now return home to open its brand new football stadium in its home opener against Washburn Rural Friday, September 24th at 7 p.m.

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Junction City Blue Jays came from behind to defeat the Topeka Seaman Vikings on Friday night, winning 23-26 in overtime.&nbsp;Both defenses played outstanding football, holding two high-powered offenses well below their respective season averages.&nbsp;The Vikings held Junction City scoreless in the first half, but could just muster three short field goals on their own. The Vikings led 9-0 at the break.In the second half, Junction City's offense would find life with an Aidan Field field goal to get within 9-3. The Blue Jays would then tie the game with a touchdown run and miss the ensuing extra point.&nbsp;From there, the two teams would trade touchdowns late in the fourth quarter and head to the extra period knotted at 16.&nbsp;Junction City would get the ball first and score on a 3-yard David Rowell touchdown run to take its first lead of the game at 23-16. The first play of Seaman's offensive series would end the contest as pressure in the backfield would cause a fumble recovered by the JCHS defense.&nbsp;The Blue Jays improved to 2-1 on the season and will now return home to open its brand new football stadium in its home opener against Washburn Rural Friday, September 24th at 7 p.m.

Blue Jays win OT thriller at Seaman

Tonight, the Junction City Blue Jays (1-1) travel to take on Centennial League-rival Topeka Seaman (2-0). Pregame starts at 6:30 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m.. Live play-by-play from the "Voice of the Blue Jays," Dewey Terrill and Color Analyst Brian Field can be heard in the video, as well as on 1420 AM and 107.9 FM KJCK.&nbsp;

Tonight, the Junction City Blue Jays (1-1) travel to take on Centennial League-rival Topeka Seaman (2-0). Pregame starts at 6:30 p.m. with kickoff at 7 p.m.. Live play-by-play from the "Voice of the Blue Jays," Dewey Terrill and Color Analyst Brian Field can be heard in the video, as well as on 1420 AM and 107.9 FM KJCK.&nbsp;<figure>
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WATCH LIVE: Junction City Football @ Topeka  Seaman

SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an incident at a south Salina bank on Saturday.

Just after 3p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to Central National Bank in Walmart, 2900 S. Ninth Street in Salina for the report of a man&nbsp; making a threat about a shooting, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.

Bank employees told police that the man entered the bank and allegedly said there would be a shooting soon. The employees locked themselves in a back room and called police. After reviewing surveillance video, police identified the man as Aldo Steffen, 33, of Salina.

Forrester said officers located Steffan near the north entrance to Walmart and arrested him on the requested charge of aggravated criminal threat.

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 </figure>SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect after an incident at a south Salina bank on Saturday.Just after 3p.m. Saturday, officers were dispatched to Central National Bank in Walmart, 2900 S. Ninth Street in Salina for the report of a man&nbsp; making a threat about a shooting, according to&nbsp;Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.Bank employees told police that the man entered the bank and allegedly said there would be a shooting soon. The employees locked themselves in a back room and called police. After reviewing surveillance video, police identified the man as Aldo Steffen, 33, of Salina.Forrester said officers located Steffan near the north entrance to Walmart and arrested him on the requested charge of aggravated criminal threat.

Police: Man threatened employees at Kansas bank

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 19-year-old woman from a Wichita center that provides services for young people with special needs and developmental disabilities has died after being struck by a truck.

KSNW-TV reports that the accident happened Saturday. Wichita police say the woman ran from a ditch in front of the truck, and the driver was unable to stop. 

A statement from Heartspring School says the student left an off-campus home shortly before she was struck. The statement says it was believed that staff at the home were “intently following current protocols set by Heartspring and outside governing bodies.” The woman’s name has not been released.

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 </figure>WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A 19-year-old woman from a Wichita center that provides services for young people with special needs and developmental disabilities has died after being struck by a truck.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHeartspring%2Fposts%2F10162517289564572&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="275" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>KSNW-TV reports that the accident happened Saturday. Wichita police say the woman ran from a ditch in front of the truck, and the driver was unable to stop. A statement from Heartspring School says the student left an off-campus home shortly before she was struck. The statement says it was believed that staff at the home were “intently following current protocols set by Heartspring and outside governing bodies.” The woman’s name has not been released.

Heartspring student in Wichita struck and killed by truck 

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A software company urged Kansas to uprade its computer system for handling claims for unemployment benefits but the state didn’t heed that advice five years before a flood of fraudulent claims across the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.

Oracle proposed in 2015 that the Kansas Department of Labor do the upgrade to prevent fraud. The department had put a years long modernization project on hold in 2011 under then-Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has blamed the department’s aged system, with technology dating back to the 1970s, for problems in processing unemployment benefits and preventing fraud as both legitimate and fraudulent claims surged last year. The state is preparing to launch another modernization project.

The previous modernization project had three contractors in seven years before Brownback’s administration concluded in 2011 that it was seriously off track. That assessment still is debated.

In response to Oracle’s proposal, Department of Labor leaders concluded much of an upgrade could be handled in-house, even though the agency had cut its information technology staff.

Michael Blatchford, an IT architect on the canceled modernization project, said accepting Oracle’s proposal would have minimized fraud. A recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kslpa.org/audit-report-library/evaluating-the-kansas-department-of-labors-response-to-covid-19-unemployment-claims-part-2/" target="_blank">legislative audit</a>&nbsp;estimated that Kansas may have paid roughly $700 million in fraudulent claims from January 2020 through February 2021.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A software company urged Kansas to uprade its computer system for handling claims for unemployment benefits but the state didn’t heed that advice five years before a flood of fraudulent claims across the U.S. during the coronavirus pandemic.Oracle proposed in 2015 that the Kansas Department of Labor do the upgrade to prevent fraud. The department had put a years long modernization project on hold in 2011 under then-Republican Gov. Sam Brownback.Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has blamed the department’s aged system, with technology dating back to the 1970s, for problems in processing unemployment benefits and preventing fraud as both legitimate and fraudulent claims surged last year. The state is preparing to launch another modernization project.The previous modernization project had three contractors in seven years before Brownback’s administration concluded in 2011 that it was seriously off track. That assessment still is debated.In response to Oracle’s proposal, Department of Labor leaders concluded much of an upgrade could be handled in-house, even though the agency had cut its information technology staff.Michael Blatchford, an IT architect on the canceled modernization project, said accepting Oracle’s proposal would have minimized fraud. A recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kslpa.org/audit-report-library/evaluating-the-kansas-department-of-labors-response-to-covid-19-unemployment-claims-part-2/" target="_blank">legislative audit</a>&nbsp;estimated that Kansas may have paid roughly $700 million in fraudulent claims from January 2020 through February 2021.

Kan. passed on earlier plan to upgrade unemployment system

CHATTAUQUA COUNTY— A Kansas man died in an accident just before 7a.m. Monday in Chautauqua County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Freightliner semi driven by Richard Wilson,&nbsp; 65, Americus, was southbound on Kansas 99 just south of Trail Road in a one lane construction zone.

The truck traveled off the roadway to left. The driver attempted to overcorrect and then rolled the semi crushing the cab.

Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene was transported Dickens Family Funeral Home. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

CHATTAUQUA COUNTY— A Kansas man died in an accident just before 7a.m. Monday in Chautauqua County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Freightliner semi driven by Richard Wilson,&nbsp; 65, Americus, was southbound on Kansas 99 just south of Trail Road in a one lane construction zone.The truck traveled off the roadway to left. The driver attempted to overcorrect and then rolled the semi crushing the cab.Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene was transported Dickens Family Funeral Home. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Kansas man dies after construction zone crash

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will ease foreign travel restrictions to the country beginning in November, allowing foreigners in if they have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test, the White House said Monday.

The new rules will replace a hodgepodge of restrictions that had barred non-citizens who had been in Europe, much of Asia and certain other countries in the prior 14 days from entering the U.S. The changes will allow families and others who have been separated by the travel restrictions for 18 months to plan for long-awaited reunifications.

White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients announced the new policies, which still will require all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of flight. Biden will also tighten testing rules for unvaccinated American citizens, who will need to be tested within a day before returning to the U.S., as well as after they arrive home.

Fully vaccinated passengers will not be required to quarantine, Zients said.

The new policy will replace the patchwork of travel bans first instituted by President Donald Trump last year and tightened by Biden that restrict travel by non-citizens who have in the prior 14 days been in the United Kingdom, European Union, China, India, Iran, Republic of Ireland, Brazil and South Africa.

Those travel bans had become the source of growing geopolitical frustration, particularly among allies in the UK and EU where virus cases are far lower than the U.S. The easing comes ahead of Biden meeting with some European leaders on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly this week.

“This is based on individuals rather than a country-based approach, so it’s a stronger system,” Zients said.

The EU and UK had previously moved to allow vaccinated U.S. travelers into their territories without quarantines, in an effort to boost business and tourism travel. But the EU recommended last month that some travel restrictions be reimposed on U.S. travelers to the bloc because of the rampant spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus in America.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also require airlines to collect contact information from international travelers to facilitate tracing, Zients said.

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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. will ease foreign travel restrictions to the country beginning in November, allowing foreigners in if they have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test, the White House said Monday.The new rules will replace a hodgepodge of restrictions that had barred non-citizens who had been in Europe, much of Asia and certain other countries in the prior 14 days from entering the U.S. The changes will allow families and others who have been separated by the travel restrictions for 18 months to plan for long-awaited reunifications.White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients announced the new policies, which still will require all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. to demonstrate proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of flight. Biden will also tighten testing rules for unvaccinated American citizens, who will need to be tested within a day before returning to the U.S., as well as after they arrive home.Fully vaccinated passengers will not be required to quarantine, Zients said.The new policy will replace the patchwork of travel bans first instituted by President Donald Trump last year and tightened by Biden that restrict travel by non-citizens who have in the prior 14 days been in the United Kingdom, European Union, China, India, Iran, Republic of Ireland, Brazil and South Africa.Those travel bans had become the source of growing geopolitical frustration, particularly among allies in the UK and EU where virus cases are far lower than the U.S. The easing comes ahead of Biden meeting with some European leaders on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly this week.“This is based on individuals rather than a country-based approach, so it’s a stronger system,” Zients said.The EU and UK had previously moved to allow vaccinated U.S. travelers into their territories without quarantines, in an effort to boost business and tourism travel. But the EU recommended last month that some travel restrictions be reimposed on U.S. travelers to the bloc because of the rampant spread of the delta variant of the coronavirus in America.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also require airlines to collect contact information from international travelers to facilitate tracing, Zients said.It was not immediately clear which vaccines would be acceptable under the U.S.-system and whether those unapproved in the U.S. could be used. Zients said that decision would be up to the CDC.Zients said there would be no immediate changes to the U.S. land border policies, which continue to restrict much cross-border travel with Mexico and Canada.The announcement was met with cheers by the air travel industry, which has lost significant revenues from the pandemic-related declines in international travel.“We applaud the Biden Administration for establishing a path to re-opening international travel to the U.S.,” said Delta Air Lines spokesman Morgan Durrant. “Science tells us that vaccinations coupled with testing is the safest way to re-open travel and we are optimistic this important decision will allow for the continued economic recovery both in the U.S. and abroad and the reunification of families who have been separated for more than 18 months.”Worldwide, air travel is still down more than half from pre-pandemic levels, and the decline is much sharper for cross-border flying. By July, domestic travel had recovered to 84% of 2019 numbers, but international travel was just 26% of the same month two years ago, according to figures released this month by the airline industry’s main global trade group, the International Air Transport Association.The numbers are similar but not quite as stark for the U.S., where international travel in August was 46% of that in August 2019, according to Airlines for America. Arrivals by non-U.S. citizens were only 36% of the 2019 normal.British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tweeted that he was “delighted” by the news. He said: “It’s a fantastic boost for business and trade, and great that family and friends on both sides of the pond can be reunited once again.”Foreign Secretary Liz Truss tweeted that the move was “excellent news for travelers from the UK to the US. Important for out economic recovery, families and trade.”Britain scrapped quarantines for fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and the European Union in early August, and has been pushing for Washington to ease its rules. But Johnson said Sunday that he did not expect the change to come this week.Airlines hailed the U.S. decision as a lifeline for the struggling industry. Tim Alderslade, chief executive of industry body Airlines U.K. said it was “a major breakthrough.”Shai Weiss, chief executive of Virgin Atlantic, said it was “a major milestone to the reopening of travel at scale, allowing consumers and businesses to book travel to the U.S. with confidence.”“The U.K. will now be able to strengthen ties with our most important economic partner, the U.S., boosting trade and tourism as well as reuniting friends, families and business colleagues,” Weiss said.French entrepreneur Stephane Le Breton, 45, expressed joy that he will finally be able to book his trip to New York city that had been put on hold over the virus restrictions.“I felt frustrated that I couldn’t go to the U.S. as I had planned. It just didn’t make sense that authorities weren’t letting in vaccinated EU citizens.”Le Breton, who lives in the Boulogne suburb of Paris, said he feels that the U.S. lifting the restrictions is a sign that the world is heading to a new, better phase of the coronavirus pandemic.“It’s a happy day. Big Apple, here I come!”The new air travel policy will take effect in “early November,” Zients said, to allow airlines and travel partners time to prepare to implement the new protocols.

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