Riley County has 37 new positive cases and 10 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for two positive patients at this time. The patients have symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. Guidance about how to celebrate Halloween safely is posted on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=348b09661f&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=98c53524f1&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">website</a>. Limiting close contact with people outside your household and finding alternate ways to celebrate will help limit your exposure to the virus. “We’re seeing an increase in case totals, but Riley County numbers are lower than other areas in the state,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “We’ve been able to approach the pandemic with a unified front and we’re fortunate to have an Emergency Operations Center in the county. &nbsp;I’m grateful for the teamwork and leadership shown by the Unified Command, K-State, local school districts, elected officials, and for the hard work and support from the public. We will get through this if we continue to work together; the fight is far from over.” Riley County Statistics for Friday, October 30, 2020:

Case counts are preliminary and subject to verification.

Riley County currently has four active outbreaks. The public outbreak at the Smith House has expired and no new outbreaks have been identified since the last report. Three additional cases have been associated with the October 17 wedding in Manhattan, bringing the total to 40 active cases for that outbreak. “Event permits are still required for gatherings of more than 50 people,” said Julie Gibbs. “We want people to be able to celebrate occasions and host events, and we’ll educate you about precautions to put in place in order to help keep those events safe. It is up to each individual to take action and follow those guidelines.”

Riley County has 37 new positive cases and 10 additional recoveries since Wednesday’s report. Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan is caring for two positive patients at this time. The patients have symptoms severe enough to require hospitalization. Guidance about how to celebrate Halloween safely is posted on the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=348b09661f&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">website</a>&nbsp;and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)&nbsp;<a href="https://gmail.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=95221c46aac4689e49a7c0bfc&amp;id=98c53524f1&amp;e=fd06d17886" target="_blank">website</a>. Limiting close contact with people outside your household and finding alternate ways to celebrate will help limit your exposure to the virus. “We’re seeing an increase in case totals, but Riley County numbers are lower than other areas in the state,” said Local Health Officer Julie Gibbs. “We’ve been able to approach the pandemic with a unified front and we’re fortunate to have an Emergency Operations Center in the county. &nbsp;I’m grateful for the teamwork and leadership shown by the Unified Command, K-State, local school districts, elected officials, and for the hard work and support from the public. We will get through this if we continue to work together; the fight is far from over.” Riley County Statistics for Friday, October 30, 2020:<ol>
 <li>Total positive cases in Riley County Residents: 2,214</li><li>Total active: 127</li><li>Total recovered: 2,076</li><li>Total deaths: 11</li><li>Total negative test results: 19,251</li>
 </ol>Case counts are preliminary and subject to verification.Riley County currently has four active outbreaks. The public outbreak at the Smith House has expired and no new outbreaks have been identified since the last report. Three additional cases have been associated with the October 17 wedding in Manhattan, bringing the total to 40 active cases for that outbreak. “Event permits are still required for gatherings of more than 50 people,” said Julie Gibbs. “We want people to be able to celebrate occasions and host events, and we’ll educate you about precautions to put in place in order to help keep those events safe. It is up to each individual to take action and follow those guidelines.”

Riley County records more positive COVID-19 cases

&nbsp; The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced Fort Riley as the recipient of the 2020 National Gold Medal Grand Plaque Award, Armed Forces Division, for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.&nbsp; "This is a huge accomplishment," said Tod Scalf, Director of Fort Riley Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. "It is due to the amazing teamwork of the MWR staff and our partners on and off the installation." The Gold Medal Awards program has recognized municipal parks and recreation organizations since 1965, but it's only been since 2012 that there has been an Armed Forces category. Prior to 2020, Fort Knox, Kentucky was the only Army installation to win the award in 2013. Fort Riley was previously a Gold Medal finalist in 2016. Entrants must demonstrate why their Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs are considered outstanding and how they make a positive impact on their installation. They also must show efforts toward social equity, health and wellness, and conservation. Judging is based on long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and community engagement. Fort Riley Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Recreation Division is one of only four U.S. Army recreation divisions to maintain a national accreditation, which serves as tie-breaking criteria for the Gold Medal award. Col. Will McKannay, Fort Riley Garrison Commander, added, "This week, Cmd. Sgt. Major Tim Speichert and I had the honor of joining our MWR Team at a Virtual Watch Party and Ceremony as they were announced winner of the National Recreation and Park Association 2020 Gold Medal for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management. This is just another, on a long list of reasons, why Fort Riley is the best place to live, train, deploy from, come home to and retire."&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced Fort Riley as the recipient of the 2020 National Gold Medal Grand Plaque Award, Armed Forces Division, for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.&nbsp; "This is a huge accomplishment," said Tod Scalf, Director of Fort Riley Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. "It is due to the amazing teamwork of the MWR staff and our partners on and off the installation." The Gold Medal Awards program has recognized municipal parks and recreation organizations since 1965, but it's only been since 2012 that there has been an Armed Forces category. Prior to 2020, Fort Knox, Kentucky was the only Army installation to win the award in 2013. Fort Riley was previously a Gold Medal finalist in 2016. Entrants must demonstrate why their Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs are considered outstanding and how they make a positive impact on their installation. They also must show efforts toward social equity, health and wellness, and conservation. Judging is based on long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and community engagement. Fort Riley Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Community Recreation Division is one of only four U.S. Army recreation divisions to maintain a national accreditation, which serves as tie-breaking criteria for the Gold Medal award. Col. Will McKannay, Fort Riley Garrison Commander, added, "This week, Cmd. Sgt. Major Tim Speichert and I had the honor of joining our MWR Team at a Virtual Watch Party and Ceremony as they were announced winner of the National Recreation and Park Association 2020 Gold Medal for excellence in Parks and Recreation Management. This is just another, on a long list of reasons, why Fort Riley is the best place to live, train, deploy from, come home to and retire."&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fort Riley earns highest honor in parks and recreation

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with NCTA President and CEO Michael Powell.

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🎤Forward Ever: NCTA President and CEO Michael Powell

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

BRITTANY ERIN LAFONT, 27, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st&nbsp;conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;;Bond $750

TONI LEIGH LOWRY, 39, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500

ELTON CORNELIUS GAINES JR, 26, Junction City,&nbsp;Making false information (3x),&nbsp;Theft by deception; Value less than $1,500 (3x) and&nbsp;Computer unlawful acts; Access w/o authorization with damage &gt; $100,000 (3x); Bond $1,000

AYOMIDE ORIBAMISE, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TUTTLE CREEK BLVD &amp; KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON OCTOBER 23, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:27 PM.

SPENCER BERRY, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3300 BLK FAIRMAN CIR IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER BACKING (14-117)&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR (4-3(B)) ON OCTOBER 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:40 PM.

LYDIA MEYER, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 800 COMMONS PL IN MANHATTAN FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTY (5-26) ON OCTOBER 26, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:06 PM.

KYONG FRIEDMANN, 62, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT S 8TH ST &amp; PIERRE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:55 PM.

MONTE TERRILL, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT HAYES DR &amp; MCCALL RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY LEFT TURN (158) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:25 AM.

NATHANIEL BUSBY, 26, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT HAYES DR &amp; MCCALL RD IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) AND FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION (19-193) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:26 AM.

ROGIER OSORIO ORTIZ, 43, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 9100 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558)&nbsp; AND FOR X OPERATE MV W/O VALID LICENSE (08-0235AF) ON OCTOBER 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:48 AM

The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.BRITTANY ERIN LAFONT, 27, Manhattan,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alcohol; 1st&nbsp;conv; blood/breath .08 or &gt;;Bond $750TONI LEIGH LOWRY, 39, Manhattan, Failure to Appear; Bond $500ELTON CORNELIUS GAINES JR, 26, Junction City,&nbsp;Making false information (3x),&nbsp;Theft by deception; Value less than $1,500 (3x) and&nbsp;Computer unlawful acts; Access w/o authorization with damage &gt; $100,000 (3x); Bond $1,000CITATION REPORTAYOMIDE ORIBAMISE, 22, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT TUTTLE CREEK BLVD &amp; KIMBALL AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR INATTENTIVE DRIVING (14-104) ON OCTOBER 23, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:27 PM.SPENCER BERRY, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3300 BLK FAIRMAN CIR IN MANHATTAN FOR IMPROPER BACKING (14-117)&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR POSSESSION OR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL BY MINOR (4-3(B)) ON OCTOBER 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:40 PM.LYDIA MEYER, 20, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 800 COMMONS PL IN MANHATTAN FOR FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTY (5-26) ON OCTOBER 26, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:06 PM.KYONG FRIEDMANN, 62, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT S 8TH ST &amp; PIERRE ST IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY STOP/YIELD (159) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:55 PM.MONTE TERRILL, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT HAYES DR &amp; MCCALL RD IN MANHATTAN FOR FTY RIGHT OF WAY LEFT TURN (158) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:25 AM.NATHANIEL BUSBY, 26, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT HAYES DR &amp; MCCALL RD IN MANHATTAN FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) AND FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION (19-193) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:26 AM.ROGIER OSORIO ORTIZ, 43, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 9100 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558)&nbsp; AND FOR X OPERATE MV W/O VALID LICENSE (08-0235AF) ON OCTOBER 29, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:48 AM

Riley County Arrest Report Friday Oct. 30

A Kansas State University senior who has helped to lead campus efforts on diversity and campus ministry has been named the recipient of the 2020 George Washington Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service Award.&nbsp;Jordan Bailey received the award during the annual George Washington Carver Symposium and Awards program, which was held online and hosted by Simpson College of Indianola, Iowa.&nbsp;

Seminar host Walter Lain, the assistant dean of multicultural and international affairs at Simpson College, wrote that Bailey was honored because he “demonstrated the traits and characteristics of Dr. George Washington Carver that made him a successful educator, scientist, leader and humanitarian.”&nbsp;

Bailey is majoring in animal sciences and industry, with a minor in business. During his time at K-State, he has served in leadership roles for the College of Agriculture’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.manrrs.org/" target="_blank">Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences</a>(MANRRS). During his time as president, membership in that organization doubled.&nbsp;He is also active in the campus ministry program,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ksustumo.org/" target="_blank">Student Mobilization</a>, the American Red Cross and<a href="https://www.thekaleoproject.com/" target="_blank">The Kaleo Project</a>, a Christian-based organization focused on bringing more faith and love to urban communities.&nbsp;

Bailey is the son of Darrel and Brenda Bailey of Junction City, Kan.&nbsp;“In this year when the principles of equality and justice in our nation are challenged in very visible ways, selecting a deserving student for this award is particularly meaningful,” said Ernie Minton, dean of the K-State College of Agriculture. “Jordan has not only demonstrated excellence in the enhancement of diversity in our K-State community, he holds the possibility of creating positive change for our future.”&nbsp;

The annual awards program and symposium is a collaborative effort of the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association and its legacy institutions, which include K-State, Iowa State, Lincoln University, Simpson College and Tuskegee University.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

A Kansas State University senior who has helped to lead campus efforts on diversity and campus ministry has been named the recipient of the 2020 George Washington Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service Award.&nbsp;Jordan Bailey received the award during the annual George Washington Carver Symposium and Awards program, which was held online and hosted by Simpson College of Indianola, Iowa.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1604066763836.jpeg" alt="Jordan Bailey ( Photo KSU )" />
 <figcaption>Jordan Bailey ( Photo KSU )</figcaption>
 </figure>Seminar host Walter Lain, the assistant dean of multicultural and international affairs at Simpson College, wrote that Bailey was honored because he “demonstrated the traits and characteristics of Dr. George Washington Carver that made him a successful educator, scientist, leader and humanitarian.”&nbsp;Bailey is majoring in animal sciences and industry, with a minor in business. During his time at K-State, he has served in leadership roles for the College of Agriculture’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.manrrs.org/" target="_blank">Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences</a>(MANRRS). During his time as president, membership in that organization doubled.&nbsp;He is also active in the campus ministry program,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ksustumo.org/" target="_blank">Student Mobilization</a>, the American Red Cross and<a href="https://www.thekaleoproject.com/" target="_blank">The Kaleo Project</a>, a Christian-based organization focused on bringing more faith and love to urban communities.&nbsp;Bailey is the son of Darrel and Brenda Bailey of Junction City, Kan.&nbsp;“In this year when the principles of equality and justice in our nation are challenged in very visible ways, selecting a deserving student for this award is particularly meaningful,” said Ernie Minton, dean of the K-State College of Agriculture. “Jordan has not only demonstrated excellence in the enhancement of diversity in our K-State community, he holds the possibility of creating positive change for our future.”&nbsp;The annual awards program and symposium is a collaborative effort of the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association and its legacy institutions, which include K-State, Iowa State, Lincoln University, Simpson College and Tuskegee University.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

K-State senior receives George Washington Carver innovation, service award

MANHATTAN — COVID-19 may have changed how people will celebrate Halloween this year but it hasn't changed the dangers the holiday can bring to pets, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian. <a href="https://www.vet.k-state.edu/education/clinical-sciences/faculty-staff/faculty/nelson/" target="_blank">Susan Nelson</a>, clinical professor at the university's&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vet.k-state.edu/vhc/" target="_blank">Veterinary Health Center</a>, provides some tips to keep your furry friend safe during the fun and spooky holiday. Nelson said one of the most important things to do is to keep all Halloween candy where pets can't get to it. "Chocolates, sugar-free candies and gums, raisins and some nuts can be toxic to pets," Nelson said. "Candy wrappers and lollipop sticks can also become choking hazards or gastrointestinal foreign bodies if ingested." Pets can look adorable in costumes, but always try the costume on your pet in advance to give it time to get used to it, Nelson said. Ensure that the pet can see, hear, smell and breathe when in costume, and make sure to avoid costumes that have any loose or small parts that can be pulled off and ingested. "If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior in a costume, consider having it wear a Halloween-themed bandana instead," Nelson said. Strange visitors in scary costumes and loud noises may cause even the most social and/or calm animal to be frightened or show unexpected aggression. Nelson said that if your pet is one that becomes anxious because of noise and activity, keep it kenneled away from the activity or make a comfy spot in a back room with the radio or TV turned on to help drown out noise caused by excited children. This will help ensure that the animal doesn’t bolt out the door and run off when frightened by a scary costume. "Because many pets can become distressed by the frequent ringing of the doorbell, consider disconnecting the bell for the night and using a motion detector to detect visitors instead," Nelson said. "Even safer for pets and trick-or-treaters, you can wait at the end of the driveway to greet the kids and distribute candy in a safe manner outside the house, weather permitting." If your pet is one that gets severely distressed during this time, Nelson said to ask your veterinarian if sedatives are an option and can be prescribed. As Halloween is one of the holidays where pets are more likely to run off and become lost, Nelson said to make sure your pet has proper forms of identification, such as a microchip or tags. A reflective collar may also help others to spot your pet should it go missing at night. Another tip from Nelson is to be mindful that your pet may be frightened by one of its own familiar family members when that person is disguised in a costume. "A severe fright can make the pet wary of that person for some time to come, even after the costume has been removed," Nelson said. "Get your pet used to the costume well in advance of the holiday by giving it treats while wearing part of the costume, and then later, all of the costume as the pet becomes more familiar with it." Keep all pets inside on Halloween night to keep them safe from pranksters or those who want to do more serious harm. Cats, especially black ones, are often sought after with cruel intentions on Halloween, Nelson said, and caution needs to be exercised during this time to keep them safe. She said many shelters will not let black cats be adopted a few weeks before and after Halloween. Nelson said to also be aware of these other possible Halloween hazards for your pet: • Keep pets away from electrical cords and decorations. Chewing on electrical cords can lead to life-threatening electrocution and burns. Decorations using corncobs, strings or tassels can be ingested and cause obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract. • Keep lit pumpkins and candles out of reach, as they can burn your pet. A frightened or curious pet also can tip over a candle, which could lead to a house fire. Pumpkins can also be a source of toxic mold if ingested. • While not poisonous, glow sticks have a very bitter taste and can cause irritation to the mouth. Pets, especially cats, may drool uncontrollably and become very agitated. Some of the larger glow sticks contain a small glass vial, which when broken, activates the glow stick. The glass can be harmful if ingested. If you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, Nelson said to call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 immediately for advice. For more information, contact the Veterinary Health Center at 785-532-5690.&nbsp;

K-State News and Communications Services

MANHATTAN — COVID-19 may have changed how people will celebrate Halloween this year but it hasn't changed the dangers the holiday can bring to pets, according to a Kansas State University veterinarian. <a href="https://www.vet.k-state.edu/education/clinical-sciences/faculty-staff/faculty/nelson/" target="_blank">Susan Nelson</a>, clinical professor at the university's&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vet.k-state.edu/vhc/" target="_blank">Veterinary Health Center</a>, provides some tips to keep your furry friend safe during the fun and spooky holiday. Nelson said one of the most important things to do is to keep all Halloween candy where pets can't get to it. "Chocolates, sugar-free candies and gums, raisins and some nuts can be toxic to pets," Nelson said. "Candy wrappers and lollipop sticks can also become choking hazards or gastrointestinal foreign bodies if ingested." Pets can look adorable in costumes, but always try the costume on your pet in advance to give it time to get used to it, Nelson said. Ensure that the pet can see, hear, smell and breathe when in costume, and make sure to avoid costumes that have any loose or small parts that can be pulled off and ingested. "If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior in a costume, consider having it wear a Halloween-themed bandana instead," Nelson said. Strange visitors in scary costumes and loud noises may cause even the most social and/or calm animal to be frightened or show unexpected aggression. Nelson said that if your pet is one that becomes anxious because of noise and activity, keep it kenneled away from the activity or make a comfy spot in a back room with the radio or TV turned on to help drown out noise caused by excited children. This will help ensure that the animal doesn’t bolt out the door and run off when frightened by a scary costume. "Because many pets can become distressed by the frequent ringing of the doorbell, consider disconnecting the bell for the night and using a motion detector to detect visitors instead," Nelson said. "Even safer for pets and trick-or-treaters, you can wait at the end of the driveway to greet the kids and distribute candy in a safe manner outside the house, weather permitting." If your pet is one that gets severely distressed during this time, Nelson said to ask your veterinarian if sedatives are an option and can be prescribed. As Halloween is one of the holidays where pets are more likely to run off and become lost, Nelson said to make sure your pet has proper forms of identification, such as a microchip or tags. A reflective collar may also help others to spot your pet should it go missing at night. Another tip from Nelson is to be mindful that your pet may be frightened by one of its own familiar family members when that person is disguised in a costume. "A severe fright can make the pet wary of that person for some time to come, even after the costume has been removed," Nelson said. "Get your pet used to the costume well in advance of the holiday by giving it treats while wearing part of the costume, and then later, all of the costume as the pet becomes more familiar with it." Keep all pets inside on Halloween night to keep them safe from pranksters or those who want to do more serious harm. Cats, especially black ones, are often sought after with cruel intentions on Halloween, Nelson said, and caution needs to be exercised during this time to keep them safe. She said many shelters will not let black cats be adopted a few weeks before and after Halloween. Nelson said to also be aware of these other possible Halloween hazards for your pet: • Keep pets away from electrical cords and decorations. Chewing on electrical cords can lead to life-threatening electrocution and burns. Decorations using corncobs, strings or tassels can be ingested and cause obstructions in the gastrointestinal tract. • Keep lit pumpkins and candles out of reach, as they can burn your pet. A frightened or curious pet also can tip over a candle, which could lead to a house fire. Pumpkins can also be a source of toxic mold if ingested. • While not poisonous, glow sticks have a very bitter taste and can cause irritation to the mouth. Pets, especially cats, may drool uncontrollably and become very agitated. Some of the larger glow sticks contain a small glass vial, which when broken, activates the glow stick. The glass can be harmful if ingested. If you suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, Nelson said to call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 immediately for advice. For more information, contact the Veterinary Health Center at 785-532-5690.&nbsp; K-State News and Communications Services

K-State vet shares tips to make Halloween a treat for furry friends

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex crime.

Just before 10p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for criminal sodomy, indecent liberties with a child, and kidnapping in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

&nbsp;Officers listed a 15-year-old girl as the victim and a known 21-year-old man as the suspect.

Authorities released no additional details.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged sex crime.Just before 10p.m. Wednesday, officers filed a report for criminal sodomy, indecent liberties with a child, and kidnapping in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.&nbsp;Officers listed a 15-year-old girl as the victim and a known 21-year-old man as the suspect.Authorities released no additional details.

RCPD investigates alleged child sex crime

TOPEKA&nbsp;- The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on November 1 and remain in effect through March 31.

While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer's service when local temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees within the following 48-hour period. The Kansas Corporation Commission, the agency that regulates public utilities in the state, implemented the rule in 1983 to prevent utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold.

The Cold Weather Rule also requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish service. Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements; however, it is the customer's responsibility to contact their gas or electric company to make those arrangements.

Payment plan terms to maintain or restore service require that customers agree to pay 1/12th of the total amount owed, 1/12th of the current bill, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fee, plus any applicable deposit to the utility. The remaining balance must be paid in equal payments over the next 11 months, in addition to the current monthly bill.

The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the KCC's jurisdiction. More information about the Cold Weather Rule is available on the Commission’s website (<a href="https://kcc.ks.gov/consumer-information/cold-weather-rule" target="_blank">http://www.kcc.ks.gov/consumer-information/cold-weather-rule</a>). Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at (800) 662-0027.

TOPEKA&nbsp;- The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on November 1 and remain in effect through March 31.While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect, utility companies cannot disconnect a customer's service when local temperatures are forecast to drop below 35 degrees within the following 48-hour period. The Kansas Corporation Commission, the agency that regulates public utilities in the state, implemented the rule in 1983 to prevent utility companies from disconnecting a customer's natural gas or electric service during periods of extreme cold.The Cold Weather Rule also requires utility companies to offer a 12-month payment plan to allow consumers to maintain or re-establish service. Any residential customer with a past due balance will qualify for payment arrangements; however, it is the customer's responsibility to contact their gas or electric company to make those arrangements.Payment plan terms to maintain or restore service require that customers agree to pay 1/12th of the total amount owed, 1/12th of the current bill, the full amount of any disconnection or reconnection fee, plus any applicable deposit to the utility. The remaining balance must be paid in equal payments over the next 11 months, in addition to the current monthly bill.The Cold Weather Rule applies only to residential customers of electric and natural gas utility companies under the KCC's jurisdiction. More information about the Cold Weather Rule is available on the Commission’s website (<a href="https://kcc.ks.gov/consumer-information/cold-weather-rule" target="_blank">http://www.kcc.ks.gov/consumer-information/cold-weather-rule</a>). Kansans may also contact their local utility company or the KCC's Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at (800) 662-0027.

Cold weather rule takes effect Sunday, Nov. 1

ANTHONY JUAN MURPHY, 55, Ogden, Probation Violation; Held without bond

TONI LEIGH LOWRY, 39, Manhattan, Possession of depressant
Failure to appear, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily
harm to family/person in dating relationship, Failure to appear, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain
stimulant, Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia
into human body Driving while suspended; 1st conviction
Criminal damage to property; Without consent
value &lt; $1000; Bond $8000

JAMIE NICKOLE BERGES, 30, St. George, Failure to Appear; Pottawatomie County Sheriff

DARCELLA MAY SALAS, 35, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Pottawatomie County Sheriff

KEVIN MICHAEL HARBAUGH, 38, Westmoreland, Failure to Appear; Pottawatomie County Sheriff

CORA JEAN BROWN, 40, Ottawa,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv;
incapable of safely driving, Failure to yield at stop or yield sign, Vehicles; Operate vehicle without registration or
w/ expired tag; Ottawa County Sheriff

CODY HOOD, 28, OF WAKEFIELD, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 2800 ALLISON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY (22-27) ON OCTOBER 13, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 2 PM.

JULIAYNA PENDLETON, 19, OF KANSAS CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3500 BLK PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) FOR X OPERATE MV W/O VALID LICENSE (08-0235AF) FOR INTERFERENCE WITH LEO; OBSTRUCT/RESIST/OPPOSE MISDEMEANOR WARRANT SERVICE OR EXECUTION, FOR USE/POSSESS W/INTENT TO USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA INTO HUMAN BODY AND FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (20812) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:16 PM.

KYLER SHORT, 24, OF LAWRENCE, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT MM 101 PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR X DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED; 1ST CONVICTION&nbsp; FOR X INSURANCE;LIABILITY REQUIRED (43104AG1) ON OCTOBER 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:20 PM.

HASHIM MOHAMED, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT PILLSBURY DR &amp; DEEP CREEK RD IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (20812)&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR USE/POSSESS W/INTENT TO USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA INTO HUMAN BODY (17002) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:54 PM.

PAIGE DEARRINGTON, 23, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1600 BLK N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON OCTOBER 17, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:29 PM.

KYLE PFAFF, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON OCTOBER 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:54 PM.

ELIZABETH SOUTHARD, 23, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2000 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION (19-193) FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) ON OCTOBER 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45 PM.

JOE JIMENEZ, 19, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) AND FOR DISOBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (4-12) ON OCTOBER 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:05 PM.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603981097762.png" alt="Murphy has previous convictions for burglary, theft, aggravated sex, criminal threat, DUI and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Murphy has previous convictions for burglary, theft, aggravated sex, criminal threat, DUI and for drugs, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>The following is a summary of arrests, citations by the Riley County Police Department. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.ANTHONY JUAN MURPHY, 55, Ogden, Probation Violation; Held without bondTONI LEIGH LOWRY, 39, Manhattan, Possession of depressant
Failure to appear, Domestic battery; Knowing or reckless bodily
harm to family/person in dating relationship, Failure to appear, Possession of opiate, opium, narcotic or certain
stimulant, Use/possess w/intent to use drug paraphernalia
into human body Driving while suspended; 1st conviction
Criminal damage to property; Without consent
value &lt; $1000; Bond $8000<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1592230318906.png" alt="Berges has 3 previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections" />
 <figcaption>Berges has 3 previous drug convictions, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections</figcaption>
 </figure>JAMIE NICKOLE BERGES, 30, St. George, Failure to Appear; Pottawatomie County SheriffDARCELLA MAY SALAS, 35, Manhattan, Probation Violation; Pottawatomie County SheriffKEVIN MICHAEL HARBAUGH, 38, Westmoreland, Failure to Appear; Pottawatomie County SheriffCORA JEAN BROWN, 40, Ottawa,&nbsp;Driving under the influence of drugs/alc; 1st conv;
incapable of safely driving, Failure to yield at stop or yield sign, Vehicles; Operate vehicle without registration or
w/ expired tag; Ottawa County SheriffCITATION REPORTCODY HOOD, 28, OF WAKEFIELD, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT 2800 ALLISON AVE IN MANHATTAN FOR CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY (22-27) ON OCTOBER 13, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 2 PM.JULIAYNA PENDLETON, 19, OF KANSAS CITY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 3500 BLK PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS (08-1558) FOR X OPERATE MV W/O VALID LICENSE (08-0235AF) FOR INTERFERENCE WITH LEO; OBSTRUCT/RESIST/OPPOSE MISDEMEANOR WARRANT SERVICE OR EXECUTION, FOR USE/POSSESS W/INTENT TO USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA INTO HUMAN BODY AND FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (20812) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 8:16 PM.KYLER SHORT, 24, OF LAWRENCE, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT MM 101 PILLSBURY DR IN MANHATTAN FOR X DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED; 1ST CONVICTION&nbsp; FOR X INSURANCE;LIABILITY REQUIRED (43104AG1) ON OCTOBER 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 9:20 PM.HASHIM MOHAMED, 18, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE AT PILLSBURY DR &amp; DEEP CREEK RD IN MANHATTAN FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA (20812)&nbsp;&nbsp;FOR USE/POSSESS W/INTENT TO USE DRUG PARAPHERNALIA INTO HUMAN BODY (17002) ON OCTOBER 27, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:54 PM.PAIGE DEARRINGTON, 23, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 1600 BLK N SETH CHILD RD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) FOR NO PROOF OF MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY (19-200) ON OCTOBER 17, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY12:29 PM.KYLE PFAFF, 38, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2800 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) ON OCTOBER 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:54 PM.ELIZABETH SOUTHARD, 23, OF MANHATTAN, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2000 BLK TUTTLE CREEK BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR NO DRIVERS LICENSE IN POSSESSION (19-193) FOR VEHICLE TAGS-EXPIRE/ILLEGBLE (19-198) ON OCTOBER 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45 PM.JOE JIMENEZ, 19, OF FT RILEY, KS WAS CITED WHILE IN THE 2700 BLK FORT RILEY BLVD IN MANHATTAN FOR SPEEDING (7-33) AND FOR DISOBEY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE (4-12) ON OCTOBER 28, 2,020 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:05 PM.

Riley County Arrest Report Thursday Oct. 29

Drive Thru Treat trail in the Westloop

JUNCTION CITY – A Junction City man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of parole for 50 years for two counts of first degree felony murder, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Dion Jamal Green, 35, was sentenced Wednesday in Geary County District Court by District Judge Steven L. Hornbaker. Green pleaded guilty to the charges in June in connection with the December 2018 deaths of Jenna Schafer, 31, of Junction City, and her unborn child. Schafer's body was found on Christmas Day in 2018.

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 Solicitor General Michael R. Serra of Schmidt's office and Assistant Geary County Attorney Jason B. Oxford prosecuted the case.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603936749034.png" alt="Dion Green&nbsp; Photo - Geary County" />
 <figcaption>Dion Green&nbsp; Photo - Geary County</figcaption>
 </figure>JUNCTION CITY – A Junction City man has been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison without the possibility of parole for 50 years for two counts of first degree felony murder, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.Dion Jamal Green, 35, was sentenced Wednesday in Geary County District Court by District Judge Steven L. Hornbaker. Green pleaded guilty to the charges in June in connection with the December 2018 deaths of Jenna Schafer, 31, of Junction City, and her unborn child. Schafer's body was found on Christmas Day in 2018.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 Solicitor General Michael R. Serra of Schmidt's office and Assistant Geary County Attorney Jason B. Oxford prosecuted the case.

Junction City man receives two consecutive life sentences

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State and Nebraska have agreed to delay the start of their highly-anticipated three-game men’s basketball series until the 2021-22 season, the schools announced on Friday afternoon (October 30).

The series was originally slated to begin Saturday, December 19 with a neutral-site matchup at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. However, that game has been postponed and pushed back until the 2022-23 season.

<a>The rivalry, which dates to 1906, will now begin with a road game for the Wildcats at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday, December 19, 2021 and will be followed by a neutral-site game at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The third game of the series will be played at Bramlage Coliseum on a date to be determined during the 2023-24 season.</a>

The two schools, which have played 219 games through five conferences (Missouri Valley, Big Six, Big Seven, Big Eight and Big 12), have a rivalry that started more than 100 years ago with a 50-14 victory by Nebraska on February 19, 1906 and was last played at the Devaney Sports Center on February 23, 2011, a 61-57 Wildcat win.

The Wildcats lead the all-time series, 126-93. The 219 meetings represent the fourth-longest series in school history, following Kansas (293), Missouri (237) and Iowa State (231).

K-State announced its 2020-21 schedule earlier this week which includes 17 games at Bramlage Coliseum beginning with the inaugural Little Apple Classic on Wednesday and Friday, November 25 and 27. The tournament field includes Pac-12 foe Colorado and 20-game winners Drake and South Dakota State.

The Wildcats are scheduled to play Drake in the season opener on November 25 before a matchup with Colorado on November 27. There will also be games between Colorado and SDSU and Drake and SDSU.

Season tickets for the 2020-21 season are currently on sale with a plan for 25 percent capacity inside Bramlage Coliseum with designated reserved seating in a socially distanced configuration. These tickets will be sold in groups of twos and four throughout Sections 1-20 and 25-27 with packages starting at $258.

TOM GILBERT Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State and Nebraska have agreed to delay the start of their highly-anticipated three-game men’s basketball series until the 2021-22 season, the schools announced on Friday afternoon (October 30).The series was originally slated to begin Saturday, December 19 with a neutral-site matchup at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. However, that game has been postponed and pushed back until the 2022-23 season.<a>The rivalry, which dates to 1906, will now begin with a road game for the Wildcats at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday, December 19, 2021 and will be followed by a neutral-site game at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Saturday, December 17, 2022. The third game of the series will be played at Bramlage Coliseum on a date to be determined during the 2023-24 season.</a>The two schools, which have played 219 games through five conferences (Missouri Valley, Big Six, Big Seven, Big Eight and Big 12), have a rivalry that started more than 100 years ago with a 50-14 victory by Nebraska on February 19, 1906 and was last played at the Devaney Sports Center on February 23, 2011, a 61-57 Wildcat win.The Wildcats lead the all-time series, 126-93. The 219 meetings represent the fourth-longest series in school history, following Kansas (293), Missouri (237) and Iowa State (231).K-State announced its 2020-21 schedule earlier this week which includes 17 games at Bramlage Coliseum beginning with the inaugural Little Apple Classic on Wednesday and Friday, November 25 and 27. The tournament field includes Pac-12 foe Colorado and 20-game winners Drake and South Dakota State.The Wildcats are scheduled to play Drake in the season opener on November 25 before a matchup with Colorado on November 27. There will also be games between Colorado and SDSU and Drake and SDSU.Season tickets for the 2020-21 season are currently on sale with a plan for 25 percent capacity inside Bramlage Coliseum with designated reserved seating in a socially distanced configuration. These tickets will be sold in groups of twos and four throughout Sections 1-20 and 25-27 with packages starting at $258.--www.kstatesports.com—TOM GILBERT Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

KSU - NU basketball series delayed

Hutchinson Central Christian 43, Otis-Bison 32

Chase County 66, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 0

PREP FOOTBALL=Hutchinson Central Christian 43, Otis-Bison 32Pike Valley 54, BV Randolph 6First Round=Class 2A=Fredonia 47, West Franklin 20Class 4A=McPherson 78, Abilene 14Class 5A=Maize South 33, Hays 12Wichita Heights 28, Andover 22Class Eight Player Division I=Burlingame 44, Lincoln 26Canton-Galva 46, Valley Falls 0Chase County 66, Cedar Vale/Dexter Co-op 0Clifton-Clyde 46, Bennington 0Hoxie 42, Spearville 30Madison/Hamilton Co-op 59, West Elk 6Oswego 54, Burden Central 8Rawlins County 22, Ness City 12Sedan 58, Oxford 6South Gray 50, Oberlin-Decatur 0Wichita County 68, Hill City 22Class Eight Player Division II=Axtell 42, Thunder Ridge 40Central Plains 50, Peabody-Burns 0Frankfort 60, Lakeside 14Hanover 56, Osborne 6Hartford 62, St. Paul 12South Central 34, Quinter 14St. Francis 54, Ingalls 0St. John's Beloit-Tipton 50, Onaga 14Victoria 54, Norwich 6Wheatland-Grinnell 56, Minneola 20

High School football playoff results for Thursday night

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State Men's Basketball Head Coach Bruce Weber and select players spoke to media via Zoom on Wednesday to discuss the start of the 2020-2021 season.&nbsp;

This week, the Wildcats announced their revised schedule. The slate boasts 17 home games as well as the inaugural Little Apple Classic, in which K-State will open the season on November 25th against Drake and then face off with former Big 12 rival Colorado on November 27th.&nbsp;

With the Coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the sports world, scheduling became difficult for many programs, with several still unsure of their start dates.&nbsp;

"It was tough to be honest," said Weber on the scheduling. "Just talking to all the schools and making sure they were in sync with the testing policy."&nbsp;

Weber went on to say how the team was still taking things in stride. "I would expect at least one change, if not more," he said. "Everyday something happens. Teams in different leagues still haven't made decisions on when they're starting, they're adding games in December, or they're having to change things."

The Wildcats are coming of a disappointing 2019-2020 season where they finished 11-21 overall and 3-15 in Big 12 play. Kansas State did however end the season on back-to-back wins, including a 53-49 win over TCU in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, prior to the sports world coming to an abrupt halt on March 12th.&nbsp;

"It's a motivator," said McGuirl about leaving last year unfinished. "We always knew last year that we had a lot of talent, but last year's in the past, we learned from it, everything happens for a reason. Now, it's just the mindset that it's a new team, new group, and we're just coming every day to work hard and get better."&nbsp;

Coach Weber mentioned that Mike McGuirl had taken on a leadership role, and McGuirl seconded that motion.&nbsp;

"I've been in college for three years, so I've been able to see the good and the bad of college basketball," said McGuirl. "I'm trying to take what I know from the good and really spread it to the rest of the team. I've got the greatest teammates I could ask for. They're really good people, they work hard, they all listen to the coaches, they're all coachable so I'm blessed to have teammates like this."

Dajuan Gordon was one that was also mentioned as a leader for the Wildcats. Heading into his sophomore season, it's clear to see Gordon wants to make an impact, but he says he just wants to follow McGuirl's lead.&nbsp;

"I try to help Mike lead," said Gordon. "I try to just set everything by example by just going hard, playing hard everyday, being a good person and trying to help everybody."&nbsp;

Kansas State has seen a large amount of roster turnover since last season, which Bruce Weber said has admittedly been tough to navigate during the pandemic because the team hasn't been able to do its normal team-building activities to help develop chemistry among the players.&nbsp;

"It's not easy. I think they enjoy each other," said Weber. "I think they all have camaraderie because they all have a purpose, and that's to get to the season and have a good season."

The Wildcats have just under a month to get to that season that has been so much in question over the last several weeks.&nbsp;

K-State will host Drake in the inaugural Little Apple Classic on Wednesday, November 25. The game time is still to be announced.

<a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/bruce-weber-10-28">Head Coach Bruce Weber</a>

<a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/mike-mcguirl-dajuan-gordon-10-28">Mike McGuirl and DaJuan Gordon</a>

By Jackson SchneiderMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State Men's Basketball Head Coach Bruce Weber and select players spoke to media via Zoom on Wednesday to discuss the start of the 2020-2021 season.&nbsp;This week, the Wildcats announced their revised schedule. The slate boasts 17 home games as well as the inaugural Little Apple Classic, in which K-State will open the season on November 25th against Drake and then face off with former Big 12 rival Colorado on November 27th.&nbsp;With the Coronavirus pandemic wreaking havoc on the sports world, scheduling became difficult for many programs, with several still unsure of their start dates.&nbsp;"It was tough to be honest," said Weber on the scheduling. "Just talking to all the schools and making sure they were in sync with the testing policy."&nbsp;Weber went on to say how the team was still taking things in stride. "I would expect at least one change, if not more," he said. "Everyday something happens. Teams in different leagues still haven't made decisions on when they're starting, they're adding games in December, or they're having to change things."The Wildcats are coming of a disappointing 2019-2020 season where they finished 11-21 overall and 3-15 in Big 12 play. Kansas State did however end the season on back-to-back wins, including a 53-49 win over TCU in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, prior to the sports world coming to an abrupt halt on March 12th.&nbsp;"It's a motivator," said McGuirl about leaving last year unfinished. "We always knew last year that we had a lot of talent, but last year's in the past, we learned from it, everything happens for a reason. Now, it's just the mindset that it's a new team, new group, and we're just coming every day to work hard and get better."&nbsp;Coach Weber mentioned that Mike McGuirl had taken on a leadership role, and McGuirl seconded that motion.&nbsp;"I've been in college for three years, so I've been able to see the good and the bad of college basketball," said McGuirl. "I'm trying to take what I know from the good and really spread it to the rest of the team. I've got the greatest teammates I could ask for. They're really good people, they work hard, they all listen to the coaches, they're all coachable so I'm blessed to have teammates like this."Dajuan Gordon was one that was also mentioned as a leader for the Wildcats. Heading into his sophomore season, it's clear to see Gordon wants to make an impact, but he says he just wants to follow McGuirl's lead.&nbsp;"I try to help Mike lead," said Gordon. "I try to just set everything by example by just going hard, playing hard everyday, being a good person and trying to help everybody."&nbsp;Kansas State has seen a large amount of roster turnover since last season, which Bruce Weber said has admittedly been tough to navigate during the pandemic because the team hasn't been able to do its normal team-building activities to help develop chemistry among the players.&nbsp;"It's not easy. I think they enjoy each other," said Weber. "I think they all have camaraderie because they all have a purpose, and that's to get to the season and have a good season."The Wildcats have just under a month to get to that season that has been so much in question over the last several weeks.&nbsp;K-State will host Drake in the inaugural Little Apple Classic on Wednesday, November 25. The game time is still to be announced.PRESS CONFERENCE AUDIO<a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/bruce-weber-10-28">Head Coach Bruce Weber</a><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/mike-mcguirl-dajuan-gordon-10-28">Mike McGuirl and DaJuan Gordon</a>

K-State Basketball Speaks to Media

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — For the first time in 32 years the Los Angeles Dodgers can call themselves World Series champions.

The Dodgers closed out their seventh championship by rallying for a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the Fall Classic. It erases the pain felt by the Dodgers and their fans following World Series losses in 2017 and '18.

The Rays led 1-0 until Los Angeles scored twice in the bottom of the sixth. Austin Barnes came home on a wild pitch by reliever Nick Anderson before Mookie Betts outraced first baseman Ji-Man Choi’s throw to the plate on a fielder’s choice.

Betts put a capper on the clincher by leading off the bottom of the eighth with a home run.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — For the first time in 32 years the Los Angeles Dodgers can call themselves World Series champions.The Dodgers closed out their seventh championship by rallying for a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the Fall Classic. It erases the pain felt by the Dodgers and their fans following World Series losses in 2017 and '18.The Rays led 1-0 until Los Angeles scored twice in the bottom of the sixth. Austin Barnes came home on a wild pitch by reliever Nick Anderson before Mookie Betts outraced first baseman Ji-Man Choi’s throw to the plate on a fielder’s choice.Betts put a capper on the clincher by leading off the bottom of the eighth with a home run.

Dodgers win the World Series

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State assistant head coach&nbsp;Van Malone&nbsp;and select players met with members of the media via Zoom on Tuesday as the Wildcats prepare to travel to Morgantown, W.Va. to face West Virginia on Saturday. A complete transcript of Malone’s press conference – which was also streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ – and players are posted below. The Wildcats and Mountaineers kick at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday inside Milan Puskar Stadium.

VAN MALONE, ASSISTANT HEAD COACH

“It’s always good to win a rivalry game. That was great for our kids and our kids in the program and kids from Kansas. Our team played really hard, and like I said, it was a great win. One thing that Coach has stressed – and we have stressed as a staff – is the importance in understanding that every win is a great win. Every week, we need to prepare ourselves to be able to celebrate in the locker room. Pay the price on Sunday and Monday and throughout the week and continue to stack the days. I feel like offensively, defensively and on special teams we continue to get better week after week. In the Big 12, we’re going to have to keep doing that. We’re playing a lot of young guys defensively and offensively. As you put more young guys out on the field, they have a chance to make mistakes. But the great thing is that we’re not seeing as many mistakes as we had in week one. That’s refreshing as a staff, so we’re going to have to continue this progression. This week will be important because we’ll face a tough opponent at (their) home. Those guys have played extremely hard throughout the season. They’ve lost some close games. They’re playing some young guys as well. It will be a big challenge for us as we roll into this week.”

On the big plays made by the defense...

“Coaches always say you get what you emphasize. We’ve talked about attacking the ball in the air. We’ve talked about creating turnovers throughout the season, and that’s something that, since we’ve been here, it’s something as a staff that we’ve continued to stress and emphasize. So, it’s good to see when guys go get the football, but the ability to get it into the end zone is another step. It’s exciting to see defensive backs like AJ (Parker) and Justin (Gardner) and those guys have the opportunity to score with the football because that’s something on defense that we stress. It’s our position and our job to get the ball back to the offense and to put it in scoring position as best as we can. Not a lot of defensive guys have that ability, so we’re excited when we have the opportunity to put it in the end zone as defensive backs.”&nbsp;

On the emphasis put on special teams...

“Each one of our coaches has an assignment on special teams, and everyone is involved. I think the players see that and recognize it. With special teams, you have one chance to be special. We have some units out there, specifically the punt return unit, and make big plays for our team. As we go through the season, seeing that these games are going to continue to be close, we feel like that’s our edge is us making plays on special teams to give our team an opportunity to win.”

On West Virginia starting quarterback Jarret Doege against K-State last year...

“Him coming into the game last year was a difference. The thing that’s really impressive about him is he’s a competitive kid as you watch him. Into this season, he’s definitely improved and that is the thing that makes them go. He has a pretty good arm. He’s active with his feet and doesn’t get sacked much. He’ll be a challenge for us, but speaking to last year, it did throw us a little bit. At this point, from what we’ve seen so far, he’ll be an extreme challenge for us.”

On what stands out about West Virginia’s offense...

“They have really good offensive linemen. They play together well as a group. The running backs, both guys that play a lot right now, are powerful and strong runners. They have good speed. You’ve seen them have a few breakaway runs. We’ll have to do a good job of wrapping up and tackling those guys well. The receiving corps will probably be amongst the best we’ll play, but you say that week after week in the Big 12. They have guys who are explosive. They use them in different places on the field, but when they get the ball in their hands, you have to do a good job of defending the perimeter well as well as vertically defending them because they have the ability to stretch the field. From the skill position standpoint, it will be a challenge for us. Defensively, those are the things we’ll continue to harp on to our players as we go throughout the week.”

Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT in Morgantown, West Virginia on Saturday.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Kansas State assistant head coach&nbsp;Van Malone&nbsp;and select players met with members of the media via Zoom on Tuesday as the Wildcats prepare to travel to Morgantown, W.Va. to face West Virginia on Saturday. A complete transcript of Malone’s press conference – which was also streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ – and players are posted below. The Wildcats and Mountaineers kick at 11 a.m. (CT) on Saturday inside Milan Puskar Stadium. VAN MALONE, ASSISTANT HEAD COACHOpening Statement...“It’s always good to win a rivalry game. That was great for our kids and our kids in the program and kids from Kansas. Our team played really hard, and like I said, it was a great win. One thing that Coach has stressed – and we have stressed as a staff – is the importance in understanding that every win is a great win. Every week, we need to prepare ourselves to be able to celebrate in the locker room. Pay the price on Sunday and Monday and throughout the week and continue to stack the days. I feel like offensively, defensively and on special teams we continue to get better week after week. In the Big 12, we’re going to have to keep doing that. We’re playing a lot of young guys defensively and offensively. As you put more young guys out on the field, they have a chance to make mistakes. But the great thing is that we’re not seeing as many mistakes as we had in week one. That’s refreshing as a staff, so we’re going to have to continue this progression. This week will be important because we’ll face a tough opponent at (their) home. Those guys have played extremely hard throughout the season. They’ve lost some close games. They’re playing some young guys as well. It will be a big challenge for us as we roll into this week.”On the big plays made by the defense...“Coaches always say you get what you emphasize. We’ve talked about attacking the ball in the air. We’ve talked about creating turnovers throughout the season, and that’s something that, since we’ve been here, it’s something as a staff that we’ve continued to stress and emphasize. So, it’s good to see when guys go get the football, but the ability to get it into the end zone is another step. It’s exciting to see defensive backs like AJ (Parker) and Justin (Gardner) and those guys have the opportunity to score with the football because that’s something on defense that we stress. It’s our position and our job to get the ball back to the offense and to put it in scoring position as best as we can. Not a lot of defensive guys have that ability, so we’re excited when we have the opportunity to put it in the end zone as defensive backs.”&nbsp;On the emphasis put on special teams...“Each one of our coaches has an assignment on special teams, and everyone is involved. I think the players see that and recognize it. With special teams, you have one chance to be special. We have some units out there, specifically the punt return unit, and make big plays for our team. As we go through the season, seeing that these games are going to continue to be close, we feel like that’s our edge is us making plays on special teams to give our team an opportunity to win.”On West Virginia starting quarterback Jarret Doege against K-State last year...“Him coming into the game last year was a difference. The thing that’s really impressive about him is he’s a competitive kid as you watch him. Into this season, he’s definitely improved and that is the thing that makes them go. He has a pretty good arm. He’s active with his feet and doesn’t get sacked much. He’ll be a challenge for us, but speaking to last year, it did throw us a little bit. At this point, from what we’ve seen so far, he’ll be an extreme challenge for us.”On what stands out about West Virginia’s offense...“They have really good offensive linemen. They play together well as a group. The running backs, both guys that play a lot right now, are powerful and strong runners. They have good speed. You’ve seen them have a few breakaway runs. We’ll have to do a good job of wrapping up and tackling those guys well. The receiving corps will probably be amongst the best we’ll play, but you say that week after week in the Big 12. They have guys who are explosive. They use them in different places on the field, but when they get the ball in their hands, you have to do a good job of defending the perimeter well as well as vertically defending them because they have the ability to stretch the field. From the skill position standpoint, it will be a challenge for us. Defensively, those are the things we’ll continue to harp on to our players as we go throughout the week.”Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. CT in Morgantown, West Virginia on Saturday.

K-State football holds a weekly press conference

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Seventeen home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including the inaugural Little Apple Classic that will tip off the season on November 25 and 27, highlight the 2020-21 Kansas State men’s basketball schedule released by athletic department officials this afternoon. (October 26).

Season tickets as well as gameday procedures for the 2020-21 season will be released in the coming days.

“We are excited to finally be able to release our 2020-21 schedule,” said head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber. “This has been a huge undertaking by (Director of Operations)&nbsp;Drew Speraw&nbsp;and (Executive Associate AD)&nbsp;Casey Scott, as well as (associate commissioner)&nbsp;Jeff Jackson&nbsp;at the Big 12 office and I appreciate their efforts to get this done under incredibly difficult circumstances. We know that changes are most likely going to happen as we go along, but this will give our players a goal to work towards as we continue to practice and get ready for the season.”

K-State will open the upcoming season with five consecutive home games, including the inaugural Little Apple Classic on Wednesday, November 25 and Friday, November 27. The field will include Colorado, Drake and South Dakota with the Wildcats facing the Bulldogs in the second game of a doubleheader on November 25 followed by a renewal of its long rivalry with the Buffaloes on November 27 for the first time since 2011.

K-State will play eight of its nine non-conference games at Bramlage Coliseum, including the return of a home-and-home series with UNLV on Saturday, December 5 and a matchup with former Big 12 foe Texas A&amp;M on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in the previously announced SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The one road game will come in the second edition of the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle with a date and opponent to be released at a later date.

“We feel this is a competitive, non-conference schedule especially for such a new, young team,” said Weber. “Colorado would’ve been an NCAA team a year ago and return one of the top point guards (McKinley Wright IV) in the nation, while Drake, UNLV and Texas A&amp;M were all playing some of their best basketball when COV-19 hit.

“We have veterans like Mike (McGuirl), DaJuan (Gordon), Monty (Murphy) and Antonio (Gordon) who have been in big games, but now have to adjust to being in new roles, while we have several newcomers who will have to take a step up to an entirely new level of competition. This will allow for them to develop and gain experience before Big 12 play.”

The 25th&nbsp;season of Big 12 men’s basketball will have a new wrinkle this season with a pair of conference games in the month of December, as K-State will open at Iowa State on Tuesday, December 15 before hosting Final Four contender Baylor on Saturday, December 19. The Wildcats have faced the Cyclones in an opener more than any other foe (16 times), as the teams will play in the earliest conference opener in school history.

After a break to finish off non-conference play, K-State will resume Big 12 play with a home game against TCU on Saturday, January 2. It will be the first four home games in the first half of league play, including Oklahoma State (Tuesday, January 9), Iowa State (Wednesday, January 13) and West Virginia (Saturday, January 23).

Following the home game with Texas A&amp;M on January 30, the Wildcats will open the second half with a road game at rival Kansas on Tuesday, February 2, which will be the first of two meetings in a two-week span. Home games in the second half include consecutive games with Texas Tech (Saturday, February 6) and Texas (Tuesday, February 9) to go along with Kansas (Tuesday, February 16) and Oklahoma (Tuesday, February 23).

“The Big 12 will once again be one of the best – if not the best – conference in the country,” said Weber. “Every team has a legitimate shot at the NCAA Tournament and beyond. I expect nothing but the same hard-fought, competitive environments that we have seen every year game-in and game-out.”

The last week of the regular season has been left open to accommodate any postponed games, as the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship is scheduled for Wednesday-Saturday, March 10-13 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.

Game times and television designations will be released as they become official.

The Wildcats will be one of the youngest teams in the country in 2020-21 with just one senior (Mike McGuirl) and the addition of eight newcomers. McGuirl saw action in 29 games with 20 starts, averaging 6.9 points on 42.3 percent shooting and 2.4 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game. The squad also returns sophomores&nbsp;DaJuan Gordon&nbsp;(6.3 ppg., 3.4 rpg.),&nbsp;Montavious Murphy&nbsp;(5.2 ppg., 3.7 rpg.) and&nbsp;Antonio Gordon&nbsp;(4.2 ppg., 3.7 rpg.).

A nationally acclaimed seven-man recruiting class joins transfer&nbsp;Kaosi Ezeagu, who recently earned immediate eligibility after transferring from UTEP in early January. Ezeagu is joined by community college transfers&nbsp;Rueadale “Rudi” Williams&nbsp;(Hamilton, Ontario/Forest Trail [N.C]/NE Oklahoma A&amp;M College)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carlton Linguard, Jr.&nbsp;(San Antonio, Texas/Stevens/Temple College [Texas])&nbsp;as well as high school seniors&nbsp;Davion Bradford&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo./Mehlville),&nbsp;Luke Kasubke&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo./Chaminade),&nbsp;Seryee Lewis&nbsp;(Chicago, Ill./Compass Prep [Ariz.]),&nbsp;Selton Miguel&nbsp;(Orlando, Fla./West Oaks Academy)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nijel Pack&nbsp;(Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central).

2020-21 Men’s Basketball Schedule

Day&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Date&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opponent&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Little Apple Classic (Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kan.)

Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nov. 25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Colorado vs. South Dakota State

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K-STATE VS. DRAKE

Friday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nov. 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drake vs. South Dakota State

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K-STATE VS. COLORADO

Monday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nov. 30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; KANSAS CITY

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; UNLV

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MILWAUKEE

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Iowa State*

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BAYLOR*

Monday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 21&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JACKSONVILLE

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOUTH DAKOTA

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TCU*

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Texas Tech*

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OKLAHOMA STATE*

Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IOWA STATE*

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Texas*

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Oklahoma*

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WEST VIRGINIA*

Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Baylor*

Big 12-SEC Challenge (Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kan.)

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TEXAS A&amp;M

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Kansas*

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 6&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TEXAS TECH*

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TEXAS*

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Oklahoma State*

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; KANSAS*

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @TCU*

Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OKLAHOMA*

Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @West Virginia*

Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship (T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.)

Wed.-Sat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; March 10-13

<a>&nbsp;</a>TOM GILBERT Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– Seventeen home games at Bramlage Coliseum, including the inaugural Little Apple Classic that will tip off the season on November 25 and 27, highlight the 2020-21 Kansas State men’s basketball schedule released by athletic department officials this afternoon. (October 26).Season tickets as well as gameday procedures for the 2020-21 season will be released in the coming days.“We are excited to finally be able to release our 2020-21 schedule,” said head coach&nbsp;Bruce Weber. “This has been a huge undertaking by (Director of Operations)&nbsp;Drew Speraw&nbsp;and (Executive Associate AD)&nbsp;Casey Scott, as well as (associate commissioner)&nbsp;Jeff Jackson&nbsp;at the Big 12 office and I appreciate their efforts to get this done under incredibly difficult circumstances. We know that changes are most likely going to happen as we go along, but this will give our players a goal to work towards as we continue to practice and get ready for the season.”K-State will open the upcoming season with five consecutive home games, including the inaugural Little Apple Classic on Wednesday, November 25 and Friday, November 27. The field will include Colorado, Drake and South Dakota with the Wildcats facing the Bulldogs in the second game of a doubleheader on November 25 followed by a renewal of its long rivalry with the Buffaloes on November 27 for the first time since 2011.K-State will play eight of its nine non-conference games at Bramlage Coliseum, including the return of a home-and-home series with UNLV on Saturday, December 5 and a matchup with former Big 12 foe Texas A&amp;M on Saturday, January 30, 2021 in the previously announced SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The one road game will come in the second edition of the Big 12/BIG EAST Battle with a date and opponent to be released at a later date.“We feel this is a competitive, non-conference schedule especially for such a new, young team,” said Weber. “Colorado would’ve been an NCAA team a year ago and return one of the top point guards (McKinley Wright IV) in the nation, while Drake, UNLV and Texas A&amp;M were all playing some of their best basketball when COV-19 hit.“We have veterans like Mike (McGuirl), DaJuan (Gordon), Monty (Murphy) and Antonio (Gordon) who have been in big games, but now have to adjust to being in new roles, while we have several newcomers who will have to take a step up to an entirely new level of competition. This will allow for them to develop and gain experience before Big 12 play.”The 25th&nbsp;season of Big 12 men’s basketball will have a new wrinkle this season with a pair of conference games in the month of December, as K-State will open at Iowa State on Tuesday, December 15 before hosting Final Four contender Baylor on Saturday, December 19. The Wildcats have faced the Cyclones in an opener more than any other foe (16 times), as the teams will play in the earliest conference opener in school history.After a break to finish off non-conference play, K-State will resume Big 12 play with a home game against TCU on Saturday, January 2. It will be the first four home games in the first half of league play, including Oklahoma State (Tuesday, January 9), Iowa State (Wednesday, January 13) and West Virginia (Saturday, January 23).Following the home game with Texas A&amp;M on January 30, the Wildcats will open the second half with a road game at rival Kansas on Tuesday, February 2, which will be the first of two meetings in a two-week span. Home games in the second half include consecutive games with Texas Tech (Saturday, February 6) and Texas (Tuesday, February 9) to go along with Kansas (Tuesday, February 16) and Oklahoma (Tuesday, February 23).“The Big 12 will once again be one of the best – if not the best – conference in the country,” said Weber. “Every team has a legitimate shot at the NCAA Tournament and beyond. I expect nothing but the same hard-fought, competitive environments that we have seen every year game-in and game-out.”The last week of the regular season has been left open to accommodate any postponed games, as the Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship is scheduled for Wednesday-Saturday, March 10-13 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.Game times and television designations will be released as they become official.The Wildcats will be one of the youngest teams in the country in 2020-21 with just one senior (Mike McGuirl) and the addition of eight newcomers. McGuirl saw action in 29 games with 20 starts, averaging 6.9 points on 42.3 percent shooting and 2.4 rebounds in 24.7 minutes per game. The squad also returns sophomores&nbsp;DaJuan Gordon&nbsp;(6.3 ppg., 3.4 rpg.),&nbsp;Montavious Murphy&nbsp;(5.2 ppg., 3.7 rpg.) and&nbsp;Antonio Gordon&nbsp;(4.2 ppg., 3.7 rpg.).A nationally acclaimed seven-man recruiting class joins transfer&nbsp;Kaosi Ezeagu, who recently earned immediate eligibility after transferring from UTEP in early January. Ezeagu is joined by community college transfers&nbsp;Rueadale “Rudi” Williams&nbsp;(Hamilton, Ontario/Forest Trail [N.C]/NE Oklahoma A&amp;M College)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Carlton Linguard, Jr.&nbsp;(San Antonio, Texas/Stevens/Temple College [Texas])&nbsp;as well as high school seniors&nbsp;Davion Bradford&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo./Mehlville),&nbsp;Luke Kasubke&nbsp;(St. Louis, Mo./Chaminade),&nbsp;Seryee Lewis&nbsp;(Chicago, Ill./Compass Prep [Ariz.]),&nbsp;Selton Miguel&nbsp;(Orlando, Fla./West Oaks Academy)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Nijel Pack&nbsp;(Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central).2020-21 Men’s Basketball ScheduleDay&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Date&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Opponent&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Little Apple Classic (Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, Kan.)Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nov. 25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Colorado vs. South Dakota State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K-STATE VS. DRAKEFriday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nov. 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drake vs. South Dakota State&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; K-STATE VS. COLORADOMonday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nov. 30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; KANSAS CITYSaturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; UNLVTuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; MILWAUKEEBig 12/Big East BattleTBDTuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 15&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Iowa State*Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BAYLOR*Monday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 21&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JACKSONVILLETuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec. 29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SOUTH DAKOTASaturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 2&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TCU*Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Texas Tech*Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OKLAHOMA STATE*Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; IOWA STATE*Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Texas*Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Oklahoma*Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan. 23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WEST VIRGINIA*Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 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TEXAS*Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 13&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @Oklahoma State*Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; KANSAS*Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @TCU*Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; OKLAHOMA*Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Feb. 27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; @West Virginia*Phillips 66 Big 12 Championship (T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.)Wed.-Sat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; March 10-13--www.k-statesports.com--<a>&nbsp;</a>TOM GILBERT Director for Men’s Basketball Communications | K-State Athletics

K-State unveils men's basketball schedule

MANHATTAN, Kansas –&nbsp;Kansas State women's basketball has announced its complete schedule for the 2020-21 season on Monday. The Wildcats' non-conference slate features seven total games including six home games and a road game in mid-December. The start date of the schedule is the latest since the 1994-95 season. K-State will open its 18-game Big 12 schedule on Friday, December 18, as the Wildcats travel to Ames, Iowa, to face Iowa State. This is the earliest start to a league season for K-State in program history. The Wildcats will host a five-game home stand to begin its regular season non-conference schedule. The home stretch starts on Sunday, November 29, against Southern. This is K-State's first home-opener against a team from the SWAC since the 2010-11 season. Southern finished the 2019-20 season with a 16-14 overall record and were 13-5 in the SWAC for a third-place regular season finish. K-State has won the only two meetings in the series, including a 59-47 win over the Jaguars on November 25, 2015, in Manhattan. K-State continues the home stand on Thursday, December 3, as the Wildcats host Kentucky as part of the 2020 SEC/Big 12 Challenge. This will be the first meeting in the series between the two schools. Kentucky completed the 2019-20 season with a 22-8 overall record and a 10-6 mark in the SEC. The Wildcats of the SEC are led on the floor by 2020 All-American selection Rhyne Howard, who averaged 23.4 points per game last season. The third game of the home stand will be on Sunday, December 6, at 12 p.m., as the Wildcats host UT Arlington. The Mavericks tallied a 21-11 overall record and a 14-4 mark and a third-place finish in the Sun Belt Conference. K-State leads the all-time series, 5-1, with the Mavericks capturing a 57-53 decision last season. UT Arlington will be led by first-year head coach Shereka Wright. The fourth game of the home stretch will be a midweek afternoon special, as the Wildcats host Idaho State on Tuesday, December 8, at 1 p.m. This will be the third meeting between the schools and the first since November 9, 2012, when K-State downed the Bengals with a 62-54 decision. Idaho State ended the 2019-20 season with an overall record of 18-13 and a 13-7 mark and third place finish in the Big Sky Conference. K-State will conclude its non-conference schedule with three straight games against Summit League opponents. The Wildcats cap its home stand on Thursday, December 10, against South Dakota State, at 6:30 p.m. The Wildcats lead the series with the Jackrabbits, 5-0, and last faced South Dakota State on December 10, 2011, in Brookings, South Dakota, and pocketed a 63-46 victory. South Dakota State finished the 2019-20 season with a 23-10 overall record and a 13-3 mark and in second-place in the Summit League. The Wildcats will then make its only road trip during its non-conference slate, as they travel to Omaha, Nebraska, to face Omaha on Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m. K-State is 6-0 in the series against Omaha, including a 73-48 win in the 2019-20 season-opener. Omaha finished the 2019-20 season with an overall record of 7-23 and will be guided by first-year head coach Carrie Banks. The Wildcats will end its 2020-21 non-conference regular season schedule in Bramlage, as K-State will host Kansas City on Monday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. This will be the third meeting in the series since former K-State assistant coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/staff.aspx?staff=180">Jacie Hoyt</a>&nbsp;became the head coach of the Kangaroos and former All-Big 12 selection Kindred Wesemann became an assistant coach with the program. Kansas State won the 2019 meeting between the schools, 74-67, on December 14, in Kansas City. K-State owns a 10-3 lead in the series. Kansas City finished the third season under Hoyt's direction with a 21-10 overall record, including a 13-3 mark and the 2019-20 regular season title in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The 2020-21 season will mark Kansas City's return to the Summit League after playing in the WAC for the last seven seasons. The Wildcats and Cyclones will meet in K-State's league opener for the fourth time in the last six years, as the teams opened the 2014-15 and 2018-19 Big 12 seasons in Ames and the 2015-16 season in Manhattan. This is the third earliest meeting in the series between the schools and the earliest since Nov. 27, 1980, in a game played in Manhattan. Before a break for the holidays, K-State will host Texas on Monday, December 21. This will be the earliest meeting in the series between the schools as members of the Big 12 Conference and the earliest since a game between the programs on December 15, 1984, in Austin, Texas. Following the holidays, K-State will travel to Norman, Oklahoma, to face Oklahoma on Saturday, January 2. After facing the Sooners, K-State returns to Bramlage Coliseum to begin a stretch of three home games in the next four contests. The Wildcats will face West Virginia on Tuesday, January 5, then make a trip to Waco, Texas, to face Baylor on Sunday, January 10. After the road trip, K-State hosts TCU on Thursday, January 14 and Oklahoma State on Sunday, January 17. K-State will play consecutive road games for the first time in 2021 on Wednesday, January 20, and Saturday, January 23, as the Wildcats visit West Virginia and Kansas, respectively. The Wildcats end the month of January with its second two-game home stand, as K-State hosts Iowa State on Wednesday, January 27, and Oklahoma on Sunday, January 31. To begin the month of February, K-State faces Texas Tech for the first time in 2021 with the matchup in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday, February 3. K-State returns to Bramlage Coliseum on Sunday, February 7, to host Baylor. The Wildcats will then play three of its next four games on the road, starting the stretch at TCU on Wednesday, February 10. K-State then hosts Kansas for the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday, February 13. Kansas State returns to the road for consecutive games on Wednesday, February 17, at Oklahoma State and Sunday, February 21, at Texas. To cap the schedule, K-State hosts Texas Tech on Wednesday, February 24. Due to possible rescheduling of postponed games, the Big 12 has left three dates open at the end of the schedules for eight of the 10 teams – Saturday, February, 27, Wednesday, March 3, and Saturday, March 6. The 2021 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship will be contested at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri, March 11-14, 2021. &nbsp; K-State was selected for a fourth-place finish in the 2020-21 Big 12 Preseason Coaches Poll. The Wildcats will be led into the season by unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 selection and 2021 All-America candidate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7408">Ayoka Lee</a>&nbsp;and Preseason All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7410">Rachel Ranke</a>. Kansas State returns nine letter winners for the 2020-21 season. K-State also welcomes in graduate transfer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7415">Sydney Goodson</a>, junior&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7418">Makayla Pippin</a>, redshirt freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7413">Jada Thorpe</a>&nbsp;from injury and freshmen&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7416">Taylor Lauterbach</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7417">Jada Moore</a>.

MANHATTAN, Kansas –&nbsp;Kansas State women's basketball has announced its complete schedule for the 2020-21 season on Monday. The Wildcats' non-conference slate features seven total games including six home games and a road game in mid-December. The start date of the schedule is the latest since the 1994-95 season. K-State will open its 18-game Big 12 schedule on Friday, December 18, as the Wildcats travel to Ames, Iowa, to face Iowa State. This is the earliest start to a league season for K-State in program history. The Wildcats will host a five-game home stand to begin its regular season non-conference schedule. The home stretch starts on Sunday, November 29, against Southern. This is K-State's first home-opener against a team from the SWAC since the 2010-11 season. Southern finished the 2019-20 season with a 16-14 overall record and were 13-5 in the SWAC for a third-place regular season finish. K-State has won the only two meetings in the series, including a 59-47 win over the Jaguars on November 25, 2015, in Manhattan. K-State continues the home stand on Thursday, December 3, as the Wildcats host Kentucky as part of the 2020 SEC/Big 12 Challenge. This will be the first meeting in the series between the two schools. Kentucky completed the 2019-20 season with a 22-8 overall record and a 10-6 mark in the SEC. The Wildcats of the SEC are led on the floor by 2020 All-American selection Rhyne Howard, who averaged 23.4 points per game last season. The third game of the home stand will be on Sunday, December 6, at 12 p.m., as the Wildcats host UT Arlington. The Mavericks tallied a 21-11 overall record and a 14-4 mark and a third-place finish in the Sun Belt Conference. K-State leads the all-time series, 5-1, with the Mavericks capturing a 57-53 decision last season. UT Arlington will be led by first-year head coach Shereka Wright. The fourth game of the home stretch will be a midweek afternoon special, as the Wildcats host Idaho State on Tuesday, December 8, at 1 p.m. This will be the third meeting between the schools and the first since November 9, 2012, when K-State downed the Bengals with a 62-54 decision. Idaho State ended the 2019-20 season with an overall record of 18-13 and a 13-7 mark and third place finish in the Big Sky Conference. K-State will conclude its non-conference schedule with three straight games against Summit League opponents. The Wildcats cap its home stand on Thursday, December 10, against South Dakota State, at 6:30 p.m. The Wildcats lead the series with the Jackrabbits, 5-0, and last faced South Dakota State on December 10, 2011, in Brookings, South Dakota, and pocketed a 63-46 victory. South Dakota State finished the 2019-20 season with a 23-10 overall record and a 13-3 mark and in second-place in the Summit League. The Wildcats will then make its only road trip during its non-conference slate, as they travel to Omaha, Nebraska, to face Omaha on Saturday, December 12, at 2 p.m. K-State is 6-0 in the series against Omaha, including a 73-48 win in the 2019-20 season-opener. Omaha finished the 2019-20 season with an overall record of 7-23 and will be guided by first-year head coach Carrie Banks. The Wildcats will end its 2020-21 non-conference regular season schedule in Bramlage, as K-State will host Kansas City on Monday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. This will be the third meeting in the series since former K-State assistant coach&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/staff.aspx?staff=180">Jacie Hoyt</a>&nbsp;became the head coach of the Kangaroos and former All-Big 12 selection Kindred Wesemann became an assistant coach with the program. Kansas State won the 2019 meeting between the schools, 74-67, on December 14, in Kansas City. K-State owns a 10-3 lead in the series. Kansas City finished the third season under Hoyt's direction with a 21-10 overall record, including a 13-3 mark and the 2019-20 regular season title in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC). The 2020-21 season will mark Kansas City's return to the Summit League after playing in the WAC for the last seven seasons. The Wildcats and Cyclones will meet in K-State's league opener for the fourth time in the last six years, as the teams opened the 2014-15 and 2018-19 Big 12 seasons in Ames and the 2015-16 season in Manhattan. This is the third earliest meeting in the series between the schools and the earliest since Nov. 27, 1980, in a game played in Manhattan. Before a break for the holidays, K-State will host Texas on Monday, December 21. This will be the earliest meeting in the series between the schools as members of the Big 12 Conference and the earliest since a game between the programs on December 15, 1984, in Austin, Texas. Following the holidays, K-State will travel to Norman, Oklahoma, to face Oklahoma on Saturday, January 2. After facing the Sooners, K-State returns to Bramlage Coliseum to begin a stretch of three home games in the next four contests. The Wildcats will face West Virginia on Tuesday, January 5, then make a trip to Waco, Texas, to face Baylor on Sunday, January 10. After the road trip, K-State hosts TCU on Thursday, January 14 and Oklahoma State on Sunday, January 17. K-State will play consecutive road games for the first time in 2021 on Wednesday, January 20, and Saturday, January 23, as the Wildcats visit West Virginia and Kansas, respectively. The Wildcats end the month of January with its second two-game home stand, as K-State hosts Iowa State on Wednesday, January 27, and Oklahoma on Sunday, January 31. To begin the month of February, K-State faces Texas Tech for the first time in 2021 with the matchup in Lubbock, Texas, on Wednesday, February 3. K-State returns to Bramlage Coliseum on Sunday, February 7, to host Baylor. The Wildcats will then play three of its next four games on the road, starting the stretch at TCU on Wednesday, February 10. K-State then hosts Kansas for the Sunflower Showdown on Saturday, February 13. Kansas State returns to the road for consecutive games on Wednesday, February 17, at Oklahoma State and Sunday, February 21, at Texas. To cap the schedule, K-State hosts Texas Tech on Wednesday, February 24. Due to possible rescheduling of postponed games, the Big 12 has left three dates open at the end of the schedules for eight of the 10 teams – Saturday, February, 27, Wednesday, March 3, and Saturday, March 6. The 2021 Phillips 66 Big 12 Women's Basketball Championship will be contested at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri, March 11-14, 2021. &nbsp; K-State was selected for a fourth-place finish in the 2020-21 Big 12 Preseason Coaches Poll. The Wildcats will be led into the season by unanimous Preseason All-Big 12 selection and 2021 All-America candidate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7408">Ayoka Lee</a>&nbsp;and Preseason All-Big 12 Honorable Mention selection&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7410">Rachel Ranke</a>. Kansas State returns nine letter winners for the 2020-21 season. K-State also welcomes in graduate transfer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7415">Sydney Goodson</a>, junior&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7418">Makayla Pippin</a>, redshirt freshman&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7413">Jada Thorpe</a>&nbsp;from injury and freshmen&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7416">Taylor Lauterbach</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kstatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7417">Jada Moore</a>.Story via K-State Athletics

K-State Announces 2020-21 Women’s Basketball Schedule

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–<a>&nbsp;Following a record-setting performance in the Sunflower Showdown, Kansas State sophomore&nbsp;Phillip Brooks&nbsp;has been named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.</a>

Brooks’ weekly honor is the seventh for the Wildcats this season, which are the most since the 2017 team had eight.

A product of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Brooks returned four punts for a school-record 189 yards with two touchdowns against Kansas, the most punt-return touchdowns in school history. Brooks’ yardage record edged out David Allen’s mark of 172 against Texas in 1998. His single-game yardage total ranks third in Big 12 history and was the most by a Big 12 player since 2009. Additionally, his 47.25-yard average was the highest nationally since 1996 among players with four or more returns.

Brooks became the first player in the nation with two punt-return touchdowns in a single game since Greg Dortch of Wake Forest in 2018, while he is the first Big 12 ever player to do so in a conference game.

K-State, ranked 16th&nbsp;this week in both the Associated Press Top 25 and Amway Coaches’ polls,&nbsp;travels to face West Virginia this Saturday. The game, which kicks at 11 a.m. (CT) will be televised by ESPN2.

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–<a>&nbsp;Following a record-setting performance in the Sunflower Showdown, Kansas State sophomore&nbsp;Phillip Brooks&nbsp;has been named the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday.</a>Brooks’ weekly honor is the seventh for the Wildcats this season, which are the most since the 2017 team had eight.A product of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Brooks returned four punts for a school-record 189 yards with two touchdowns against Kansas, the most punt-return touchdowns in school history. Brooks’ yardage record edged out David Allen’s mark of 172 against Texas in 1998. His single-game yardage total ranks third in Big 12 history and was the most by a Big 12 player since 2009. Additionally, his 47.25-yard average was the highest nationally since 1996 among players with four or more returns.Brooks became the first player in the nation with two punt-return touchdowns in a single game since Greg Dortch of Wake Forest in 2018, while he is the first Big 12 ever player to do so in a conference game.K-State, ranked 16th&nbsp;this week in both the Associated Press Top 25 and Amway Coaches’ polls,&nbsp;travels to face West Virginia this Saturday. The game, which kicks at 11 a.m. (CT) will be televised by ESPN2.

K-State’s Brooks Named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State Athletics announced Monday two options for kickoff times with the Wildcats' upcoming home game against Oklahoma State on November 7.&nbsp;

According to a press release from the University, the game could be broadcast either at 11 a.m. on ABC, or at 3 p.m. on FOX.&nbsp;

The kickoff time will be announced after this weekend's slate of games.&nbsp;

Kansas State and Oklahoma State have a history of competitive matchups, with each team claiming four victories in the last eight meetings.

Last season, Oklahoma State defeated K-State 26-13 in Stillwater, while in 2018 the Wildcats thumped OSU 31-12 in Manhattan.&nbsp;

This week, 16th-ranked Kansas State heads on the road to take on West Virginia in an 11 a.m. start time from Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown.&nbsp;

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State Athletics announced Monday two options for kickoff times with the Wildcats' upcoming home game against Oklahoma State on November 7.&nbsp;According to a press release from the University, the game could be broadcast either at 11 a.m. on ABC, or at 3 p.m. on FOX.&nbsp;The kickoff time will be announced after this weekend's slate of games.&nbsp;Kansas State and Oklahoma State have a history of competitive matchups, with each team claiming four victories in the last eight meetings.Last season, Oklahoma State defeated K-State 26-13 in Stillwater, while in 2018 the Wildcats thumped OSU 31-12 in Manhattan.&nbsp;This week, 16th-ranked Kansas State heads on the road to take on West Virginia in an 11 a.m. start time from Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown.&nbsp;

K-State/Oklahoma State narrowed to two possible kickoff times

DENVER (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs didn't need quarterback Patrick Mahomes' usual heroics to beat the Denver Broncos for the 10th consecutive time Sunday. Mahomes threw for just 200 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 43-16 win on a snowy, freezing day in Denver. 

But the Chiefs were never really threatened as they got touchdowns on special teams, defense and on the ground in taking a 24-9 halftime lead. The Chiefs forced four turnovers in winning for the sixth consecutive time in Denver. And Le'Veon Bell had a successful debut for Kansas City by running six times for 39 yards.

DENVER (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs didn't need quarterback Patrick Mahomes' usual heroics to beat the Denver Broncos for the 10th consecutive time Sunday. Mahomes threw for just 200 yards and a touchdown in the Chiefs' 43-16 win on a snowy, freezing day in Denver. But the Chiefs were never really threatened as they got touchdowns on special teams, defense and on the ground in taking a 24-9 halftime lead. The Chiefs forced four turnovers in winning for the sixth consecutive time in Denver. And Le'Veon Bell had a successful debut for Kansas City by running six times for 39 yards.

Chiefs route the Broncos

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and after asking the public for help to locate two suspects have reported an arrest.

On Thursday, authorities in Seattle, Washington arrested&nbsp;31-year-old Latrelle Sheneice Praylow 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603125505902.png" alt="Praylow has previous convictions for theft, forgery and criminal possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the Kansas Dept. of Corrections -photo Topeka Police" />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and after asking the public for help to locate two suspects have reported an arrest.On Thursday, authorities in Seattle, Washington arrested&nbsp;31-year-old Latrelle Sheneice Praylow <figure>
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 </figure>A second suspect Todge Anderson is still outstanding, according to police spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.Just after 11:30a.m. October 3, police responded to a call for service at a home in the 300 Block of SW Polk in Topeka for a check welfare, according to&nbsp;LT Jerry Monasmith.On arrival, officers found 38-year-old Christopher McMillon with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.&nbsp;Praylow is being held without bond in King County until she is returned to Kansas.&nbsp;---------SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and have identified the victim as&nbsp; Christopher McMillon, 38, of Topeka. Just after 11:30a.m. Saturday, police responded to a call for service at a home in the 300 Block of SW Polk for a check welfare, according to&nbsp;LT Jerry Monasmith.On arrival, officers found McMillon with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police released no additional details early Sunday.-----------

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