St. Joseph health officials report 76 new COVID-19 cases, bringing
the Buchanan County total since the pandemic began to 3-Thousand, 525.

Mosaic Life Care reported 55 COVID-19 patients at its St.
Joseph hospital Tuesday morning with two being treated in Maryville.

Mosaic has tested 39,321 area residents with 3,321 testing
positive. Mosaic is awaiting results from 366 tests.

Andrew County reports five new cases, bringing its total to
565 cases.

Doniphan County, Kansas reports a total of 182 cases.

Missouri health officials say the state confirmed 1,405 new COVID-19 cases Monday, a drop from record numbers reported during the weekend. Missouri's total confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 158,101.

On Saturday, Missouri reported a record 2,357 new cases, and
another 1,768 cases on Sunday. Deaths since the
COVID-19 pandemic rose to 2,590 Monday.&nbsp;

A coronavirus outbreak has
killed 10 residents in a nursing home in a northwest Kansas county. The Norton
County, Kansas Health Department reports that all 62 residents and an
unspecified number of employees at the Andbe Home in Norton have tested
positive for the coronavirus. The nursing home's outbreak came after more than
100 cases were reported at a state prison located in Norton.

A recent surge of coronavirus cases in Nebraska has led to
record numbers of hospitalizations, and the state’s rate of new infections now
ranks fifth-highest nationally. Nebraska reports a record 343 people are now
hospitalized with COVID-19. Nebraska has recorded 548 deaths linked to the
virus.

The Associated Press contributed to this article.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostSt. Joseph health officials report 76 new COVID-19 cases, bringing
the Buchanan County total since the pandemic began to 3-Thousand, 525.Mosaic Life Care reported 55 COVID-19 patients at its St.
Joseph hospital Tuesday morning with two being treated in Maryville.Mosaic has tested 39,321 area residents with 3,321 testing
positive. Mosaic is awaiting results from 366 tests.Andrew County reports five new cases, bringing its total to
565 cases.Doniphan County, Kansas reports a total of 182 cases.Missouri health officials say the state confirmed 1,405 new COVID-19 cases Monday, a drop from record numbers reported during the weekend. Missouri's total confirmed COVID-19 cases now stands at 158,101.On Saturday, Missouri reported a record 2,357 new cases, and
another 1,768 cases on Sunday. Deaths since the
COVID-19 pandemic rose to 2,590 Monday.&nbsp;A coronavirus outbreak has
killed 10 residents in a nursing home in a northwest Kansas county. The Norton
County, Kansas Health Department reports that all 62 residents and an
unspecified number of employees at the Andbe Home in Norton have tested
positive for the coronavirus. The nursing home's outbreak came after more than
100 cases were reported at a state prison located in Norton.A recent surge of coronavirus cases in Nebraska has led to
record numbers of hospitalizations, and the state’s rate of new infections now
ranks fifth-highest nationally. Nebraska reports a record 343 people are now
hospitalized with COVID-19. Nebraska has recorded 548 deaths linked to the
virus.The Associated Press contributed to this article.

St. Joseph reports 76 new COVID-19 cases

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BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Tuesday in Buchanan County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Pontiac passenger vehicle driven by Christian C. Wilson, 23, St. Joseph, was southbound on U.S. 169 two miles north of Gower.

The vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle crossed back over the road, traveled off the left side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned.

Buchanan County EMS transported Wilson to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

BUCHANAN COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after 11a.m. Tuesday in Buchanan County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2009 Pontiac passenger vehicle driven by Christian C. Wilson, 23, St. Joseph, was southbound on U.S. 169 two miles north of Gower.The vehicle traveled off the right side of the road and the driver overcorrected. The vehicle crossed back over the road, traveled off the left side of the road, struck a ditch and overturned.Buchanan County EMS transported Wilson to Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

St. Joseph man hospitalized after vehicle overturns

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A prosecutor told a judge Tuesday that a Missouri man accused of killing two brothers from Wisconsin admitted to authorities that he disposed of the bodies but denied killing the men.

Special prosecutor Stephen Sokoloff made the argument during a hearing in which a judge denied a defense request to have two charges of abandoning a corpse dismissed in the case against Garland Nelson, of Braymer, the St. Joseph News-Press&nbsp;reports.

Nelson, whose case has been moved to Johnson County from Caldwell County, also was charged last year with first-degree murder in the deaths of 24-year-old Justin Diemel and 35-year-old Nicholas Diemel, of Shawano County, Wisconsin. The brothers disappeared after visiting Nelson’s farm in July 2019, and their burned remains were later found in Missouri and Nebraska. Nelson has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.

Nelson’s attorneys argued that a person who is charged with murder cannot also be charged with abandoning the corpse of the alleged victim without violating the suspect’s right to remain silent and against self-incrimination.

But prosecutors contend that Nelson could have followed Missouri law by anonymously reporting where the brothers’ bodies were located, thus avoiding concerns about self-incrimination.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/7/1564610122687.png" alt="Nelson photo Caldwell Co." />
 <figcaption>Nelson photo Caldwell Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A prosecutor told a judge Tuesday that a Missouri man accused of killing two brothers from Wisconsin admitted to authorities that he disposed of the bodies but denied killing the men.Special prosecutor Stephen Sokoloff made the argument during a hearing in which a judge denied a defense request to have two charges of abandoning a corpse dismissed in the case against Garland Nelson, of Braymer, the St. Joseph News-Press&nbsp;reports.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/8/1565280147807.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nelson, whose case has been moved to Johnson County from Caldwell County, also was charged last year with first-degree murder in the deaths of 24-year-old Justin Diemel and 35-year-old Nicholas Diemel, of Shawano County, Wisconsin. The brothers disappeared after visiting Nelson’s farm in July 2019, and their burned remains were later found in Missouri and Nebraska. Nelson has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.Nelson’s attorneys argued that a person who is charged with murder cannot also be charged with abandoning the corpse of the alleged victim without violating the suspect’s right to remain silent and against self-incrimination.But prosecutors contend that Nelson could have followed Missouri law by anonymously reporting where the brothers’ bodies were located, thus avoiding concerns about self-incrimination.

Prosecutor: Man admits disposing of bodies of brothers

An open seat has attracted two candidates with experience to
the Buchanan County Assessor’s race.

Democrat Chad Farrow serves as Buchanan County Chief Appraiser
and says the office has lost two veteran employees which it needs to replace,
plus it likely needs to add staff.

“Some of the things that we want to do is grow the office and
we might be able to do that next year with the ability to have a bigger budget
to put somebody else in there,” Farrow tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ
Hotline.

On-site inspections aren’t always practical, but remain the
best way to assess a property’s value, according to Farrow. Farrow says the
office has worked to make sure residents know who they are and why they are
there during on-site inspections.

“Because we do know that it’s scary living out in the county
and someone comes driving up the road and you don’t know who they are,”
according to Farrow. “A lot of that has come over the last four or five years.
We want to be more transparent.”

Republican Dean Wilson, a state certified appraiser who works
at Fairway Mortgage in St. Joseph, agrees the office does likely need to add staff.
Wilson says the Assessor needs to be good manager, but also remain sharp as an
assessor.

“I think the Assessor still needs to get out and look at properties
himself, not just rely solely on everybody else,” Wilson tells Birr on the KFEQ
Hotline. “If it’s possible, he needs to get out or she needs to get out and
look at some properties to stay in touch with the market.”

Wilson says a residence’s sale price is the best guide to its
appraised value.

“The definition of true market value is an informed seller and
an informed buyer; something that they are able to make the choice on on their
own and, again, without any pressure or any reason why they have to sell it,”
Wilson says. “There’s no motivated seller in that situation or motivated buyer.”

Voters will decide which of the two will succeed Buchanan
County Assessor Scot Van Meter, who is not seeking re-election.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostAn open seat has attracted two candidates with experience to
the Buchanan County Assessor’s race.Democrat Chad Farrow serves as Buchanan County Chief Appraiser
and says the office has lost two veteran employees which it needs to replace,
plus it likely needs to add staff.“Some of the things that we want to do is grow the office and
we might be able to do that next year with the ability to have a bigger budget
to put somebody else in there,” Farrow tells host Barry Birr on the KFEQ
Hotline.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603216656108.jpeg" alt="Chad Farrow speaks with host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Chad Farrow speaks with host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>On-site inspections aren’t always practical, but remain the
best way to assess a property’s value, according to Farrow. Farrow says the
office has worked to make sure residents know who they are and why they are
there during on-site inspections.“Because we do know that it’s scary living out in the county
and someone comes driving up the road and you don’t know who they are,”
according to Farrow. “A lot of that has come over the last four or five years.
We want to be more transparent.”Republican Dean Wilson, a state certified appraiser who works
at Fairway Mortgage in St. Joseph, agrees the office does likely need to add staff.
Wilson says the Assessor needs to be good manager, but also remain sharp as an
assessor.“I think the Assessor still needs to get out and look at properties
himself, not just rely solely on everybody else,” Wilson tells Birr on the KFEQ
Hotline. “If it’s possible, he needs to get out or she needs to get out and
look at some properties to stay in touch with the market.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603216825261.jpeg" alt="Dean Wilson speaks with host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline/Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Dean Wilson speaks with host Barry Birr on the KFEQ Hotline/Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>Wilson says a residence’s sale price is the best guide to its
appraised value.“The definition of true market value is an informed seller and
an informed buyer; something that they are able to make the choice on on their
own and, again, without any pressure or any reason why they have to sell it,”
Wilson says. “There’s no motivated seller in that situation or motivated buyer.”Voters will decide which of the two will succeed Buchanan
County Assessor Scot Van Meter, who is not seeking re-election.

Two candidates compete to succeed Buchanan County Assessor

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is hosting online candidate forums ahead of this year's election.

“Of course everyone is talking about the national races and that will probably bring people out to vote on November 3rd," says Kristi Bailey, Chamber Director of Communications and Marketing. "But there’s definitely a lot of local races that people need to educate themselves about before the election.”

Bailey says the Chamber will host two Public Affairs Coffees live on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saintjosephchamber">Facebook page</a> with the first coming up at 1 p.m. Wednesday. That will feature candidates running in contested races in Buchanan County which are for assessor, treasurer and public administrator.&nbsp;Candidates for assessor are Dean Wilson and Chad Farrow. Candidates for treasurer are David Gall and James P. “Jimmy” Nash. Candidates for public administrator are Annette Bertelsen and Megan Kennedy Stickley.

The second forum will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26th and will feature state representative candidates.&nbsp;Those races are in District 9 between Dean VanSchoiack and Karen Planalp; District 10 between Bill Falkner and Colby Murphy; and District 11 between Brenda Shields and Brady Lee O'Dell.

by SARAH THOMACKSt. Joseph PostThe St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce is hosting online candidate forums ahead of this year's election.“Of course everyone is talking about the national races and that will probably bring people out to vote on November 3rd," says Kristi Bailey, Chamber Director of Communications and Marketing. "But there’s definitely a lot of local races that people need to educate themselves about before the election.”Bailey says the Chamber will host two Public Affairs Coffees live on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/saintjosephchamber">Facebook page</a> with the first coming up at 1 p.m. Wednesday. That will feature candidates running in contested races in Buchanan County which are for assessor, treasurer and public administrator.&nbsp;Candidates for assessor are Dean Wilson and Chad Farrow. Candidates for treasurer are David Gall and James P. “Jimmy” Nash. Candidates for public administrator are Annette Bertelsen and Megan Kennedy Stickley.The second forum will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26th and will feature state representative candidates.&nbsp;Those races are in District 9 between Dean VanSchoiack and Karen Planalp; District 10 between Bill Falkner and Colby Murphy; and District 11 between Brenda Shields and Brady Lee O'Dell.

Chamber hosting online forums featuring local, state candidates

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Monday in Nodaway County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Colorado driven by Jordan A. Burgher, 28, Maryville, was eastbound on 290th five miles southwest of Maryville. 

The driver failed to stop at the stop sign at Route H. The pickup struck a southbound 2019 Buick Enclave driven by Carol J. Oriley, 68, Graham.

A private vehicle transported a passenger in the Chevy Stephen J. McCoy, 44, Maryville, to Mosaic in Maryville. Burgher and Oriley were not injured. McCoy was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

NODAWAY COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Monday in Nodaway County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2016 Chevy Colorado driven by Jordan A. Burgher, 28, Maryville, was eastbound on 290th five miles southwest of Maryville. The driver failed to stop at the stop sign at Route H. The pickup struck a southbound 2019 Buick Enclave driven by Carol J. Oriley, 68, Graham.A private vehicle transported a passenger in the Chevy Stephen J. McCoy, 44, Maryville, to Mosaic in Maryville. Burgher and Oriley were not injured. McCoy was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Maryville man hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash

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Click&nbsp;<a href="https://stjosephpost.com/category/obituaries">HERE</a>&nbsp;to view the most recent obituaries and service times from our funeral home partners.St. Joseph Post is honored to publish full obituaries and photos at no cost to families. Funeral homes can send notices to&nbsp;<a href="http://stjoeobits@eagleradio.net">stjoeobits@eagleradio.net</a>.<figure>
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CALDWELL COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after noon Monday in Caldwell County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Ford pickup driven by Edward O. Fry, 63, Maryville, was eastbound on U.S. 36 just east of Kidder Road.

The pickup traveled off the road and into a culvert. A private vehicle transported Fry to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

CALDWELL COUNTY —One person was injured in an accident just after noon Monday in Caldwell County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2005 Ford pickup driven by Edward O. Fry, 63, Maryville, was eastbound on U.S. 36 just east of Kidder Road.The pickup traveled off the road and into a culvert. A private vehicle transported Fry to Cameron Regional Medical Center. He was properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the MSHP.

Maryville man hospitalized after pickup accident

Griffon Football will open the 2020 home schedule on Saturday, November 7 as they host Pittsburg State at Spratt Memorial Stadium with kickoff set for 3 PM. In preparation for game day, listed below are helpful ticketing, parking and other logistical items as fans prepare to attend or tune in to view. TICKETING &amp; STADIUM CAPACITY In accordance with local health guidelines, a maximum of approximately 1,800 fans (25% of capacity) will be admitted to view the game inside Spratt Stadium.&nbsp; There will be no public ticket sales available ahead of the game or on game day.&nbsp; Attendance priority will be given to the following groups:

All tickets will be sent and scanned electronically via new Griffon Athletics ticket partner HomeTown Ticketing. All stadium seating will be reserved, socially distanced and structured in groups of one, two or four with the exception of season ticket holders who will receive their amount of tickets purchased via their annual package accordingly. STADIUM ENTRY &amp; PROTOCOL Spratt Stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff (1:30 PM for 3 PM kick) to which fans must maintain proper social distancing.&nbsp; Masks are required upon entry and all throughout the stadium at all times. &nbsp;Additionally, all fans entering the stadium will be screened through thermal temperature check stations with any temperature above the 100.4 threshold not being admitted.&nbsp; No bags or outside food/drink will be permitted. PARKING &amp; TAILGATING All Spratt Stadium lots will open two hours prior to kickoff.&nbsp; Lot I &amp; the north end of Lot H (in front of Baker Fitness Center) will be reserved for Gold Coat Club season tickets holders with appropriate pass. All other spaces will be general parking. In accordance with local guidelines, unfortunately organized tailgating will not be permitted.&nbsp; The Plasma Biological Services Tailgate Zone and student tailgating area will not be open. RV's will not be permitted into lots for any game this season. OTHER IMPORTANT GAME DAY INFORMATION

HOW TO WATCH &amp; LISTEN Fans not able to attend the game will be still be able to follow via normal platforms.&nbsp; Listen live on the flagship signal of the Griffon Sports Network, KFEQ 680 AM.&nbsp; "Voice of the Griffons" Dave Riggert begins his 11th&nbsp;season as play-by-play voice and will be joined in the booth for home games by Chris Roush providing color analysis.&nbsp; Additionally, watch live via the MIAA Network's webstream which may be accessed by visiting themiaanetwork.com/mwsugriffons. This information will be updated as needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603135506107.jpeg" alt="Spratt Memorial Stadium" />
 <figcaption>Spratt Memorial Stadium</figcaption>
 </figure>

Griffon Football will open the 2020 home schedule on Saturday, November 7 as they host Pittsburg State at Spratt Memorial Stadium with kickoff set for 3 PM. In preparation for game day, listed below are helpful ticketing, parking and other logistical items as fans prepare to attend or tune in to view. TICKETING &amp; STADIUM CAPACITY In accordance with local health guidelines, a maximum of approximately 1,800 fans (25% of capacity) will be admitted to view the game inside Spratt Stadium.&nbsp; There will be no public ticket sales available ahead of the game or on game day.&nbsp; Attendance priority will be given to the following groups: <ul>
 <li>Missouri Western Gold Coat Club Members with season tickets as part of their package</li><li>Two tickets each to immediate family members of Griffon Football student-athletes, Griffon Cheer Squad members, Mystics Dance Team and Golden Griffon Marching Band</li><li>Limited ticketing available for MWSU faculty and staff</li><li>250 tickets to MWSU students (student ticket lottery details TBA)</li><li>Allotment of 200 tickets to visiting fans (coordinated through the Pittsburg State box office)</li>
 </ul>All tickets will be sent and scanned electronically via new Griffon Athletics ticket partner HomeTown Ticketing. All stadium seating will be reserved, socially distanced and structured in groups of one, two or four with the exception of season ticket holders who will receive their amount of tickets purchased via their annual package accordingly. STADIUM ENTRY &amp; PROTOCOL Spratt Stadium gates will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff (1:30 PM for 3 PM kick) to which fans must maintain proper social distancing.&nbsp; Masks are required upon entry and all throughout the stadium at all times. &nbsp;Additionally, all fans entering the stadium will be screened through thermal temperature check stations with any temperature above the 100.4 threshold not being admitted.&nbsp; No bags or outside food/drink will be permitted. PARKING &amp; TAILGATING All Spratt Stadium lots will open two hours prior to kickoff.&nbsp; Lot I &amp; the north end of Lot H (in front of Baker Fitness Center) will be reserved for Gold Coat Club season tickets holders with appropriate pass. All other spaces will be general parking. In accordance with local guidelines, unfortunately organized tailgating will not be permitted.&nbsp; The Plasma Biological Services Tailgate Zone and student tailgating area will not be open. RV's will not be permitted into lots for any game this season. OTHER IMPORTANT GAME DAY INFORMATION <ul>
 <li>Concession stands will be open on both sides of the stadium</li><li>The Bill Snyder Pavilion will be closed to the general public</li><li>A representative will be available at the main ticket booth outside the concourse with any ticket questions.&nbsp; There will be no will call or sales to the general public.</li>
 </ul> HOW TO WATCH &amp; LISTEN Fans not able to attend the game will be still be able to follow via normal platforms.&nbsp; Listen live on the flagship signal of the Griffon Sports Network, KFEQ 680 AM.&nbsp; "Voice of the Griffons" Dave Riggert begins his 11th&nbsp;season as play-by-play voice and will be joined in the booth for home games by Chris Roush providing color analysis.&nbsp; Additionally, watch live via the MIAA Network's webstream which may be accessed by visiting themiaanetwork.com/mwsugriffons. This information will be updated as needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Limited amount of fans will be allowed at Spratt Stadium this football season

UPDATE:&nbsp; Power has been restored, according to Evergy

St. Joseph police and emergency vehicles are on the scene near Hillyard Technical Center where an accident shut off power for about 10,000 St. Joseph residents this afternoon.

A vehicle crashed into a utility power pole, turning off the lights for thousands of St. Joseph residents.

Evergy crews are on the scene, attempting to restore power.

Evergy reports initially the accident caused 12 outages in midtown St. Joseph, affecting nearly 10,000 residences. Two outages remain, but they are the largest two, affecting approximately 9,900 residences and businesses.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603135119919.jpeg" alt="An accident brought down a utility pole at the intersection of U.S. 169 and Faraon Street in St. Joseph/Photo by Doug Schmitz" />
 <figcaption>An accident brought down a utility pole at the intersection of U.S. 169 and Faraon Street in St. Joseph/Photo by Doug Schmitz</figcaption>
 </figure>UPDATE:&nbsp; Power has been restored, according to EvergySt. Joseph police and emergency vehicles are on the scene near Hillyard Technical Center where an accident shut off power for about 10,000 St. Joseph residents this afternoon.A vehicle crashed into a utility power pole, turning off the lights for thousands of St. Joseph residents.Evergy crews are on the scene, attempting to restore power.Evergy reports initially the accident caused 12 outages in midtown St. Joseph, affecting nearly 10,000 residences. Two outages remain, but they are the largest two, affecting approximately 9,900 residences and businesses.

UPDATE: Power restored after accident shut off electricty in midtown St. Joseph

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas State Librarian, Eric Norris.

<div><iframe title="Forward Ever: Kansas State Librarian Eric Norris" height="400" width="400" style="border: none;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/media/player/fra6z-efa342?from=pb6admin&download=1&version=1&vjs=1&auto=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Helvetica&skin=3&pfauth="></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times host Gary Shorman speaks with Kansas State Librarian, Eric Norris.

🎤Forward Ever: Kansas State Librarian Eric Norris

Kansas running back Pooka Williams is opting out of the rest of the season for personal reasons, he announced on Monday.

Williams, a junior who has been the Jayhawks' leader in all-purpose yards in each of his three seasons on campus, said in a tweet posted Monday afternoon that he is opting out to be closer to his mother and family in Louisiana.

"Family and health are the most important things to me," Williams said in a statement. "Right now I need to be with my mother, who is battling health issues.

"I want to thank Coach Miles and everyone with the Kansas Football program for their commitment and understanding."

Williams is the team's second-leading rusher this season with 196 yards and two touchdowns. He has been the team's leader in that department the past two seasons, rushing for more than 1,000 yards each time. He was a preseason first-team All-Big 12 selection this year.

On Monday, he was named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after returning a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown on Saturday in a loss to West Virginia. It was his 17th touchdown of any kind he had scored in his Kansas career.

It is yet to be seen what will come of Williams future at Kansas or if he will return.&nbsp; For now the Jayhawks will turn to sophomore running back Velton Gardner to take the ball out of the backfield.&nbsp; The Jayhawks first game without Williams will be the Sunflower Showdown, as they head to Manhattan to take on Kansas State

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603222988159.jpeg" alt="Photo courtesy of Pooka Williams Jr.'s Twitter account" />
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 </figure>Kansas running back Pooka Williams is opting out of the rest of the season for personal reasons, he announced on Monday.Williams, a junior who has been the Jayhawks' leader in all-purpose yards in each of his three seasons on campus, said in a tweet posted Monday afternoon that he is opting out to be closer to his mother and family in Louisiana.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Family over everything 💜.. I’m going to miss all my guys &amp; coaches, it’s forever Rock Chalk🤞🏾 <a href="https://t.co/5vV2dFUVuF">pic.twitter.com/5vV2dFUVuF</a>&mdash; PTM✨ (@PookaWilliamsJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/PookaWilliamsJr/status/1318296634866823168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>"Family and health are the most important things to me," Williams said in a statement. "Right now I need to be with my mother, who is battling health issues."I want to thank Coach Miles and everyone with the Kansas Football program for their commitment and understanding."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We are praying for <a href="https://twitter.com/PookaWilliamsJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PookaWilliamsJr</a> and his family during this difficult time. Fight like a Jayhawk! 🙏 <a href="https://t.co/drav3ba7Vb">pic.twitter.com/drav3ba7Vb</a>&mdash; Les Miles (@CoachLesMiles) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLesMiles/status/1318296903579295745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Williams is the team's second-leading rusher this season with 196 yards and two touchdowns. He has been the team's leader in that department the past two seasons, rushing for more than 1,000 yards each time. He was a preseason first-team All-Big 12 selection this year.On Monday, he was named Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after returning a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown on Saturday in a loss to West Virginia. It was his 17th touchdown of any kind he had scored in his Kansas career.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/KU_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KU_Football</a>’s Pooka Williams returned a 9️⃣2️⃣-yard kickoff for a touchdown. The kick return TD was the 1️⃣st of his career, while he increased his career-total kickoff return yards to 4️⃣4️⃣3️⃣. <a href="https://twitter.com/PookaWilliamsJr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PookaWilliamsJr</a> is the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Big12FB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Big12FB</a> Special Teams Player of the Week. <a href="https://t.co/5eEHvfjDKW">pic.twitter.com/5eEHvfjDKW</a>&mdash; Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) <a href="https://twitter.com/Big12Conference/status/1318250309047603200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>It is yet to be seen what will come of Williams future at Kansas or if he will return.&nbsp; For now the Jayhawks will turn to sophomore running back Velton Gardner to take the ball out of the backfield.&nbsp; The Jayhawks first game without Williams will be the Sunflower Showdown, as they head to Manhattan to take on Kansas State

Jayhawks star running back opts out for remainder of 2020 season

Clyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le’Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs’ running attack is already. The rookie had 161 yards rushing and Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, leading the Chiefs to a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills.

Additionally in the ground attack the Chiefs saw Darrell Williams rush for a TD to go with 26 yards on six carries, Darwin Thompson added three carries for 17 yards and quarterback Patrick Mahomes had 36 yards on ten carries

Monday night's game was originally scheduled for last Thursday. Mahomes finished 21 of 26 for 225 yards. His first scoring toss to Kelce was the 90th of his career in his 37th game, breaking the NFL record for fewest games to 90 TD passes. 

Josh Allen had a quiet night for Buffalo, going 14 of 27 for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Stefon DIggs caught six of those passes for 46 yards and a touchdown, while Cole Beasly added four catches for 45 yards and the other receiving touchdown.

The Chiefs did lose another offensive lineman in this matchup, one week after losing guard Kelichi Osemele who tore tendons in both his knees, as tackle Mitchell Schwartz left the game in the first half with a back injury.&nbsp; Schwartz had been questionable during the week on the practice report but was active to start.

The Chiefs now sit atop the AFC West with a record of 5-1 on the season.&nbsp; Next up is another road trip for them as they will head to Denver to face former Mizzou quarterback Drew Lock and the Broncos

-- Associated PressClyde Edwards-Helaire showed new teammate Le’Veon Bell and the rest of the NFL how dominant the Kansas City Chiefs’ running attack is already. The rookie had 161 yards rushing and Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes to Travis Kelce, leading the Chiefs to a 26-17 win over the Buffalo Bills.Additionally in the ground attack the Chiefs saw Darrell Williams rush for a TD to go with 26 yards on six carries, Darwin Thompson added three carries for 17 yards and quarterback Patrick Mahomes had 36 yards on ten carriesMonday night's game was originally scheduled for last Thursday. Mahomes finished 21 of 26 for 225 yards. His first scoring toss to Kelce was the 90th of his career in his 37th game, breaking the NFL record for fewest games to 90 TD passes. Josh Allen had a quiet night for Buffalo, going 14 of 27 for 122 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Stefon DIggs caught six of those passes for 46 yards and a touchdown, while Cole Beasly added four catches for 45 yards and the other receiving touchdown.The Chiefs did lose another offensive lineman in this matchup, one week after losing guard Kelichi Osemele who tore tendons in both his knees, as tackle Mitchell Schwartz left the game in the first half with a back injury.&nbsp; Schwartz had been questionable during the week on the practice report but was active to start.The Chiefs now sit atop the AFC West with a record of 5-1 on the season.&nbsp; Next up is another road trip for them as they will head to Denver to face former Mizzou quarterback Drew Lock and the Broncos

Chiefs run to victory over the Bills in 26-17 victory



For the fifth and sixth time in history, Missouri Western State University, partnered with the St. Joseph Sports Commission will host the 2023 &amp; 2024 NCAA Division II Women's&nbsp;Basketball National Championship&nbsp;at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.&nbsp; The 2023 event will take place March 21 &amp; 22 with the quarterfinals and semifinals only with the National Championship Game being held at the Division I site in Dallas, Texas.&nbsp; In 2024, all seven games will be contested in St. Joseph over the date of March 26, 27 &amp; 29.

This will mark the fifth &amp; sixth time the Elite Eight has been held at Civic Arena&nbsp;as the venue previously hosted the championship in 2003, 2004, 2010 &amp; 2011.

As a whole, this will be the 16 &amp; 17th NCAA Championship hosted in St. Joseph as in addition to the above, other events have included:

Division II Men's Basketball&nbsp;Regional&nbsp;- 1995 Division II Women's Basketball&nbsp;Regional&nbsp;- 1994, 1995, 2007 Division II Women's Basketball Finals - 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011 Division II Softball Finals - 2011 Division II Football Playoffs - 2011, 2012&nbsp; Division II Women's Golf – 2013, 2021 Division II Men's Golf – 1997, 2005

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For the fifth and sixth time in history, Missouri Western State University, partnered with the St. Joseph Sports Commission will host the 2023 &amp; 2024 NCAA Division II Women's&nbsp;Basketball National Championship&nbsp;at the St. Joseph Civic Arena.&nbsp; The 2023 event will take place March 21 &amp; 22 with the quarterfinals and semifinals only with the National Championship Game being held at the Division I site in Dallas, Texas.&nbsp; In 2024, all seven games will be contested in St. Joseph over the date of March 26, 27 &amp; 29.This will mark the fifth &amp; sixth time the Elite Eight has been held at Civic Arena&nbsp;as the venue previously hosted the championship in 2003, 2004, 2010 &amp; 2011. As a whole, this will be the 16 &amp; 17th NCAA Championship hosted in St. Joseph as in addition to the above, other events have included: Division II Men's Basketball&nbsp;Regional&nbsp;- 1995 Division II Women's Basketball&nbsp;Regional&nbsp;- 1994, 1995, 2007 Division II Women's Basketball Finals - 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011 Division II Softball Finals - 2011 Division II Football Playoffs - 2011, 2012&nbsp; Division II Women's Golf – 2013, 2021 Division II Men's Golf – 1997, 2005

St. Joseph will host NCAA women's division II championships in 2023 and 2024

According to multiple reports, Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list.

ESPN's Adam Schefter cited sources in his report, while the NFL Network said the move was on the league's transaction wire.

Albert Breer of the NFL Network reports Sherman was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list because he was exposed to someone who tested positive, not because of a positive test. Yahoo Sports reporter Terez A. Paylor also reported the&nbsp;same news.

The Chiefs have yet to confirm the report.

The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the league has made a major change to the COVID-19 protocols. Pelissero reported anyone with "high risk" close contact exposure to a COVID-19 positive individual must be isolated for at least five days, even if the person is negative and remains asymptomatic.

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 </figure>According to multiple reports, Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman has been added to the reserve/COVID-19 list.ESPN's Adam Schefter cited sources in his report, while the NFL Network said the move was on the league's transaction wire.Albert Breer of the NFL Network reports Sherman was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list because he was exposed to someone who tested positive, not because of a positive test. Yahoo Sports reporter Terez A. Paylor also reported the&nbsp;same news.The Chiefs have yet to confirm the report.The NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the league has made a major change to the COVID-19 protocols. Pelissero reported anyone with "high risk" close contact exposure to a COVID-19 positive individual must be isolated for at least five days, even if the person is negative and remains asymptomatic.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A major change to the NFL-NFLPA protocols distributed to clubs Monday: Anyone with &quot;high risk&quot; close contact exposure to a COVID-19 positive individual must be isolated for at least 5 days, even if the person is negative and remains asymptomatic. <a href="https://t.co/VBYoFAKmWx">pic.twitter.com/VBYoFAKmWx</a>&mdash; Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1316122777741660162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman placed on Reserve/COVID-19 list

The Vanderbilt at Missouri football game of October 17 has been postponed due to positive tests and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Vanderbilt football program, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements. The game is tentatively rescheduled for December 12.

Missouri is coming off a big upset win over LSU 45-41 and will for now, use this as a bye week to continue to prepare for Florida, when they will head to Gainsville on October 17th for either a 6 or 6:30 pm kickoff

The Vanderbilt at Missouri football game of October 17 has been postponed due to positive tests and subsequent quarantining of individuals within the Vanderbilt football program, consistent with Southeastern Conference COVID-19 management requirements. The game is tentatively rescheduled for December 12.Missouri is coming off a big upset win over LSU 45-41 and will for now, use this as a bye week to continue to prepare for Florida, when they will head to Gainsville on October 17th for either a 6 or 6:30 pm kickoff

Missouri's matchup with Vanderbilt postponed

Joe Theismann was curious to see how Alex Smith would react to getting hit in his first game since breaking his right leg in gruesome fashion. Smith completed his remarkable comeback when he entered Washington's game against the Los Angeles Rams after an injury to starting quarterback Kyle Allen and didn't need to wait for contact.

Smith was sacked six times and got up and kept playing. Smith played his first NFL game on the same field 693 days since it looked like his career was in jeopardy. Now 36, he underwent 17 surgeries and survived a life-threatening infection to work toward this return.

The reaction around the league to Smith's return was extremely positive.&nbsp; Smith ended the day going 9 for 17 for 37 yards.&nbsp; Rams quarterback Jared Goff said that he was extremely blessed that he got to be on the opposite sideline to watch Smith's comeback

- Associated PressJoe Theismann was curious to see how Alex Smith would react to getting hit in his first game since breaking his right leg in gruesome fashion. Smith completed his remarkable comeback when he entered Washington's game against the Los Angeles Rams after an injury to starting quarterback Kyle Allen and didn't need to wait for contact.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Alex Smith’s family giving him a standing ovation as he takes the field for the first time is nearly two years is everything 👏👏 <a href="https://t.co/HYecOJBloN">pic.twitter.com/HYecOJBloN</a>&mdash; Field Yates (@FieldYates) <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1315357699559895040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Smith was sacked six times and got up and kept playing. Smith played his first NFL game on the same field 693 days since it looked like his career was in jeopardy. Now 36, he underwent 17 surgeries and survived a life-threatening infection to work toward this return.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Alex Smith was back under center for the first time in 693 days. And it was an incredible moment 🙏 <a href="https://twitter.com/WashingtonNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WashingtonNFL</a> <a href="https://t.co/UYd1mV1osS">pic.twitter.com/UYd1mV1osS</a>&mdash; The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) <a href="https://twitter.com/thecheckdown/status/1315411469178028032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The reaction around the league to Smith's return was extremely positive.&nbsp; Smith ended the day going 9 for 17 for 37 yards.&nbsp; Rams quarterback Jared Goff said that he was extremely blessed that he got to be on the opposite sideline to watch Smith's comeback<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">An inspiration to us all. Wishing nothing but the best for Alex Smith 🙏 <a href="https://twitter.com/WashingtonNFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WashingtonNFL</a> <a href="https://t.co/NC0NhnJbBM">pic.twitter.com/NC0NhnJbBM</a>&mdash; Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/RamsNFL/status/1315427240272949249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

Former Chiefs QB Alex Smith makes miraculous comeback

COLUMBIA, Mo. –&nbsp;After one of the finest quarterback performances ever by a Mizzou freshman Saturday, Mizzou QB&nbsp;Connor Bazelak&nbsp;is the SEC Freshman of the Week, announced by the league office. In addition to the weekly award from the SEC, Bazelak also earned spots on the Manning Award Star of the Week and Davey O’Brien Great Eight lists.

In his second career start, Bazelak engineered an unbelievable day for the Mizzou offense as the Tigers defeated No. 17 and defending national champion LSU, 45-41, Saturday at Mizzou’s Memorial Stadium. The win marked Mizzou’s first over a ranked opponent since Nov. 3, 2018, at No. 13 Florida and it was Mizzou’s first win over a defending national champion since Sept. 9, 1978, when Mizzou defeated fifth-ranked Notre Dame, 3-0. It was also Mizzou head coach Eliah Drinkwitz’s first win since taking over the program.

At 85.3 percent (29-of-34), Bazelak posted Mizzou’s best-ever completion percentage against a ranked opponent or FBS opponent, a mark that is also a Mizzou freshman record and ranks second in school history. The only performance better than Bazelak’s was Chase Daniel’s 94.1 completion percentage against Southeast Missouri during his senior season in 2008. He is just the fourth Mizzou QB to have an .830 completion percentage or better when passing at least 30 attempts; the other three – Drew Lock, Blaine Gabbert and Chase Daniel – are all currently in the NFL.

Bazelak’s passer rating of 242.4 was the sixth-best mark in program history, with the other five coming against SEMO, Iowa State, Missouri State, Nevada and Idaho for the best-ever rating against a ranked team for a Mizzou QB. Before Bazelak’s performance Saturday, the previous best rating by a Mizzou QB in an SEC game was Drew Lock’s 210.3 at Florida in 2018.

The redshirt freshman passed for over 406 yards and four touchdowns – the first Mizzou freshman to pass for four touchdowns in a game since Maty Mauk against Kentucky in 2013. Only five Mizzou QBs have ever thrown for more yards than Bazelak did Saturday – keep in mind it was his second career start. Bazelak led the offense to 586 total yards, including 406 through the air, and at one point completed 15 consecutive passes, the longest such streak since Chase Daniel had 20 straight against Buffalo in 2008. Bazelak’s streak ended on a ball he had to throw away after being flushed from the pocket on a bad snap.

Bazelak and the Tigers return home this Saturday for the 109th&nbsp;Homecoming against Vanderbilt. Kickoff will be at 6:30 p.m. (CT) on SEC Network.

COLUMBIA, Mo. –&nbsp;After one of the finest quarterback performances ever by a Mizzou freshman Saturday, Mizzou QB&nbsp;Connor Bazelak&nbsp;is the SEC Freshman of the Week, announced by the league office. In addition to the weekly award from the SEC, Bazelak also earned spots on the Manning Award Star of the Week and Davey O’Brien Great Eight lists.In his second career start, Bazelak engineered an unbelievable day for the Mizzou offense as the Tigers defeated No. 17 and defending national champion LSU, 45-41, Saturday at Mizzou’s Memorial Stadium. The win marked Mizzou’s first over a ranked opponent since Nov. 3, 2018, at No. 13 Florida and it was Mizzou’s first win over a defending national champion since Sept. 9, 1978, when Mizzou defeated fifth-ranked Notre Dame, 3-0. It was also Mizzou head coach Eliah Drinkwitz’s first win since taking over the program.At 85.3 percent (29-of-34), Bazelak posted Mizzou’s best-ever completion percentage against a ranked opponent or FBS opponent, a mark that is also a Mizzou freshman record and ranks second in school history. The only performance better than Bazelak’s was Chase Daniel’s 94.1 completion percentage against Southeast Missouri during his senior season in 2008. He is just the fourth Mizzou QB to have an .830 completion percentage or better when passing at least 30 attempts; the other three – Drew Lock, Blaine Gabbert and Chase Daniel – are all currently in the NFL.Bazelak’s passer rating of 242.4 was the sixth-best mark in program history, with the other five coming against SEMO, Iowa State, Missouri State, Nevada and Idaho for the best-ever rating against a ranked team for a Mizzou QB. Before Bazelak’s performance Saturday, the previous best rating by a Mizzou QB in an SEC game was Drew Lock’s 210.3 at Florida in 2018.The redshirt freshman passed for over 406 yards and four touchdowns – the first Mizzou freshman to pass for four touchdowns in a game since Maty Mauk against Kentucky in 2013. Only five Mizzou QBs have ever thrown for more yards than Bazelak did Saturday – keep in mind it was his second career start. Bazelak led the offense to 586 total yards, including 406 through the air, and at one point completed 15 consecutive passes, the longest such streak since Chase Daniel had 20 straight against Buffalo in 2008. Bazelak’s streak ended on a ball he had to throw away after being flushed from the pocket on a bad snap.Bazelak and the Tigers return home this Saturday for the 109th&nbsp;Homecoming against Vanderbilt. Kickoff will be at 6:30 p.m. (CT) on SEC Network.

Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak is SEC Freshman of the Week

Kansas State starting quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4036419/skylar-thompson">Skylar Thompson</a>&nbsp;will miss the rest of the season, coach Chris Klieman said on Monday.&nbsp; Thompson, who missed the Wildcats' 21-14 win over TCU, had surgery for "an upper-body injury" Klieman said.

"It was difficult, obviously, when you have a senior captain who goes down," Klieman said. "He's handled it well ... that's the worst part of this game because people know how much time and effort guys put in to have an opportunity to play this great game."

Thompson has started 30 games for Kansas State and ranks in the top 10 in team history in 14 career categories, including completion percentage (fourth), passing efficiency (fifth) completions (fifth) and rushing yards by a quarterback (fifth).

This season, Thompson threw for 626 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions while completing 62.5 percent of his passes. Thompson has also rushed for three touchdowns.

True freshman&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429955/will-howard">Will Howard</a>&nbsp;started in Thompson's place and was 8-of-19 passing with an interception but ran for 86 yards and a touchdown.

The Wildcats (3-1, 3-0 Big 12), who are tied for first in the Big 12 standings, are idle this week. They return to action on Oct. 24 vs. rival Kansas.

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 </figure>Kansas State starting quarterback&nbsp;<a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4036419/skylar-thompson">Skylar Thompson</a>&nbsp;will miss the rest of the season, coach Chris Klieman said on Monday.&nbsp; Thompson, who missed the Wildcats' 21-14 win over TCU, had surgery for "an upper-body injury" Klieman said."It was difficult, obviously, when you have a senior captain who goes down," Klieman said. "He's handled it well ... that's the worst part of this game because people know how much time and effort guys put in to have an opportunity to play this great game."Thompson has started 30 games for Kansas State and ranks in the top 10 in team history in 14 career categories, including completion percentage (fourth), passing efficiency (fifth) completions (fifth) and rushing yards by a quarterback (fifth).This season, Thompson threw for 626 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions while completing 62.5 percent of his passes. Thompson has also rushed for three touchdowns.True freshman&nbsp;<a href="http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4429955/will-howard">Will Howard</a>&nbsp;started in Thompson's place and was 8-of-19 passing with an interception but ran for 86 yards and a touchdown.The Wildcats (3-1, 3-0 Big 12), who are tied for first in the Big 12 standings, are idle this week. They return to action on Oct. 24 vs. rival Kansas.

Kanasas State quarterback Skylar Thompson done for season

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has quickly earned a reputation for pulling off the seemingly impossible, whether it’s a no-look pass or a 70-yard heave or merely leading the Kansas City Chiefs to victory when all hope seems lost. 

But it was the Chiefs’ inability to execute the simple stuff that hurt them against the Las Vegas Raiders. They blew coverages, were penalized at the most inopportune times and were unable to get the kind of crazy plays late in the games that have bailed them out in the past.

Derek&nbsp; Carr was on point all game for the Raiders, dropping long passes into his wide receivers totaling 347 passing yards for 3 TDs.&nbsp; Carr's only mistake on the day came near the end of the first quarter when on a 3rd and 1, Carr tried to find tight end Darren Waller and overthrew him, resulting in an interception from Bashaud Breeland, who was in his first game back from a four game suspension.

The Chiefs were able to contain standout running back Josh Jacobs early, but were unable to stop him late in the game.&nbsp; Jacobs rushed for 77 yards and 2 TDs.&nbsp; The Chiefs also struggled to contain backup running back Devontae Booker, who added 62 yards on the ground.

Mahomes did all he could to keep his team in the game, throwing for 340 yards and 3 TDs.&nbsp; He did throw his first interception of the season in the fourth quarter, a pass intended for Travis Kelce.

The Chiefs unfortunately in this game lost left guard Kelechi Osemele&nbsp; as the offensive lineman stumbled to the turf attempting to block for Patrick Mahomes as he left the pocket.&nbsp; Osemele was carted off and later diagnosed as tearing tendons in both of his knees.&nbsp; It's sure to be a long term injury for the veteran, however no outlook was given on the time frame of his recovery.

The Chiefs also lost Sammy Watkins, but saw Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle step up in his place, to a hamstring injury.&nbsp; There is also no timeline for his recovery at this time, but more could be known in the coming days.

Next up for the Chiefs, following the NFL reshuffling their schedule due to COVID-19 delayed games, the Chiefs will head to Buffalo for Monday Night Football to meet the Bills.&nbsp; Kickoff is set at this time for 4 pm

-Associated PressKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes has quickly earned a reputation for pulling off the seemingly impossible, whether it’s a no-look pass or a 70-yard heave or merely leading the Kansas City Chiefs to victory when all hope seems lost. But it was the Chiefs’ inability to execute the simple stuff that hurt them against the Las Vegas Raiders. They blew coverages, were penalized at the most inopportune times and were unable to get the kind of crazy plays late in the games that have bailed them out in the past.Derek&nbsp; Carr was on point all game for the Raiders, dropping long passes into his wide receivers totaling 347 passing yards for 3 TDs.&nbsp; Carr's only mistake on the day came near the end of the first quarter when on a 3rd and 1, Carr tried to find tight end Darren Waller and overthrew him, resulting in an interception from Bashaud Breeland, who was in his first game back from a four game suspension.The Chiefs were able to contain standout running back Josh Jacobs early, but were unable to stop him late in the game.&nbsp; Jacobs rushed for 77 yards and 2 TDs.&nbsp; The Chiefs also struggled to contain backup running back Devontae Booker, who added 62 yards on the ground.Mahomes did all he could to keep his team in the game, throwing for 340 yards and 3 TDs.&nbsp; He did throw his first interception of the season in the fourth quarter, a pass intended for Travis Kelce.The Chiefs unfortunately in this game lost left guard Kelechi Osemele&nbsp; as the offensive lineman stumbled to the turf attempting to block for Patrick Mahomes as he left the pocket.&nbsp; Osemele was carted off and later diagnosed as tearing tendons in both of his knees.&nbsp; It's sure to be a long term injury for the veteran, however no outlook was given on the time frame of his recovery.The Chiefs also lost Sammy Watkins, but saw Mecole Hardman and Byron Pringle step up in his place, to a hamstring injury.&nbsp; There is also no timeline for his recovery at this time, but more could be known in the coming days.Next up for the Chiefs, following the NFL reshuffling their schedule due to COVID-19 delayed games, the Chiefs will head to Buffalo for Monday Night Football to meet the Bills.&nbsp; Kickoff is set at this time for 4 pm

Chiefs defense struggles, mental mistakes down them in 40-32 loss to Raiders

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has said it’s time to tone down the “the anti-science, anti-mask rhetoric,” after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-kansas-wichita-d5deed1bb7d56559aa839d84bc0b58d7">retired firefighter</a>&nbsp;who was upset about Wichita’s mask ordinance was arrested on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill the mayor.

“This is serious, and we all need to get on the same page and work together,” Kelly said Monday.

Police have said the man could face a charge of criminal threat. He was arrested Friday and prosecutors said he could be arraigned Tuesday afternoon, The Wichita Eagle&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article246561383.html" target="_blank">reported</a>.

Police have said the suspect sent text messages to a city official threatening the life of Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple because of his role in the passage of a mask mandate to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

“He said he was going to kidnap me and slash my throat and he needed my address because I needed to see the hangman,” Whipple said.

Kelly said anger over restrictions imposed to protect public health is getting out of hand.

“It’s imperative that we turn down the rhetoric — the anti-science, anti-mask rhetoric,” Kelly said. “We see what’s going on, what it has done here with the mayor of Wichita and elsewhere such as Michigan.”

Members of a self-appointed militia group are facing charges accusing them of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The FBI and Michigan law enforcement have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/michigan-gretchen-whitmer-lansing-46e0a8b30dd62d82f2a9845d2f5bea38">charged 14 men&nbsp;</a>in connection with a domestic terrorism plot.

The state health department reported Monday that Kansas had 2,113 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases since Friday, an increase of 3% that brought the total number of infections reported in the state to 72,968. The department also reported 13 additional COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the Kansas death toll to 872.

Meanwhile, the coronavirus claimed the life of a sixth Kansas inmate Monday. The inmate, who was serving a life sentence for four sex crime convictions from Wyandotte County, was housed at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. He is among about 2,500 inmates and more than 300 prison workers statewide to be infected.

The Kansas Department of Corrections said in a news release that the inmate’s family has asked that his name not be released. He was 60 and had underlying medical conditions.

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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has said it’s time to tone down the “the anti-science, anti-mask rhetoric,” after a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-kansas-wichita-d5deed1bb7d56559aa839d84bc0b58d7">retired firefighter</a>&nbsp;who was upset about Wichita’s mask ordinance was arrested on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill the mayor.“This is serious, and we all need to get on the same page and work together,” Kelly said Monday.Police have said the man could face a charge of criminal threat. He was arrested Friday and prosecutors said he could be arraigned Tuesday afternoon, The Wichita Eagle&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kansas.com/news/politics-government/article246561383.html" target="_blank">reported</a>.Police have said the suspect sent text messages to a city official threatening the life of Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple because of his role in the passage of a mask mandate to slow the spread of the coronavirus.“He said he was going to kidnap me and slash my throat and he needed my address because I needed to see the hangman,” Whipple said.Kelly said anger over restrictions imposed to protect public health is getting out of hand.“It’s imperative that we turn down the rhetoric — the anti-science, anti-mask rhetoric,” Kelly said. “We see what’s going on, what it has done here with the mayor of Wichita and elsewhere such as Michigan.”Members of a self-appointed militia group are facing charges accusing them of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The FBI and Michigan law enforcement have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/michigan-gretchen-whitmer-lansing-46e0a8b30dd62d82f2a9845d2f5bea38">charged 14 men&nbsp;</a>in connection with a domestic terrorism plot.<figure>
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 </figure>The state health department reported Monday that Kansas had 2,113 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases since Friday, an increase of 3% that brought the total number of infections reported in the state to 72,968. The department also reported 13 additional COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the Kansas death toll to 872.Meanwhile, the coronavirus claimed the life of a sixth Kansas inmate Monday. The inmate, who was serving a life sentence for four sex crime convictions from Wyandotte County, was housed at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. He is among about 2,500 inmates and more than 300 prison workers statewide to be infected.The Kansas Department of Corrections said in a news release that the inmate’s family has asked that his name not be released. He was 60 and had underlying medical conditions.

Gov. Kelly: It's time to tone down 'anti-mask rhetoric'

WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump’s return to the campaign trail will have to wait.

The first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after her bout with COVID-19, said Stephanie Grisham, her chief of staff.

It was to be Mrs. Trump’s first public appearance since recovering from the coronavirus, as well as her first time out on the campaign trail in more than a year.

The first lady’s announcement served as yet another reminder for the president that, as much as he wishes the virus would “just disappear” — as he has said — it remains a powerful presence in everyday life, including his.

Trump said Monday that people are tired of hearing about COVID-19. More than 58,000 Americans a day are testing positive for the virus, and more than 700 a day are dying from the disease.

Mrs. Trump continues to feel better every day “but with a lingering cough, and out of an abundance of caution, she will not be traveling today,” Grisham said.

The first lady last appeared in public for the Sept. 29 debate in Cleveland between Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. She and the president tested positive two days later.

The first lady announced in a blog post last week that she had recovered from a bout with COVID-19 that included headaches, body aches and fatigue, and had tested negative. She also revealed that the couple’s 14-year-old son, Barron, also had contracted the virus, but never had symptoms. He has since tested negative.

President Trump spent three nights at a military hospital outside Washington receiving treatment for his case of the disease. He was released Oct. 5 and returned to active campaigning last week.

Tuesday’s rally in Pennsylvania was to be the first campaign trail appearance for Mrs. Trump since she spoke briefly at a June 2019 event in Orlando, Florida, where the president launched his reelection bid.

She addressed a mostly virtual Republican National Convention in August from the White House Rose Garden.

The first lady had planned to headline Trump campaign fundraisers back in March, but those appearances were canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.

She is expected to accompany the president to Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday for his second and final debate against Biden before the Nov. 3 election.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602762449332.png" alt="First Lady&nbsp; Melania Trump and the President following the Sept. 29 presidential debate in Cleveland.- photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>First Lady&nbsp; Melania Trump and the President following the Sept. 29 presidential debate in Cleveland.- photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Melania Trump’s return to the campaign trail will have to wait.The first lady has decided against accompanying President Donald Trump to a campaign rally Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, because of a lingering cough after her bout with COVID-19, said Stephanie Grisham, her chief of staff.It was to be Mrs. Trump’s first public appearance since recovering from the coronavirus, as well as her first time out on the campaign trail in more than a year.The first lady’s announcement served as yet another reminder for the president that, as much as he wishes the virus would “just disappear” — as he has said — it remains a powerful presence in everyday life, including his.Trump said Monday that people are tired of hearing about COVID-19. More than 58,000 Americans a day are testing positive for the virus, and more than 700 a day are dying from the disease.Mrs. Trump continues to feel better every day “but with a lingering cough, and out of an abundance of caution, she will not be traveling today,” Grisham said.The first lady last appeared in public for the Sept. 29 debate in Cleveland between Trump and Democrat Joe Biden. She and the president tested positive two days later.The first lady announced in a blog post last week that she had recovered from a bout with COVID-19 that included headaches, body aches and fatigue, and had tested negative. She also revealed that the couple’s 14-year-old son, Barron, also had contracted the virus, but never had symptoms. He has since tested negative.President Trump spent three nights at a military hospital outside Washington receiving treatment for his case of the disease. He was released Oct. 5 and returned to active campaigning last week.Tuesday’s rally in Pennsylvania was to be the first campaign trail appearance for Mrs. Trump since she spoke briefly at a June 2019 event in Orlando, Florida, where the president launched his reelection bid.She addressed a mostly virtual Republican National Convention in August from the White House Rose Garden.The first lady had planned to headline Trump campaign fundraisers back in March, but those appearances were canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak.She is expected to accompany the president to Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday for his second and final debate against Biden before the Nov. 3 election.

COVID cough keeps First lady off campaign trail

By STEPHEN KORANDA <a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2020-10-19/5-things-to-know-about-casting-your-ballot-in-the-kansas-elections">Kansas News Service</a>

LAWRENCE, Kansas — Kansas could see record-breaking turnout in the Nov. 3 general election, even during a pandemic.

It’s too late to register to vote for this election, but you have until Oct. 27 to <a href="https://www.kssos.org/forms/elections/AV1.pdf" target="_blank">request an advance ballot</a>.

Want to know more about the major races in Kansas? The Kansas News Service has <a href="https://kansaspublicradio.org/kpr-news/your-cheat-sheet-kansas-2020-general-election" target="_blank">a full guide to the U.S. Senate and congressional races</a> so it’s easy to see where the candidates stand on major issues.

And now, answers to five important questions about voting in Kansas.

How do I return my mail-in advance ballot?

Already,
 the secretary of state’s office has mailed about three times as many 
ballots for this election compared to the last presidential election.

Voters
 can return their mail-in ballots to their county election office, at 
secure drop boxes, any early-voting location or at any Election Day 
polling place in their county.

Speaking of those drop boxes, 
Kansas spent more than $350,000 to help counties buy them, but there’s 
no statewide database of locations for security reasons. Contact your <a href="https://www.sos.ks.gov/elections/county_election_officers.aspx" target="_blank">county election office</a> to find out where they are.

And when you part with your mail-in ballot, you can <a href="https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/voterview" target="_blank">track it online</a>.

Ballots
 must be postmarked by Election Day. Secretary of State Scott Schwab 
says if you’re going to mail your ballot back, make sure to send it 
early enough to arrive within three days after the election — otherwise 
it won’t be counted.

“Fifteen hundred ballots didn’t get counted in the primary,” Schwab 
said in an interview. “Now, out of over 350,000, that’s a very low 
percentage, but it’s still 1,500 votes that weren’t counted because they
 didn't show up on time.”

Early voting is already underway in many places; <a href="https://www.sos.ks.gov/elections/county_election_officers.aspx" target="_blank">county election officials</a> decide the locations and hours. <a href="https://www.kssos.org/elections/voter-information.html" target="_blank">By law</a>, all counties must allow early voting by Oct. 27th and it runs until noon Nov. 2.

Polling places will be open for the Nov. 3 election from at least 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., although counties can extend those hours.

You’ll need to <a href="https://www.kssos.org/elections/elections-faq.html#Photo-ID" target="_blank">show a photo ID</a> at the polling place.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603216212893.png" alt="Early voting has started in Kansas. Stephen Koranda / Kansas News Service" />
 <figcaption>Early voting has started in Kansas. Stephen Koranda / Kansas News Service</figcaption>
 </figure>By STEPHEN KORANDA <a href="https://www.kcur.org/politics-elections-and-government/2020-10-19/5-things-to-know-about-casting-your-ballot-in-the-kansas-elections">Kansas News Service</a>LAWRENCE, Kansas — Kansas could see record-breaking turnout in the Nov. 3 general election, even during a pandemic.It’s too late to register to vote for this election, but you have until Oct. 27 to <a href="https://www.kssos.org/forms/elections/AV1.pdf" target="_blank">request an advance ballot</a>.Want to know more about the major races in Kansas? The Kansas News Service has <a href="https://kansaspublicradio.org/kpr-news/your-cheat-sheet-kansas-2020-general-election" target="_blank">a full guide to the U.S. Senate and congressional races</a> so it’s easy to see where the candidates stand on major issues.And now, answers to five important questions about voting in Kansas.<h2>How do I return my mail-in advance ballot?</h2>Already,
 the secretary of state’s office has mailed about three times as many 
ballots for this election compared to the last presidential election.Voters
 can return their mail-in ballots to their county election office, at 
secure drop boxes, any early-voting location or at any Election Day 
polling place in their county.Speaking of those drop boxes, 
Kansas spent more than $350,000 to help counties buy them, but there’s 
no statewide database of locations for security reasons. Contact your <a href="https://www.sos.ks.gov/elections/county_election_officers.aspx" target="_blank">county election office</a> to find out where they are.And when you part with your mail-in ballot, you can <a href="https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/voterview" target="_blank">track it online</a>.Ballots
 must be postmarked by Election Day. Secretary of State Scott Schwab 
says if you’re going to mail your ballot back, make sure to send it 
early enough to arrive within three days after the election — otherwise 
it won’t be counted.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603216291083.png" alt="The Kansas News Service is part of ProPublica's Electionland collaborative." />
 <figcaption>The Kansas News Service is part of ProPublica's Electionland collaborative.</figcaption>
 </figure>“Fifteen hundred ballots didn’t get counted in the primary,” Schwab 
said in an interview. “Now, out of over 350,000, that’s a very low 
percentage, but it’s still 1,500 votes that weren’t counted because they
 didn't show up on time.”<h2>How can I vote in person?</h2>Early voting is already underway in many places; <a href="https://www.sos.ks.gov/elections/county_election_officers.aspx" target="_blank">county election officials</a> decide the locations and hours. <a href="https://www.kssos.org/elections/voter-information.html" target="_blank">By law</a>, all counties must allow early voting by Oct. 27th and it runs until noon Nov. 2.Polling places will be open for the Nov. 3 election from at least 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., although counties can extend those hours.You’ll need to <a href="https://www.kssos.org/elections/elections-faq.html#Photo-ID" target="_blank">show a photo ID</a> at the polling place.<h2>Is my polling place still the same?</h2>Because
 of the coronavirus, some counties have had to stop using nursing homes 
or schools for polling places. Some polling places have been combined, 
and in Wichita, sports arenas are serving as large early-voting sites to
 accommodate a lot of voters while maintaining social distancing.Long story short, <a href="https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/voterview" target="_blank">finding your polling place</a> before Election Day is a good idea, because it may have moved.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603216331302.png" alt="Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew stands by one of the county's ballot drop boxes. Stephen Koranda" />
 <figcaption>Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew stands by one of the county's ballot drop boxes. Stephen Koranda</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Is it safe to vote in person?</h2>Kansas spent $4.6
 million in federal funding to help the election go smoothly. A million 
dollars went to protective equipment for the polls, and at least $2.6 
million is being set aside to reimburse counties for their expenses 
related to voting during the coronavirus.Schwab said like in the 
primary, there will be protective screens and social distancing at 
voting locations. Because of that, you might run into long lines, 
although that won’t necessarily mean long wait times.“If you come
 up to a polling place and it looks like the line’s out the door, don’t 
be discouraged. It’s just because we don’t want to compact people into a
 building,” he said. “Just go ahead and get in line. It’s moving 
quickly.”<h2>Are there enough poll workers?</h2>After a statewide push, and a lot of interest in the presidential election, Schwab said most areas have enough poll workers.In
 Douglas and Leavenworth counties, there are more applications than 
spots to fill. Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew has 300 more applications
 than he needs, but he’s hoping people remember that elections don’t 
just happen every four years.“Don’t forget us next year, or the 
year after,” Shew said in an interview. “I see this as an opportunity to
 kind of get those people excited about working and maybe really help us
 for the next few cycles.”Stephen Koranda is the Statehouse reporter for Kansas Public Radio and the Kansas News Service. You can follow him on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/kprkoranda" target="_blank"> @kprkoranda</a>.

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