WABAUNSEE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1:30a.m. Sunday in Wabaunsee County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Honda Accord driven by 24-year-old Hunter L. Dodge of Wamego, was northbound on K99 at a high rate of speed.

The car left the roadway, struck a speed limit sign, traveled into a field and came back up to the shoulder to a stop.

EMS transported Dodge to Via Christi in Manhattan. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

WABAUNSEE COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 1:30a.m. Sunday in Wabaunsee County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2011 Honda Accord driven by 24-year-old Hunter L. Dodge of Wamego, was northbound on K99 at a high rate of speed.The car left the roadway, struck a speed limit sign, traveled into a field and came back up to the shoulder to a stop.EMS transported Dodge to Via Christi in Manhattan. He was properly restrained, according to the KHP.

Man from Wamego hospitalized after car strikes speed limit sign

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Scammers have increased calls, texts, emails and in-person tactics to defraud customers. Evergy launched an enhanced online collection scam reporting form to help stop scams. The form allows customers to conveniently report scam attempts at&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9rPvTHCm3wyzvpm38NOWyHj2xAnH0Qz3fDCdBfcjxHALpH3h_q9-2BOu3gadU-2Bbu4RWvf0H6U437-2F8uugqNeSpasZz36yq043KSm9JefuO67V40Oy7PUFQt0Jygiex80fq-2B3wenWUn4u8p5vVrL2GxwJ-2Fh2WiwwGJnbgL-2Bbn9eb15pjLixZYzAShpe8x6P-2FXJoOrBUAwVUq-2FT5lNz-2BuUDcG68fb8mXMPjR0tJktD0L-2F7TEOxp9FQGVkNF4C8mF3gjXU1o-2FWcbsiHiLXDPKNHTC7dlX-2F7tP0VGUfZ4F3aIEA12cdbhHsRF2XwjDa-2FRKsJQGZ3nVSWYom5NECDLAPjPYeUo0-2B-2FiaY65aXhu-2FSkPW1ABP4Y-2FYPyinm9xKi84KMLCMdFPBePtAfO7AmqtK8FdSvS1CARkE-3D" target="_blank">www.evergy.com/reportscam</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Customers will need to provide their account number or primary phone number to complete the form. The form also requires the scammers’ callback number, not the number that appears on their caller ID. Evergy can then work with phone carriers to shut down the fake callback number.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670611065687.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Scammers have increased calls, texts, emails and in-person tactics to defraud customers. Evergy launched an enhanced online collection scam reporting form to help stop scams. The form allows customers to conveniently report scam attempts at&nbsp;<a href="https://u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=TeZUXWpUv-2B6TCY38pVLo9rPvTHCm3wyzvpm38NOWyHj2xAnH0Qz3fDCdBfcjxHALpH3h_q9-2BOu3gadU-2Bbu4RWvf0H6U437-2F8uugqNeSpasZz36yq043KSm9JefuO67V40Oy7PUFQt0Jygiex80fq-2B3wenWUn4u8p5vVrL2GxwJ-2Fh2WiwwGJnbgL-2Bbn9eb15pjLixZYzAShpe8x6P-2FXJoOrBUAwVUq-2FT5lNz-2BuUDcG68fb8mXMPjR0tJktD0L-2F7TEOxp9FQGVkNF4C8mF3gjXU1o-2FWcbsiHiLXDPKNHTC7dlX-2F7tP0VGUfZ4F3aIEA12cdbhHsRF2XwjDa-2FRKsJQGZ3nVSWYom5NECDLAPjPYeUo0-2B-2FiaY65aXhu-2FSkPW1ABP4Y-2FYPyinm9xKi84KMLCMdFPBePtAfO7AmqtK8FdSvS1CARkE-3D" target="_blank">www.evergy.com/reportscam</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Customers will need to provide their account number or primary phone number to complete the form. The form also requires the scammers’ callback number, not the number that appears on their caller ID. Evergy can then work with phone carriers to shut down the fake callback number.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Evergy launches online collection scam reporting tool

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kidney donor and Hays Middle School assistant principal Shauna Zweifel.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oruRTdNgg2U" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kidney donor and Hays Middle School assistant principal Shauna Zweifel.

🎤 Forward Ever: Kidney donor, Hays assistant principal Shauna Zweifel

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

Around 5:00pm on Thursday, December 8th, the Riley County Police Department was called to investigate a report of vandalism at the Sedalia Community Church on N. 52nd Street.

It was reported that an unknown suspect entered the annex building and spray painted the walls and other property inside the building.

The estimated total loss associated with this is $6,000.&nbsp;

Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostAround 5:00pm on Thursday, December 8th, the Riley County Police Department was called to investigate a report of vandalism at the Sedalia Community Church on N. 52nd Street.It was reported that an unknown suspect entered the annex building and spray painted the walls and other property inside the building.The estimated total loss associated with this is $6,000.&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RCPD: Sedalia Community Church annex building vandalized in Riley Co.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - Senior students from the College of Health and Human Sciences are being recognized for their contributions impacting the well-being of the community or individuals within the community.&nbsp;

The eleven 2022 Fall Outstanding Senior Award winners were nominated by faculty and staff within their respective programs.

The following students are receiving awards:

Allie Houston, personal financial planning,&nbsp;Americus, is the recipient of a leadership award.

Hannah Musil, human development and family science,&nbsp;Blue Rapids, is the recipient of an engagement award.

Grant Ginther, integrative physiology,&nbsp;Hays, is the recipient of an engagement award.

Averie Brown, kinesiology,&nbsp;Hutchinson, is the recipient of a research/creative inquiry award.

Adalynne Haresnape, kinesiology,&nbsp;Lebanon, is the recipient of a leadership award.

Sophie Hewitt, human development and family science,&nbsp;Lenexa, is the recipient of a leadership award.

Dalton Engle, personal financial planning,&nbsp;Manhattan, is the recipient of an engagement award.

Kari Ellet, communication sciences and disorders,&nbsp;McPherson, is the recipient of a leadership award.

Ruth McCaleb, personal financial planning,&nbsp;Sterling, is the recipient of a research/creative inquiry award.

Ashlyn Zachgo, kinesiology,&nbsp;Wamego, is the recipient of an engagement award.

Brittyn Hipp, integrative physiology,&nbsp;Wichita, is the recipient of a leadership award.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sophie Hewitt will be presenting the student commencement speech at the college's commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in Bramlage Coliseum.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostMANHATTAN - Senior students from the College of Health and Human Sciences are being recognized for their contributions impacting the well-being of the community or individuals within the community.&nbsp;The eleven 2022 Fall Outstanding Senior Award winners were nominated by faculty and staff within their respective programs.The following students are receiving awards:Allie Houston, personal financial planning,&nbsp;Americus, is the recipient of a leadership award.Hannah Musil, human development and family science,&nbsp;Blue Rapids, is the recipient of an engagement award.Grant Ginther, integrative physiology,&nbsp;Hays, is the recipient of an engagement award.Averie Brown, kinesiology,&nbsp;Hutchinson, is the recipient of a research/creative inquiry award.Adalynne Haresnape, kinesiology,&nbsp;Lebanon, is the recipient of a leadership award.Sophie Hewitt, human development and family science,&nbsp;Lenexa, is the recipient of a leadership award.Dalton Engle, personal financial planning,&nbsp;Manhattan, is the recipient of an engagement award.Kari Ellet, communication sciences and disorders,&nbsp;McPherson, is the recipient of a leadership award.Ruth McCaleb, personal financial planning,&nbsp;Sterling, is the recipient of a research/creative inquiry award.Ashlyn Zachgo, kinesiology,&nbsp;Wamego, is the recipient of an engagement award.Brittyn Hipp, integrative physiology,&nbsp;Wichita, is the recipient of a leadership award.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sophie Hewitt will be presenting the student commencement speech at the college's commencement ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in Bramlage Coliseum.

K-State: College of Health & Human Sciences announces Outstanding Senior Award winnwe

GEARY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.

On Wednesday, the Junction City Police Department’s Drug Task Force with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Special Operations Division, served a search warrant in the 600 block of West 4th Street, according to a media release.&nbsp; As a result of this warrant, over 2,500 counterfeit prescription pills believed to be fentanyl and over 13 grams of Crack Cocaine were seized.

Police arrested&nbsp;Justin A. West 35, and Juan J. Castro 49, both of Junction City on requested charges of&nbsp;charges of possession with the intent to distribute as well as no drug tax stamp.

The pills that were seized were counterfeit Oxycodone M30 tablets. These pills are known on the street as “Dirty 30s” and according to the DEA, over 60% of these counterfeit pills contain a lethal amount of Fentanyl.

JCPD reminds everyone to only consume medications that were prescribed by your doctor.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670555360645.png" alt="West-photo Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>West-photo Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>GEARY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on drug allegations.On Wednesday, the Junction City Police Department’s Drug Task Force with assistance from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation’s Special Operations Division, served a search warrant in the 600 block of West 4th Street, according to a media release.&nbsp; As a result of this warrant, over 2,500 counterfeit prescription pills believed to be fentanyl and over 13 grams of Crack Cocaine were seized.Police arrested&nbsp;Justin A. West 35, and Juan J. Castro 49, both of Junction City on requested charges of&nbsp;charges of possession with the intent to distribute as well as no drug tax stamp.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670555293170.png" alt="Castro-photo Geary Co." />
 <figcaption>Castro-photo Geary Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>The pills that were seized were counterfeit Oxycodone M30 tablets. These pills are known on the street as “Dirty 30s” and according to the DEA, over 60% of these counterfeit pills contain a lethal amount of Fentanyl.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581438940073.png" alt="Counterfeit Oxycodone" />
 <figcaption>Counterfeit Oxycodone</figcaption>
 </figure>JCPD reminds everyone to only consume medications that were prescribed by your doctor.

Police: 2,500 fentanyl pills, cocaine seized from 2 Kan. dealers

By RACHEL MIPRO <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/12/06/kansas-towns-library-lease-renewed-after-months-of-debate-about-lgbtq-content/">Kansas Reflector</a>

ST. MARYS — The Pottawatomie 
Wabaunsee Regional Library’s lease is safe for another year, following 
community uproar and legal pressure from the American Civil Liberties 
Union of Kansas.

The Saint Marys City Commission voted to extend the lease, without restrictions, during a meeting Tuesday night. The
 lease renewal was up for debate because the library had refused to 
accept a renewal clause asking for the removal of all LGBTQ and socially
 divisive books from the shelves.

Judith Cremer, the
 library director, said she was relieved by the renewal, though she 
didn’t understand some of the claims made by commissioners at earlier 
meetings, referencing their claims that many parents were angry at the 
library. Cremer said community response to the library has always been 
positive.

“They don’t know us, so they need to 
come and visit and we need to get to know each other, because we’re both
 in the same job, we’re doing the same job. So hopefully we can get them
 to understand this a little better,” Cremer said.

The commissioners have been discussing whether to renew the lease — which ends Dec. 31 — for the past few months.

A lease proposed by Commissioner 
Matthew Childs stipulated the library not “supply, distribute, loan, 
encourage, or coerce acceptance of or approval of explicit sexual or 
racially or socially divisive material, or events (such as ‘drag queen 
story hours’) that support the LGBTQ+ or critical theory ideology or 
practice.”

Commissioners said the outpouring of 
public support for the library informed their decision to extend the 
lease by one year. The four members who were present for Tuesday’s 
meeting all voted in favor of the one-year renewal.

Childs, who was elected mayor by the 
other commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting, said the issue now was 
discussing how to keep the library in line with community standards, 
though he didn’t clarify what these standards would look like, and 
refused to give clarification or comments on the situation to the Kansas
 Reflector.

“It was very clear from that meeting 
that citizens want the library to remain open,” Childs said. “Everyone 
agreed on that. So there’s really no question about that. The question 
is, how do we assure the safety of the community and that the community 
is getting what they want in the library? And that’s kind of up to the 
community.”

All members of the commission are 
members of Society of St. Pius X, or SSPX, an extreme Catholic religious
 sect. At a previous commission meeting, Commissioner Richard Binsfeld said their religion had an impact on their views of the library.

“We do go to the church, yes, all five of us,” Binsfeld said. “I
 think it has an influence on our decisions because we make decisions on
 our faith and morals, so certainly we’re going to be influenced by 
that. It’s definitely going to have a bearing on that certainly, without
 question.”&nbsp;

Gerard Kleinsmith was elected to the position of vice mayor at the meeting, replacing Francis Awerkamp, a Republican who serves in the Kansas House.

Kleinsmith said he didn’t want his 
tax dollars paying for books he didn’t approve of, saying the library 
didn’t reflect the interests of people in the county.

“If you do a search of the Potawatomi
 library and look for actual books on their shelves, there are six books
 authored by Secretary Clinton on the shelves in Pottawattamie County 
Library,” Kleinsmith said. “There are none authored by President Trump. 
Not even ‘The Art of the Deal,’ that he wrote long before he was 
President. That’s just one example.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670423277908.png" alt="Judith Cremer, library director, said she’s optimistic about the future of the library with the lease renewal. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Judith Cremer, library director, said she’s optimistic about the future of the library with the lease renewal. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By RACHEL MIPRO <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/12/06/kansas-towns-library-lease-renewed-after-months-of-debate-about-lgbtq-content/">Kansas Reflector</a>ST. MARYS — The Pottawatomie 
Wabaunsee Regional Library’s lease is safe for another year, following 
community uproar and legal pressure from the American Civil Liberties 
Union of Kansas.The Saint Marys City Commission voted to extend the lease, without restrictions, during a meeting Tuesday night. The
 lease renewal was up for debate because the library had refused to 
accept a renewal clause asking for the removal of all LGBTQ and socially
 divisive books from the shelves.Judith Cremer, the
 library director, said she was relieved by the renewal, though she 
didn’t understand some of the claims made by commissioners at earlier 
meetings, referencing their claims that many parents were angry at the 
library. Cremer said community response to the library has always been 
positive.“They don’t know us, so they need to 
come and visit and we need to get to know each other, because we’re both
 in the same job, we’re doing the same job. So hopefully we can get them
 to understand this a little better,” Cremer said.The commissioners have been discussing whether to renew the lease — which ends Dec. 31 — for the past few months.A lease proposed by Commissioner 
Matthew Childs stipulated the library not “supply, distribute, loan, 
encourage, or coerce acceptance of or approval of explicit sexual or 
racially or socially divisive material, or events (such as ‘drag queen 
story hours’) that support the LGBTQ+ or critical theory ideology or 
practice.”Commissioners said the outpouring of 
public support for the library informed their decision to extend the 
lease by one year. The four members who were present for Tuesday’s 
meeting all voted in favor of the one-year renewal.Childs, who was elected mayor by the 
other commissioners at Tuesday’s meeting, said the issue now was 
discussing how to keep the library in line with community standards, 
though he didn’t clarify what these standards would look like, and 
refused to give clarification or comments on the situation to the Kansas
 Reflector.“It was very clear from that meeting 
that citizens want the library to remain open,” Childs said. “Everyone 
agreed on that. So there’s really no question about that. The question 
is, how do we assure the safety of the community and that the community 
is getting what they want in the library? And that’s kind of up to the 
community.”All members of the commission are 
members of Society of St. Pius X, or SSPX, an extreme Catholic religious
 sect. At a previous commission meeting, Commissioner Richard Binsfeld said their religion had an impact on their views of the library.“We do go to the church, yes, all five of us,” Binsfeld said. “I
 think it has an influence on our decisions because we make decisions on
 our faith and morals, so certainly we’re going to be influenced by 
that. It’s definitely going to have a bearing on that certainly, without
 question.”&nbsp;Gerard Kleinsmith was elected to the position of vice mayor at the meeting, replacing Francis Awerkamp, a Republican who serves in the Kansas House.Kleinsmith said he didn’t want his 
tax dollars paying for books he didn’t approve of, saying the library 
didn’t reflect the interests of people in the county.“If you do a search of the Potawatomi
 library and look for actual books on their shelves, there are six books
 authored by Secretary Clinton on the shelves in Pottawattamie County 
Library,” Kleinsmith said. “There are none authored by President Trump. 
Not even ‘The Art of the Deal,’ that he wrote long before he was 
President. That’s just one example.”

Library lease renewed after months of debate

By DEWEY TERRILL JC Post

Justin
 Aaron, Junction City, reached the semifinal round of "The Voice" competition on NBC but was unable to advance to the finals. Following 
singing performances on Tuesday night, voters reduced the field of eight 
down to five.&nbsp;Aaron was among those who did not move on.

The 
Junction City resident had a strong run through "The Voice" competition 
and received national attention for his singing.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670424659400.jpeg" alt="Justin Aaron" />
 <figcaption>Justin Aaron</figcaption>
 </figure>By DEWEY TERRILL JC PostJustin
 Aaron, Junction City, reached the semifinal round of "The Voice" competition on NBC but was unable to advance to the finals. Following 
singing performances on Tuesday night, voters reduced the field of eight 
down to five.&nbsp;Aaron was among those who did not move on.The 
Junction City resident had a strong run through "The Voice" competition 
and received national attention for his singing.&nbsp;

Justin Aaron does not advance to the finals of 'The Voice'

Congratulations to Parker Erickson of Ramona, the Week 13 winner in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!

Parker, who scored 13 of 14 points, wins $100.

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<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1662062091203.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Congratulations to Parker Erickson of Ramona, the Week 13 winner in Salina Pain Clinic's Gridiron Glory contest!Parker, who scored 13 of 14 points, wins $100.Although the season is underway, you still have time to win!<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Sign up today</a>&nbsp;to make your picks for a chance to win great weekly prizes, including cash,&nbsp;gift cards, concert tickets, and Chiefs tickets.&nbsp;If you pick well, you'll also be in the running for the local season prize of $1,000 and a national season prize of a trip to Hawaii!Don't miss out on the state's best pro football pick'em contest!&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/6457a6fe-ce1b-48df-a651-5d8582b478f7?contestid=3#registration/login">Click here to register for Gridiron Glory</a>

Gridiron Glory: Congratulations Parker Erickson!

By RACHEL MIPRO <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/12/02/troubling-and-authoritarian-kansas-aclu-warns-st-marys-officials-that-closing-town-library-is-unconstitutional/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas has advised St. Marys city commissioners to renew <a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/11/14/future-of-kansas-towns-library-in-jeopardy-over-refusal-to-remove-divisive-books/">the imperiled lease of their local public library</a>, saying the officials are violating the Constitution in a “dangerous exercise of power.”

The Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library’s lease
 is under threat after the library refused to accept a renewal lease 
clause asking them to remove all LGBTQ and socially divisive books from 
the shelves.

The lease stipulated that the library
 not “supply, distribute, loan, encourage, or coerce acceptance of or 
approval of explicit sexual or racially or socially divisive material, 
or events (such as ‘drag queen story hours’) that support the LGBTQ+ or 
critical theory ideology or practice.”

The lease clause was discussed after a parent was outraged by “Melissa,” <a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/11/18/alex-gino-author-of-book-that-sparked-effort-to-close-kansas-towns-library-speaks-out/">a book by Alex Gino</a>
 about a transgender middle-schooler. But the parent himself spoke in 
support of the library during a city debate of the library’s lease.

Officials have been debating whether or not to renew the lease — which ends Dec. 31 — for the past few months. At <a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/11/16/future-of-kansas-towns-library-uncertain-after-outpouring-of-support-at-commission-meeting/">the latest commission meeting</a>,
 commissioners discussed allowing the library to have a short-term lease
 while they decided if the library met their “moral standards.” The 
deciding vote is expected to be held Dec. 6.&nbsp;

Many St. Marys residents are in favor
 of keeping the local library, and a petition in support of the library 
has more than 1,000 signatures.

The library has been housed in its 
current location since the 1980s, operating on an annual lease with the 
city. The St. Mary’s branch is the headquarters for eight locations, 
including Alma, Alta Vista, Eskridge, Harveyville, Olsburg, Onaga, St. 
Marys and Westmoreland, with county residents funding the library 
through taxes.

The ACLU urged the commissioners to 
drop their attempts at censoring the library in a letter sent to the 
commissioners Thursday, saying banning the proposed materials violated 
freedom of expression rights.&nbsp;

“Banning books on the grounds that 
they include racial, sexual, or LGBTQ+ content is not only antithetical 
to a library’s mission, it is patently unconstitutional,” the letter 
read. “And threatening to not renew Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional 
Library’s lease solely because the library declined to violate the 
constitution and engage in viewpoint-based censorship is a troubling and
 authoritarian step for the Commission to take.”&nbsp;

ACLU officials say they will decide what action to take pending the results of the Dec. 6 vote. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670080648771.png" alt="A Christmas village display is set up inside the Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>A Christmas village display is set up inside the Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library. (Rachel Mipro/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By RACHEL MIPRO <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/12/02/troubling-and-authoritarian-kansas-aclu-warns-st-marys-officials-that-closing-town-library-is-unconstitutional/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas has advised St. Marys city commissioners to renew <a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/11/14/future-of-kansas-towns-library-in-jeopardy-over-refusal-to-remove-divisive-books/">the imperiled lease of their local public library</a>, saying the officials are violating the Constitution in a “dangerous exercise of power.”The Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library’s lease
 is under threat after the library refused to accept a renewal lease 
clause asking them to remove all LGBTQ and socially divisive books from 
the shelves.The lease stipulated that the library
 not “supply, distribute, loan, encourage, or coerce acceptance of or 
approval of explicit sexual or racially or socially divisive material, 
or events (such as ‘drag queen story hours’) that support the LGBTQ+ or 
critical theory ideology or practice.”The lease clause was discussed after a parent was outraged by “Melissa,” <a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/11/18/alex-gino-author-of-book-that-sparked-effort-to-close-kansas-towns-library-speaks-out/">a book by Alex Gino</a>
 about a transgender middle-schooler. But the parent himself spoke in 
support of the library during a city debate of the library’s lease.Officials have been debating whether or not to renew the lease — which ends Dec. 31 — for the past few months. At <a target="_blank" href="https://kansasreflector.com/2022/11/16/future-of-kansas-towns-library-uncertain-after-outpouring-of-support-at-commission-meeting/">the latest commission meeting</a>,
 commissioners discussed allowing the library to have a short-term lease
 while they decided if the library met their “moral standards.” The 
deciding vote is expected to be held Dec. 6.&nbsp;Many St. Marys residents are in favor
 of keeping the local library, and a petition in support of the library 
has more than 1,000 signatures.The library has been housed in its 
current location since the 1980s, operating on an annual lease with the 
city. The St. Mary’s branch is the headquarters for eight locations, 
including Alma, Alta Vista, Eskridge, Harveyville, Olsburg, Onaga, St. 
Marys and Westmoreland, with county residents funding the library 
through taxes.The ACLU urged the commissioners to 
drop their attempts at censoring the library in a letter sent to the 
commissioners Thursday, saying banning the proposed materials violated 
freedom of expression rights.&nbsp;“Banning books on the grounds that 
they include racial, sexual, or LGBTQ+ content is not only antithetical 
to a library’s mission, it is patently unconstitutional,” the letter 
read. “And threatening to not renew Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional 
Library’s lease solely because the library declined to violate the 
constitution and engage in viewpoint-based censorship is a troubling and
 authoritarian step for the Commission to take.”&nbsp;ACLU officials say they will decide what action to take pending the results of the Dec. 6 vote.

'Troubling': ACLU issues warning ahead of library vote

By GREG ECHLIN <a href="https://www.kcur.org/sports/2022-12-02/from-ghana-to-aggieville-ekow-boye-does-unlikely-journey-to-kansas-state-football">Kansas News Service</a>

When Kofi Boye-Doe and his family emigrated from Ghana to the United 
States in 2003, there were two connections he would’ve never imagined 
making in his new country: American football and the Kansas State 
Wildcats.

But 19 years later, his youngest son, born in a country 
where soccer is practically a religion, has excelled on the gridiron. 
After being raised in Lawrence, on the University of Kansas doorstep, 
Ekow Boye-Doe is doing it in Manhattan.

Plus, the starting senior 
cornerback for the Wildcats is enjoying the best stretch of football in 
his life. One week after the Wildcats’ victory over the Jayhawks, their 
biggest rivals, K-State is playing a 12-0 team from Texas Christian 
University Saturday in the Big 12 Football Championship.

“In high 
school I went to the playoffs, first-round, and lost,” said Boye-Doe, a 
Lawrence High School graduate who was born in Accra, Ghana’s capital 
city. Boye-Doe was 3 years old when his family settled in Kansas.

“That was the closest to a championship I’ve ever gotten,” he said.

Since then, he has distinguished himself with blazing speed.

"I mean, he's fast," senior defensive nose guard Eli Huggins said.

“You
 know what type of mindset and work ethic he’s going to show up with 
every day,” said Huggins. “It’s nice to have a veteran guy like that you
 know you can count on back there.”

Boye-Doe’s consistent defensive play has earned him a <a href="https://big12sports.com/news/2022/11/30/2022-all-big-12-football-awards-announced.aspx" target="_blank">2022 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention</a>.

Kofi
 Boye-Doe said his son’s speed comes from his mother, Valentina, who was
 a high school middle-distance runner in Ghana. But neither track nor 
soccer caught on with Ekow.

“I’m not a fan of just running for fun, and the workouts honestly,” said Boye-Doe with a laugh. “Football was my best option. I can run really fast.”

Boye-Doe
 remembers playing soccer after learning to walk and run in Ghana, but 
he got attached to football after moving to the USA. In Lawrence, his 
best friend’s dad convinced the speedy youngster to play youth football.

“I stuck with it. I loved it,” he said.

At
 Lawrence High School, Boye-Doe hardly left the field, playing wide 
receiver on offense, and defensive back the rest of the time.

Kofi
 admits he wasn’t crazy at first about his son deviating from the path 
to KU, where Ekow’s older twin brothers graduated. Both became 
successful in their own fields, one as a resident doctor in Chicago and 
the other as an accountant.

“Sports wasn’t my first love,” Kofi 
said, recalling his hopes for his youngest son. “Go get some sociology 
or something, then go to law school — do something.”

“I wasn’t so 
much into that kind of sport,” said Kofi, who shied away from attending 
some of Ekow’s games early on because of how rough the gameplay was.

“Of course,” laughed Kofi, who retired from the Johnson County, 
Kansas, Department of Corrections this year. He still teaches criminal 
justice at Johnson County Community College, and is a daily services 
coordinator for GoodLife Innovations, which provides residential and 
home care services for people with disabilities.

“During my 
childhood, growing up, my parents taught me to appreciate life and 
always support your children,” he said. “Initially, I didn’t like the 
sport, but I have no choice but to support him.”

“I’m a criminologist — I study crimes for a living. If you say you want him to be a (pro) cornerback, so be it,” said Kofi.

Ekow earned his social studies degree last spring, but he said he’d like to get a shot at playing in the NFL.

“I’ve also had dreams and aspirations of working in the real estate business,” he said.

One other thing that’s changed is Kofi’s allegiance–from KU’s crimson and blue to K-State’s royal purple.

KU did offer a football scholarship to his son, but only after the Wildcats had already done so. By then it was too late.

“It’s still a mind-boggling thing,” said Kofi, looking back on KU’s whiff.

The
 Jayhawks’ loss back then was K-State’s gain, and it has helped the 
Wildcats reach their first conference title game since 2003 — a pretty 
significant year for the Boye-Doe family, too.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670261570732.png" alt="Ekow Boye-Doe is playing the best football of his career as a Kansas State Wildcat, something his father would never have imagined for his son. Sophie Osborn / Kansas State Athletics" />
 <figcaption>Ekow Boye-Doe is playing the best football of his career as a Kansas State Wildcat, something his father would never have imagined for his son. Sophie Osborn / Kansas State Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>By GREG ECHLIN <a href="https://www.kcur.org/sports/2022-12-02/from-ghana-to-aggieville-ekow-boye-does-unlikely-journey-to-kansas-state-football">Kansas News Service</a>When Kofi Boye-Doe and his family emigrated from Ghana to the United 
States in 2003, there were two connections he would’ve never imagined 
making in his new country: American football and the Kansas State 
Wildcats.But 19 years later, his youngest son, born in a country 
where soccer is practically a religion, has excelled on the gridiron. 
After being raised in Lawrence, on the University of Kansas doorstep, 
Ekow Boye-Doe is doing it in Manhattan.Plus, the starting senior 
cornerback for the Wildcats is enjoying the best stretch of football in 
his life. One week after the Wildcats’ victory over the Jayhawks, their 
biggest rivals, K-State is playing a 12-0 team from Texas Christian 
University Saturday in the Big 12 Football Championship.“In high 
school I went to the playoffs, first-round, and lost,” said Boye-Doe, a 
Lawrence High School graduate who was born in Accra, Ghana’s capital 
city. Boye-Doe was 3 years old when his family settled in Kansas.“That was the closest to a championship I’ve ever gotten,” he said.Since then, he has distinguished himself with blazing speed."I mean, he's fast," senior defensive nose guard Eli Huggins said.“You
 know what type of mindset and work ethic he’s going to show up with 
every day,” said Huggins. “It’s nice to have a veteran guy like that you
 know you can count on back there.”Boye-Doe’s consistent defensive play has earned him a <a href="https://big12sports.com/news/2022/11/30/2022-all-big-12-football-awards-announced.aspx" target="_blank">2022 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention</a>.<h2>‘I can run really fast’</h2>Kofi
 Boye-Doe said his son’s speed comes from his mother, Valentina, who was
 a high school middle-distance runner in Ghana. But neither track nor 
soccer caught on with Ekow.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670261700536.png" alt="Kofi Boye-Doe and his family emigrated from Ghana to the U.S. in 2003. Greg Echlin / KCUR 89.3" />
 <figcaption>Kofi Boye-Doe and his family emigrated from Ghana to the U.S. in 2003. Greg Echlin / KCUR 89.3</figcaption>
 </figure>“I’m not a fan of just running for fun, and the workouts honestly,” said Boye-Doe with a laugh. “Football was my best option. I can run really fast.”Boye-Doe
 remembers playing soccer after learning to walk and run in Ghana, but 
he got attached to football after moving to the USA. In Lawrence, his 
best friend’s dad convinced the speedy youngster to play youth football.“I stuck with it. I loved it,” he said.At
 Lawrence High School, Boye-Doe hardly left the field, playing wide 
receiver on offense, and defensive back the rest of the time.Kofi
 admits he wasn’t crazy at first about his son deviating from the path 
to KU, where Ekow’s older twin brothers graduated. Both became 
successful in their own fields, one as a resident doctor in Chicago and 
the other as an accountant.“Sports wasn’t my first love,” Kofi 
said, recalling his hopes for his youngest son. “Go get some sociology 
or something, then go to law school — do something.”“I wasn’t so 
much into that kind of sport,” said Kofi, who shied away from attending 
some of Ekow’s games early on because of how rough the gameplay was.But all of that has changed.“Of course,” laughed Kofi, who retired from the Johnson County, 
Kansas, Department of Corrections this year. He still teaches criminal 
justice at Johnson County Community College, and is a daily services 
coordinator for GoodLife Innovations, which provides residential and 
home care services for people with disabilities.“During my 
childhood, growing up, my parents taught me to appreciate life and 
always support your children,” he said. “Initially, I didn’t like the 
sport, but I have no choice but to support him.”“I’m a criminologist — I study crimes for a living. If you say you want him to be a (pro) cornerback, so be it,” said Kofi.Ekow earned his social studies degree last spring, but he said he’d like to get a shot at playing in the NFL.“I’ve also had dreams and aspirations of working in the real estate business,” he said.<h2>‘A mind-boggling thing’</h2>One other thing that’s changed is Kofi’s allegiance–from KU’s crimson and blue to K-State’s royal purple.“I bleed purple,” he said.KU did offer a football scholarship to his son, but only after the Wildcats had already done so. By then it was too late.“It’s still a mind-boggling thing,” said Kofi, looking back on KU’s whiff.The
 Jayhawks’ loss back then was K-State’s gain, and it has helped the 
Wildcats reach their first conference title game since 2003 — a pretty 
significant year for the Boye-Doe family, too.

From Ghana to Aggieville: An unlikely journey to K-State football

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a theft in Manhattan.&nbsp;

Just after 4p.m. Sunday, officers filed a report for theft in the 3600 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

 Manhattan Cross Country Club reported their 2013 white enclosed 5 x 10 trailer containing race equipment was stolen from their parking lot. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $13,900.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

MANHATTAN —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a theft in Manhattan.&nbsp;Just after 4p.m. Sunday, officers filed a report for theft in the 3600 block of Claflin Road in Manhattan according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Manhattan Cross Country Club reported their 2013 white enclosed 5 x 10 trailer containing race equipment was stolen from their parking lot. The estimated total loss associated with this case is approximately $13,900.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD: Manhattan Cross Country Club trailer, equipment stolen

Just over 30 years ago, Paula and Darrin Frey took over as owners of 'Subs-N-Such' sandwich shop in Manhattan, Kansas.

In 1992, Paula, who was an employee at 'Subs-N-Such' at the time suggested to the owners it may be time for them to officially retire and sell the business following the owners experiencing some health issues.

The owners then asked Paula if she'd be interested in buying the business.

Paula says she and Darrin discussed buying the sandwich shop, business ownership hadn't been something they'd discussed before the opportunity came up.

Over the last 30 years, 'Subs-N-Such' has moved locations a couple times.

Currently,&nbsp;'Subs-N-Such' is located inside Dara's Corner Market near the corner of Claflin and Denison.

The Frey's say the signature Kitchen Sink sandwich was part of the menu when they took over.

For more information on ordering ahead or to see a menu, you can visit them on their Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kitchensinksub">'Subs-N-Such.'</a>

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple PostJust over 30 years ago, Paula and Darrin Frey took over as owners of 'Subs-N-Such' sandwich shop in Manhattan, Kansas.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670103169317.jpeg" alt="Subs-N-Such owners Darrin and Paula Frey" />
 <figcaption>Subs-N-Such owners Darrin and Paula Frey</figcaption>
 </figure>In 1992, Paula, who was an employee at 'Subs-N-Such' at the time suggested to the owners it may be time for them to officially retire and sell the business following the owners experiencing some health issues.The owners then asked Paula if she'd be interested in buying the business.Paula says she and Darrin discussed buying the sandwich shop, business ownership hadn't been something they'd discussed before the opportunity came up.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670109976809.jpeg" alt="Paula Frey serving a customer" />
 <figcaption>Paula Frey serving a customer</figcaption>
 </figure>Over the last 30 years, 'Subs-N-Such' has moved locations a couple times.Currently,&nbsp;'Subs-N-Such' is located inside Dara's Corner Market near the corner of Claflin and Denison.<div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1159.9753704782856!2d-96.58681386368748!3d39.193498721690105!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x87bdcd8c4f14c385%3A0x881cf110b53b3be5!2sSubs-N-Such!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1670109780971!5m2!1sen!2sus" width="600" height="450" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe></div>The Frey's say the signature Kitchen Sink sandwich was part of the menu when they took over.For more information on ordering ahead or to see a menu, you can visit them on their Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kitchensinksub">'Subs-N-Such.'</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1670110193928.jpeg" alt="Paula and Darrin Frey serving customers at 'Subs-N-Such'" />
 <figcaption>Paula and Darrin Frey serving customers at 'Subs-N-Such'</figcaption>
 </figure>

'Subs-N-Such,' home of the 'Kitchen Sink' celebrates 40 years in MHK

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ty Zentner kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime as 13th-ranked Kansas State beat No. 3 TCU 31-28 in the Big 12 championship game Saturday, leaving the Horned Frogs to wait another day to find out if they had already done enough to get into the four-team College Football Playoff.

The Wildcats set up&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=35173166">the winning field goal</a>&nbsp;after TCU had the opening possession of overtime and Kendre Miller was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=35173151">stopped short</a>&nbsp;on consecutive plays from inside the 1.

Deuce Vaughn ran for 130 yards and a touchdown and Will Howard threw two TDs for the Wildcats (10-3, No. 10 CFP), who six weeks earlier had jumped out to a 28-10 lead early in the second quarter before TCU scored the game’s last 28 points.

That was one of five games the Horned Frogs (12-1, No. 3 CFP) won when trailing after halftime. But they couldn’t do it again with the chance to guarantee being the first Big 12 team other than Oklahoma to make the playoff.

“We got beat today and now it’s out of our hands. That’s something that we wanted to do is be in control,” TCU quarterback Max Duggan said. “All we can do is kind of watch."

TCU, the first Big 12 team to complete a regular season undefeated since Texas in 2009, could still get into the playoff. While their case was helped when fourth-ranked Southern California (11-2) lost 47-24 to Utah in the Pac-12 championship game Friday night, the Frogs now have to wait until the final CFP rankings come out Sunday.

“I think we’re certainly deserving. I think the league is one of the best leagues in the country to go through, undefeated in the league, certainly we ought to get in," first-year TCU coach Sonny Dykes said. “And I don’t think we should be punished for coming to the Big 12 championship game.”

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said before the game that TCU, with first-year coach Sonny Dykes, already deserved to be in the playoff.

“You look at their strength of schedule. You think about how they’ve performed all year long,” Yormark said. “I think regardless, they should be in, for sure.”

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman agreed after his team reached 10 wins for the first time since 2012, when the Wildcats won the Big 12 title when there was no championship game.

“TCU should be in the in the CFP, they’re one of the best four teams,” Klieman said. "We went toe to toe with them. I thought we could go toe to toe with them and find a way to win. It was an exceptional football game.”

Max Duggan, who went from losing his job as TCU's starting quarterback going into the season to now being a potential Heisman Trophy finalist, threw for 251 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for 110 yards with an&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=35172923">8-yard score with 1:51 remaining in regulation</a>.

Duggan was stopped just short when stretching for another touchdown when TCU had the ball in regulation, dropping his helmet face-first into the turf when looking up and not seeing a touchdown signaled. The spot was upheld after a replay review, and two plays later the quarterback was standing alone well behind the play with his hands on his helmet when Miller, who had a 6-yard TD earlier, was stopped short to give the ball to K-State.

Vaughn’s 44-yard touchdown, including an open-field move that led to a defensive back falling down yards from him, made it 28-17 and capped a drive set up after Julius Brent intercepted a pass by Duggan in the end zone on the first play of the fourth quarter.

But TCU scored the last 11 points of regulation, including Griffin Kell’s 42-yard field goal with 7 1/2 minute left. The kick ended a drive that Duggan kept alive with a 16-yard pass to Taye Barber on fourth-and-10.

Duggan went to his knees in the end zone, clearly exhausted, after his 8-yard TD run late in regulation. That came right after his 40-yard sprint down the left sideline after scrambling away from pressure on the previous play, though he still had to get up and throw a tying 2-point conversion to tight end Jared Wiley.

He also had runs of 15, 13 and 19 yards on the drive, the longest of those three converting a fourth-and-2 from near midfield. He appeared to throw a 38-yard TD pass after that, but Jordan Hudson was called for offensive pass interference for pushing off to make the catch.

TCU went 92 yards in 13 plays on its opening drive of the game, going ahead 7-0 on Duggan’s 1-yard pass to Barber, but scored only three points its next six drives before halftime.

Kell missed a 55-yard field goal attempt on the Frogs' next drive, and K-State capitalized on Howard's 6-yard TD to Ben Sinnott, never to trail again. Howard made it 14-7 with a 1-yard TD run in the second quarter.

Just like 2014, the inaugural season of the four-team playoff, TCU&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-texas-ohio-state-buckeyes-d365a4f4912f69472562eb0cc0d99cf1?">went into its last game before the final rankings</a>&nbsp;at No. 3, with Ohio State fifth.

TCU got left out that time, even after a seven-TD win over Iowa State in its regular-season finale before the Buckeyes beat Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big Ten title game later that day to make the playoff and win the national title. But this year, the Buckeyes (11-1) missed their conference title game after a loss last week to Michigan.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Ty Zentner kicked a 31-yard field goal in overtime as 13th-ranked Kansas State beat No. 3 TCU 31-28 in the Big 12 championship game Saturday, leaving the Horned Frogs to wait another day to find out if they had already done enough to get into the four-team College Football Playoff.The Wildcats set up&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=35173166">the winning field goal</a>&nbsp;after TCU had the opening possession of overtime and Kendre Miller was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=35173151">stopped short</a>&nbsp;on consecutive plays from inside the 1.Deuce Vaughn ran for 130 yards and a touchdown and Will Howard threw two TDs for the Wildcats (10-3, No. 10 CFP), who six weeks earlier had jumped out to a 28-10 lead early in the second quarter before TCU scored the game’s last 28 points.That was one of five games the Horned Frogs (12-1, No. 3 CFP) won when trailing after halftime. But they couldn’t do it again with the chance to guarantee being the first Big 12 team other than Oklahoma to make the playoff.“We got beat today and now it’s out of our hands. That’s something that we wanted to do is be in control,” TCU quarterback Max Duggan said. “All we can do is kind of watch."TCU, the first Big 12 team to complete a regular season undefeated since Texas in 2009, could still get into the playoff. While their case was helped when fourth-ranked Southern California (11-2) lost 47-24 to Utah in the Pac-12 championship game Friday night, the Frogs now have to wait until the final CFP rankings come out Sunday.“I think we’re certainly deserving. I think the league is one of the best leagues in the country to go through, undefeated in the league, certainly we ought to get in," first-year TCU coach Sonny Dykes said. “And I don’t think we should be punished for coming to the Big 12 championship game.”Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark said before the game that TCU, with first-year coach Sonny Dykes, already deserved to be in the playoff.“You look at their strength of schedule. You think about how they’ve performed all year long,” Yormark said. “I think regardless, they should be in, for sure.”Kansas State coach Chris Klieman agreed after his team reached 10 wins for the first time since 2012, when the Wildcats won the Big 12 title when there was no championship game.“TCU should be in the in the CFP, they’re one of the best four teams,” Klieman said. "We went toe to toe with them. I thought we could go toe to toe with them and find a way to win. It was an exceptional football game.”Max Duggan, who went from losing his job as TCU's starting quarterback going into the season to now being a potential Heisman Trophy finalist, threw for 251 yards and a touchdown, and also ran for 110 yards with an&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=35172923">8-yard score with 1:51 remaining in regulation</a>.Duggan was stopped just short when stretching for another touchdown when TCU had the ball in regulation, dropping his helmet face-first into the turf when looking up and not seeing a touchdown signaled. The spot was upheld after a replay review, and two plays later the quarterback was standing alone well behind the play with his hands on his helmet when Miller, who had a 6-yard TD earlier, was stopped short to give the ball to K-State.Vaughn’s 44-yard touchdown, including an open-field move that led to a defensive back falling down yards from him, made it 28-17 and capped a drive set up after Julius Brent intercepted a pass by Duggan in the end zone on the first play of the fourth quarter.But TCU scored the last 11 points of regulation, including Griffin Kell’s 42-yard field goal with 7 1/2 minute left. The kick ended a drive that Duggan kept alive with a 16-yard pass to Taye Barber on fourth-and-10.Duggan went to his knees in the end zone, clearly exhausted, after his 8-yard TD run late in regulation. That came right after his 40-yard sprint down the left sideline after scrambling away from pressure on the previous play, though he still had to get up and throw a tying 2-point conversion to tight end Jared Wiley.He also had runs of 15, 13 and 19 yards on the drive, the longest of those three converting a fourth-and-2 from near midfield. He appeared to throw a 38-yard TD pass after that, but Jordan Hudson was called for offensive pass interference for pushing off to make the catch.TCU went 92 yards in 13 plays on its opening drive of the game, going ahead 7-0 on Duggan’s 1-yard pass to Barber, but scored only three points its next six drives before halftime.Kell missed a 55-yard field goal attempt on the Frogs' next drive, and K-State capitalized on Howard's 6-yard TD to Ben Sinnott, never to trail again. Howard made it 14-7 with a 1-yard TD run in the second quarter.Just like 2014, the inaugural season of the four-team playoff, TCU&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-texas-ohio-state-buckeyes-d365a4f4912f69472562eb0cc0d99cf1?">went into its last game before the final rankings</a>&nbsp;at No. 3, with Ohio State fifth.TCU got left out that time, even after a seven-TD win over Iowa State in its regular-season finale before the Buckeyes beat Wisconsin 59-0 in the Big Ten title game later that day to make the playoff and win the national title. But this year, the Buckeyes (11-1) missed their conference title game after a loss last week to Michigan.

Kansas State wins the Big 12 football championship

<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1104373033438631?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D">Manhattan's Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade</a> will be livestreamed by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WheresBeckyMHK">Becky Goff</a> with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/littleapplepost">Little Apple Post</a> from 11th Street and can be watched here:

The parade route starts at 3rd and Poyntz Avenue, traveling west down Poyntz Ave. to 11th Street, where the parade will turn right and head north past City Park to Fremont Street. The parade route takes a left at Fremont St. and will head west along the north edge of City Park. Parade entries will enter City Park to complete the parade.

The annual lighting of the Mayor's Holiday Tree will commence following the final parade entry making it's way into the park.

by BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1104373033438631?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D]%7D">Manhattan's Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade</a> will be livestreamed by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WheresBeckyMHK">Becky Goff</a> with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/littleapplepost">Little Apple Post</a> from 11th Street and can be watched here:Watch the previously live stream here:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flittleapplepost%2Fvideos%2F1127675361184616%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>The parade route starts at 3rd and Poyntz Avenue, traveling west down Poyntz Ave. to 11th Street, where the parade will turn right and head north past City Park to Fremont Street. The parade route takes a left at Fremont St. and will head west along the north edge of City Park. Parade entries will enter City Park to complete the parade.The annual lighting of the Mayor's Holiday Tree will commence following the final parade entry making it's way into the park.

🎥: WATCH: Manhattan's Spirit of the Holidays Lighted Parade

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Teacher, coach and author Rick Keltner.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rr0JlNypUF0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Teacher, coach and author Rick Keltner.

🎤 Forward Ever: Teacher, coach and author Rick Keltner

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS PUT A RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER

WIND WILL BE WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH. THERE WILL BE AFTERNOON HUMIDITY OF 19 TO 25 PERCENT. ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW, OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND WARM TEMPERATURES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR

...WIND ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...


Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* in Republic, Washington, Marshall, Nemaha, Riley and
  Pottawatomie Counties from 5 PM Friday to midnight CST Friday night.


Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS PUT A RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHERWIND WILL BE WEST TO NORTHWEST 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH. THERE WILL BE AFTERNOON HUMIDITY OF 19 TO 25 PERCENT. ANY FIRES THAT DEVELOP WILL LIKELY SPREAD RAPIDLY. OUTDOOR BURNING IS NOT RECOMMENDED.A RED FLAG WARNING MEANS THAT CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EITHER OCCURRING NOW, OR WILL SHORTLY. A COMBINATION OF STRONG WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND WARM TEMPERATURES CAN CONTRIBUTE TO EXTREME FIRE BEHAVIOR---...WIND ADVISORY WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
Northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
 expected.

* in Republic, Washington, Marshall, Nemaha, Riley and
 Pottawatomie Counties from 5 PM Friday to midnight CST Friday night.
Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
 Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
 result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&amp;&amp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Red flag warning and wind advisory will be in effect 

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post

BELVUE - According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, on November 28th, 2022, deputies responded to the 200 block of Noble Street in Belvue on the report of a past theft of a trailer.

The trailer was stolen at approximately 4:45 am on Sunday, November 27th, and was towed away by a white GMC Sierra 2500 with damage to the front end including the bumper, grill and hood.

The trailer is described as a white 2017 Forest River tandem axle 14’ bumper-pull with a missing fender on the driver’s side. The trailer contained a red Jahn’s United hydraulic jack system with&nbsp;accessories for lifting and moving houses. 

The total loss is estimated to&nbsp;exceed $50,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kidd at the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353, or leave a tip on our crime-stoppers link at<a href="https://ptsheriff.com/programs-resources/crime-stoppers/"> www.ptsheriff.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

By BECKY GOFF Little Apple Post<figure>
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 </figure>BELVUE - According to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, on November 28th, 2022, deputies responded to the 200 block of Noble Street in Belvue on the report of a past theft of a trailer.The trailer was stolen at approximately 4:45 am on Sunday, November 27th, and was towed away by a white GMC Sierra 2500 with damage to the front end including the bumper, grill and hood.The trailer is described as a white 2017 Forest River tandem axle 14’ bumper-pull with a missing fender on the driver’s side. The trailer contained a red Jahn’s United hydraulic jack system with&nbsp;accessories for lifting and moving houses. The total loss is estimated to&nbsp;exceed $50,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Kidd at the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office at 785-457-3353, or leave a tip on our crime-stoppers link at<a href="https://ptsheriff.com/programs-resources/crime-stoppers/"> www.ptsheriff.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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Pott. Co. Sheriff's Office searching for trailer stolen from Belvue, KS

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged scam in Manhattan.

On Wednesday, officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 2900 block of Princeton Pl. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.

Community First Bank and a 50-year-old woman reported she was called by an unknown suspect claiming to be a "Captain Kyle Poser" who told her she had a jury duty warrant and needed to pay him $800 in Walmart gift cards to settle the warrant which she did.

&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

As a reminder, RCPD and other law enforcement agencies will never call anyone asking for money, especially through gift cards, this is always a scam.

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged scam in Manhattan.On Wednesday, officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 2900 block of Princeton Pl. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.Community First Bank and a 50-year-old woman reported she was called by an unknown suspect claiming to be a "Captain Kyle Poser" who told her she had a jury duty warrant and needed to pay him $800 in Walmart gift cards to settle the warrant which she did.&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000. As a reminder, RCPD and other law enforcement agencies will never call anyone asking for money, especially through gift cards, this is always a scam.

Woman lost $800 in alleged gift card scam

Chamber of Commerce officials in Junction City have announced that their Jingle Mingle will be held Thursday, Dec. 8 at the C.L. Hoover Opera House from 5-7 p.m. It will be a celebration and show of appreciation for chamber members, board and committee members plus volunteers and supporters.

There will be games, prizes, food and drinks.

Chamber of Commerce officials in Junction City have announced that their Jingle Mingle will be held Thursday, Dec. 8 at the C.L. Hoover Opera House from 5-7 p.m. It will be a celebration and show of appreciation for chamber members, board and committee members plus volunteers and supporters.There will be games, prizes, food and drinks.

Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce will host Jingle Mingle

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged scam.

On Wednesday, officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 3800 block of Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan. A 51-year-old man reported he was scammed by a fake Metallica YouTube channel into transferring approximately $25,500 of Bitcoin to an unknown suspect.&nbsp;

RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged scam.On Wednesday, officers filed a report for theft by deception in the 3800 block of Marlatt Ave. in Manhattan. A 51-year-old man reported he was scammed by a fake Metallica YouTube channel into transferring approximately $25,500 of Bitcoin to an unknown suspect.&nbsp;Anyone with information can contact RCPD or the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=353#">Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers</a>. Using the Crime Stoppers service can allow you to remain anonymous and could qualify you for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

RCPD: Man reported loss of $25K in Bitcoin scam

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post

After a case lasting almost four years, the former owner of the Plainville Livestock Commission was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Kansas City&nbsp; on a multimillion check kiting scheme.

Tyler Gillum, former owner of the Plainville Livestock Commission, per a sentencing agreement, was sentenced by Judge Daniel Crabtree to 60 months in prison and more than $7.2 million in restitution.

Gillum's sentences on all counts will run concurrently. He will be required to serve three years of post-release supervision.

The restitution included $6.8 million to Landmark National Bank of Manhattan, Kan., $250,000 to Federal Insurance Company and $208,000 to TBK Bank of Dallas.

Gillum will owe an additional $3,300 in fines.

By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays PostAfter a case lasting almost four years, the former owner of the Plainville Livestock Commission was sentenced Wednesday in federal court in Kansas City&nbsp; on a multimillion check kiting scheme.Tyler Gillum, former owner of the Plainville Livestock Commission, per a sentencing agreement, was sentenced by Judge Daniel Crabtree to 60 months in prison and more than $7.2 million in restitution.Gillum's sentences on all counts will run concurrently. He will be required to serve three years of post-release supervision.The restitution included $6.8 million to Landmark National Bank of Manhattan, Kan., $250,000 to Federal Insurance Company and $208,000 to TBK Bank of Dallas.Gillum will owe an additional $3,300 in fines.As a part of his sentencing agreement, he has agreed not to appeal his conviction or sentencing. Gillum was convicted on 33 federal counts, including 31 counts of bank fraud, one count of making a false statement in connection with a Small Business Administration guaranteed loan, and one count of making a false statement in a loan or credit card application. In the aftermath of Gillum's crimes, payments to ranchers for the sale of their cattle were delayed almost a year, banks were defrauded of millions of dollars and a rural bank closed. Gillum owned and operated Plainville Livestock Commission Inc. from 2006 until 2019.Between January 2015 and August 2017, Gillum wrote checks and made wire transfers between various accounts under his control at various banks in a scheme commonly known as check kiting, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. This is when checks are continually written back and forth to fraudulently inflate account balances, tricking banks into honoring checks written with insufficient funds. Gillum’s scheme resulted in losses of more than $10 million to the banking system, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. Bank officials stepped in in February 2019. Almena Bank froze Gillum's accounts, including a custodial account, which was supposed to hold money due to ranchers who sold cattle at Gillum's livestock auctions.Checks from the Plainville Livestock Commission for two sales — one at the end of January 2019 and the other on Feb. 5, 2019 — bounced.Ranchers who were due more than $900,000 in auction proceeds had to wait more than 10 months to receive payment for their cattle.Plainville Livestock Commission declared bankruptcy on March 1, 2019In October 2020, Almena Bank failed. "The $69 million-asset bank was closed by its state regulator, then sold by the FDIC to Equity Bank in Andover," according to a story in the American Banker on March 26, 2021.<a href="https://hayspost.com/posts/e0ef87c4-7036-4352-a580-28d25241adc0">The delayed payment to ranchers and Plainville Livestock Commission bankruptcy had lasting effects on the Plainville and area ag communities.</a>

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