UPDATE TO A STORY THAT BEGAN ON THURSDAY:

The Geary County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday night that have received the results from the Covid-19 test conducted Friday morning, where an additional corrections officer and one inmate tested positive for Covid-19. That brings the total to three corrections officers and one inmate. 

 The correction’s officers are being treated at their residence while the inmate is isolated and being treated at the Detention Center.  The Detention Center is following the recommendations from the Geary County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. 

 The Detention Center will be conducting testing multiple times over the coming weeks in attempt to prevent further spread. The Sheriff's Department will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.&nbsp;

There will have to be extensive contact tracing and testing after two Geary County corrections officers tested positive for COVID-19.

Sheriff Dan Jackson doesn't know how this could impact staffing at the jail if others test positive. "We don't know yet, and I think that's why they jump on it like they do. You've got to figure out where you're at before you can plan your way forward."

Jackson confirmed the jail inmate population is down to about 75 inmates, instead of the normal level of about 135. "We leaned into that early and got people out that we could get out. That means we could go with a little less staff."

The two officers that tested positive are quarantined at their homes. Jackson said that is a small piece of staff but the contact tracing is significant. Authorities must go back about a week to see where the officers were at and who they were in contact with at the jail as well.

The sheriff said the department has accepted an offer from the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to send teams out to help care for the people. "Whoever we have that tests clear, as far as corrections officers, we don't necessarily want them going home to their families while they're still working in the jail. They could take it home to their families. They'll put all these people up in hotels. They'll take care of that whole piece so that we don't have to worry about it. The cost will be funded by the state division of emergency management.

Other corrections officers and inmates will be tested for COVID-19.

By Dewey TerrillJC PostUPDATE TO A STORY THAT BEGAN ON THURSDAY:The Geary County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday night that have received the results from the Covid-19 test conducted Friday morning, where an additional corrections officer and one inmate tested positive for Covid-19. That brings the total to three corrections officers and one inmate. The correction’s officers are being treated at their residence while the inmate is isolated and being treated at the Detention Center. The Detention Center is following the recommendations from the Geary County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The Detention Center will be conducting testing multiple times over the coming weeks in attempt to prevent further spread. The Sheriff's Department will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.&nbsp;---There will have to be extensive contact tracing and testing after two Geary County corrections officers tested positive for COVID-19.Sheriff Dan Jackson doesn't know how this could impact staffing at the jail if others test positive. "We don't know yet, and I think that's why they jump on it like they do. You've got to figure out where you're at before you can plan your way forward."Jackson confirmed the jail inmate population is down to about 75 inmates, instead of the normal level of about 135. "We leaned into that early and got people out that we could get out. That means we could go with a little less staff."The two officers that tested positive are quarantined at their homes. Jackson said that is a small piece of staff but the contact tracing is significant. Authorities must go back about a week to see where the officers were at and who they were in contact with at the jail as well.The sheriff said the department has accepted an offer from the Kansas Division of Emergency Management to send teams out to help care for the people. "Whoever we have that tests clear, as far as corrections officers, we don't necessarily want them going home to their families while they're still working in the jail. They could take it home to their families. They'll put all these people up in hotels. They'll take care of that whole piece so that we don't have to worry about it. The cost will be funded by the state division of emergency management.Other corrections officers and inmates will be tested for COVID-19.

Two more people test positive for COVID-19 at the Detention Center

High 95°	Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon.

High 95°	Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to around 15 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday weather forecast

The Geary Community Farmers Market will open on Thursday, June 11, 4:00 – 7:00 pm. The market will located in the front parking lot at Geary Community Hospital, 1102 St Mary’s Road in Junction City.

Shannon Rosauer, a Volunteer who is helping the coordinate the Market, said it will probably start out a little smaller than usual and grow as the season continues.

Live Well Geary County has worked in cooperation with the Geary Co Health Dept, Manhattan Farmers Market, and Geary Community Hospital to develop this year’s operating plan. As we continue to move forward, tackling this pandemic, we strongly encourage everyone to practice physical and social distancing, proper handwashing, and wear a mask in public to help decrease the transmission of COVID-19 and encourage friends and family members to do the same.

Many of your favorite vendors will be at the market – watch the Geary Community Farmers Market Facebook page for more information and invite your friends to Like &amp; Follow to help spread the word.

To provide for safe farmers market operations, the following policies are in effect until further notice:

· Anyone who is sick, or who has been exposed to COVID-19 must not attend the farmers market.

· Wear a mask if you have one. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth while at the market.

· Walkways will be widened and vendor booths will be spaced several feet apart to allow for social distancing. Please maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from other customers in walkways and while waiting at vendors’ stalls.

· Check the Geary Community Farmers Market Facebook page for a weekly list of vendors and in-season products to pre-plan your shopping.

· Come to the market with a purchase plan in mind and limit social visiting with vendors and other shoppers.

· Bring as few family members as possible to attend the market.

· Please do not touch or sample items unless you are given permission by the vendor. Vendors are happy to help select and bag items for you.

· Some vendors accept pre-orders for quick and easy pick-up. Check our online vendor list at https://www.livewellgearycounty.org/farmers-market for more information.

· Wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer before and after attending the market.

· Due to the need for a more spread-out market, there are fewer customer parking spots in the GCH parking lot. No parking is allowed in the grass next to the GCH parking lot. There is ample additional parking on St Mary’s Road – please pay attention not to park in front of the bus stop or fire hydrants.

&nbsp; ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All Vendors must pre-register with the farmers market. Online registration is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livewellgearycounty.org/farmers-market" target="_blank">https://www.livewellgearycounty.org/farmers-market</a>

· Vendors will use hand sanitizer, gloves, and/or handwashing stations before and frequently during the market.

· Vendors will handle all products prior to sale.

· Vendors are asked to round prices up or down to avoid coin transactions.

· Vendors are asked to bring only essential booth staff – no extra family members or children if it can be avoided

· Vendors are asked to place an extra table in between the customer and the product display and will sterilize surfaces frequently. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out by email to livewellgearycounty@gmail.com or by private message to the Geary Community Farmers Market Facebook page. Our local farmers have great products ready for you and are grateful for your support!

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Geary Community Farmers Market will open on Thursday, June 11, 4:00 – 7:00 pm. The market will located in the front parking lot at Geary Community Hospital, 1102 St Mary’s Road in Junction City.Shannon Rosauer, a Volunteer who is helping the coordinate the Market, said it will probably start out a little smaller than usual and grow as the season continues.Live Well Geary County has worked in cooperation with the Geary Co Health Dept, Manhattan Farmers Market, and Geary Community Hospital to develop this year’s operating plan. As we continue to move forward, tackling this pandemic, we strongly encourage everyone to practice physical and social distancing, proper handwashing, and wear a mask in public to help decrease the transmission of COVID-19 and encourage friends and family members to do the same.Many of your favorite vendors will be at the market – watch the Geary Community Farmers Market Facebook page for more information and invite your friends to Like &amp; Follow to help spread the word.To provide for safe farmers market operations, the following policies are in effect until further notice:· Anyone who is sick, or who has been exposed to COVID-19 must not attend the farmers market.· No pets are allowed at the market.· Wear a mask if you have one. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth while at the market.For Farmers Market customers:· Walkways will be widened and vendor booths will be spaced several feet apart to allow for social distancing. Please maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from other customers in walkways and while waiting at vendors’ stalls.· Check the Geary Community Farmers Market Facebook page for a weekly list of vendors and in-season products to pre-plan your shopping.· Come to the market with a purchase plan in mind and limit social visiting with vendors and other shoppers.· Bring as few family members as possible to attend the market.· Please do not touch or sample items unless you are given permission by the vendor. Vendors are happy to help select and bag items for you.· Some vendors accept pre-orders for quick and easy pick-up. Check our online vendor list at https://www.livewellgearycounty.org/farmers-market for more information.· Wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer before and after attending the market.· Due to the need for a more spread-out market, there are fewer customer parking spots in the GCH parking lot. No parking is allowed in the grass next to the GCH parking lot. There is ample additional parking on St Mary’s Road – please pay attention not to park in front of the bus stop or fire hydrants.For Farmers Market vendors:&nbsp; ·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All Vendors must pre-register with the farmers market. Online registration is available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.livewellgearycounty.org/farmers-market" target="_blank">https://www.livewellgearycounty.org/farmers-market</a>· Vendors will use hand sanitizer, gloves, and/or handwashing stations before and frequently during the market.· Vendors will handle all products prior to sale.· Vendors are asked to round prices up or down to avoid coin transactions.· Vendors are asked to bring only essential booth staff – no extra family members or children if it can be avoided· Vendors are asked to place an extra table in between the customer and the product display and will sterilize surfaces frequently. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out by email to livewellgearycounty@gmail.com or by private message to the Geary Community Farmers Market Facebook page. Our local farmers have great products ready for you and are grateful for your support!

There will be a Geary Community Farmer's Market this summer

The Emergency Management Office reports that the Geary County Health Department was advised Friday of a positive COVID-19 case in the county. 

The latest case involves a youth who resides in Geary County.&nbsp;

Of the 28 cases that have now been reported, 15 patients have recovered while 12 are active cases. There are 22 pending tests, and there have been 736 negative test results.

The Emergency Management Office reports that the Geary County Health Department was advised Friday of a positive COVID-19 case in the county. The latest case involves a youth who resides in Geary County.&nbsp;Of the 28 cases that have now been reported, 15 patients have recovered while 12 are active cases. There are 22 pending tests, and there have been 736 negative test results.

Another positive case of COVID-19 confirmed in Geary County

All public events at the Central Kansas Free Fair, will not be held this year. The Fair Board made the decision to cancel all public events for that fair. That includes the Wild Bill Kickok Rode, the demolition derby, tractor pull, carnival, parade, open class judging and other entertainment events.

In a social media post it was noted that the decision was not made lightly, and has taken into consideration guidance from the Dickinson County Health Officer, K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas Department of Agriculture plus city and county officials. The Fair Board also considered the financial impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on families, businesses and the fair board.&nbsp;

They do plan to return with a fair in 2021.

The focus of the 2020 fair will be given to the 4-H members to have their exhibits judged in a safe and healthy environment. Those judging events, including livestock shows, will not be open to the public and access to the fairgrounds will be limited to exhibitors, immediate family, event volunteers and staff. Efforts will be made to video shows and photograph exhibits to the public access to view them online.

Look for further updates on the livestock auction.

All public events at the Central Kansas Free Fair, will not be held this year. The Fair Board made the decision to cancel all public events for that fair. That includes the Wild Bill Kickok Rode, the demolition derby, tractor pull, carnival, parade, open class judging and other entertainment events.In a social media post it was noted that the decision was not made lightly, and has taken into consideration guidance from the Dickinson County Health Officer, K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas Department of Agriculture plus city and county officials. The Fair Board also considered the financial impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on families, businesses and the fair board.&nbsp;They do plan to return with a fair in 2021.The focus of the 2020 fair will be given to the 4-H members to have their exhibits judged in a safe and healthy environment. Those judging events, including livestock shows, will not be open to the public and access to the fairgrounds will be limited to exhibitors, immediate family, event volunteers and staff. Efforts will be made to video shows and photograph exhibits to the public access to view them online.Look for further updates on the livestock auction.

Central Kansas Free Fair will not be open to the general public this year

JUNCTION CITY – A Junction City man has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree felony murder, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.

Dion Jamel Green, 34, on Thursday pleaded guilty to the two counts in Geary County District Court. District Judge Steven L. Hornbaker accepted the pleas. Sentencing has been scheduled for Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Green was charged with the crimes in connection with the December 2018 deaths of Jenna Schafer, Junction City, and her unborn child.

The case was investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Geary County Sheriff’s Office and the Junction City Police Department. Deputy Attorney General Vic Braden and Assistant Attorney General Michael R. Serra of Schmidt's office and Assistant Geary County Attorney Jason B. Oxford are prosecuting the case.

<figure>
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 </figure>JUNCTION CITY – A Junction City man has pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree felony murder, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.Dion Jamel Green, 34, on Thursday pleaded guilty to the two counts in Geary County District Court. District Judge Steven L. Hornbaker accepted the pleas. Sentencing has been scheduled for Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m.Green was charged with the crimes in connection with the December 2018 deaths of Jenna Schafer, Junction City, and her unborn child.The case was investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Geary County Sheriff’s Office and the Junction City Police Department. Deputy Attorney General Vic Braden and Assistant Attorney General Michael R. Serra of Schmidt's office and Assistant Geary County Attorney Jason B. Oxford are prosecuting the case.

Junction City man pleads guilty to two counts of first-degree felony murder

Kansas Wesleyan University student Jacob Lovell, who will enter his senior year this fall, has been named a recipient of the Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship by the Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF).

Lovell was one of 20 award winners recognized by the KICF, as each member institution nominates an outstanding student from within its ranks.

Lovell is a Biomedical Chemistry major from nearby Junction City, who has been on the honor roll multiple times during his time at KWU. He has served as a resident advisor (RA), a captain on the track and field team and is the incoming president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Lovell hopes to enter medical school upon graduation.

The Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship was established in 1995 through the generosity of Maud Wyatt, whose bequest has supported the work of KICF and its institutions since 1961.

Salina PostKansas Wesleyan University student Jacob Lovell, who will enter his senior year this fall, has been named a recipient of the Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship by the Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF).Lovell was one of 20 award winners recognized by the KICF, as each member institution nominates an outstanding student from within its ranks.Lovell is a Biomedical Chemistry major from nearby Junction City, who has been on the honor roll multiple times during his time at KWU. He has served as a resident advisor (RA), a captain on the track and field team and is the incoming president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).Lovell hopes to enter medical school upon graduation.The Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship was established in 1995 through the generosity of Maud Wyatt, whose bequest has supported the work of KICF and its institutions since 1961.

KWU's Lovell earns KCIF scholarship

Starting Friday June 5th at Dusk (approximately 9 p. m. ), The Junction City Police Department's Community Involvement Unit will start Movies At The Park with the movie Captain Marvel at Heritage Park (6th Street &amp; Washington Street).

Police said they will be providing free snacks and water, so please join them. They will be practicing social distancing so maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

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 </figure>Starting Friday June 5th at Dusk (approximately 9 p. m. ), The Junction City Police Department's Community Involvement Unit will start Movies At The Park with the movie Captain Marvel at Heritage Park (6th Street &amp; Washington Street).Police said they will be providing free snacks and water, so please join them. They will be practicing social distancing so maintain a 6 foot distance from others.

Movies at the Park begin Friday night

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The Junction City Arts Council will begin work on a new mural project later this month. Arts council spokesperson Sally Jardine said Dr. Bob Palmer of Bethany, Oklahoma will arrive Sunday, June 21st with an assistant to begin plotting out the mural that evening. The project should take three to four days.

The mural on&nbsp; the south wall of the Little Theater Annex Building will be a tribute to the decades of entertainment they have provided for Junction City. The plan is to have a stage painted front and center, among the other motifs, so people can stand on the sidewalk and take selfies.

The mural is being presented to the Little Theater by the Arts Council. It is funded by a combination of grants.

The Junction City Arts Council will begin work on a new mural project later this month. Arts council spokesperson Sally Jardine said Dr. Bob Palmer of Bethany, Oklahoma will arrive Sunday, June 21st with an assistant to begin plotting out the mural that evening. The project should take three to four days.The mural on&nbsp; the south wall of the Little Theater Annex Building will be a tribute to the decades of entertainment they have provided for Junction City. The plan is to have a stage painted front and center, among the other motifs, so people can stand on the sidewalk and take selfies.The mural is being presented to the Little Theater by the Arts Council. It is funded by a combination of grants.

Mural project to begin later this month

The first public event that Fort Riley Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has held since March is scheduled Saturday. There will be a fishing derby at Moon Lake from 9 to 11 a.m.

Fort Riley officials said COVID-19 guidelines regarding the wearing of masks and maintaining physical distancing will be followed. The event is limited to 30 participants and is full.&nbsp;

Fort Riley plans to host another fishing derby June 27.

The first public event that Fort Riley Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has held since March is scheduled Saturday. There will be a fishing derby at Moon Lake from 9 to 11 a.m.Youth and adults can participate.Fort Riley officials said COVID-19 guidelines regarding the wearing of masks and maintaining physical distancing will be followed. The event is limited to 30 participants and is full.&nbsp;Fort Riley plans to host another fishing derby June 27.

Fishing derby is set for Moon Lake

The Junction City Blues are playing baseball this summer. Coach Pat Stivers said the team opened Friday in the McPherson Tournament with a 12-5 win over Emporia and a 1-0 loss to Topeka. The tournament continues today.&nbsp;

Even though American Legion baseball cancelled their season, essentially the same players are competing for the Junction City Blues. They will be playing an independent schedule which will also include home games at Rathert Field.

The Junction City Blues are playing baseball this summer. Coach Pat Stivers said the team opened Friday in the McPherson Tournament with a 12-5 win over Emporia and a 1-0 loss to Topeka. The tournament continues today.&nbsp;Even though American Legion baseball cancelled their season, essentially the same players are competing for the Junction City Blues. They will be playing an independent schedule which will also include home games at Rathert Field.

Blues open their 2020 summer baseball season

After Washburn University announced the closure of their campus on May 5th, due to health and safety concerns from COVID-19, the fate of the 47th&nbsp;Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl was unknown. 

Friday, the Kansas Shrine Bowl announced that they will stay in Topeka and play their game at Hummer Sports Complex.“While health and safety concerns are still a factor, we are excited to have anew venue and are increasingly hopeful we will be playing football on July 18th,”&nbsp;said B.J. Harris, Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.“Hummer Sports Complex&nbsp;is an amazing facility and their staff and support will bea tremendous asset.”

The new venue is a positive step, but the Kansas Shrine Bowl recognizes the challenges and changes that could affect the event.“All activities are being coordinated with assistance from the Shawnee County COVID-19 Task Force,” added Harris.“The health of our players, participants and fans is the top priority and we look forward to working with local officials to execute a safe event.”

The announcement of Hummer Sports Complex as the sight of the 2020 game is a great step forward, but the 47th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will be anything but business as usual. The biggest change will be the cancellation of the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band.“After discussions with multiple high school and collegiate band directors it became evident that a successful band camp would not be possible with the expected limitations,” said Harris. “We are disappointed for our band kids, but we’re hopeful we can keep them engaged with our event and execute an alternative that could keep the band present at this year’s&nbsp;game.”

Dr. William Woodsworth, Director of Athletic Bands at Emporia State University and A.J. Pence, Band Director at Valley Falls High School, will be working to put together the 37th&nbsp;Annual Kansas Masonic All-State“Virtual”Band.“It is important to allow these fine students to share their talents and their passion, especially given these trying times,”said Dr. Woodsworth.“Ultimately, although it will never be able to replace an in-person performance, our purpose will still hold true. This summer’s performance of the 2020 KansasMasonic All-State “Virtual”&nbsp;Band will still be‘For the Kids’!”

Other changes to the 47th&nbsp;Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will be the cancellation of the Participant Appreciation Banquet,Strong Legs Run 5K and hospital screening clinic. The Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp has been shortened to a two-day, commuter camp and will take place at a Topeka school district facility. The Kansas Shrine Bowl Parade, highs chool football combine, and Jr. All-Star Challenge are still being considered but could be altered or cancelled.

.East and West training camps are still set to be held in Ottawa and Salina. Further details will be provided to parents and players in the coming days.

After Washburn University announced the closure of their campus on May 5th, due to health and safety concerns from COVID-19, the fate of the 47th&nbsp;Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl was unknown. Friday, the Kansas Shrine Bowl announced that they will stay in Topeka and play their game at Hummer Sports Complex.“While health and safety concerns are still a factor, we are excited to have anew venue and are increasingly hopeful we will be playing football on July 18th,”&nbsp;said B.J. Harris, Executive Director of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.“Hummer Sports Complex&nbsp;is an amazing facility and their staff and support will bea tremendous asset.”The new venue is a positive step, but the Kansas Shrine Bowl recognizes the challenges and changes that could affect the event.“All activities are being coordinated with assistance from the Shawnee County COVID-19 Task Force,” added Harris.“The health of our players, participants and fans is the top priority and we look forward to working with local officials to execute a safe event.”The announcement of Hummer Sports Complex as the sight of the 2020 game is a great step forward, but the 47th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will be anything but business as usual. The biggest change will be the cancellation of the Kansas Masonic All-State Marching Band.“After discussions with multiple high school and collegiate band directors it became evident that a successful band camp would not be possible with the expected limitations,” said Harris. “We are disappointed for our band kids, but we’re hopeful we can keep them engaged with our event and execute an alternative that could keep the band present at this year’s&nbsp;game.”Dr. William Woodsworth, Director of Athletic Bands at Emporia State University and A.J. Pence, Band Director at Valley Falls High School, will be working to put together the 37th&nbsp;Annual Kansas Masonic All-State“Virtual”Band.“It is important to allow these fine students to share their talents and their passion, especially given these trying times,”said Dr. Woodsworth.“Ultimately, although it will never be able to replace an in-person performance, our purpose will still hold true. This summer’s performance of the 2020 KansasMasonic All-State “Virtual”&nbsp;Band will still be‘For the Kids’!”Other changes to the 47th&nbsp;Annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will be the cancellation of the Participant Appreciation Banquet,Strong Legs Run 5K and hospital screening clinic. The Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Cheer Camp has been shortened to a two-day, commuter camp and will take place at a Topeka school district facility. The Kansas Shrine Bowl Parade, highs chool football combine, and Jr. All-Star Challenge are still being considered but could be altered or cancelled.<figure>
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 </figure>.East and West training camps are still set to be held in Ottawa and Salina. Further details will be provided to parents and players in the coming days.

Shrine Bowl officials find new venue for 2020 football game

NFL coaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season. 

Commissioner Roger Goodell told the 32 clubs that coaching staffs may work from team complexes starting Friday. Previously, only up to 75 people per day could be at the facilities, with coaches and players not seeking treatment for injuries barred. All coaches will count toward the maximum number of club employees in the facility, but that number will be increased to 100. That's also subject to governmental regulations and implementation of health protocols developed by the NFL’s medical staff.

NFL coaches will be allowed to return beginning Friday to team facilities closed because of the coronavirus pandemic as the league continues preparation for training camps and its season. Commissioner Roger Goodell told the 32 clubs that coaching staffs may work from team complexes starting Friday. Previously, only up to 75 people per day could be at the facilities, with coaches and players not seeking treatment for injuries barred. All coaches will count toward the maximum number of club employees in the facility, but that number will be increased to 100. That's also subject to governmental regulations and implementation of health protocols developed by the NFL’s medical staff.

NFL coaches can work at their team facilities

Historic meeting at YMCA
 in 1920 may never have happened if not for 1918 pandemic

By GREG ECHLIN <a href="https://www.kcur.org/sports/2020-05-30/how-a-global-pandemic-100-years-ago-led-to-the-founding-of-the-negro-leagues-in-kansas-city">Kansas News Service</a>

Getting past a disruption caused by a global pandemic is nothing new 
for professional baseball. Even as Major League Baseball considers a 
shortened season this year amid the ongoing coroanavirus outbreak, the 
sport faced an even more dire threat a century ago with the flu 
pandemic.

That event, combined with World War I and a major gambling scandal, jeopardized the very future of the game.

Part
 of what came next was history, made in Kansas City: the Negro Leagues 
were formed 100 years ago at the Paseo YMCA, just as professional 
baseball was trying to figure out how to move on from a series of 
world-altering events.

‘The biggest entertainment business in America.’

Before
 1917, Eliot Asinoff wrote in his bestseller “Eight Men Out” that 
baseball was “the biggest entertainment business in America.”

But 
in 1920, at the same time that Kansas City jazz was taking off in the 
18th and Vine district, Rube Foster of Chicago and J.L. Wilkinson, who 
had recently moved to Kansas City from Iowa, met at the nearby YMCA on 
The Paseo to formalize the Negro National League in the Negro Leagues.

It was an unusual partnership for its time. Foster was black, and Wilkinson was white.

“Foster,
 I understand, would’ve preferred to have had all-black leadership for 
the leagues, but could not deny the connection that Wilkinson had,” said
 Raymond Doswell, vice president and curator for Kansas City’s Negro 
Leagues Baseball Museum, which has been closed since mid-March as a 
precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.

Foster knew 
Wilkinson from the integrated barnstorming team Wilkinson owned called 
the All Nations team. It was made up of players from a variety of 
backgrounds, including African Americans, Latino Americans and Asian 
immigrants.

Barnstorming teams —semi-professional outfits that 
traveled around the country playing other local teams— got in on the 
success that professional baseball had produced at that time.

“I 
do know the All Nations played the Chicago American Giants,” said Tom 
Fredrick, a Kansas City attorney who has published research on 
Wilkinson. “In other words, Rube Foster’s team, pre-Negro National 
League formation, in October of 1916. In Kansas City, Missouri.”

Despite the difference in the color of their skin, Doswell said Foster and Wilkinson had a lot in common.

“These were two baseball men who were visionaries in many respects, who understood the broader picture,” said Doswell.

Their partnership, though, came out of global tragedy and turmoil.

When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, Wilkinson’s All Nations players were among those who enlisted according to Fredrick.

“He (Wilkinson) lost All-Nations roster to the Great War. We know that,” he said.

Things
 worsened in 1918 when baseball—and especially barnstorming teams that 
had to travel to make money—were hit hard by the global flu pandemic.

Then, as now with the coronavirus, the flu impacted black communities more, according to Doswell.

“There’s
 a lot of urbanization, so it’s easy for these kinds of things like the 
flu or even tuberculosis to sweep through black communities very 
easily,” he said. “That was a problem in some large communities for many
 years.”

By 1919, the war had ended and the flu had subsided. But baseball had
 another lingering problem: gambling. Though an issue before the war and
 pandemic, the problem reached its apex when several members of the 
Chicago White Sox took money to intentionally lose the 1919 World Series
 against the Cincinnati Reds.

After those chain of events, Doswell said Foster and Wilkinson converged in Kansas City in 1920.

“They
 were being pushed by the black press mostly,” he said. “Black sports 
news editors were sometimes also the editors of different papers. They 
were commenting on the fact that black baseball was loose, and it was 
not organized.”

Kansas City’s signature franchise

From
 Fredrick’s research on Wilkinson, it was discovered that Wilkinson, 
being the shrewd businessman that he was, planned to start up the Kansas
 City Monarchs, with or without an organized league.

But as it 
turned out, the Monarchs became one of the league’s signature teams 
under Wilkinson’s ownership. Wilkinson, who entered the National 
Baseball of Fame in 2006, had earned the respect of his players.

One of them was former Monarchs first baseman and manager Buck O’Neil, who before his death in 2006, praised Wilkinson.

“J.L.
 (Wilkinson was) an outstanding individual. Great baseball mind,” he 
said. “He’s a promoter. He knew how to make money,” O’Neil said at that 
time.

One hundred years ago, the formation of the Negro Leagues 
was a historic step for baseball, one that may never have happened if 
not for world-shaking events. That’ something for Major League Baseball 
to keep in mind now, as it tries to move on after another global 
pandemic.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591289256619.png" alt="J.W. Wilkinson's traveling All-Nations team in 1916. The squad was made up of players from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, but its roster was decimated by both World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Inc." />
 <figcaption>J.W. Wilkinson's traveling All-Nations team in 1916. The squad was made up of players from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, but its roster was decimated by both World War I and the 1918 flu pandemic. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Inc.</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Historic meeting at YMCA
 in 1920 may never have happened if not for 1918 pandemic</h2>By GREG ECHLIN <a href="https://www.kcur.org/sports/2020-05-30/how-a-global-pandemic-100-years-ago-led-to-the-founding-of-the-negro-leagues-in-kansas-city">Kansas News Service</a>Getting past a disruption caused by a global pandemic is nothing new 
for professional baseball. Even as Major League Baseball considers a 
shortened season this year amid the ongoing coroanavirus outbreak, the 
sport faced an even more dire threat a century ago with the flu 
pandemic.That event, combined with World War I and a major gambling scandal, jeopardized the very future of the game.Part
 of what came next was history, made in Kansas City: the Negro Leagues 
were formed 100 years ago at the Paseo YMCA, just as professional 
baseball was trying to figure out how to move on from a series of 
world-altering events.‘The biggest entertainment business in America.’Before
 1917, Eliot Asinoff wrote in his bestseller “Eight Men Out” that 
baseball was “the biggest entertainment business in America.”But 
in 1920, at the same time that Kansas City jazz was taking off in the 
18th and Vine district, Rube Foster of Chicago and J.L. Wilkinson, who 
had recently moved to Kansas City from Iowa, met at the nearby YMCA on 
The Paseo to formalize the Negro National League in the Negro Leagues.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591289387032.png" alt="Kansas City Monarchs owner J.L. Wilkinson (left) and Rube Foster, owner of the Chicago American Giants, were the two driving forces behind the founding of the Negro Leagues in 1920. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Inc. " />
 <figcaption>Kansas City Monarchs owner J.L. Wilkinson (left) and Rube Foster, owner of the Chicago American Giants, were the two driving forces behind the founding of the Negro Leagues in 1920. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Inc. </figcaption>
 </figure>It was an unusual partnership for its time. Foster was black, and Wilkinson was white.“Foster,
 I understand, would’ve preferred to have had all-black leadership for 
the leagues, but could not deny the connection that Wilkinson had,” said
 Raymond Doswell, vice president and curator for Kansas City’s Negro 
Leagues Baseball Museum, which has been closed since mid-March as a 
precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.Foster knew 
Wilkinson from the integrated barnstorming team Wilkinson owned called 
the All Nations team. It was made up of players from a variety of 
backgrounds, including African Americans, Latino Americans and Asian 
immigrants.Barnstorming teams —semi-professional outfits that 
traveled around the country playing other local teams— got in on the 
success that professional baseball had produced at that time.“I 
do know the All Nations played the Chicago American Giants,” said Tom 
Fredrick, a Kansas City attorney who has published research on 
Wilkinson. “In other words, Rube Foster’s team, pre-Negro National 
League formation, in October of 1916. In Kansas City, Missouri.”Despite the difference in the color of their skin, Doswell said Foster and Wilkinson had a lot in common.“These were two baseball men who were visionaries in many respects, who understood the broader picture,” said Doswell.A war, a pandemic and a scandalTheir partnership, though, came out of global tragedy and turmoil.When the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, Wilkinson’s All Nations players were among those who enlisted according to Fredrick.“He (Wilkinson) lost All-Nations roster to the Great War. We know that,” he said.Things
 worsened in 1918 when baseball—and especially barnstorming teams that 
had to travel to make money—were hit hard by the global flu pandemic.Then, as now with the coronavirus, the flu impacted black communities more, according to Doswell.“There’s
 a lot of urbanization, so it’s easy for these kinds of things like the 
flu or even tuberculosis to sweep through black communities very 
easily,” he said. “That was a problem in some large communities for many
 years.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591289439235.png" alt="The Chicago American Giants, owned by Rube Foster (back row, middle, wearing suit) were a pre-Negro Leagues barnstorming team made up of all black players. This was the 1918 squad. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Inc." />
 <figcaption>The Chicago American Giants, owned by Rube Foster (back row, middle, wearing suit) were a pre-Negro Leagues barnstorming team made up of all black players. This was the 1918 squad. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Inc.</figcaption>
 </figure>By 1919, the war had ended and the flu had subsided. But baseball had
 another lingering problem: gambling. Though an issue before the war and
 pandemic, the problem reached its apex when several members of the 
Chicago White Sox took money to intentionally lose the 1919 World Series
 against the Cincinnati Reds.After those chain of events, Doswell said Foster and Wilkinson converged in Kansas City in 1920.“They
 were being pushed by the black press mostly,” he said. “Black sports 
news editors were sometimes also the editors of different papers. They 
were commenting on the fact that black baseball was loose, and it was 
not organized.”Kansas City’s signature franchiseFrom
 Fredrick’s research on Wilkinson, it was discovered that Wilkinson, 
being the shrewd businessman that he was, planned to start up the Kansas
 City Monarchs, with or without an organized league.But as it 
turned out, the Monarchs became one of the league’s signature teams 
under Wilkinson’s ownership. Wilkinson, who entered the National 
Baseball of Fame in 2006, had earned the respect of his players.One of them was former Monarchs first baseman and manager Buck O’Neil, who before his death in 2006, praised Wilkinson.“J.L.
 (Wilkinson was) an outstanding individual. Great baseball mind,” he 
said. “He’s a promoter. He knew how to make money,” O’Neil said at that 
time.One hundred years ago, the formation of the Negro Leagues 
was a historic step for baseball, one that may never have happened if 
not for world-shaking events. That’ something for Major League Baseball 
to keep in mind now, as it tries to move on after another global 
pandemic.

How 1918 pandemic sparked founding of Negro Leagues in Kansas City

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced sports teams and their leagues to evaluate how they will welcome back fans. Social distancing is very likely whenever it happens. 

In Taiwan, a limited number of fans have been allowed into baseball games and told to sit three seats apart. U.S. colleges and pro leagues are assessing how to handle fans for fall sports, including football. Already Iowa State and Notre Dame are among schools planning for stadiums far less than full. 

Teams are also trying to figure out ways to prevent crowds entering or leaving, and limiting people on concourses.&nbsp;

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced sports teams and their leagues to evaluate how they will welcome back fans. Social distancing is very likely whenever it happens. In Taiwan, a limited number of fans have been allowed into baseball games and told to sit three seats apart. U.S. colleges and pro leagues are assessing how to handle fans for fall sports, including football. Already Iowa State and Notre Dame are among schools planning for stadiums far less than full. Teams are also trying to figure out ways to prevent crowds entering or leaving, and limiting people on concourses.&nbsp;

Empty seats could be prevalent at stadiums when sports returns

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Former Kansas State player and graduate student manager&nbsp;Mason Schoen&nbsp;has been promoted to video coordinator, head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;announced on Monday (June 1).

A former walk-on for the Wildcats from 2014-18, Schoen spent the past season (2019-20) as a graduate student manager at K-State after a one-year stint (2018-19) in a similar position at Clemson.

“We’re excited about Mason and his new opportunity,” said Weber. “As I said when we hired Shane (Southwell) in March, it’s always a proud moment when one of your former players wants to go into the coaching profession. Aside from being a former player who was part of some really, good teams, Mason is a sharp individual with two Master’s degrees. He has put the work and effort into earning this next step in the coaching profession.”

Schoen returned to his alma mater in June 2019 after spending the 2018-19 season as a graduate assistant at Clemson under head coach&nbsp;Brad Brownell. He was part of a staff that helped the Tigers post a 20-14 overall record, including a 9-9 mark in the rugged Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and advance to the second round of the Postseason NIT.

A native of Overland Park, Kansas, Schoen played a significant leadership role as a four-year walk-on, guiding the Wildcats to consecutive 20-win seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances as a junior and senior, including serving as a captain during the run to the Elite Eight in 2017-18. An eight-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll, he was twice named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2017, 2018) while was a two-time Honors Court recipient from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). He also participated in the NCAA Career in Sports Forum in June 2016 as an undergraduate.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591034283244.jpeg" alt="Mason Schoen" />
 <figcaption>Mason Schoen</figcaption>
 </figure>MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;Former Kansas State player and graduate student manager&nbsp;Mason Schoen&nbsp;has been promoted to video coordinator, head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber&nbsp;announced on Monday (June 1).A former walk-on for the Wildcats from 2014-18, Schoen spent the past season (2019-20) as a graduate student manager at K-State after a one-year stint (2018-19) in a similar position at Clemson.“We’re excited about Mason and his new opportunity,” said Weber. “As I said when we hired Shane (Southwell) in March, it’s always a proud moment when one of your former players wants to go into the coaching profession. Aside from being a former player who was part of some really, good teams, Mason is a sharp individual with two Master’s degrees. He has put the work and effort into earning this next step in the coaching profession.”Schoen returned to his alma mater in June 2019 after spending the 2018-19 season as a graduate assistant at Clemson under head coach&nbsp;Brad Brownell. He was part of a staff that helped the Tigers post a 20-14 overall record, including a 9-9 mark in the rugged Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and advance to the second round of the Postseason NIT.A native of Overland Park, Kansas, Schoen played a significant leadership role as a four-year walk-on, guiding the Wildcats to consecutive 20-win seasons and NCAA Tournament appearances as a junior and senior, including serving as a captain during the run to the Elite Eight in 2017-18. An eight-time member of the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll, he was twice named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2017, 2018) while was a two-time Honors Court recipient from the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). He also participated in the NCAA Career in Sports Forum in June 2016 as an undergraduate.

Schoen elevated to video coordinator for K-State men's basketball

O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri NAACP and black lawmakers on Friday urged a new investigation into the death of an African American jail inmate who died in 2017 in a similar circumstance to George Floyd — with a white law enforcement officer's knee on his neck.

Tory Sanders, 28, died at the Mississippi County Jail in rural Charleston, Missouri, about 150 miles south of St. Louis. He had several encounters with officers while jailed and a mental health counselor determined he was suffering from paranoia. Sheriff Cory Hutcheson and eight others then entered the cell to subdue him.

A wrongful death lawsuit said Hutcheson jammed his knee against Sanders’ neck and kept it there for up to three minutes, even as a police officer urged him to stop. Sanders fell into unconsciousness and died.

Missouri’s attorney general at the time, Josh Hawley, investigated but declined to file charges after medical experts concluded that Sanders died of “excited delirium,” not from the knee to the neck or other efforts to control him.

During a news conference Friday, Missouri NAACP President Nimrod Chapel Jr. urged Mississippi County Prosecuting Attorney Darren Cann to file murder charges against Hutcheson and other officers.

But Cann, in a phone interview, said he turned the case over to the attorney general's office in 2017 because of a conflict of interest — one of his employees is related to Hutcheson. That conflict still exists, so it would be up to the attorney general's office to reopen the case, Cann said.

Eric Schmitt took over as attorney general after Hawley, a Republican, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018. Schmitt's spokesman, Chris Nuele, said in a statement that the attorney general "is committed to thoroughly reviewing all existing and any new evidence to determine whether to reopen the matter. Additionally, we hope to sit down with the NAACP and other interested parties to discuss further.”

Phone and email messages left with Hawley’s office were not immediately returned.

Hutcheson does not have a listed phone number and a phone message left with his attorney was not immediately returned.

<a href="https://apnews.com/9157e1bdc0f99797bcdc25e6f243aa19">Floyd’s death on May 25</a>&nbsp;sparked&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/05476b9620f2b5f9900e16ccc8dc3a75">nationwide protests</a>. Derek Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder after bystander video showed him holding his knee to Floyd's neck even as the man pleaded for air and eventually stopped moving. The video has sparked protests against police brutality and discrimination around the world.

Democratic state Sen. Karla May of St. Louis said Missourians can't ignore such a similar case “in our own back yard.”

"In light of what’s happening today in the protests, people who are part of this system of injustice need to be prosecuted in this case,” May said.

The state NAACP issued a MIssouri&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/88cbad1851044cbd840859f3f48ed0c8">“travel advisory”&nbsp;</a>in July 2017 over concerns about whether travelers' civil rights would be respected. The resolution cited legislative action such as passage of a bill weakening the state’s anti-discrimination law, as well as Sanders’ death and racist incidents.

Sanders, of Nashville, Tennessee, ran out of gas on May 4, 2017, in southern Missouri, then hitchhiked and ended up in Charleston.

A day later, Sanders went to the police and told officers there was a warrant out for his arrest in Nashville related to an altercation with the mother of his children. The wrongful death lawsuit said Sanders also told officers: “I need to see a mental health doctor to save my life and my kids’ life.”

He was taken to the jail, where a mental health counselor concluded Sanders was suffering from paranoia as a result of substance abuse, and that he should be hospitalized for observation. But he remained in his cell.

That night, Hutcheson led a team of officers and jailers, wearing helmets and vests and holding a large shield, into Sanders’ cell, according to the lawsuit. Sanders was tackled, pepper sprayed, hit with a stun gun and punched while “pleading for help and struggling to stay alive," the lawsuit stated.

According to the lawsuit, Hutcheson pressed his left knee on top of Sanders’ neck. A Charleston police officer told Hutcheson at least three times to remove the pressure.

“No, I’m good,” the sheriff responded.

“No lifesaving measures were taken” after Sanders stopped breathing, the suit stated. Emergency medical personnel arrived and took him to a hospital, where he died a short time later.

Though not charged in Sanders’ death, Hutcheson now 36, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/bb92210c8dd64deab08588292ae319bd">sentenced last year to six months in federal prison</a>&nbsp;for unrelated crimes: wire fraud and identity theft. He resigned after pleading guilty and can no longer work as a law enforcement officer.

Federal prosecutors said Hutcheson used a fraudulent process to track the whereabouts of more than 200 cellphone users, including a judge and a former sheriff. He never explained his motive.

Hutcheson was elected in 2016. The former deputy ran on a pledge to attack the drug culture that permeated his county. Hutcheson arrested 88 drug dealers in his first 90 days as sheriff, his attorney said at Hutcheson's sentencing.

But Hutcheson himself was arrested in April 2017, just three months into his term. In addition to the cellphone tracking allegations, he was accused of roughing up a 77-year-old beauty salon owner in a dispute over Hutcheson's sister-in-law's paycheck. The woman suffered a heart attack during the encounter but recovered.

The state charges were dropped as part of the federal plea agreement.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591384783668.png" alt="Cory Hutcheson-photo&nbsp;Cape Girardeau County Jail" />
 <figcaption>Cory Hutcheson-photo&nbsp;Cape Girardeau County Jail</figcaption>
 </figure>O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri NAACP and black lawmakers on Friday urged a new investigation into the death of an African American jail inmate who died in 2017 in a similar circumstance to George Floyd — with a white law enforcement officer's knee on his neck.Tory Sanders, 28, died at the Mississippi County Jail in rural Charleston, Missouri, about 150 miles south of St. Louis. He had several encounters with officers while jailed and a mental health counselor determined he was suffering from paranoia. Sheriff Cory Hutcheson and eight others then entered the cell to subdue him.A wrongful death lawsuit said Hutcheson jammed his knee against Sanders’ neck and kept it there for up to three minutes, even as a police officer urged him to stop. Sanders fell into unconsciousness and died.Missouri’s attorney general at the time, Josh Hawley, investigated but declined to file charges after medical experts concluded that Sanders died of “excited delirium,” not from the knee to the neck or other efforts to control him.During a news conference Friday, Missouri NAACP President Nimrod Chapel Jr. urged Mississippi County Prosecuting Attorney Darren Cann to file murder charges against Hutcheson and other officers.But Cann, in a phone interview, said he turned the case over to the attorney general's office in 2017 because of a conflict of interest — one of his employees is related to Hutcheson. That conflict still exists, so it would be up to the attorney general's office to reopen the case, Cann said.Eric Schmitt took over as attorney general after Hawley, a Republican, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018. Schmitt's spokesman, Chris Nuele, said in a statement that the attorney general "is committed to thoroughly reviewing all existing and any new evidence to determine whether to reopen the matter. Additionally, we hope to sit down with the NAACP and other interested parties to discuss further.”Phone and email messages left with Hawley’s office were not immediately returned.Hutcheson does not have a listed phone number and a phone message left with his attorney was not immediately returned.<a href="https://apnews.com/9157e1bdc0f99797bcdc25e6f243aa19">Floyd’s death on May 25</a>&nbsp;sparked&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/05476b9620f2b5f9900e16ccc8dc3a75">nationwide protests</a>. Derek Chauvin was charged with second-degree murder after bystander video showed him holding his knee to Floyd's neck even as the man pleaded for air and eventually stopped moving. The video has sparked protests against police brutality and discrimination around the world.Democratic state Sen. Karla May of St. Louis said Missourians can't ignore such a similar case “in our own back yard.”"In light of what’s happening today in the protests, people who are part of this system of injustice need to be prosecuted in this case,” May said.The state NAACP issued a MIssouri&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/88cbad1851044cbd840859f3f48ed0c8">“travel advisory”&nbsp;</a>in July 2017 over concerns about whether travelers' civil rights would be respected. The resolution cited legislative action such as passage of a bill weakening the state’s anti-discrimination law, as well as Sanders’ death and racist incidents.Sanders, of Nashville, Tennessee, ran out of gas on May 4, 2017, in southern Missouri, then hitchhiked and ended up in Charleston.A day later, Sanders went to the police and told officers there was a warrant out for his arrest in Nashville related to an altercation with the mother of his children. The wrongful death lawsuit said Sanders also told officers: “I need to see a mental health doctor to save my life and my kids’ life.”He was taken to the jail, where a mental health counselor concluded Sanders was suffering from paranoia as a result of substance abuse, and that he should be hospitalized for observation. But he remained in his cell.That night, Hutcheson led a team of officers and jailers, wearing helmets and vests and holding a large shield, into Sanders’ cell, according to the lawsuit. Sanders was tackled, pepper sprayed, hit with a stun gun and punched while “pleading for help and struggling to stay alive," the lawsuit stated.According to the lawsuit, Hutcheson pressed his left knee on top of Sanders’ neck. A Charleston police officer told Hutcheson at least three times to remove the pressure.“No, I’m good,” the sheriff responded.“No lifesaving measures were taken” after Sanders stopped breathing, the suit stated. Emergency medical personnel arrived and took him to a hospital, where he died a short time later.Though not charged in Sanders’ death, Hutcheson now 36, was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/bb92210c8dd64deab08588292ae319bd">sentenced last year to six months in federal prison</a>&nbsp;for unrelated crimes: wire fraud and identity theft. He resigned after pleading guilty and can no longer work as a law enforcement officer.Federal prosecutors said Hutcheson used a fraudulent process to track the whereabouts of more than 200 cellphone users, including a judge and a former sheriff. He never explained his motive.Hutcheson was elected in 2016. The former deputy ran on a pledge to attack the drug culture that permeated his county. Hutcheson arrested 88 drug dealers in his first 90 days as sheriff, his attorney said at Hutcheson's sentencing.But Hutcheson himself was arrested in April 2017, just three months into his term. In addition to the cellphone tracking allegations, he was accused of roughing up a 77-year-old beauty salon owner in a dispute over Hutcheson's sister-in-law's paycheck. The woman suffered a heart attack during the encounter but recovered.The state charges were dropped as part of the federal plea agreement.

Comparisons drawn between Floyd's death and Missouri case

KINGMAN COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 3p.m. Friday in Kingman County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a&nbsp; westbound 1984 John Deere Tractor driven by&nbsp; Dale L&nbsp;Thimmesch, 63, Pretty Prairie, and an eastbound 2001 Chevy Blazer driven by Ray L. Bouray, 60, Cheney, sideswiped each other on&nbsp;NE 10th Street seven miles west of Cheney.

The Blazer overturned in the roadway.&nbsp; Bouray was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Livingston Mortuary.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The KHP did not report were Thimmesch was transported for treatment. Bouray was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

KINGMAN COUNTY —One person died in an accident just after 3p.m. Friday in Kingman County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a&nbsp; westbound 1984 John Deere Tractor driven by&nbsp; Dale L&nbsp;Thimmesch, 63, Pretty Prairie, and an eastbound 2001 Chevy Blazer driven by Ray L. Bouray, 60, Cheney, sideswiped each other on&nbsp;NE 10th Street seven miles west of Cheney.The Blazer overturned in the roadway.&nbsp; Bouray was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported to&nbsp;Livingston Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;The KHP did not report were Thimmesch was transported for treatment. Bouray was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Kan. man dies after SUV, John Deere tractor sideswipe each other

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall will not be able to use the nickname “Doc” on the August Republican primary ballot as he runs in a crowded field for the U.S. Senate.

The Kansas State Objections Board on Friday rejected Marshall’s request, saying the nickname referred to Marshall’s medical career and professional accomplishments or titles aren’t allowed on ballots.

Marshall, a Great Bend obstetrician, is competing against immigration hardliner and former Secretary of State Kris Kobach for the Republican nomination for Senate, along with nine other GOP candidates. Marshall appealed the secretary of state’s ruling that he couldn’t use Roger “Doc” Marshall on the ballot, arguing that it’s a legitimate nickname and that staff, relatives and friends frequently refer to him as “Doc.”

The members of the objections board -- Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab, Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Democratic Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers — were unanimous in their decision.

Both parties are watching the race because the GOP is battling to hold its 53-47 Senate majority in a difficult year, and many Republicans fear Kobach’s nomination would put a normally safe seat in play. Kobach lost the 2018 governor’s race after alienating moderate Republicans and independent voters.

Kansas law allows candidates to list nicknames on the ballot. Incumbent Kansas House members won reelection in 2018 as Dennis “Boog” Highberger of Lawrence, and Vic “T-Bone” Miller of Topeka. But it does not allow titles, to avoid giving candidates an advantage because of their professions or because they’re incumbents.

Marshall has argued that his medical credentials mattered in the race, noting that he has treated coronavirus patients in Kansas City, Kansas, and southwest Kansas, where outbreaks have hit the meatpacking industry.

“There’s just never been a more important time to have a physician in some type of a leadership position,” Marshall said in an interview last month.

The main Democratic hopeful for the seat is Dr. Barbara Bollier, who also , like Marshall, is a physician.

The primary is scheduled for Aug. 4 and the general election is Nov. 3.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590273109900.png" alt="Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate. From right to left: U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, businessman Bob Hamilton, former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, state Senate President Susan Wagle who didn't file to run and former football player Dave Lindstrom.&nbsp; photo by Jim McLean / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate. From right to left: U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, businessman Bob Hamilton, former Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, state Senate President Susan Wagle who didn't file to run and former football player Dave Lindstrom.&nbsp; photo by Jim McLean / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall will not be able to use the nickname “Doc” on the August Republican primary ballot as he runs in a crowded field for the U.S. Senate.The Kansas State Objections Board on Friday rejected Marshall’s request, saying the nickname referred to Marshall’s medical career and professional accomplishments or titles aren’t allowed on ballots.Marshall, a Great Bend obstetrician, is competing against immigration hardliner and former Secretary of State Kris Kobach for the Republican nomination for Senate, along with nine other GOP candidates. Marshall appealed the secretary of state’s ruling that he couldn’t use Roger “Doc” Marshall on the ballot, arguing that it’s a legitimate nickname and that staff, relatives and friends frequently refer to him as “Doc.”The members of the objections board -- Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab, Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt and Democratic Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers — were unanimous in their decision.Both parties are watching the race because the GOP is battling to hold its 53-47 Senate majority in a difficult year, and many Republicans fear Kobach’s nomination would put a normally safe seat in play. Kobach lost the 2018 governor’s race after alienating moderate Republicans and independent voters.Kansas law allows candidates to list nicknames on the ballot. Incumbent Kansas House members won reelection in 2018 as Dennis “Boog” Highberger of Lawrence, and Vic “T-Bone” Miller of Topeka. But it does not allow titles, to avoid giving candidates an advantage because of their professions or because they’re incumbents.Marshall has argued that his medical credentials mattered in the race, noting that he has treated coronavirus patients in Kansas City, Kansas, and southwest Kansas, where outbreaks have hit the meatpacking industry.“There’s just never been a more important time to have a physician in some type of a leadership position,” Marshall said in an interview last month.The main Democratic hopeful for the seat is Dr. Barbara Bollier, who also , like Marshall, is a physician.The primary is scheduled for Aug. 4 and the general election is Nov. 3.___

US Rep. Roger Marshall can't list himself as `Doc' on ballot

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the unlawful assembly following a protest march that occurred at 21st&nbsp;and Arkansas in Wichita on Monday and have made an arrest.

&nbsp;Henry Parker, 28, Wichita, is in custody on requested charges of two counts of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, 20 counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, one count of discharge a firearm at an occupied vehicle, felon in possession of a firearm and outstanding warrants, according to officer Charley Davidson.

According to police, Parker fired multiple shots at responding officers, and one officer’s helmet was struck by bullet pieces that had ricocheted near the officers.&nbsp; A second officer's helmet is believed to have been grazed by a bullet.&nbsp;

Through witness interviews, technology, and community tips, Parker was identified in being involved with the shooting.&nbsp; On Thursday, Parker was located in the 3800 block of West 21st,&nbsp;and he was arrested without incident.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Additionally, Parker has previously been arrested and convicted on charges of fleeing and eluding law enforcement, theft, criminal possession of a firearm on school property, aggravated weapons violations, felon in possession of a firearm, and criminal threats.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591371389592.png" alt="Parker" />
 <figcaption>Parker</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the unlawful assembly following a protest march that occurred at 21st&nbsp;and Arkansas in Wichita on Monday and have made an arrest.&nbsp;Henry Parker, 28, Wichita, is in custody on requested charges of two counts of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, 20 counts of aggravated assault of a law enforcement officer, one count of discharge a firearm at an occupied vehicle, felon in possession of a firearm and outstanding warrants, according to officer Charley Davidson.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWichitaPolice%2Fvideos%2F529036301099374%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>According to police, Parker fired multiple shots at responding officers, and one officer’s helmet was struck by bullet pieces that had ricocheted near the officers.&nbsp; A second officer's helmet is believed to have been grazed by a bullet.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591127610629.png" alt="Officer's helmet grazed by a bullet -photo Wichita Police" />
 <figcaption>Officer's helmet grazed by a bullet -photo Wichita Police</figcaption>
 </figure>Through witness interviews, technology, and community tips, Parker was identified in being involved with the shooting.&nbsp; On Thursday, Parker was located in the 3800 block of West 21st,&nbsp;and he was arrested without incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;Additionally, Parker has previously been arrested and convicted on charges of fleeing and eluding law enforcement, theft, criminal possession of a firearm on school property, aggravated weapons violations, felon in possession of a firearm, and criminal threats.

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Governor Laura Kelly and Dr. Lee Norman, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will hold a&nbsp;press briefing Friday afternoon to discuss the latest updates regarding COVID-19.   &nbsp;

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 223 to a total of 10,393, the state health department reported Friday afternoon.&nbsp;

Coronavirus deaths were reported at 232, an increase of 10.

<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional numbers from the KDHE.

Governor Laura Kelly and Dr. Lee Norman, Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment will hold a&nbsp;press briefing Friday afternoon to discuss the latest updates regarding COVID-19.   &nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGovLauraKelly%2Fvideos%2F1121820861538010%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Kansas increased by 223 to a total of 10,393, the state health department reported Friday afternoon.&nbsp;Coronavirus deaths were reported at 232, an increase of 10.<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional numbers from the KDHE.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY –&nbsp;The Wichita Police Department requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide endangered persons advisory for a missing Wichita woman.

The whereabouts of Savanah Schneider, 23, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.

She was last seen on Sunday, May 31, at her home in the 10300 block of West Alamo in Wichita.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591390996010.png" alt="Savanah Schneider" />
 <figcaption>Savanah Schneider</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY –&nbsp;The Wichita Police Department requested that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide endangered persons advisory for a missing Wichita woman.The whereabouts of Savanah Schneider, 23, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate her.She was last seen on Sunday, May 31, at her home in the 10300 block of West Alamo in Wichita.She is described as 5-foot-8, 110 pounds., with blue eyes and blonde hair. Savanah has an intellectual disability, and WPD is concerned for her welfare.If you know the whereabouts of Savanah or see her, please call 911 immediately.

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