One of the activities during the 10 days of Christmas in Junction City involved the Festival of Trees Saturday night at the Geary County Historical Museum.

Coordinator Jan Gray noted that businesses and individuals donated items such as decorated wreaths and Christmas trees. "We are taking silent bids on those and it all benefits the museum." Gray called the turnout fabulous.

Thirty items were donated for auction at the event, including also a quilted wall hanging.

Ten days of Christmas will continue Sunday with Christmas movies at the C. L. Hoover Opera House. Admission will be free with a Food Pantry donation. 

The movies are "The Christmas Story"  at 2 p.m. and "White Christmas at 6:30 p.m.."

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 </figure>Ten days of Christmas will continue Sunday with Christmas movies at the C. L. Hoover Opera House. Admission will be free with a Food Pantry donation. The movies are "The Christmas Story" at 2 p.m. and "White Christmas at 6:30 p.m.."

Festival of Trees supports Geary County Historical Society

Geary County Sheriff's Department reports include a response by Deputies to the 900 block of North East Street for a single vehicle non-injury accident. Ashley Sarabia, Junction City, was traveling southbound on North East Street in a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse when she swerved to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway. Sarabia's vehicle hit a guardrail which caused disabling damage to the vehicle. There were no reported injuries and the Mitsubishi was removed by the owner.

The accident was reported at 5:42 p.m. Friday.

Geary County Sheriff's Department reports include a response by Deputies to the 900 block of North East Street for a single vehicle non-injury accident. Ashley Sarabia, Junction City, was traveling southbound on North East Street in a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse when she swerved to avoid a pedestrian in the roadway. Sarabia's vehicle hit a guardrail which caused disabling damage to the vehicle. There were no reported injuries and the Mitsubishi was removed by the owner.The accident was reported at 5:42 p.m. Friday.

Deputies respond to accident on North East Street

Bands, Christmas floats with movie themes, and the Grinch were all in attendance for the 26th annual Christmas Parade and Heritage Park lighting ceremony in Junction City.&nbsp;

There were nearly 40 entries in the parade which traveled from the parking lot at the old Junction City High School downtown, and was then followed by&nbsp; the lighting ceremony in the park. Good crowds lined 6th Street to watch the parade.

County Commission Award -- Clark's Creek 4-H Club

The Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is presented annually by KJCK Radio.

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 </figure>There were nearly 40 entries in the parade which traveled from the parking lot at the old Junction City High School downtown, and was then followed by&nbsp; the lighting ceremony in the park. Good crowds lined 6th Street to watch the parade.Award winners in the parade included:Mayor's Award -- Danger FCChamber Award -- Century 21Founder's Award -- JC Little TheaterYouth Award -- The Next StepCounty Commission Award -- Clark's Creek 4-H ClubThe Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is presented annually by KJCK Radio.

Junction City enjoys the holiday season

26th Annual Christmas Parade, Junction City

Day Two of the 10 days of Christmas on Saturday will include an emphasis on Shop Local. It will be Small Business Saturday in Junction City.

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Junior Roschon Johnson ran for a career-best 179 yards, Cameron Dicker kicked three field goals, and Texas summoned some uncommonly strong defense to beat Kansas State 22-17. Texas ended the regular season by snapping a six-game losing streak, its longest since 1956. Johnson, who arrived at Texas as a quarterback but quickly converted to running back, carried 31 times. He ran for a 9-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Kansas State's Deuce Vaughn, raised in the Austin suburb Round Rock, staged a good show for the family and friends who came to watch him, rushing for 143 yards and a TD.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Junior Roschon Johnson ran for a career-best 179 yards, Cameron Dicker kicked three field goals, and Texas summoned some uncommonly strong defense to beat Kansas State 22-17. Texas ended the regular season by snapping a six-game losing streak, its longest since 1956. Johnson, who arrived at Texas as a quarterback but quickly converted to running back, carried 31 times. He ran for a 9-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Kansas State's Deuce Vaughn, raised in the Austin suburb Round Rock, staged a good show for the family and friends who came to watch him, rushing for 143 yards and a TD.

K-State falls at Texas

Junction City Main Street is hosting 10 days of Christmas along with other local organizations. They begin on Friday with the Junction City Holiday Fun Run and 26th annual Christmas Parade.

Friday, Nov. 26 -- Holiday Fun Run at 5:15 p.m. and the Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. After the parade in Heritage Park there will be the kick off for Downtown Business Christmas Decorating Competition, "The Wonderful World of Christmas, " United Way will be selling hot chocolate and candy canes and there will be ballots to begin the voting.

Saturday, Nov. 27 -- Small Business Saturday, Bingo Downtown and from 7-9 p.m. there will be the Geary County Historical Museum Festival of Trees fundraiser.

Sunday, Nov. 28 -- Christmas movies at the C. L. Hoover Opera House&nbsp; where admission will be free with a Food Pantry donation. The movies are "The Christmas Story"&nbsp; at 2 p.m. and "White Christmas at 6:30 p.m.."

Monday, Nov. 29 -- 3-8 p.m. Gingerbread House display at the Bartell House at the future location of SIX Restaurant.

Tuesday, Nov. 30 -- Christmas Quilt Show, Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 during store hours at Quilter's Yard.

Wednesday, Dec. 1 -- 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Firepits &amp; S'mores by the Boy Scouts, Smoked Sausages by First Presbyterian Church, and hot chocolate by CASA in Heritage Park.&nbsp;

6-6:30 p.m. Take a Walk to Bethlehem in Heritage Park

6:30 - 7 p.m. Carillon Concert and Walk Through the historic First Presbyterian Church

7 p.m. Live nativity &amp; luminaries on the First Presbyterian Church Front Steps

Thursday, Dec. 2 -- Downtown late-night shopping

Friday, Dec. 3 -- 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Hometown Christmas

Voting begins for a Junction City mascot / statue at the Junction City Main Street booth, Visit with Santa Claus at the Bartell Senior Apartments, UD 475 art exhibit at the Bartell Senior Apartments and the Municipal Building, Hot Dogs, Santa's Mailbox, photo opportunity with The Grinch, Buddy the Elf, Christmas Carol and Santa's Sled at Exchange Bank.

At 6:30 p.m. there will be the ASTRA Christmas Show in the C.L. Hoover Opera House lobby, 7 p.m. JC Tuba Christmas show in the Opera House lobby. Cookies &amp; Cocoa by JC Naz in the Opera House lobby, Ice Sulptures photo op downtown on 7th Street, JCLT Strolling Carolers, Free carriage rides, Story Walk Downtown JC - "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by Charles Schulz, Downtown business decorating, Competition winners are announced, United Methodist Church fundraiser including a chili supper, handbell choir, sanctuary choir music and church tour / viewing.

Saturday, Dec. 4 -- 10 a.m. - Noon Breakfast with Santa at the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library

Sunday, Dec. 5 - Holiday giving. Collection boxes will be located at all of the businesses identified on the Downtown Business Decorating Contest ballot with red lettering, I.C.A.R.E. That You Read; drop off new or used in good condition children's elementary story books with hard covers, Junction City Main Street Sharing the Warmth: drop off socks, underwear, leggings and sweat pants in sizes 4,5,6 and 7, Lighting the Way to 2022: turn your attention to the Junction City Municipal Building and Municipal Court building.

Junction City Main Street is hosting 10 days of Christmas along with other local organizations. They begin on Friday with the Junction City Holiday Fun Run and 26th annual Christmas Parade.Here is the lineup:<figure>
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 </figure>Friday, Nov. 26 -- Holiday Fun Run at 5:15 p.m. and the Christmas Parade at 5:30 p.m. After the parade in Heritage Park there will be the kick off for Downtown Business Christmas Decorating Competition, "The Wonderful World of Christmas, " United Way will be selling hot chocolate and candy canes and there will be ballots to begin the voting.Saturday, Nov. 27 -- Small Business Saturday, Bingo Downtown and from 7-9 p.m. there will be the Geary County Historical Museum Festival of Trees fundraiser.Sunday, Nov. 28 -- Christmas movies at the C. L. Hoover Opera House&nbsp; where admission will be free with a Food Pantry donation. The movies are "The Christmas Story"&nbsp; at 2 p.m. and "White Christmas at 6:30 p.m.."Monday, Nov. 29 -- 3-8 p.m. Gingerbread House display at the Bartell House at the future location of SIX Restaurant.Tuesday, Nov. 30 -- Christmas Quilt Show, Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 during store hours at Quilter's Yard.Wednesday, Dec. 1 -- 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Firepits &amp; S'mores by the Boy Scouts, Smoked Sausages by First Presbyterian Church, and hot chocolate by CASA in Heritage Park.&nbsp;6-6:30 p.m. Take a Walk to Bethlehem in Heritage Park6:30 - 7 p.m. Carillon Concert and Walk Through the historic First Presbyterian Church7 p.m. Live nativity &amp; luminaries on the First Presbyterian Church Front StepsThursday, Dec. 2 -- Downtown late-night shoppingFriday, Dec. 3 -- 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Hometown ChristmasVoting begins for a Junction City mascot / statue at the Junction City Main Street booth, Visit with Santa Claus at the Bartell Senior Apartments, UD 475 art exhibit at the Bartell Senior Apartments and the Municipal Building, Hot Dogs, Santa's Mailbox, photo opportunity with The Grinch, Buddy the Elf, Christmas Carol and Santa's Sled at Exchange Bank.At 6:30 p.m. there will be the ASTRA Christmas Show in the C.L. Hoover Opera House lobby, 7 p.m. JC Tuba Christmas show in the Opera House lobby. Cookies &amp; Cocoa by JC Naz in the Opera House lobby, Ice Sulptures photo op downtown on 7th Street, JCLT Strolling Carolers, Free carriage rides, Story Walk Downtown JC - "A Charlie Brown Christmas" by Charles Schulz, Downtown business decorating, Competition winners are announced, United Methodist Church fundraiser including a chili supper, handbell choir, sanctuary choir music and church tour / viewing.Saturday, Dec. 4 -- 10 a.m. - Noon Breakfast with Santa at the Dorothy Bramlage Public LibrarySunday, Dec. 5 - Holiday giving. Collection boxes will be located at all of the businesses identified on the Downtown Business Decorating Contest ballot with red lettering, I.C.A.R.E. That You Read; drop off new or used in good condition children's elementary story books with hard covers, Junction City Main Street Sharing the Warmth: drop off socks, underwear, leggings and sweat pants in sizes 4,5,6 and 7, Lighting the Way to 2022: turn your attention to the Junction City Municipal Building and Municipal Court building.

Ten Days of Christmas activities will run Nov. 26 - Dec. 5

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

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🎤Forward Ever: Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt

There will be a drive through holiday light experience at Milford State Park's Prairie View Campground Dec. 4 - 12 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. nightly.

Pat Silovsky, Director of the Milford Nature Center, said it's a project of the Milford Friends Group that supports the Nature Center and the State Park. "Four of those nights we're going to have Santa. We're going to have Santa on Dec. 4-5 and also again on Dec. 10-11 from 6-8 p.m. So you can come out, see the light show, go get your picture taken with Santa and enjoy the activities."

Your $10 donation per vehicle will support the Milford Friends Group. There is also a $5 State Park vehicle pass requirement for entry. Go to milfordfriendsgroup.org/events.

Silovsky said this has been discussed in recent years. "So we thought this might be a replacement for the old Bluegrass Festival we used to do. So we've got the whole campground lit up. " She added that there are some different displays ranging from Santa driving a camper to Santa fishing at a dock. "We've got a scene of four or five deer with the trees and everything included. We've got lights and snowflakes, gingerbread houses and elves."

There will be a drive through holiday light experience at Milford State Park's Prairie View Campground Dec. 4 - 12 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. nightly.Pat Silovsky, Director of the Milford Nature Center, said it's a project of the Milford Friends Group that supports the Nature Center and the State Park. "Four of those nights we're going to have Santa. We're going to have Santa on Dec. 4-5 and also again on Dec. 10-11 from 6-8 p.m. So you can come out, see the light show, go get your picture taken with Santa and enjoy the activities."Your $10 donation per vehicle will support the Milford Friends Group. There is also a $5 State Park vehicle pass requirement for entry. Go to milfordfriendsgroup.org/events.Silovsky said this has been discussed in recent years. "So we thought this might be a replacement for the old Bluegrass Festival we used to do. So we've got the whole campground lit up. " She added that there are some different displays ranging from Santa driving a camper to Santa fishing at a dock. "We've got a scene of four or five deer with the trees and everything included. We've got lights and snowflakes, gingerbread houses and elves."

Isle of Lights will be held at Milford State Park

With Thanksgiving soon to be in our rearview mirror, we now look ahead to sparkling lights, family festivities, cultural traditions, and for many of us…shopping for presents.

According to K-State Research and Extension News shopping for presents can be an adventure for some (just ask those who love Black Friday) and nothing short of frustrating to others (especially those who wait until the last minute!) Part of the challenge in buying gifts is making sure you don’t overspend and finding presents that fit the intended receivers.

Too often our ears and eyes get bigger than our billfold. To ease the financial and emotional stress that accompanies this time of year, we need to approach this seasonal task with a written plan and a list.

Your plan must first start with the financial decisions you make in advance to limit or control your spending during this season. Determine what amount of money you have available for purchasing or making gifts. The best choice here is to use money you have on hand and not use credit to buy gifts. Putting purchases on a credit card means that you will not only be responsible for the original cost, but likely for the service charges and interest that will accumulate if you don’t pay off the credit card within a month. The “great buys” you get by following the sales ads are no longer “great buys” if you are paying for interest and service charges applied to your credit card.

Write the names of those you will purchase a gift for down in a small notebook that you can carry with you or stash in your console between shopping trips. Next to the name, write down your cash limit for that person’s gift. A third part of this list is to write down ideas you have for gifts for each of these people. This will reduce your frustration at the store and minimize wasted time wandering from aisle to aisle. Once you have made your purchase, cross out all the ideas you didn’t use on the list and jot in the price you spent on your purchase. This will provide you with the necessary information you need to make sure you stay under the total amount you wanted to spend.

Buying for kids can be a challenge – especially for older adults who no longer have children living in their home. As children grow and change, they enjoy different games, toys, and books. These types of gifts are easier for me to purchase than clothing.

Here are some ideas that might help you choose toys for kids provided by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Service:

1) Choose toys that promote play. They should have more than one purpose and provide children with the opportunity to use their imagination and creativity. Toys don’t have to be complicated to be fun.

2) Hold out as long as you can before buying high-priced, television-advertised toys. Our kids often fall prey to the spectacular advertising ploys that spark their interest. Instead, purchase open-ended materials that make the most of a child’s curiosity and imagination. Open-ended means items that can be used many different ways. Such items would include clay, play-dough, sand, blocks, and manipulatives such as Legos or Tinker Toys.

3) Buy some toys that promote parent/child interaction. Playing with your child brings fun to the parent-child relationship, builds communication, and can improve the emotional connection you have with your child. If you buy playthings that you find intriguing, you’ll be more apt to engage in play with your child. However, avoid the trap of buying toys that interest you more than your child.

4) Avoid toys that perpetuate gender stereotypes. Sometimes toys are packaged in a way that promotes that they are for girls only or boys only. These toys can limit a child’s imagination and potential. Young children like to play with a wide variety of toys and should have that opportunity.

5) Consider the age of the child and the appropriateness of the toy. Their age, interests, and abilities should be at the forefront of your criteria for selecting gifts for children. Use the guidelines on the toy’s packaging to help you determine if it is age- and interest- appropriate.

With Thanksgiving soon to be in our rearview mirror, we now look ahead to sparkling lights, family festivities, cultural traditions, and for many of us…shopping for presents.According to K-State Research and Extension News shopping for presents can be an adventure for some (just ask those who love Black Friday) and nothing short of frustrating to others (especially those who wait until the last minute!) Part of the challenge in buying gifts is making sure you don’t overspend and finding presents that fit the intended receivers.Too often our ears and eyes get bigger than our billfold. To ease the financial and emotional stress that accompanies this time of year, we need to approach this seasonal task with a written plan and a list.Your plan must first start with the financial decisions you make in advance to limit or control your spending during this season. Determine what amount of money you have available for purchasing or making gifts. The best choice here is to use money you have on hand and not use credit to buy gifts. Putting purchases on a credit card means that you will not only be responsible for the original cost, but likely for the service charges and interest that will accumulate if you don’t pay off the credit card within a month. The “great buys” you get by following the sales ads are no longer “great buys” if you are paying for interest and service charges applied to your credit card.Write the names of those you will purchase a gift for down in a small notebook that you can carry with you or stash in your console between shopping trips. Next to the name, write down your cash limit for that person’s gift. A third part of this list is to write down ideas you have for gifts for each of these people. This will reduce your frustration at the store and minimize wasted time wandering from aisle to aisle. Once you have made your purchase, cross out all the ideas you didn’t use on the list and jot in the price you spent on your purchase. This will provide you with the necessary information you need to make sure you stay under the total amount you wanted to spend.Buying for kids can be a challenge – especially for older adults who no longer have children living in their home. As children grow and change, they enjoy different games, toys, and books. These types of gifts are easier for me to purchase than clothing.Here are some ideas that might help you choose toys for kids provided by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Service:1) Choose toys that promote play. They should have more than one purpose and provide children with the opportunity to use their imagination and creativity. Toys don’t have to be complicated to be fun.2) Hold out as long as you can before buying high-priced, television-advertised toys. Our kids often fall prey to the spectacular advertising ploys that spark their interest. Instead, purchase open-ended materials that make the most of a child’s curiosity and imagination. Open-ended means items that can be used many different ways. Such items would include clay, play-dough, sand, blocks, and manipulatives such as Legos or Tinker Toys.3) Buy some toys that promote parent/child interaction. Playing with your child brings fun to the parent-child relationship, builds communication, and can improve the emotional connection you have with your child. If you buy playthings that you find intriguing, you’ll be more apt to engage in play with your child. However, avoid the trap of buying toys that interest you more than your child.4) Avoid toys that perpetuate gender stereotypes. Sometimes toys are packaged in a way that promotes that they are for girls only or boys only. These toys can limit a child’s imagination and potential. Young children like to play with a wide variety of toys and should have that opportunity.5) Consider the age of the child and the appropriateness of the toy. Their age, interests, and abilities should be at the forefront of your criteria for selecting gifts for children. Use the guidelines on the toy’s packaging to help you determine if it is age- and interest- appropriate.

Extension offers healthy holiday spending habits

Pastor Doug Brown has announced that the First Baptist Church, Junction City, is hosting a Blanket Drive from Nov. 20 to Dec. 23. Blankets will be dropped off at the church Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. The church is located on the corner of 7th and Jefferson at 624 North Jefferson. All blankets will be distributed locally.

There will be a dedication service for the blankets at the Christmas Eve service at the church on Dec. 24.

You can call the church at 785-238-3016 for more details.

Pastor Doug Brown has announced that the First Baptist Church, Junction City, is hosting a Blanket Drive from Nov. 20 to Dec. 23. Blankets will be dropped off at the church Monday through Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. or by appointment. The church is located on the corner of 7th and Jefferson at 624 North Jefferson. All blankets will be distributed locally.There will be a dedication service for the blankets at the Christmas Eve service at the church on Dec. 24.You can call the church at 785-238-3016 for more details.

First Baptist Church is hosting a Blanket Drive

PREP FOOTBALL=State Championship=Class 8M-I=Meade 22, Little River 14Class 8M-II=Axtell 44, Wheatland-Grinnell 18Class 6A=BV Northwest 41, Derby 21Class 5A=Mill Valley 28, Maize 14Class 4A=St. James Academy 28, Andover Central 21Class 3A=Andale 53, Frontenac 0Class 2A=Rossville 35, Beloit 12Class 1A=Olpe 35, Inman 6

State championship game football results

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Mustapha Amzil hit a running jumper in the lane at the buzzer, and Dayton beat No. 4 Kansas 74-73. Kansas’ David McCormack blocked Malachi Smith’s layup with 3 seconds left. Amzil picked up the loose ball, and his shot went off the rim and backboard before going in. After Smith cut the deficit to 73-72 on a layup, McCormack was called for an offensive foul with 9 seconds to play.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Mustapha Amzil hit a running jumper in the lane at the buzzer, and Dayton beat No. 4 Kansas 74-73. Kansas’ David McCormack blocked Malachi Smith’s layup with 3 seconds left. Amzil picked up the loose ball, and his shot went off the rim and backboard before going in. After Smith cut the deficit to 73-72 on a layup, McCormack was called for an offensive foul with 9 seconds to play.

Shot at the buzzer lifts Dayton past Kansas

Cover image by Tommy Rezac / St. Joseph Post

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Even the mind of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, whose ability to put on blinders and focus only on the future is downright legendary, can find its way back to a season that looked remarkably like this one.

You know, when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl?

That year began with then-new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo trying to implement a wholesale change in scheme, resulting in a bunch that was bad the previous year under Bob Sutton and just may have been worse. Throw in a whole bunch of injuries, including one to Patrick Mahomes, and the result was a decidedly un-championship-like 6-4 start to the year.

That was the same record the Chiefs had through the first 10 weeks this season.

It also was produced by a defense that was historically inept for the first eight weeks of the season, and injuries to such big names as Chris Jones, Frank Clark and Clyde Edwards-Helaire that hampered the Chiefs on both sides of the ball.

"I wouldn't say specifically that I've brought it up," Reid said. "I understand that, but you spend so much time focusing on getting yourself ready to play that those things don't necessarily have an impact. It does in the big picture, but when you're getting ready to play a good football team, you spend every minute trying to get the scheme down and get their scheme down and then understand their players. It's endless hours on that, trying to get that done."

Reid should have some time to ponder such comparisons during the Chiefs bye this week.

It probably would give him a whole lot of confidence in what lies ahead.

Back in 2019, the Chiefs ran the table after their mediocre start, relying on a defense that adapted to Spagnuolo's system and an offense that had a healthy Mahomes. They won their last game before their bye, which also came in Week 12, and began their torrid run to the playoffs by beating up the AFC West-rival Raiders after the break.

This year's version of the Chiefs also turned things around on defense. They have held four straight opponents to 301 yards or fewer, coinciding with a season-changing four-game win streak. And they played easily their best game of the season against the NFL's top-ranked offense in a 19-9 win over the Cowboys last week.

Dallas turned the ball over three times and managed just 276 yards in a game that was always in Kansas City's control.

"It got lost because the offense wasn't playing very well, that we were winning games because of the defense," Mahomes said. "People were so used to our offense kind of going out there and putting up these numbers, but I would say it every week when I was right here at the podium, don't lose how good our defense is playing."

Now the trick is to keep playing that way. 

The defense in 2019 managed to do it, holding three of its five opponents after the bye to fewer than 300 yards. It held the Titans to 295 yards in the AFC title game to usher the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl since 1971, then was strong enough to allow Kansas City to mount a comeback against the 49ers.

There's every reason to believe this year's bunch can do it, too. They have more talent top to bottom than the 2019 defense did, particularly since the arrival of pass rusher Melvin Ingram. His work opposite Frank Clark on the defensive line has allowed Chris Jones to move back to his more natural position at defensive tackle, and he's made life miserable for opposing quarters; he had 3 1/2 sacks, forced a fumble and recovered one against the Cowboys last weekend.

In the linebacker group, second-round pick Nick Bolton has given the Chiefs the kind of athleticism that they've lacked since Derrick Johnson retired. And in the secondary, L'Jarius Sneed is playing at a Pro Bowl level at cornerback, which has freed up three-time All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu to freelance a bit more and cause defensive havoc.

"I'm not trying to blame it on injuries," Spagnuolo said, "but it always feels better or seems to come together when you can have some consecutive weeks of the same guys. When you can get a volume of reps underneath your belt with the same guys, talking to the same guy — you know what I'm saying? To me, that would be the biggest thing."

Perhaps the most encouraging part of the Chiefs' midseason turnaround? Their high-powered offense still isn't in sync.

Imagine what the Chiefs could do the rest of the way if Mahomes and Co. start lighting up the scoreboard again.

"We lost some games close early that we probably should have won if we found ways to finish. We took some big lumps and had some big losses that we don't usually have here," Mahomes said. "We kind of went back to the drawing board, went back to the fundamentals and decided to take it week by week, go through the process, trust in the coaching staff. We're sitting here now with everything in front of us. We just have to keep that same mindset."

Cover image by Tommy Rezac / St. Joseph PostBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports WriterKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Even the mind of Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, whose ability to put on blinders and focus only on the future is downright legendary, can find its way back to a season that looked remarkably like this one.It was only two years ago.You know, when the Chiefs won the Super Bowl?That year began with then-new defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo trying to implement a wholesale change in scheme, resulting in a bunch that was bad the previous year under Bob Sutton and just may have been worse. Throw in a whole bunch of injuries, including one to Patrick Mahomes, and the result was a decidedly un-championship-like 6-4 start to the year.That was the same record the Chiefs had through the first 10 weeks this season.It also was produced by a defense that was historically inept for the first eight weeks of the season, and injuries to such big names as Chris Jones, Frank Clark and Clyde Edwards-Helaire that hampered the Chiefs on both sides of the ball."I wouldn't say specifically that I've brought it up," Reid said. "I understand that, but you spend so much time focusing on getting yourself ready to play that those things don't necessarily have an impact. It does in the big picture, but when you're getting ready to play a good football team, you spend every minute trying to get the scheme down and get their scheme down and then understand their players. It's endless hours on that, trying to get that done."Reid should have some time to ponder such comparisons during the Chiefs bye this week.It probably would give him a whole lot of confidence in what lies ahead.Back in 2019, the Chiefs ran the table after their mediocre start, relying on a defense that adapted to Spagnuolo's system and an offense that had a healthy Mahomes. They won their last game before their bye, which also came in Week 12, and began their torrid run to the playoffs by beating up the AFC West-rival Raiders after the break.This year's version of the Chiefs also turned things around on defense. They have held four straight opponents to 301 yards or fewer, coinciding with a season-changing four-game win streak. And they played easily their best game of the season against the NFL's top-ranked offense in a 19-9 win over the Cowboys last week.Dallas turned the ball over three times and managed just 276 yards in a game that was always in Kansas City's control."It got lost because the offense wasn't playing very well, that we were winning games because of the defense," Mahomes said. "People were so used to our offense kind of going out there and putting up these numbers, but I would say it every week when I was right here at the podium, don't lose how good our defense is playing."Now the trick is to keep playing that way. The defense in 2019 managed to do it, holding three of its five opponents after the bye to fewer than 300 yards. It held the Titans to 295 yards in the AFC title game to usher the Chiefs to their first Super Bowl since 1971, then was strong enough to allow Kansas City to mount a comeback against the 49ers.There's every reason to believe this year's bunch can do it, too. They have more talent top to bottom than the 2019 defense did, particularly since the arrival of pass rusher Melvin Ingram. His work opposite Frank Clark on the defensive line has allowed Chris Jones to move back to his more natural position at defensive tackle, and he's made life miserable for opposing quarters; he had 3 1/2 sacks, forced a fumble and recovered one against the Cowboys last weekend.In the linebacker group, second-round pick Nick Bolton has given the Chiefs the kind of athleticism that they've lacked since Derrick Johnson retired. And in the secondary, L'Jarius Sneed is playing at a Pro Bowl level at cornerback, which has freed up three-time All-Pro safety Tyrann Mathieu to freelance a bit more and cause defensive havoc."I'm not trying to blame it on injuries," Spagnuolo said, "but it always feels better or seems to come together when you can have some consecutive weeks of the same guys. When you can get a volume of reps underneath your belt with the same guys, talking to the same guy — you know what I'm saying? To me, that would be the biggest thing."Perhaps the most encouraging part of the Chiefs' midseason turnaround? Their high-powered offense still isn't in sync.Imagine what the Chiefs could do the rest of the way if Mahomes and Co. start lighting up the scoreboard again."We lost some games close early that we probably should have won if we found ways to finish. We took some big lumps and had some big losses that we don't usually have here," Mahomes said. "We kind of went back to the drawing board, went back to the fundamentals and decided to take it week by week, go through the process, trust in the coaching staff. We're sitting here now with everything in front of us. We just have to keep that same mindset."

🏈 Chiefs see similarities to 2019 turnaround that led to title

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– No. 14/15 Illinois broke open a tight contest with a decisive 21-7 run midway through the second half, which included five 3-point field goals, to pull away from Kansas State on Tuesday night in the consolation game of the Hall of Fame Classic in front of 7,255 at the T-Mobile Center.

A night after shooting just 28.1 percent from the field, including 13.6 percent from 3-point range, in a loss to Cincinnati, the Fighting Illini (3-2) seemed to make every shot against the Wildcats (2-2), as they connected on 52.1 percent (25-of-48) from the field, including 12 makes from 3-point range on 46.2 percent (12-of-26) shooting. Seven of those 12 triples came from fifth-year senior&nbsp;Alfonso Plummer, who finished the night with 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including 7-of-9 from long range.

The Illini’s 3-point efficiency came on top of a dominant performance from their All-American center&nbsp;Kofi Cockburn, who finished the night with game-highs in both points (23) and rebounding (13).

K-State, on the other hand, couldn’t find any offensive rhythm, connecting on just 38.5 percent (25-of-65) from the field, including 28.6 percent (6-of-21) from 3-point range, with just 9 assists on 25 made field goals. After shooting 44.8 percent (13-of-29) to help close the deficit to 34-31 at the half, the Wildcats couldn’t sustain that output in the second half, shooting just 33.3 percent (12-of-36) from the field, including 23.1 percent (3-of-13) from long range.

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– No. 14/15 Illinois broke open a tight contest with a decisive 21-7 run midway through the second half, which included five 3-point field goals, to pull away from Kansas State on Tuesday night in the consolation game of the Hall of Fame Classic in front of 7,255 at the T-Mobile Center.A night after shooting just 28.1 percent from the field, including 13.6 percent from 3-point range, in a loss to Cincinnati, the Fighting Illini (3-2) seemed to make every shot against the Wildcats (2-2), as they connected on 52.1 percent (25-of-48) from the field, including 12 makes from 3-point range on 46.2 percent (12-of-26) shooting. Seven of those 12 triples came from fifth-year senior&nbsp;Alfonso Plummer, who finished the night with 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting, including 7-of-9 from long range.The Illini’s 3-point efficiency came on top of a dominant performance from their All-American center&nbsp;Kofi Cockburn, who finished the night with game-highs in both points (23) and rebounding (13).K-State, on the other hand, couldn’t find any offensive rhythm, connecting on just 38.5 percent (25-of-65) from the field, including 28.6 percent (6-of-21) from 3-point range, with just 9 assists on 25 made field goals. After shooting 44.8 percent (13-of-29) to help close the deficit to 34-31 at the half, the Wildcats couldn’t sustain that output in the second half, shooting just 33.3 percent (12-of-36) from the field, including 23.1 percent (3-of-13) from long range.

Wildcats fall to Illinois

Stadium: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium (100,119)

WILDCATS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON AT TEXAS

Coming off a tough home loss to No. 11 Baylor, Kansas State hits the road for the final regular-season game of the season as the Wildcats face Texas on Friday in Austin. The contest against the Longhorns kicks at 11 a.m., and will be televised by FOX with Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst) on the call. The game can be heard across the 39-station K-State Sports Network with Wyatt Thompson (play-by-play), former K-State quarterback Stan Weber (analyst) and Matt Walters (sidelines) calling the action. Fans can also catch the game on SiriusXM (XM: 200; App: 954) in addition to The Varsity Network app.

• K-State has put together four solid outings in the last five weeks in wins over Texas Tech, TCU, Kansas and West Virginia.

• Skylar Thompson has put together the best passing stretch of his career in the last seven games. During that time, Thompson has thrown for 1,614 yards and nine touchdowns with just two interceptions on 129-of-187 (70.0%) aim.

• Thompson enters the week ranked 14th nationally in passing yards per attempt (9.04) and completion percentage (68.8%).

• Thompson’s favorite receiver this year has been Deuce Vaughn, who leads the team with 45 receptions for 464 yards and three scores.

• A Doak Walker Award Semifinalist, Vaughn has totaled 602 yards from scrimmage over the last five games (120.4 yards per game), which includes 100-yard rushing games against No. 11 Baylor, KU, West Virginia and TCU.

• This year, Vaughn has totaled 1,579 scrimmage yards (1,115 rush/464 receive) and 17 total touchdowns. He ranks fourth nationally in scrimmage yards per game (143.5).

• In his 21 career games, Vaughn has at least 100 scrimmage yards 16 times, which includes each of the last 13 games.

• Receivers Phillip Brooks, Malik Knowles and Landry Weber have combined for 75 catches for 1,053 yards and five scores.

• The Wildcats, deploying a new 3-3-5 look and regularly rotating in over 25 players on defense, rank 21st in the nation and second in the Big 12 against the run (118.5 yds/gm).

• Linebackers Daniel Green (72) and Cody Fletcher (64) lead the team in tackles.

• Felix Anudike-Uzomah leads the nation in forced fumbles with six – which is tied for the school record – while he is third in sacks (11.0) and 12th in tackles for loss (14.5). A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Anudike-Uzomah is just a half sack shy of tying the school record.

• He earned three national player of the week awards and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors following a school-record tying 4.0 sacks against TCU.

• Safety Russ Yeast – a transfer from Louisville – is tied for the Big 12 lead with three interceptions, while he had four total passes defended against West Virginia to tie for the 11th-best mark in the nation this year.

• Punter Ty Zentner ranks fourth in the Big 12 with a 44.7-yard average.

• Malik Knowles has returned two kickoffs for a touchdown, and he ranks third in the nation with a 32.1-yard average.

Date: Friday, November 26Kickoff: 11 a.m.Location: Austin, TexasStadium: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium (100,119)Series: Texas Leads, 11-10WILDCATS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON AT TEXASComing off a tough home loss to No. 11 Baylor, Kansas State hits the road for the final regular-season game of the season as the Wildcats face Texas on Friday in Austin. The contest against the Longhorns kicks at 11 a.m., and will be televised by FOX with Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst) on the call. The game can be heard across the 39-station K-State Sports Network with Wyatt Thompson (play-by-play), former K-State quarterback Stan Weber (analyst) and Matt Walters (sidelines) calling the action. Fans can also catch the game on SiriusXM (XM: 200; App: 954) in addition to The Varsity Network app. A LOOK AT K-STATE• K-State has put together four solid outings in the last five weeks in wins over Texas Tech, TCU, Kansas and West Virginia.• Skylar Thompson has put together the best passing stretch of his career in the last seven games. During that time, Thompson has thrown for 1,614 yards and nine touchdowns with just two interceptions on 129-of-187 (70.0%) aim.• Thompson enters the week ranked 14th nationally in passing yards per attempt (9.04) and completion percentage (68.8%).• Thompson’s favorite receiver this year has been Deuce Vaughn, who leads the team with 45 receptions for 464 yards and three scores.• A Doak Walker Award Semifinalist, Vaughn has totaled 602 yards from scrimmage over the last five games (120.4 yards per game), which includes 100-yard rushing games against No. 11 Baylor, KU, West Virginia and TCU.• This year, Vaughn has totaled 1,579 scrimmage yards (1,115 rush/464 receive) and 17 total touchdowns. He ranks fourth nationally in scrimmage yards per game (143.5).• In his 21 career games, Vaughn has at least 100 scrimmage yards 16 times, which includes each of the last 13 games.• Receivers Phillip Brooks, Malik Knowles and Landry Weber have combined for 75 catches for 1,053 yards and five scores.• The Wildcats, deploying a new 3-3-5 look and regularly rotating in over 25 players on defense, rank 21st in the nation and second in the Big 12 against the run (118.5 yds/gm).• Linebackers Daniel Green (72) and Cody Fletcher (64) lead the team in tackles.• Felix Anudike-Uzomah leads the nation in forced fumbles with six – which is tied for the school record – while he is third in sacks (11.0) and 12th in tackles for loss (14.5). A native of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Anudike-Uzomah is just a half sack shy of tying the school record.• He earned three national player of the week awards and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week honors following a school-record tying 4.0 sacks against TCU.• Safety Russ Yeast – a transfer from Louisville – is tied for the Big 12 lead with three interceptions, while he had four total passes defended against West Virginia to tie for the 11th-best mark in the nation this year.• Punter Ty Zentner ranks fourth in the Big 12 with a 44.7-yard average.• Malik Knowles has returned two kickoffs for a touchdown, and he ranks third in the nation with a 32.1-yard average.

K-State plays at Texas Friday

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Kansas State nearly dug itself out of an 18-point deficit with a gritty second-half effort, however, No. 13/12 Arkansas made the right plays down the stretch to hold off the rally in a 72-64 win on Monday night in the semifinals of the Hall of Fame Classic before 9,409 fans at the T-Mobile Center.

The Razorbacks (4-0) now advance to the Championship game on Tuesday night to play unbeaten Cincinnati (5-0), which knocked No. 14/15 Illinois (2-2) in the first semifinal. The Wildcats (2-1) will face the Fighting Illini in the consolation game on Tuesday at 6 p.m., CT.

Down by as many as 18 points, including 45-27, just under 2 minutes into the second half, the Wildcats closed to within 62-54 on a pair of free throws by sophomore&nbsp;Nijel Pack&nbsp;with 1:53 to play then to 66-60 on a Pack 3-pointer with under a minute to play. However, reserve guard&nbsp;Chris Lykes&nbsp;was a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line in the last 1:46 to stave off any further attempts at a comeback.

Lykes was among five Razorbacks in double figures, tying for the team lead with junior&nbsp;Conner Vanover&nbsp;with 14 points each, while senior&nbsp;Au’Diese Toney&nbsp;added a near double-double with 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Pack tied for the game-high lead with 14 points on 5-of-12 field goals and 3-of-3 free throws, while fellow sophomore&nbsp;Selton Miguel&nbsp;had a near double-double with a game-tying 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting to go with a career-best 9 rebounds. Junior&nbsp;Markquis Nowell&nbsp;added 10 points off the bench, eclipsing 1,000 points in college in a career that started at Little Rock in 2018-19.

K-State dug itself into its double-digit deficit with a poor offensive start, as the Wildcats connected on just 25.9 percent (7-of-27) from the field, including 0-of-10 from 3-point range, in the first half to go with 8 turnovers. The team flipped the switch in the second half, scoring 40 points on 46.9 percent (15-of-32) shooting.

The teams were nearly identical shooting the ball with K-State connecting on 37.3 percent (22-of-59) from the field compared to Arkansas’ 36.2 percent (21-of-58), as they combined to hit just 6 of 44 3-point attempts (13.6 percent). However, the Razorbacks took advantage of the 45 personal fouls to convert on 27 of 34 free throw attempts (79.4 percent), which was 10 more than the Wildcats (17-of-23; 73.9 percent).

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– Kansas State nearly dug itself out of an 18-point deficit with a gritty second-half effort, however, No. 13/12 Arkansas made the right plays down the stretch to hold off the rally in a 72-64 win on Monday night in the semifinals of the Hall of Fame Classic before 9,409 fans at the T-Mobile Center.The Razorbacks (4-0) now advance to the Championship game on Tuesday night to play unbeaten Cincinnati (5-0), which knocked No. 14/15 Illinois (2-2) in the first semifinal. The Wildcats (2-1) will face the Fighting Illini in the consolation game on Tuesday at 6 p.m., CT.Down by as many as 18 points, including 45-27, just under 2 minutes into the second half, the Wildcats closed to within 62-54 on a pair of free throws by sophomore&nbsp;Nijel Pack&nbsp;with 1:53 to play then to 66-60 on a Pack 3-pointer with under a minute to play. However, reserve guard&nbsp;Chris Lykes&nbsp;was a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line in the last 1:46 to stave off any further attempts at a comeback.Lykes was among five Razorbacks in double figures, tying for the team lead with junior&nbsp;Conner Vanover&nbsp;with 14 points each, while senior&nbsp;Au’Diese Toney&nbsp;added a near double-double with 13 points and 9 rebounds.Pack tied for the game-high lead with 14 points on 5-of-12 field goals and 3-of-3 free throws, while fellow sophomore&nbsp;Selton Miguel&nbsp;had a near double-double with a game-tying 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting to go with a career-best 9 rebounds. Junior&nbsp;Markquis Nowell&nbsp;added 10 points off the bench, eclipsing 1,000 points in college in a career that started at Little Rock in 2018-19.K-State dug itself into its double-digit deficit with a poor offensive start, as the Wildcats connected on just 25.9 percent (7-of-27) from the field, including 0-of-10 from 3-point range, in the first half to go with 8 turnovers. The team flipped the switch in the second half, scoring 40 points on 46.9 percent (15-of-32) shooting.The teams were nearly identical shooting the ball with K-State connecting on 37.3 percent (22-of-59) from the field compared to Arkansas’ 36.2 percent (21-of-58), as they combined to hit just 6 of 44 3-point attempts (13.6 percent). However, the Razorbacks took advantage of the 45 personal fouls to convert on 27 of 34 free throw attempts (79.4 percent), which was 10 more than the Wildcats (17-of-23; 73.9 percent).

K-State rally comes up short against Arkansas

K-State said that head football coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;announced on Monday that redshirt freshman wide receiver Jaelon Travis has been dismissed from the program for a violation of team rules.

Travis did not play during the 2020 season, while he saw action in this year’s Kansas game.

K-State said that head football coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;announced on Monday that redshirt freshman wide receiver Jaelon Travis has been dismissed from the program for a violation of team rules.Travis did not play during the 2020 season, while he saw action in this year’s Kansas game.

Jaelon Travis is dismissed from KSU football program

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran for 63 yards and a touchdown in his return from injured reserve as the Chiefs beat the Cowboys 19-9. Patrick Mahomes was 23 of 37 for 260 yards with an interception and a fumble for Kansas City, but he was bailed out by a defense that played its best game of the year. 

Charvarius Ward picked off Dak Prescott in the end zone near the end of the first half, and Chris Jones had 3 1/2 sacks while forcing and recovering a fumble. The result was the Chiefs' fourth straight win and a 4-0 mark against the NFC East this season.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Clyde Edwards-Helaire ran for 63 yards and a touchdown in his return from injured reserve as the Chiefs beat the Cowboys 19-9. Patrick Mahomes was 23 of 37 for 260 yards with an interception and a fumble for Kansas City, but he was bailed out by a defense that played its best game of the year. Charvarius Ward picked off Dak Prescott in the end zone near the end of the first half, and Chris Jones had 3 1/2 sacks while forcing and recovering a fumble. The result was the Chiefs' fourth straight win and a 4-0 mark against the NFC East this season.

Chiefs rely on defense to stop the Cowboys

KANSAS STATE (2-0) vs. 16/15 ARKANSAS (3-0)

21st&nbsp;Annual Hall of Fame Classic presented by Hotels.com

Monday, November 22, 8 p.m. CT at T-Mobile Center (18,972)&nbsp; Kansas City, Mo.

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Kansas State: Bruce Weber (Wis.-Milwaukee ’78)

Arkansas: Eric Musselman (San Diego ‘87)

K-State vs. SEC: 167-153 [30-18 at neutral sites]

K-STATE TRAVELS TO KANSAS CITY FOR HALL OF FAME CLASSIC

KANSAS STATE (2-0) vs. 16/15 ARKANSAS (3-0)21st&nbsp;Annual Hall of Fame Classic presented by Hotels.comMonday, November 22, 8 p.m. CT at T-Mobile Center (18,972)&nbsp; Kansas City, Mo.TELEVISIONESPNews / WatchESPNRADIOK-State Sports Network107.9 FM / 1420 KJCK AMLIVE STATS<a href="http://www.kstatesports.com/" target="_blank">www.kstatesports.com</a><a href="http://www.statbroadcast.com/events/tournament.php?tid=870" target="_blank">http://www.statbroadcast.com/events/tournament.php?tid=870</a>TICKETS<a href="http://www.t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/hall-of-fame-classic-4" target="_blank">www.t-mobilecenter.com/events/detail/hall-of-fame-classic-4</a>(816) 949.7100Single Game: $15, $40, $80, $100COACHESKansas State: Bruce Weber (Wis.-Milwaukee ’78)Overall: 485-285/24th&nbsp;seasonAt K-State: 172-130/10th&nbsp;seasonvs. Arkansas: 2-0 (0-0 at K-State)Arkansas: Eric Musselman (San Diego ‘87)Overall: 158-53/6th&nbsp;seasonSchool Record: 48-19/3rd&nbsp;seasonvs. K-State: 0-0 (0-0 at Arkansas)SERIES HISTORY VS. ARKANSASOverall: K-State leads 8-3In Kansas City: K-State leads 2-0Active Streak: Arkansas, 2Weber vs. Arkansas: 2-0K-State vs. SEC: 167-153 [30-18 at neutral sites]Weber vs. Eric Musselman: First meetingPROJECTED STARTING LINEUPKansas State (2-0)G: #3 Selton MiguelG: #13 Mark SmithG: #21 Nijel PackF: #25 Ismael [Ish] MassoudF: #20 Kaosi EzeaguArkansas (3-0)G: #1 J.D. NotaeG: #4 Davonte DavisG: #5 Au’Diese ToneyF: #10 Jaylin WilliamsF: #23 Kamani JohnsonK-STATE TRAVELS TO KANSAS CITY FOR HALL OF FAME CLASSIC<ul>
 <li>Kansas State (2-0) will face its first significant challenge of season this coming week, as the Wildcats head east to Kansas City to play in the 21st annual Hall of Fame Classic presented by Hotels.com on Monday-Tuesday, November 22-23 at the T-Mobile Center.</li><li>The Wildcats will play No. 16/15 Arkansas (3-0) in the second semifinal game on Monday around 8 p.m., CT on ESPNews following the conclusion of the first game between Cincinnati (4-0) vs. No. 10/10 Illinois (2-1).</li><li>The winners of the two semifinal games will play in the championship on Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m., CT on ESPN2, while the consolation game is set for 6 p.m., CT on ESPNews.</li><li>This will be the third time K-State has participated in the Hall of Fame Classic, advancing to the championship game in its previous 2 appearances before falling to Top 10 foes Duke (2010) and North Carolina (2015).</li>
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Kansas State meets Arkansas in the Hall of Fame Classic

K-State ended their 2021 football home schedule with a loss to&nbsp; Baylor by a score of 20-10.&nbsp;

Wildcat coach Chris Klieman&nbsp;“Well, let’s congratulate Coach Aranda and Baylor. They played a really good football game and beat us at our own place and I give those guys credit for making really good plays on both sides of the ball. They’re a physical team and they play really hard. We got behind early on the miscue and we went down seven to nothing and just couldn’t get out of that hole and struggled to get any rhythm offensively throughout the day until the big run with Deuce (Vaughn). I also thought we struggled to get off the field on defense.&nbsp; "

Baylor scored a touchdown with 11:09 remaining in the first quarter a short time after recovering a muffed punt by Kansas State and led 17-7 at halftime. Blake Shapen threw for 137 yards in place of injured quarterback Gerry Bohanon as No. 11 Baylor leaned on its defense in the win.

Trestan Ebner ran for 86 yards and a touchdown as the Bears won their fourth straight over the Wildcats. Sixth-year senior Skylar Thompson was just 15 of 29 for 158 yards for Kansas State before leaving with an injury in the fourth quarter of his final home game. Deuce Vaughn added 128 yards rushing for the Wildcats, but most of it came on a 65-yard touchdown run.

K-State ended their 2021 football home schedule with a loss to&nbsp; Baylor by a score of 20-10.&nbsp;Wildcat coach Chris Klieman&nbsp;“Well, let’s congratulate Coach Aranda and Baylor. They played a really good football game and beat us at our own place and I give those guys credit for making really good plays on both sides of the ball. They’re a physical team and they play really hard. We got behind early on the miscue and we went down seven to nothing and just couldn’t get out of that hole and struggled to get any rhythm offensively throughout the day until the big run with Deuce (Vaughn). I also thought we struggled to get off the field on defense.&nbsp; "Baylor scored a touchdown with 11:09 remaining in the first quarter a short time after recovering a muffed punt by Kansas State and led 17-7 at halftime. Blake Shapen threw for 137 yards in place of injured quarterback Gerry Bohanon as No. 11 Baylor leaned on its defense in the win.Trestan Ebner ran for 86 yards and a touchdown as the Bears won their fourth straight over the Wildcats. Sixth-year senior Skylar Thompson was just 15 of 29 for 158 yards for Kansas State before leaving with an injury in the fourth quarter of his final home game. Deuce Vaughn added 128 yards rushing for the Wildcats, but most of it came on a 65-yard touchdown run.

K-State falls on Senior Day to Baylor

ELLSWORTH - Three people were taken to the hospital after a two vehicle accident in northern Ellsworth Saturday afternoon.

William Wachs, 83, of Ellsworth, was northbound on Kansas Highway 156 in a 1991 Ford F250 when he attempted to turn left onto O'Donnell Drive and turned in front of a 2012 Toyota RAV4 driven by Lon P. Cale, 75, of Great Bend, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The RAV4 struck the pickup. 

Both drivers and a passenger in the RAV4, Nancy E. Cale, 74, of Great Bend, suffered suspected serious injuries and were transported to Ellsworth County Medical Center, the Highway Patrol noted. All three were properly restrained.

ELLSWORTH - Three people were taken to the hospital after a two vehicle accident in northern Ellsworth Saturday afternoon.William Wachs, 83, of Ellsworth, was northbound on Kansas Highway 156 in a 1991 Ford F250 when he attempted to turn left onto O'Donnell Drive and turned in front of a 2012 Toyota RAV4 driven by Lon P. Cale, 75, of Great Bend, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. The RAV4 struck the pickup. Both drivers and a passenger in the RAV4, Nancy E. Cale, 74, of Great Bend, suffered suspected serious injuries and were transported to Ellsworth County Medical Center, the Highway Patrol noted. All three were properly restrained.Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

Three injured in two-vehicle wreck in Ellsworth

TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas parks have a positive economic impact across the state and across several industries, a new study shows.

Governor Laura Kelly recently announced the results of the study by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University.&nbsp;

“This study confirms that our wildlife and parks industry is good for our economy and good for Kansans,” Kelly said. “In 2020, state park visitors contributed more than $170 million to grow our economy. We’ll use this data to support our parks, strengthen our economy, and continue improving Kansans’ quality of life.”

For the study, KDWP and CEDBR polled 39,156 visitors who stayed at one of Kansas’s 28 state parks between April 1, 2020 and Sept. 11, 2020, to better understand economic contributions to regional and state economies. Notable findings from the study include:

●Survey respondents had an average party size of four people, stayed 4.1 days, and spent approximately $510 each trip.

●On average, 91.9% of visitors indicated they would recommend the state park to others, and 79.9% indicated they would revisit the same state park within a year.

●In 2020 alone, largely due to the global pandemic, Kansas state parks saw a dramatic increase of 52% in the number of visitor days in parks. This led to an additional 1,354 jobs and $35.2 million dollars in wages for Kansans.

●In 2020, total estimated spending by visitors in Kansas was 170.1 million dollars.

●Approximately 67% of spending related to nature-based tourism activities was conducted near survey respondents’ destination, with sales predominantly conducted within just 40 miles of Kansas state parks. Currently, 29 Kansas counties are home to at least a portion of a state park.

“Kansas state parks not only provide natural amenities which help visitors destress and improve their quality of life,”&nbsp;said CEDBR Director Jeremy Hill, “They are economic engines for each of the twenty-eight regional economies.”

“We’re proud to contribute to the state’s economy, especially in the mostly rural communities where our state parks are located,”&nbsp;said KDWP Secretary Brad Loveless. “If there’s anything the past two years have taught us, it’s that people’s time is valuable and when given the choice, people want to spend their time out-of-doors. This challenges us to constantly improve the park experience, so this data will be invaluable in helping us determine where our efforts can benefit visitors most.”

“As our staff and volunteers plan special events, they remain committed to offering activities that are not only memorable, but improve visitors’ quality of life,” said Kansas State Parks Director Linda Lanterman. “No matter the income level of our visitors, Kansas state parks remain an affordable, ‘close to home’ getaway that everyone can enjoy.”

For more on Kansas State Parks, and to view the full study, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTExMTkuNDkxMDAwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzb3V0ZG9vcnMuY29tL1N0YXRlLVBhcmtzIn0.7gsjTpkj4zx5yf3nKGVY7S62rUZ3oTVzzxSycbl-Tsw/s/1419840138/br/121320299677-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks</a>. The full report can also be downloaded&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTExMTkuNDkxMDAwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2dvdmVybm9yLmthbnNhcy5nb3Yvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjEvMTEva3Mtc3RhdGUtcGFya3MtaW1wYWN0LWZpbmFsLnBkZiJ9.TVEfBXmnshVl2gtR5P4JN6ts8-sYl_Sg9W9Mlvr-l_I/s/1419840138/br/121320299677-l" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;

About The Barton School of Business The Barton School of Business ­– home of the CEDBR – has been the undergraduate and graduate college at Wichita State University since it’s founding in 1926.&nbsp; The Barton School currently offers more undergraduate business degrees than any other institution in Kansas –&nbsp;including the state’s only entrepreneurship major. It also holds a double AACSB accreditation for business and accounting, which is the largest selection in the state and puts it in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. For more information, please visit <a href="http://cedbr.org">cedbr.org</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637942226373.jpeg" alt="Located on the edge of the Ozarks in far southeastern Kansas, Crawford State Park provides a variety of landscapes. Photo by&nbsp;Harland J Schuster courtesy <a href="http://TravelKS.com">TravelKS.com</a>" />
 <figcaption>Located on the edge of the Ozarks in far southeastern Kansas, Crawford State Park provides a variety of landscapes. Photo by&nbsp;Harland J Schuster courtesy <a href="http://TravelKS.com">TravelKS.com</a></figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA&nbsp;–&nbsp;Kansas parks have a positive economic impact across the state and across several industries, a new study shows.Governor Laura Kelly recently announced the results of the study by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and the Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University.&nbsp;“This study confirms that our wildlife and parks industry is good for our economy and good for Kansans,” Kelly said. “In 2020, state park visitors contributed more than $170 million to grow our economy. We’ll use this data to support our parks, strengthen our economy, and continue improving Kansans’ quality of life.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637942938100.jpeg" alt="Located in the heart of the Smoky Hills, Wilson State Park is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the state. Wilson Reservoir features a rugged shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and rocky outcrops. Photo courtesy <a href="http://TravelKS.com">TravelKS.com</a>" />
 <figcaption>Located in the heart of the Smoky Hills, Wilson State Park is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the state. Wilson Reservoir features a rugged shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and rocky outcrops. Photo courtesy <a href="http://TravelKS.com">TravelKS.com</a></figcaption>
 </figure>For the study, KDWP and CEDBR polled 39,156 visitors who stayed at one of Kansas’s 28 state parks between April 1, 2020 and Sept. 11, 2020, to better understand economic contributions to regional and state economies. Notable findings from the study include:●Survey respondents had an average party size of four people, stayed 4.1 days, and spent approximately $510 each trip.●On average, 91.9% of visitors indicated they would recommend the state park to others, and 79.9% indicated they would revisit the same state park within a year.●In 2020 alone, largely due to the global pandemic, Kansas state parks saw a dramatic increase of 52% in the number of visitor days in parks. This led to an additional 1,354 jobs and $35.2 million dollars in wages for Kansans.●In 2020, total estimated spending by visitors in Kansas was 170.1 million dollars.●Approximately 67% of spending related to nature-based tourism activities was conducted near survey respondents’ destination, with sales predominantly conducted within just 40 miles of Kansas state parks. Currently, 29 Kansas counties are home to at least a portion of a state park.“Kansas state parks not only provide natural amenities which help visitors destress and improve their quality of life,”&nbsp;said CEDBR Director Jeremy Hill, “They are economic engines for each of the twenty-eight regional economies.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637943813047.jpeg" alt="Lovewell State Park in north-central Kansas offers a blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and special events.&nbsp;

Photo courtesy&nbsp;<a href="http://travelks.com/">TravelKS.com</a>" />
 <figcaption>Lovewell State Park in north-central Kansas offers a blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching, and special events.&nbsp;

Photo courtesy&nbsp;<a href="http://travelks.com/">TravelKS.com</a></figcaption>
 </figure>“We’re proud to contribute to the state’s economy, especially in the mostly rural communities where our state parks are located,”&nbsp;said KDWP Secretary Brad Loveless. “If there’s anything the past two years have taught us, it’s that people’s time is valuable and when given the choice, people want to spend their time out-of-doors. This challenges us to constantly improve the park experience, so this data will be invaluable in helping us determine where our efforts can benefit visitors most.”“As our staff and volunteers plan special events, they remain committed to offering activities that are not only memorable, but improve visitors’ quality of life,” said Kansas State Parks Director Linda Lanterman. “No matter the income level of our visitors, Kansas state parks remain an affordable, ‘close to home’ getaway that everyone can enjoy.”For more on Kansas State Parks, and to view the full study, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTExMTkuNDkxMDAwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2tzb3V0ZG9vcnMuY29tL1N0YXRlLVBhcmtzIn0.7gsjTpkj4zx5yf3nKGVY7S62rUZ3oTVzzxSycbl-Tsw/s/1419840138/br/121320299677-l" target="_blank">ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks</a>. The full report can also be downloaded&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTExMTkuNDkxMDAwODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2dvdmVybm9yLmthbnNhcy5nb3Yvd3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjEvMTEva3Mtc3RhdGUtcGFya3MtaW1wYWN0LWZpbmFsLnBkZiJ9.TVEfBXmnshVl2gtR5P4JN6ts8-sYl_Sg9W9Mlvr-l_I/s/1419840138/br/121320299677-l" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;About The Barton School of Business The Barton School of Business ­– home of the CEDBR – has been the undergraduate and graduate college at Wichita State University since it’s founding in 1926.&nbsp; The Barton School currently offers more undergraduate business degrees than any other institution in Kansas –&nbsp;including the state’s only entrepreneurship major. It also holds a double AACSB accreditation for business and accounting, which is the largest selection in the state and puts it in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. For more information, please visit <a href="http://cedbr.org">cedbr.org</a>.

Governor: State parks good for Kansas economy

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a 65-year-old Wellington man is dead after being struck by a car in Wellington.

 The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash was reported at 6:30 a.m. Friday on U.S. Highway 160 in Wellington. 

KWCH-TV reports a 2015 Dodge Challenger was traveling east on the inside lane when it hit a man who was running from north to south. 

The Highway Patrol identified the man who was killed as Chuck E. Flynn of Wellington. 

The driver and two passengers in the car were not seriously injured.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say a 65-year-old Wellington man is dead after being struck by a car in Wellington. The Kansas Highway Patrol says the crash was reported at 6:30 a.m. Friday on U.S. Highway 160 in Wellington. KWCH-TV reports a 2015 Dodge Challenger was traveling east on the inside lane when it hit a man who was running from north to south. The Highway Patrol identified the man who was killed as Chuck E. Flynn of Wellington. The driver and two passengers in the car were not seriously injured.

Kansas man killed after being struck by car

WICHITA (AP) — Authorities say a fire at the Broadmoor at Chelsea apartments in north Wichita critically injured one person and displaced every resident in the complex. 

Wichita Fire Department Chief Tammy Snow says crews responding to an emergency call just before 6 p.m. Friday from a resident found heavy fire showing in the middle of the 12-unit complex. 

KWCH-TV reports that firefighters used a ladder to pull a person out of a second-floor unit and then performed CPR on the scene. The fire chief said four of the units are a total loss with the others having water and smoke damage.

WICHITA (AP) — Authorities say a fire at the Broadmoor at Chelsea apartments in north Wichita critically injured one person and displaced every resident in the complex. Wichita Fire Department Chief Tammy Snow says crews responding to an emergency call just before 6 p.m. Friday from a resident found heavy fire showing in the middle of the 12-unit complex. KWCH-TV reports that firefighters used a ladder to pull a person out of a second-floor unit and then performed CPR on the scene. The fire chief said four of the units are a total loss with the others having water and smoke damage.

One critically injured, others displaced after Kan. apartment fire

Archaeology fieldwork can be arduous and painstaking, but it’s a vital part of preserving the heritage and history of indigenous people.

Wichita State University’s Dr. Crystal Dozier recently led a team of students in a cultural resource management project for the city of Wichita, ensuring that modern infrastructure wouldn’t destroy or damage ancient artifacts.

Dozier, assistant professor of archaeology, was called to action as part of her official duties as city archaeologist recently when the city wanted to improve the infrastructure of North Chisolm Creek Park in north Wichita.

The city submitted for a federal grant to improve the infrastructure of the park with an ADA-accessible loading zone. The grant required that a cultural survey be done on the lane to ensure that no ancient artifacts would be destroyed when the construction on the project began.

“Through the office of the city archaeologist, Wichita State provides these archaeological surveys for our local government,” Dozier said. “I felt like this was a responsibility of the office. This is the whole reason why the office was created.”

North Chisolm Creek Park is a beautifully restored prairie, which means there’s a lot of vegetation and it’s not easy to see everything on the surface, Dozier said. Kansas State historic preservation laws require a subsurface survey, particularly because the pond in the area used to be a creek that is a high-probability area for finding archaeological sites.

Dozier, along with a graduate assistant Laura Kennard, seven graduate and six undergraduate archaeology student volunteers, picked up their shovels and got to work.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637983259465.jpeg" alt="Undergraduate and graduate students gained valuable experience while helping with the&nbsp;North Chisolm Creek Park dig. Photo courtesy WSU" />
 <figcaption>Undergraduate and graduate students gained valuable experience while helping with the&nbsp;North Chisolm Creek Park dig. Photo courtesy WSU</figcaption>
 </figure>By WSU STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONSArchaeology fieldwork can be arduous and painstaking, but it’s a vital part of preserving the heritage and history of indigenous people.Wichita State University’s Dr. Crystal Dozier recently led a team of students in a cultural resource management project for the city of Wichita, ensuring that modern infrastructure wouldn’t destroy or damage ancient artifacts.Dozier, assistant professor of archaeology, was called to action as part of her official duties as city archaeologist recently when the city wanted to improve the infrastructure of North Chisolm Creek Park in north Wichita.The city submitted for a federal grant to improve the infrastructure of the park with an ADA-accessible loading zone. The grant required that a cultural survey be done on the lane to ensure that no ancient artifacts would be destroyed when the construction on the project began.“Through the office of the city archaeologist, Wichita State provides these archaeological surveys for our local government,” Dozier said. “I felt like this was a responsibility of the office. This is the whole reason why the office was created.”North Chisolm Creek Park is a beautifully restored prairie, which means there’s a lot of vegetation and it’s not easy to see everything on the surface, Dozier said. Kansas State historic preservation laws require a subsurface survey, particularly because the pond in the area used to be a creek that is a high-probability area for finding archaeological sites.Dozier, along with a graduate assistant Laura Kennard, seven graduate and six undergraduate archaeology student volunteers, picked up their shovels and got to work.The team dug holes every 15 meters, digging additional holes if there were any cultural materials unearthed. In total, there were 84 pits dug over six eight-hour days. It should be noted that the high temperatures on dig days ranged from the high 80s to high 90s degrees Fahrenheit.&nbsp;In total, the archaeologists found? three isolated pieces of lithic debitage, which are “pieces that are smaller than a quarter that have flaked off in the process of making stone tools. Not all of them are made into those stone tools, but it’s a biproduct,” Dozier said.When the fragments were found, the archaeologists were required to do additional investigation.“Every time we found one of those, we had to do eight additional shovel test pits in the four cardinal directions around it to make sure there weren’t anymore,” Dozier said.All the found fragments ended up being isolated finds, Dozier said, which means they could have been tracked into the site by someone traveling through the area, but the site was likely not where the tools were made.All the lithic debitage was gathered and brought back to the Archaeology of Food Lab in Neff Hall at Wichita State for further testing.“But we found nothing to prevent the city from making the improvements to the park,” she said.<h2>The city archaeologist</h2>The office of Wichita City Archaeologist has been part of Wichita State University since the 1960s. It’s an honorific position that saves the city tens of thousands of dollars when it needs these types of surveys done.“There’s not very often that a need arises that we need a city archaeologist because we’ve surveyed the majority of public lands in Wichita at this point,” Dozier said. “But very occasionally I get the email, and I say, “That’s what this office is meant to do.’”When Jan Long, who works for the Wichita City Parks Department, read the requirement of the cultural survey, she immediately emailed Dozier.“It was just wonderful because she took it from there,” Long said. “This could result in over $281,000 in grant money. And certainly, the study is very useful.”Dozier said there are boxes of found artifacts in the archaeology lab in Neff Hall —&nbsp;remnants of previous digs done by former WSU archaeologists in their official role with the city.One occasion when WSU’s archaeologists were called in for survey and consultation with the city was in 2005 when the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.com/news/local/education/article108894432.html">tusk of a wooly mammoth was discovered</a>&nbsp;during construction along Kellogg Avenue.&nbsp;Dozier and her graduate assistants also make themselves available to review all upcoming zoning propositions for the city and county and review any calls for additions to the historical registry.“We have an ear on the ground of what development is taking place. Are there any areas of archaeological risk that we know of in the city? We’re available if such a need arises,” she said.The city archaeologist also talks to middle- and high-school students and consults with private landowners.“This is exactly the cultural resource management field that we are training our students to do. We were doing it to industry standards. These are exactly the kinds of careers that they’re training to do,” Dozier said.Long said she appreciates how responsive and thorough Dozier’s team has been.“I feel good that we did our due diligence, and we can provide an easy avenue of knowing that we’re not destroying anything in this process of improving the park,” she said. “It makes this part of creating improvements to our park system so much easier and so much more responsible.”<h2>Real-life, hands-on experience</h2>Douglas Kressly, a senior in anthropology from Lucas, Kansas, said the applied learning opportunity the North Chisolm Creek dig offered was invaluable.“As an anthropology student, these kinds of experiences are extremely beneficial, as they provide real-life, hands-on experience on an archaeological project and allows for a glimpse into what the career path may have in store,” Kressly said.Jennifer Banks — a graduate student from Van Meter, Iowa, whose focus is archaeology and cultural resource management —&nbsp;said every project provides its own set of challenges and successes.“This project gave everyone involved a greater appreciation for Kansas prairie soils, which can be tricky to dig and screen,” she said. “This project helped me grow as a researcher and a student by providing hands-on experience to apply what I'm learning in the classroom to things that I may experience in jobs post-graduation.”The North Chisolm Creek dig was the third field expedition that 68-year-old Arland Wallace, sophomore in anthropology, has participated in recently.“I am always grateful for the opportunity to participate and learn different methods and outcomes. This project difficult, but I have learned that when a group of like-minded students participate in a project like this, it can be very educational,” he said. “There was something wonderful about being outside digging, working, and being part of nature while trying to unlock a mystery, and come away from the project answering our archaeological questions.”&nbsp;

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