Members of the Air National Guard 139th
Airlift Group anxiously await a decision by the Air Guard on whether it
receives the new C-130J model planes.

139th Commander, Colonel John Cluck,
says the wing is currently flying legacy aircraft, the C-130H, and there is no
future for such older aircraft.

“The importance of the J model is paramount,”
Cluck tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “The 139th needs to continue to
survive. And with the support from the city of all the new structures out here
and all the new facilities, it’s only appropriate that we bring in the new
aircraft.”

Afterall, Cluck points out The Advanced Airlift
Tactics Training Center at the St. Joseph base trains pilots from across the
country on the new aircraft.

“We are teaching people to fly in aircraft that
we don’t even operate,” Cluck says. “So, we have to get the new one here so
that we can remain relevant in all things, not only the 139th
mission, but also the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center.”

Cluck says the base underwent a virtual
inspection earlier this month.

“And we did everything we could to improve our
status in that and I have not seen the results of the snapshot yet,” Cluck
says. “I look forward to getting those in the next couple of weeks and then,
hopefully, we can analyze that data. Hopefully, if we need to improve anywhere,
which I don’t think there were many places left to improve, we can get after
that and just keep fighting.”

Rosecrans Memorial Airport is undergoing a
stunning transformation with new runways, a new terminal soon to open, and a
new air traffic control tower being erected. The 139th itself has
been constructing new buildings north of its current location, preparing to
move from its headquarters constructed in the 1950s.

Cluck says the investments made through federal,
state, and local money makes a statement as Air Guard officials evaluate the
base.

“It shows them that we’re here to stay,”
according to Cluck. “We will have a world-class airport here in another couple
of months when the tower’s finished and the terminal building is finished. We
have two brand new runways. We’ll continue to invest in all things 139th
in the north site. This is the place to be. We are centrally located. We’re the
right Airforce base in the right city at the right time to really make a
difference.”

Cluck says improvements at the base should be
enough to convince the Air Guard to provide new C-130J model cargo planes to
the 139th to replace its aging C-130H models.

You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1730136299188.jpeg" alt="Rosecrans Memorial Airport and 139th Airlift Wing officials discuss renovations underway at Rosecrans Memorial Airport with Sen. Eric Schmitt during a recent visit. The old terminal and air traffic control tower are in the background./Photo by Brent Martin" />
 <figcaption>Rosecrans Memorial Airport and 139th Airlift Wing officials discuss renovations underway at Rosecrans Memorial Airport with Sen. Eric Schmitt during a recent visit. The old terminal and air traffic control tower are in the background./Photo by Brent Martin</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMembers of the Air National Guard 139th
Airlift Group anxiously await a decision by the Air Guard on whether it
receives the new C-130J model planes.139th Commander, Colonel John Cluck,
says the wing is currently flying legacy aircraft, the C-130H, and there is no
future for such older aircraft.“The importance of the J model is paramount,”
Cluck tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. “The 139th needs to continue to
survive. And with the support from the city of all the new structures out here
and all the new facilities, it’s only appropriate that we bring in the new
aircraft.”Afterall, Cluck points out The Advanced Airlift
Tactics Training Center at the St. Joseph base trains pilots from across the
country on the new aircraft.“We are teaching people to fly in aircraft that
we don’t even operate,” Cluck says. “So, we have to get the new one here so
that we can remain relevant in all things, not only the 139th
mission, but also the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center.”Cluck says the base underwent a virtual
inspection earlier this month.“And we did everything we could to improve our
status in that and I have not seen the results of the snapshot yet,” Cluck
says. “I look forward to getting those in the next couple of weeks and then,
hopefully, we can analyze that data. Hopefully, if we need to improve anywhere,
which I don’t think there were many places left to improve, we can get after
that and just keep fighting.”Rosecrans Memorial Airport is undergoing a
stunning transformation with new runways, a new terminal soon to open, and a
new air traffic control tower being erected. The 139th itself has
been constructing new buildings north of its current location, preparing to
move from its headquarters constructed in the 1950s.Cluck says the investments made through federal,
state, and local money makes a statement as Air Guard officials evaluate the
base.“It shows them that we’re here to stay,”
according to Cluck. “We will have a world-class airport here in another couple
of months when the tower’s finished and the terminal building is finished. We
have two brand new runways. We’ll continue to invest in all things 139th
in the north site. This is the place to be. We are centrally located. We’re the
right Airforce base in the right city at the right time to really make a
difference.”Cluck says improvements at the base should be
enough to convince the Air Guard to provide new C-130J model cargo planes to
the 139th to replace its aging C-130H models.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

The 139th awaits the Air Guard evaluation of a renovated Rosecrans

CALDWELL COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 12:30a.m. Monday in Caldwell County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Kawasaki Teryx UTV&nbsp; driven by Justin M. Chapman, 46, Polo, was southbound in a field 150 yards south of Templeton Drive in Polo.

The vehicle was traveling too fast for safe condition. The UTV struck an embankment, rolled and the driver and passenger were ejected.

Ray County EMS transported Chapman to Liberty Hospital. Caldwell County EMS transported a passenger identified as Elizabeth C. Gutierrez, 27, Holt, to North Kansas City Hospital. They were not wearing helmets, according to the MSHP.

CALDWELL COUNTY—Two people were injured in an accident just after 12:30a.m. Monday in Caldwell County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2024 Kawasaki Teryx UTV&nbsp; driven by Justin M. Chapman, 46, Polo, was southbound in a field 150 yards south of Templeton Drive in Polo.The vehicle was traveling too fast for safe condition. The UTV struck an embankment, rolled and the driver and passenger were ejected.Ray County EMS transported Chapman to Liberty Hospital. Caldwell County EMS transported a passenger identified as Elizabeth C. Gutierrez, 27, Holt, to North Kansas City Hospital. They were not wearing helmets, according to the MSHP.

Mo. man, woman injured after ejected in UTV rollover crash

A 30-year-old has been killed, two others wounded in a
shooting in St. Joseph Sunday afternoon.

St. Joseph police report the shooting took place in the
2200 block of South 14th Street shortly before three o’clock
Sunday afternoon.

Police confirm a 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the
scene. Two others are hospitalized and undergoing treatment. The extent of the
wounds has not been disclosed.

There are no suspects at this time. The investigation
continues.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA 30-year-old has been killed, two others wounded in a
shooting in St. Joseph Sunday afternoon.St. Joseph police report the shooting took place in the
2200 block of South 14th Street shortly before three o’clock
Sunday afternoon.Little is being released at this time.Police confirm a 30-year-old man was pronounced dead at the
scene. Two others are hospitalized and undergoing treatment. The extent of the
wounds has not been disclosed.There are no suspects at this time. The investigation
continues.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

One dead, two wounded in St. Joseph shooting

#7 Ravens top Vikings 38-14 remaining unbeaten in conference play

The #7 Benedictine Ravens marched into Marshall and spoiled Homecoming for the Missouri Valley Vikings, scoring 21 unanswered points to start, on way to a 38-14 victory on Saturday.&nbsp;

Both the Ravens and Vikings started off the game slow, exchanging punts on the first six drives of the game, before Benedictine got on the board as Jackson Dooley completed back to back passes to&nbsp; Joseph Lagafuaina, the second pass being a 38 yard touchdown strike that put the Ravens up late in the opening frame.&nbsp;

After Benedictine forced the Vikings to punt on the ensuing drive, the Ravens put together a five play 90 yard drive, ending with Dooley's second touchdown pass of the day, this time 25 yards to Jacob Gathright. One offensive drive later, Dooley threw yet another touchdown pass to a third receiver, 28 yards to Lebron Jackson to put the Ravens up 21-0 with just under five minutes remaining in the half.&nbsp;

Missouri Valley found the endzone twice in the last five minutes of the quarter for their only points of the game, the first points on defense as&nbsp;Kobe Windham returned an interception 98 yards to score, and on the next offensive drive Cole Robertson rushed in from eight yards out with 59 seconds left on the clock.&nbsp; The Ravens put together a six play drive and ended the quarter with a 42 yard field goal by Harry Balke, going to the halftime break leading 24-14.

Dooley threw two more touchdowns in the second half as the Ravens scored points in both the third and fourth quarters, the first on a long 70 yard touchdown pass to Gathright, then in the fourth throwing a four yard score to running back Dalton Witherspoon.&nbsp;

Dooley was 22 of 35 passing for 369 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions, he was also the leading rusher with six carries for 34 yards.&nbsp; Witherspoon rushed 11 times for 30 yards. Gathright caught four passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp;

The Ravens remain on the road this coming Saturday heading to Olathe, Kansas for a matchup with&nbsp;MidAmerica Nazarene.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 2pm.

Injury woes plague #21 Mizzou in rough showing against #15 Alabama

Entering the game in Tuscaloosa there were some major question marks for the #21 Missouri Tigers as quarterback Brady Cook was questionable, running back Nate Noel was out, and massive pieces of the defense were inured as well.&nbsp;

And the Tigers offense looks&nbsp;lackadaisical in the matchup with #15 Alabama, as the Crimson Tide recorded a 34-0 shutout victory over Mizzou at&nbsp;Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Cook did take the field for the Tigers to open the game, but would leave for the locker room with just over four minutes remaining in the first half, backup quarterback Drew Pyne immediately throwing the first of three interceptions on his first drive of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mizzou's defense did all they could through the first half to keep the Tigers in the game, holding the Crimson Tide to 13 points, only allowing an eight yard rushing touchdown to Alabama running back&nbsp;Jam Miller near the end of the second quarter.&nbsp; But things continued going south in the second half.&nbsp;

Alabama scored a touchdown on their opening drive of the second half, which was followed by another interception thrown by Pyne.&nbsp; The Tigers forced the Crimson Tide to punt, but Pyne again threw an interception, setting Alabama up for a five play drive that ended with Miller scoring his second touchdown of the game.&nbsp;

The Crimson Tide added one final touchdown in the fourth quarter, a 35 yard rushing score by&nbsp;Justice Haynes.&nbsp; The Tigers put together a long 14 play drive, getting all the way to the Alabama one yard line where they turned the ball over on downs with 4:19 remaining.&nbsp;

Cook was 7 of 12 passing before leaving the game throwing for 30 yards, while Pyne was 6 of 12 for 42 yards with three interceptions.&nbsp; Splitting carries in place of the injured Noel, Marcus Carroll rushed 17 times for 80 yards while Jamal Roberts rushed 17 times for 71 yards.&nbsp; Brett Norfleet was the leading receiver with three catches for 23 yards.&nbsp;

Missouri, who will surely fall out of the Top 25 for the first time this season when rankings are released this evening, will have a bye week to get healthy.&nbsp; They matchup with Oklahoma next on November 9th.

Big fourth down stop secures Sunflower Showdown win for K State

Kansas State knocked through a 51 yard go ahead field goal with 1:42 left in the game and then recorded a big defensive stop to force a Kansas turnover on downs, winning the Sunflower Showdown 29-27 on Saturday at&nbsp;Bill Snyder Family Stadium.

The win for the Wildcats over the Jayhawks is the 16th consecutive in the storied rivalry that dates back to 1902.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Jayhawks did take the first lead of the game with the only touchdown of the first quarter on a 38 yard rush from&nbsp;Sevion Morrison that ended an 11 play drive, but in the second half it was the Wildcats that began to take some control.&nbsp;

A 13 play drive that carried from the end of the first quarter into the second quarter saw Avery Johnson connect with tight end&nbsp;Will Anciaux on a 24 yard touchdown pass to tie the game.&nbsp; Then on the ensuing drive, after Kansas was stopped at the one yard line on the kickoff, Jayhawks running back Devin Neal was tackled in the endzone by&nbsp;Damian Ilalio to give the Wildcats their first lead of the game.&nbsp;

Kansas State extended their lead following the safety, finding the tight end yet again in the endzone, but this time it was a two yard strike from Johnson to sophomore&nbsp;Garrett Oakley.&nbsp; Kansas answered on the next drive on a 10 yard touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels to Luke Grimm, putting the Jayhawks behind by just two points at the halftime break 16-14.

Opening up the second half the Wildcats needed just four plays to score again, in large part thanks to a 54 yard rush from running back DJ Giddens, capping the drive with a 10 yard rushing score by Johnson to extend the lead. But the Jayhawks refused to go away in the rivalry showdown.&nbsp;

Kansas answered with a nine play drive, that ended with Devin Neal rushing for a 24 yard touchdown, in which he refused to go down carrying one defender into the endzone.&nbsp; The score propelled Neal into the top spot for the most total touchdowns in Kansas history, passing&nbsp;June Henley with his 44th career touchdown.&nbsp;

Kansas State fumbled on the ensuing drive, but forced the Jayhawks to punt, however Kansas also stood tall on defense to get the ball back on a Wildcats punt, scoring to take the lead on this drive after starting it with a 42 yard pass from Daniels to Grimm and ending it with a 10 yard rushing score by Daniels to take the 27-23 lead going into the fourth quarter.

To open the fourth quarter, Kansas State got the lead down to one point using a seven play drive to get into field goal position for Chris Tennant to knock through a 28 yard field goal early in the quarter.&nbsp; &nbsp;

After three consecutive drives ended in punts, the Kansas defense stood tall and forced a turnover on downs with 4:04 left in the game, getting closer to snapping the long winning streak in the series from the Wildcats, but on the next drive the ball ended up back in the hands of Kansas State as linebacker Austin Romaine tackled Daniels, who was attempting to hurdle, forcing the quarterback to lose the ball which ended up in the hands of defensive end Brendan Mott.&nbsp;

From there the Wildcats put together a seven play drive, ending with Tennant marching out and putting through a 51 yard field goal to give Kansas State the lead with 1:42 left in the game.&nbsp;

With the game in the hands of the Kansas State defense, the Wildcats stood strong, forcing the Jayhawks to a 4th and 7 where Daniels was hit for a one yard loss, recovering his own fumble, but it didn't matter as Kansas State took three straight knees to run out the remaining clock.&nbsp;

For Kansas State, Johnson was 19 of 34 passing for 253 yards with two touchdowns.&nbsp; Giddens rushed 18 times for 102 yards while&nbsp;Jayce Brown was the leading receiver with five catches for 98 yards.&nbsp;

Daniels was 18 of 31 passing for the Jayhawks with one touchdown and one interception, going for 209 yards in the air.&nbsp; Neal rushed 13 times for 66 yards with a score while Daniels rushed 15 times for 66 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp; Trevor Wilson had four catches for 69 yards and Grimm had four catches for 66 yards and a score.

Kansas State will hit the road next week for a matchup with Houston on Saturday.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 2:30pm with the game airing on Fox.&nbsp; Kansas has a bye week and will next be in action on November 9th against Iowa State.

Cornhuskers keep it close but fall to Ohio State with late interception

It wasn't pretty for #4 Ohio State, but Will Howard threw three touchdowns and the Buckeyes got a late interception by&nbsp;cornerback Jordan Hancock to secure a 21-17 win at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.&nbsp;

Howard, the former Kansas State quarterback, threw his first touchdown of the game for the lone score of the first quarter to put the Buckeyes ahead late in the quarter, a 40 yard pass to&nbsp;Carnell Tate.&nbsp; Nebraska answered on the ensuing drive with a 39 yard field goal from&nbsp;John Hohl to end a 10 play drive.&nbsp;

But Howard extended the lead in just four plays following the field goal, Howard again throwing a long touchdown pass, 60 yards to&nbsp;Jeremiah Smith.&nbsp; Nebraska was forced to punt on the next drive, and after a missed field goal by Ohio State, the Cornhuskers put together an eight play drive to end the half with another field goal by Hohl, this time from 54 yards out, going to the halftime break trailing 14-6.&nbsp;

Midway through the third quarter Hohl was sent out by Nebraska for another field goal, what ended up being the only points of the quarter, with a 47 yard kick, trimming the Buckeyes lead to just five points and keeping the Corhuskers within striking distance, and they would take advantage early into the final quarter.

After forcing Ohio State to punt, Nebraska worked their way down the field, going 74 yards in nine plays before Dante Dowdell rushed in from one yard out, giving the Cornhuskers their first lead of the game.&nbsp; Head Coach Matt Rhule kept his offense on the field to go for two, and Dylan Raiola completed a pass to&nbsp;Nate Boerkircher.

Ohio State took the lead back though on their next drive Howard finding his third different receiver of the game for a score, connecting with&nbsp;Quinshon Judkins for a nine yard touchdown, leaving 6:04 left in the game.&nbsp;

After both teams traded punts, Nebraska was left with one more chance to take the lead back.&nbsp; The drive started with three straight penalties, as Raiola complete a pass to Jahmal Banks, but it would be called back with an offensive pass interference.&nbsp; Facing 1st and 22, Raiola threw an incomplete pass to Banks, but the Cornhuskers ended up with a first down after a targeting call on Arvell Reese who had broken up the pass.

A false start put Nebraska at 1st and 15, Raiola completed a pass to&nbsp;Emmett Johnson but lost three yards, then facing 2nd and 18, Raiola found Johnson again, but again lost one yard, putting the Cornhuskers at 3rd and 19, where Raiola trying to throw for the first down was picked off by Hancock with 1:16 left in the game, allowing the Buckeyes to kneel out the remaining time.&nbsp;

Raiola was 21 of 32 passing with 152 yards with one interception.&nbsp; Dowdell rushed 14 times for 60 yards with a touchdown, while&nbsp;Thomas Fidone II was the leading receiver with four catches for 55 yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacory Barney Jr. had seven catches for 49 yards.&nbsp;

After back to back road games Nebraska will return to the comforts of home this Saturday, hosting UCLA at&nbsp;Memorial Stadium.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 2:30pm with the game airing on the Big Ten Network.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694976480449.jpeg" alt="File photo/Photo courtesy of Raven Athletics" />
 <figcaption>File photo/Photo courtesy of Raven Athletics</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKESt. Joseph Post#7 Ravens top Vikings 38-14 remaining unbeaten in conference playThe #7 Benedictine Ravens marched into Marshall and spoiled Homecoming for the Missouri Valley Vikings, scoring 21 unanswered points to start, on way to a 38-14 victory on Saturday.&nbsp;Both the Ravens and Vikings started off the game slow, exchanging punts on the first six drives of the game, before Benedictine got on the board as Jackson Dooley completed back to back passes to&nbsp; Joseph Lagafuaina, the second pass being a 38 yard touchdown strike that put the Ravens up late in the opening frame.&nbsp;After Benedictine forced the Vikings to punt on the ensuing drive, the Ravens put together a five play 90 yard drive, ending with Dooley's second touchdown pass of the day, this time 25 yards to Jacob Gathright. One offensive drive later, Dooley threw yet another touchdown pass to a third receiver, 28 yards to Lebron Jackson to put the Ravens up 21-0 with just under five minutes remaining in the half.&nbsp;Missouri Valley found the endzone twice in the last five minutes of the quarter for their only points of the game, the first points on defense as&nbsp;Kobe Windham returned an interception 98 yards to score, and on the next offensive drive Cole Robertson rushed in from eight yards out with 59 seconds left on the clock.&nbsp; The Ravens put together a six play drive and ended the quarter with a 42 yard field goal by Harry Balke, going to the halftime break leading 24-14.Dooley threw two more touchdowns in the second half as the Ravens scored points in both the third and fourth quarters, the first on a long 70 yard touchdown pass to Gathright, then in the fourth throwing a four yard score to running back Dalton Witherspoon.&nbsp;Dooley was 22 of 35 passing for 369 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions, he was also the leading rusher with six carries for 34 yards.&nbsp; Witherspoon rushed 11 times for 30 yards. Gathright caught four passes for 147 yards and two touchdowns.&nbsp;The Ravens remain on the road this coming Saturday heading to Olathe, Kansas for a matchup with&nbsp;MidAmerica Nazarene.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 2pm.Injury woes plague #21 Mizzou in rough showing against #15 Alabama<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1730005607073.jpeg" alt="Missouri safety Daylan Carnell (13) makes a tackle on Alabama tight end CJ Dippre (81) during a 34-0 loss in Tuscaloosa/ Photo courtesy of Mizzou football on X" />
 <figcaption>Missouri safety Daylan Carnell (13) makes a tackle on Alabama tight end CJ Dippre (81) during a 34-0 loss in Tuscaloosa/ Photo courtesy of Mizzou football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>Entering the game in Tuscaloosa there were some major question marks for the #21 Missouri Tigers as quarterback Brady Cook was questionable, running back Nate Noel was out, and massive pieces of the defense were inured as well.&nbsp;And the Tigers offense looks&nbsp;lackadaisical in the matchup with #15 Alabama, as the Crimson Tide recorded a 34-0 shutout victory over Mizzou at&nbsp;Bryant-Denny Stadium.Cook did take the field for the Tigers to open the game, but would leave for the locker room with just over four minutes remaining in the first half, backup quarterback Drew Pyne immediately throwing the first of three interceptions on his first drive of the game.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mizzou's defense did all they could through the first half to keep the Tigers in the game, holding the Crimson Tide to 13 points, only allowing an eight yard rushing touchdown to Alabama running back&nbsp;Jam Miller near the end of the second quarter.&nbsp; But things continued going south in the second half.&nbsp;Alabama scored a touchdown on their opening drive of the second half, which was followed by another interception thrown by Pyne.&nbsp; The Tigers forced the Crimson Tide to punt, but Pyne again threw an interception, setting Alabama up for a five play drive that ended with Miller scoring his second touchdown of the game.&nbsp;The Crimson Tide added one final touchdown in the fourth quarter, a 35 yard rushing score by&nbsp;Justice Haynes.&nbsp; The Tigers put together a long 14 play drive, getting all the way to the Alabama one yard line where they turned the ball over on downs with 4:19 remaining.&nbsp;Cook was 7 of 12 passing before leaving the game throwing for 30 yards, while Pyne was 6 of 12 for 42 yards with three interceptions.&nbsp; Splitting carries in place of the injured Noel, Marcus Carroll rushed 17 times for 80 yards while Jamal Roberts rushed 17 times for 71 yards.&nbsp; Brett Norfleet was the leading receiver with three catches for 23 yards.&nbsp;Missouri, who will surely fall out of the Top 25 for the first time this season when rankings are released this evening, will have a bye week to get healthy.&nbsp; They matchup with Oklahoma next on November 9th.Big fourth down stop secures Sunflower Showdown win for K State<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1730007022633.jpeg" alt="Kansas State tight end Garrett Oakley catches a touchdown in the second quarter of the Sunflower Showdown between Kansas State and Kansas/ Photo courtesy of K State Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Kansas State tight end Garrett Oakley catches a touchdown in the second quarter of the Sunflower Showdown between Kansas State and Kansas/ Photo courtesy of K State Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas State knocked through a 51 yard go ahead field goal with 1:42 left in the game and then recorded a big defensive stop to force a Kansas turnover on downs, winning the Sunflower Showdown 29-27 on Saturday at&nbsp;Bill Snyder Family Stadium.The win for the Wildcats over the Jayhawks is the 16th consecutive in the storied rivalry that dates back to 1902.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Jayhawks did take the first lead of the game with the only touchdown of the first quarter on a 38 yard rush from&nbsp;Sevion Morrison that ended an 11 play drive, but in the second half it was the Wildcats that began to take some control.&nbsp;A 13 play drive that carried from the end of the first quarter into the second quarter saw Avery Johnson connect with tight end&nbsp;Will Anciaux on a 24 yard touchdown pass to tie the game.&nbsp; Then on the ensuing drive, after Kansas was stopped at the one yard line on the kickoff, Jayhawks running back Devin Neal was tackled in the endzone by&nbsp;Damian Ilalio to give the Wildcats their first lead of the game.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/AnciauxWill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AnciauxWill</a> puts us on the board! <a href="https://t.co/OlZEpS2Rpy">pic.twitter.com/OlZEpS2Rpy</a>&mdash; K-State Football (@KStateFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/KStateFB/status/1850340653588517288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kansas State extended their lead following the safety, finding the tight end yet again in the endzone, but this time it was a two yard strike from Johnson to sophomore&nbsp;Garrett Oakley.&nbsp; Kansas answered on the next drive on a 10 yard touchdown pass from Jalon Daniels to Luke Grimm, putting the Jayhawks behind by just two points at the halftime break 16-14.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1730009982905.jpeg" alt="Kansas running back Sevion Morrison rushes for a touchdown to open the scoring in the Sunflower Showdown/ Photo courtesy of KU Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Kansas running back Sevion Morrison rushes for a touchdown to open the scoring in the Sunflower Showdown/ Photo courtesy of KU Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>Opening up the second half the Wildcats needed just four plays to score again, in large part thanks to a 54 yard rush from running back DJ Giddens, capping the drive with a 10 yard rushing score by Johnson to extend the lead. But the Jayhawks refused to go away in the rivalry showdown.&nbsp;Kansas answered with a nine play drive, that ended with Devin Neal rushing for a 24 yard touchdown, in which he refused to go down carrying one defender into the endzone.&nbsp; The score propelled Neal into the top spot for the most total touchdowns in Kansas history, passing&nbsp;June Henley with his 44th career touchdown.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/Jje3yKvm34">https://t.co/Jje3yKvm34</a> <a href="https://t.co/KfcafTNZ1F">pic.twitter.com/KfcafTNZ1F</a>&mdash; Kansas Football (@KU_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/KU_Football/status/1850366117312950507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kansas State fumbled on the ensuing drive, but forced the Jayhawks to punt, however Kansas also stood tall on defense to get the ball back on a Wildcats punt, scoring to take the lead on this drive after starting it with a 42 yard pass from Daniels to Grimm and ending it with a 10 yard rushing score by Daniels to take the 27-23 lead going into the fourth quarter.To open the fourth quarter, Kansas State got the lead down to one point using a seven play drive to get into field goal position for Chris Tennant to knock through a 28 yard field goal early in the quarter.&nbsp; &nbsp;After three consecutive drives ended in punts, the Kansas defense stood tall and forced a turnover on downs with 4:04 left in the game, getting closer to snapping the long winning streak in the series from the Wildcats, but on the next drive the ball ended up back in the hands of Kansas State as linebacker Austin Romaine tackled Daniels, who was attempting to hurdle, forcing the quarterback to lose the ball which ended up in the hands of defensive end Brendan Mott.&nbsp;From there the Wildcats put together a seven play drive, ending with Tennant marching out and putting through a 51 yard field goal to give Kansas State the lead with 1:42 left in the game.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Don’t go to bed just yet, the Sunflower Showdown is a two-point game with 102 seconds left 👀<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Big12FB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Big12FB</a> | 📺 ESPN2 <a href="https://t.co/L59yqbXZzR">pic.twitter.com/L59yqbXZzR</a>&mdash; Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) <a href="https://twitter.com/Big12Conference/status/1850381286872871292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>With the game in the hands of the Kansas State defense, the Wildcats stood strong, forcing the Jayhawks to a 4th and 7 where Daniels was hit for a one yard loss, recovering his own fumble, but it didn't matter as Kansas State took three straight knees to run out the remaining clock.&nbsp;For Kansas State, Johnson was 19 of 34 passing for 253 yards with two touchdowns.&nbsp; Giddens rushed 18 times for 102 yards while&nbsp;Jayce Brown was the leading receiver with five catches for 98 yards.&nbsp;Daniels was 18 of 31 passing for the Jayhawks with one touchdown and one interception, going for 209 yards in the air.&nbsp; Neal rushed 13 times for 66 yards with a score while Daniels rushed 15 times for 66 yards and a touchdown.&nbsp; Trevor Wilson had four catches for 69 yards and Grimm had four catches for 66 yards and a score.Kansas State will hit the road next week for a matchup with Houston on Saturday.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 2:30pm with the game airing on Fox.&nbsp; Kansas has a bye week and will next be in action on November 9th against Iowa State.Cornhuskers keep it close but fall to Ohio State with late interception<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1730012028681.jpeg" alt="Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. works downfield against Ohio State/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Football on X" />
 <figcaption>Nebraska wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. works downfield against Ohio State/ Photo courtesy of Nebraska Football on X</figcaption>
 </figure>It wasn't pretty for #4 Ohio State, but Will Howard threw three touchdowns and the Buckeyes got a late interception by&nbsp;cornerback Jordan Hancock to secure a 21-17 win at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.&nbsp;Howard, the former Kansas State quarterback, threw his first touchdown of the game for the lone score of the first quarter to put the Buckeyes ahead late in the quarter, a 40 yard pass to&nbsp;Carnell Tate.&nbsp; Nebraska answered on the ensuing drive with a 39 yard field goal from&nbsp;John Hohl to end a 10 play drive.&nbsp;But Howard extended the lead in just four plays following the field goal, Howard again throwing a long touchdown pass, 60 yards to&nbsp;Jeremiah Smith.&nbsp; Nebraska was forced to punt on the next drive, and after a missed field goal by Ohio State, the Cornhuskers put together an eight play drive to end the half with another field goal by Hohl, this time from 54 yards out, going to the halftime break trailing 14-6.&nbsp;Midway through the third quarter Hohl was sent out by Nebraska for another field goal, what ended up being the only points of the quarter, with a 47 yard kick, trimming the Buckeyes lead to just five points and keeping the Corhuskers within striking distance, and they would take advantage early into the final quarter.After forcing Ohio State to punt, Nebraska worked their way down the field, going 74 yards in nine plays before Dante Dowdell rushed in from one yard out, giving the Cornhuskers their first lead of the game.&nbsp; Head Coach Matt Rhule kept his offense on the field to go for two, and Dylan Raiola completed a pass to&nbsp;Nate Boerkircher.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">TD ➕ 2-point conversion<a href="https://twitter.com/HuskerFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HuskerFootball</a> leads, 17-14, at No. 4 Ohio State.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/B1GFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#B1GFootball</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/CFBONFOX?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CFBONFOX</a> 📺 <a href="https://t.co/jY6ldJWRFQ">pic.twitter.com/jY6ldJWRFQ</a>&mdash; Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/1850249768095584418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Ohio State took the lead back though on their next drive Howard finding his third different receiver of the game for a score, connecting with&nbsp;Quinshon Judkins for a nine yard touchdown, leaving 6:04 left in the game.&nbsp;After both teams traded punts, Nebraska was left with one more chance to take the lead back.&nbsp; The drive started with three straight penalties, as Raiola complete a pass to Jahmal Banks, but it would be called back with an offensive pass interference.&nbsp; Facing 1st and 22, Raiola threw an incomplete pass to Banks, but the Cornhuskers ended up with a first down after a targeting call on Arvell Reese who had broken up the pass.A false start put Nebraska at 1st and 15, Raiola completed a pass to&nbsp;Emmett Johnson but lost three yards, then facing 2nd and 18, Raiola found Johnson again, but again lost one yard, putting the Cornhuskers at 3rd and 19, where Raiola trying to throw for the first down was picked off by Hancock with 1:16 left in the game, allowing the Buckeyes to kneel out the remaining time.&nbsp;<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The play that sealed it for No. 4 <a href="https://twitter.com/OhioStateFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OhioStateFB</a> 🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/B1GFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#B1GFootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/ACdfX01Jry">pic.twitter.com/ACdfX01Jry</a>&mdash; Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) <a href="https://twitter.com/BigTenNetwork/status/1850260724968284646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Raiola was 21 of 32 passing with 152 yards with one interception.&nbsp; Dowdell rushed 14 times for 60 yards with a touchdown, while&nbsp;Thomas Fidone II was the leading receiver with four catches for 55 yards.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacory Barney Jr. had seven catches for 49 yards.&nbsp;After back to back road games Nebraska will return to the comforts of home this Saturday, hosting UCLA at&nbsp;Memorial Stadium.&nbsp; Kickoff will be at 2:30pm with the game airing on the Big Ten Network.

CFB Roundup: Injuries plague Mizzou, Ravens spoil Homecoming, Wildcats win Sunflower Showdown

DAVIESS COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 10p.m. Saturday in Daviess County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Polaris Ranger driven by Joseph E. Lilly, 26, St. Joseph, was northbound on Koala Road just north of 225th Road one mile south of Jameson.&nbsp;

The vehicle started to slide on a curve. It traveled off the west side of the road, overturned and struck a fence.&nbsp; Daviess County EMS transported Lilly to. Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

DAVIESS COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 10p.m. Saturday in Daviess County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2015 Polaris Ranger driven by Joseph E. Lilly, 26, St. Joseph, was northbound on Koala Road just north of 225th Road one mile south of Jameson.&nbsp;The vehicle started to slide on a curve. It traveled off the west side of the road, overturned and struck a fence.&nbsp; Daviess County EMS transported Lilly to. Mosaic Life Care. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the MSHP.

Man from St. Joe hospitalized after UTV overturns

BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts that occurred in the Everest around 2 a.m. Saturday, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.

Thieves are locating vehicles and trailers that are unlocked and taking anything of value they can find.&nbsp; The Everest area has had 3 reports of this activity.&nbsp; Sheriff Merchant asked that everyone make sure to "lock your vehicles and take the keys, lock your trailers, garages, homes, tractors, combines as this area of Brown county&nbsp; has been targeted, but as we all know--it can happen anywhere."

"We are networking with other agencis, sharing information on these crimes.If you have any information about these crimes, contact the Sheriff'sOffice at once.&nbsp; I appreciate the public's assistance in this matter.&nbsp; A portion of a video is included, if you should recognize the thieves,contact us at once.This is all the information that&nbsp; can be&nbsp; shared at this point in time asthis incidents are under investigation.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729985198901.png" alt="Security camera image Brown Co. Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Security camera image Brown Co. Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries and thefts that occurred in the Everest around 2 a.m. Saturday, according to Brown County Sheriff John Merchant.Thieves are locating vehicles and trailers that are unlocked and taking anything of value they can find.&nbsp; The Everest area has had 3 reports of this activity.&nbsp; Sheriff Merchant asked that everyone make sure to "lock your vehicles and take the keys, lock your trailers, garages, homes, tractors, combines as this area of Brown county&nbsp; has been targeted, but as we all know--it can happen anywhere.""We are networking with other agencis, sharing information on these crimes.If you have any information about these crimes, contact the Sheriff'sOffice at once.&nbsp; I appreciate the public's assistance in this matter.&nbsp; A portion of a video is included, if you should recognize the thieves,contact us at once.This is all the information that&nbsp; can be&nbsp; shared at this point in time asthis incidents are under investigation.

Sheriff investigating series of vehicle burglaries, thefts

DAVIESS COUNTY —One person injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Friday in Daviess County.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1994 Dodge 1500 driven by Kevin D. Berry, 42, Trenton, was turning westbound on MO 190 from MO 6 one half mile north of Jamesport. The pickup struck an eastbound 2023 400 R John Deere tractor with the drivers side mirror.

Daviess Co. EMS transported Berry to Wright Memorial Hospital. The driver of the tractor Randal R. Bears, 39, Blythedale, was not injured. Berry was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

DAVIESS COUNTY —One person injured in an accident just after 11:30a.m. Friday in Daviess County.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 1994 Dodge 1500 driven by Kevin D. Berry, 42, Trenton, was turning westbound on MO 190 from MO 6 one half mile north of Jamesport. The pickup struck an eastbound 2023 400 R John Deere tractor with the drivers side mirror.Daviess Co. EMS transported Berry to Wright Memorial Hospital. The driver of the tractor Randal R. Bears, 39, Blythedale, was not injured. Berry was properly restrained, according to the MSHP.

Mo. man injured after pickup mirror clips a tractor

DEKALB COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 11:30a.m. Friday in DeKalb County.

The Missouri State Highway&nbsp; Patrol reported a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by Mikhlyn A. Johnson, 26, St. Joseph, was eastbound on MO 6 two miles north of Amity.

The pickup traveled off the south shoulder of the road. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle traveled back across MO 6. The driver overcorrected again and the pickup traveled off the south side of the road, rolled and came to rest on its top.

DeKalb County EMS transported Johnson to Mosaic in St. Joseph. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

DEKALB COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 11:30a.m. Friday in DeKalb County.The Missouri State Highway&nbsp; Patrol reported a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by Mikhlyn A. Johnson, 26, St. Joseph, was eastbound on MO 6 two miles north of Amity.The pickup traveled off the south shoulder of the road. The driver overcorrected and the vehicle traveled back across MO 6. The driver overcorrected again and the pickup traveled off the south side of the road, rolled and came to rest on its top.DeKalb County EMS transported Johnson to Mosaic in St. Joseph. He was not wearing a seat belt, according to the MSHP.

Man from St. Joe injured after pickup rollover accident

It's the finale of the regular season as Week 9 of high school football in Missouri and Week 8 in Kansas is done and now its on to districts! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!

Benton 27 (2-7)&nbsp; &nbsp; Chillicothe 13 (4-5)

Cameron 42 (3-6)&nbsp; &nbsp; University Academy Charter 20 (3-5)

St. Pius X 49 (8-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Savannah 21 (6-3)

Maryville 42 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lafayette 0 (2-7)&nbsp;

Bishop LeBlond 50 (7-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 14 (4-3)

-First Round District Bye Week, will play winner of Northland Christian/Dekalb

Park Hill South 34 (2-7)&nbsp; &nbsp; Central 16 (4-5)

Mid-Buchanan 7 (9-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; East Buchanan 3 (7-2)

-Mid-Buchanan wins KCI Conference with win

West Platte 28 (4-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; North Platte 14 (1-8)

Lawson 49 (4-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lathrop 0 (1-8)&nbsp;

Hamilton 35 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Trenton 13 (2-7)

 Bishop LeBlond 50 (7-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 14 (4-3)

Milan 28 (6-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Putnam County 22 (5-4)

Brookfield 42 (9-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Marceline 0 (4-5)

South Harrison 48 (7-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Gallatin 8 (2-7)

Hamilton 35 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Trenton 13 (2-7)&nbsp;

 Polo 42 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maysville 8 (0-9)&nbsp;

St. Joseph Christian 60 (6-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 8 (1-8)

-First round districts: St. Joseph Christian will have Bye, will play winner of Plattsburg/ Stewartsville

-First round sistricts: Stanberry @ Worth County

Worth County 86 (7-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Princeton 16 (2-6)- F/HT

-First round districts: Princeton @ Knox County

 Albany 58 (9-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; King City 42 (4-5)&nbsp;

-First round districts: Albany will have first round Bye, will play winner of King City/ Pattonsburg

-First round districts: King City vs Pattonsburg

North Andrew 74 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Pattonsburg 34 (1-8)&nbsp;

-First round districts: North Andrew vs South Holt

Platte Valley 32 (8-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Rock Port 20 (8-1)

Nodaway Valley 42 (8-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Dekalb 0 (1-8)&nbsp; - F/HT

-First round matchup: Dekalb @ Northland Christian

-Nodaway Valley first round Bye, will play winner of North Andrew/South Holt

 Mound City 44 (4-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stewartsville 0 (0-9)

-First round districts: Mound City will host East Atchison

-First round districts: Stewartsville @ Plattsburg

East Atchison 54 (4-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; South Holt 35 (4-5)

-First round districts: South Holt @ North Andrew

Atchison 56 (7-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Wyandotte 6 (0-7)

Perry-Lecompton 34 (3-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; Hiawatha 20 (2-6)

Troy 54 (5-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount 12 (3-5)

Centralia 34 (7-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Riverside 28 (6-2)&nbsp;

You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph PostIt's the finale of the regular season as Week 9 of high school football in Missouri and Week 8 in Kansas is done and now its on to districts! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECBenton 27 (2-7)&nbsp; &nbsp; Chillicothe 13 (4-5)<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Benton-Head-Coach-Corey-Bertini-e2q5isf/a-abjls00" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Cameron 42 (3-6)&nbsp; &nbsp; University Academy Charter 20 (3-5)St. Pius X 49 (8-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Savannah 21 (6-3)-St. Pius wins MEC Conference titleMaryville 42 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lafayette 0 (2-7)&nbsp;Bishop LeBlond 50 (7-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 14 (4-3)-First Round District Bye Week, will play winner of Northland Christian/Dekalb<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Bishop-LeBlond-Head-Coach-Chuck-Davis-e2q5ibj/a-abjlrbb" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Greater KC SuburbanPark Hill South 34 (2-7)&nbsp; &nbsp; Central 16 (4-5)KCIMid-Buchanan 7 (9-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; East Buchanan 3 (7-2)-Mid-Buchanan wins KCI Conference with win<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/East-Buchanan-Head-Coach-Dan-Ritter-e2q5is0/a-abjlrvg" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>West Platte 28 (4-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; North Platte 14 (1-8)Lawson 49 (4-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; Lathrop 0 (1-8)&nbsp;Hamilton 35 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Trenton 13 (2-7) Bishop LeBlond 50 (7-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Plattsburg 14 (4-3)GRC 11-man (East Division)Milan 28 (6-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Putnam County 22 (5-4)Brookfield 42 (9-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; Marceline 0 (4-5)South Harrison 48 (7-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Gallatin 8 (2-7)Hamilton 35 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Trenton 13 (2-7)&nbsp; Polo 42 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Maysville 8 (0-9)&nbsp;GRC 8-man (West Division)St. Joseph Christian 60 (6-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stanberry 8 (1-8)-First round districts: St. Joseph Christian will have Bye, will play winner of Plattsburg/ Stewartsville-First round sistricts: Stanberry @ Worth CountyWorth County 86 (7-2)&nbsp; &nbsp; Princeton 16 (2-6)- F/HT-First round districts: Princeton @ Knox County<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Worth-County-Head-Coach-Jon-Adwell-e2q5iar/a-abjlraa" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div> Albany 58 (9-0)&nbsp; &nbsp; King City 42 (4-5)&nbsp;-First round districts: Albany will have first round Bye, will play winner of King City/ Pattonsburg-First round districts: King City vs PattonsburgNorth Andrew 74 (5-4)&nbsp; &nbsp; Pattonsburg 34 (1-8)&nbsp;-First round districts: North Andrew vs South Holt275 ConferencePlatte Valley 32 (8-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Rock Port 20 (8-1)<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Platte-Valley-Head-Coach-Johnnie-Silkett-e2q5ing/a-abjlrpj" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Nodaway Valley 42 (8-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Dekalb 0 (1-8)&nbsp; - F/HT-First round matchup: Dekalb @ Northland Christian-Nodaway Valley first round Bye, will play winner of North Andrew/South Holt Mound City 44 (4-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; Stewartsville 0 (0-9)-First round districts: Mound City will host East Atchison-First round districts: Stewartsville @ PlattsburgEast Atchison 54 (4-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; South Holt 35 (4-5)-First round districts: South Holt @ North AndrewNortheast KansasAtchison 56 (7-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Wyandotte 6 (0-7)Perry-Lecompton 34 (3-5)&nbsp; &nbsp; Hiawatha 20 (2-6)Troy 54 (5-3)&nbsp; &nbsp; Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount 12 (3-5)<div><iframe src="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kfeq-news/embed/episodes/Troy-Head-Coach-Derek-Jasper-e2q5ipo/a-abjlrs7" height="102px" width="400px" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Centralia 34 (7-1)&nbsp; &nbsp; Riverside 28 (6-2)&nbsp;You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

KFEQ/St. Joseph Post Area High Schol Football Scoreboard Oct.25th

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Alex Van Zandt of
Bethany as Associate Circuit Judge for Mercer County in the 3rd Judicial
Circuit.

Van Zandt, the Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney, holds a Bachelors
of Arts in political science and business from the University of
Missouri–Columbia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas
City. Van Zandt fills the vacancy created by the election of the Honorable
Matthew Krohn as Circuit Judge who is unopposed in the 2024 General Election. 

Parson also has appointed Micha Dixon of Jamesport as
Associate Circuit Judge for Daviess County in the 43rd Judicial Circuit. 

Dixon is the attorney for the 43rd Judicial Circuit Juvenile
Office and an assistant prosecuting attorney in the 43rd Judicial Circuit. She
holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and criminology and a Juris Doctor
from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.

Dixon will fill the vacancy created by the election of the
Honorable Daren Adkins as Circuit Judge who is unopposed in the General Election.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri Gov. Mike Parson has appointed Alex Van Zandt of
Bethany as Associate Circuit Judge for Mercer County in the 3rd Judicial
Circuit.Van Zandt, the Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney, holds a Bachelors
of Arts in political science and business from the University of
Missouri–Columbia and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas
City. Van Zandt fills the vacancy created by the election of the Honorable
Matthew Krohn as Circuit Judge who is unopposed in the 2024 General Election. Parson also has appointed Micha Dixon of Jamesport as
Associate Circuit Judge for Daviess County in the 43rd Judicial Circuit. Dixon is the attorney for the 43rd Judicial Circuit Juvenile
Office and an assistant prosecuting attorney in the 43rd Judicial Circuit. She
holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice and criminology and a Juris Doctor
from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.Dixon will fill the vacancy created by the election of the
Honorable Daren Adkins as Circuit Judge who is unopposed in the General Election.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Gov. Parson makes two NW Missouri judicial appointments

On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;K9 Vests Midwest founder Emily Fawcett.

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IFlaK6Fz6H8?si=iLlZJWuzDdfRGn2E" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>On this episode of Forward Ever: Leading in Challenging Times, host Gary Shorman speaks with&nbsp;K9 Vests Midwest founder Emily Fawcett.

🎤Forward Ever: K9 Vests Midwest founder Emily Fawcett

A shocking murder case in which a St. Joseph teenager was
killed near the St. Joseph REC Center has concluded with the final defendant
receiving the exact 30-year prison sentence received by his accomplices.

After entering a guilty plea earlier, 18-year-old Teontre Kirby
of St. Joseph, learned his fate this week.

Kirby, along with 19-year-old Jackson Lee Griffith of Country
Club and 17-year-old Kaden Wilfong of St. Joseph, confessed to the killing of
15-year-old Carter Smith in June of last year. All three pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. All three have been sentenced to
30 years in prison.

Authorities discovered Smith’s body at the intersection of 28th and
Commercial Streets, near the REC Center June 15th, 2023. 

A search of Wilfong’s home turned up bloody clothes and guns
related to the fatal shooting. Officers also found Smith’s bag in Wilfong’s
residence.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostA shocking murder case in which a St. Joseph teenager was
killed near the St. Joseph REC Center has concluded with the final defendant
receiving the exact 30-year prison sentence received by his accomplices.After entering a guilty plea earlier, 18-year-old Teontre Kirby
of St. Joseph, learned his fate this week.Kirby, along with 19-year-old Jackson Lee Griffith of Country
Club and 17-year-old Kaden Wilfong of St. Joseph, confessed to the killing of
15-year-old Carter Smith in June of last year. All three pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. All three have been sentenced to
30 years in prison.Authorities discovered Smith’s body at the intersection of 28th and
Commercial Streets, near the REC Center June 15th, 2023. A search of Wilfong’s home turned up bloody clothes and guns
related to the fatal shooting. Officers also found Smith’s bag in Wilfong’s
residence.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Third teen sentenced in last year's St. Joseph REC Center murder

A former Missouri Western women's basketball standout is making strides in the coaching world 

Former Missouri Western player and graduate assistant Chelsea Dewey, from Gower and an alum of East Buchanan High School, is preparing for a new season as head coach at junior college Arizona Western. 

Dewey went 21-10 as an interim head coach last season, ultimately falling in the Region 1 semifinals to eventual champion Cochise College 

Dewey says it may sound a bit hard-headed of her, but she feels the team should have made the final last year, and she doesn't consider her first season as coach successful. 

"You know anything short of the Region 1 final is not success, I feel like this year we can be in that Region 1 final," Dewey tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "So that's what I'm shooting for in who I recruit and how I coach them." 

In May, Arizona Western Athletic Director Jerry Smith stripped the interim title from Dewey and officially named her just the second head coach in Lady Matador's history.

Dewey says at such a young age it’s exciting to have this opportunity leading the junior college program 

"Being in a leadership role for these young women as well, I mean a woman leading young women just showing that they can be leaders in whatever they dream to be next is kind of the goal of this," Dewey explains. "And just showing that you can make mistakes and still be successful in what you're doing and still send the message to get the bigger picture across at that young age." 

Dewey says after falling short of the Region 1 finals last year, the goal is to make it there this year, and always be one of the toughest teams on the schedule 

"Compete every night, and I can't thank them enough because I have a lot of coaches compliment how hard we play, so keeping that motive in mind," Dewey says.  "And just trusting the process to make sure whatever we're doing every day is setting us up for success, we're not going to earn the championship tomorrow so how are we getting 1% better every day to take the championship." 

Before becoming the head coach at Arizona Western she served three years as assistant under head coach Patrick Cunningham, after serving three years as a graduate assistant under former Missouri Western coach Rob Edmisson.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729872564026.jpeg" alt="Former Missouri Western player and graduate assistant Chelsea Dewey is now the head coach of the Arizona Western women's basketball program officially, after having the interim title stripped in May/ Photo courtesy of Arizona Western College" />
 <figcaption>Former Missouri Western player and graduate assistant Chelsea Dewey is now the head coach of the Arizona Western women's basketball program officially, after having the interim title stripped in May/ Photo courtesy of Arizona Western College</figcaption>
 </figure>By MATT PIKE St. Joseph Post A former Missouri Western women's basketball standout is making strides in the coaching world Former Missouri Western player and graduate assistant Chelsea Dewey, from Gower and an alum of East Buchanan High School, is preparing for a new season as head coach at junior college Arizona Western. Dewey went 21-10 as an interim head coach last season, ultimately falling in the Region 1 semifinals to eventual champion Cochise College Dewey says it may sound a bit hard-headed of her, but she feels the team should have made the final last year, and she doesn't consider her first season as coach successful. "You know anything short of the Region 1 final is not success, I feel like this year we can be in that Region 1 final," Dewey tells KFEQ/St. Joseph Post. "So that's what I'm shooting for in who I recruit and how I coach them." In May, Arizona Western Athletic Director Jerry Smith stripped the interim title from Dewey and officially named her just the second head coach in Lady Matador's history.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729872823092.jpeg" alt="Chelsea Dewey/ Photo courtesy of Arizona Western College" />
 <figcaption>Chelsea Dewey/ Photo courtesy of Arizona Western College</figcaption>
 </figure>Dewey says at such a young age it’s exciting to have this opportunity leading the junior college program "Being in a leadership role for these young women as well, I mean a woman leading young women just showing that they can be leaders in whatever they dream to be next is kind of the goal of this," Dewey explains. "And just showing that you can make mistakes and still be successful in what you're doing and still send the message to get the bigger picture across at that young age." Dewey says after falling short of the Region 1 finals last year, the goal is to make it there this year, and always be one of the toughest teams on the schedule "Compete every night, and I can't thank them enough because I have a lot of coaches compliment how hard we play, so keeping that motive in mind," Dewey says. "And just trusting the process to make sure whatever we're doing every day is setting us up for success, we're not going to earn the championship tomorrow so how are we getting 1% better every day to take the championship." Before becoming the head coach at Arizona Western she served three years as assistant under head coach Patrick Cunningham, after serving three years as a graduate assistant under former Missouri Western coach Rob Edmisson.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729872896741.jpeg" alt="Chelsea Dewey leads a huddle during a gamebreak for Arizona Western/ Photo courtesy of Arizona Western College" />
 <figcaption>Chelsea Dewey leads a huddle during a gamebreak for Arizona Western/ Photo courtesy of Arizona Western College</figcaption>
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Missouri Western State University will end its Gold Friday
initiative after this year.

Gold Friday instituted a four-day class schedule on the St.
Joseph campus with Friday free for students to participate in learning
activities outside the classroom. Beginning next fall, Missouri Western will
return to a five-day class schedule.

“Gold Fridays was an initiative begun with great intentions.
Although we have had some very valuable events on Gold Fridays, unbiased review
of both the pros and cons has indicated that discontinuation is the best path
forward,” Missouri Western President Elizabeth Kennedy said in a written
statement released by MWSU. “While the four-day class schedule has given
some of our students more flexibility, it also has made it more difficult for
us to build the sense of belonging and community that represents our
student-focused, vibrant and engaging campus culture.”

A task force created by Kennedy evaluated the effectiveness of
Gold Friday, unanimously recommending that Missouri Western return to a
five-day class schedule beginning in Fall 2025. The Missouri Western Board of
Governors approved that recommendation during its meeting this week.

By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostMissouri Western State University will end its Gold Friday
initiative after this year.Gold Friday instituted a four-day class schedule on the St.
Joseph campus with Friday free for students to participate in learning
activities outside the classroom. Beginning next fall, Missouri Western will
return to a five-day class schedule.“Gold Fridays was an initiative begun with great intentions.
Although we have had some very valuable events on Gold Fridays, unbiased review
of both the pros and cons has indicated that discontinuation is the best path
forward,” Missouri Western President Elizabeth Kennedy said in a written
statement released by MWSU. “While the four-day class schedule has given
some of our students more flexibility, it also has made it more difficult for
us to build the sense of belonging and community that represents our
student-focused, vibrant and engaging campus culture.”A task force created by Kennedy evaluated the effectiveness of
Gold Friday, unanimously recommending that Missouri Western return to a
five-day class schedule beginning in Fall 2025. The Missouri Western Board of
Governors approved that recommendation during its meeting this week.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Missouri Western to end Gold Fridays, return to 5-day work week

Long-time Western District Buchanan County
Commissioner Ron Hook is running for re-election, challenged by a newcomer to
politics.

Hook, a Democrat, says he’s proud if a road
program Buchanan County began five years ago that tears down a road and
completely rebuilds it.

“We’ve done this for the last five years,” Hook
says during a candidate forum sponsored by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “It’s
a costly, very costly product that we put in there. So, we are limited to how
many miles of road we can do each and every year. But it’s something that we’ve
found is very efficient, very profitable in the long run for us.”

Hook’s re-election is being challenged by
Republican Everett Goddard, Jr., who claims the Western District has been
wasteful in its spending on roads.

“We only have so much money in the budget to do a
road,” Goddard says during the forum. “Why you do 53rd Road with not
a house one on this road? And you oil and chat the whole road. I know oil and
chat are not cheap, because I worked the county.”

Goddard says he worked in the county barns while
between jobs.

Hook says he hopes to resurrect Lake Contrary, an
issue he says the county has been discussing even before he became a
commissioner.

“We’ve had some droughts and we’ve had some
issues,” Hook says. “Lake Contrary is a historical landmark for this community.
A community our size, I feel, should have some type of a lake.”

Hook says the county commission plans to dredge
the lake after killing the vegetation that has overgrown it.

Goddard says a restored Lake Contrary would
provide more than just recreation.

“There are relief wells at Lake Contrary and it also
helps protect our industries down through Lower Lake Road,” Godard says. “If
something would happen, a breach of the levee right there because the water has
nowhere to go, that would be a big financial impact in Buchanan County.”

Both Goddard and Hook support moves by the Buchanan
County Commission to buy the Eastern School from the Mid-Buchanan School
District to establish a county fairgrounds.

Both say the county needs to support economic
development efforts.

Hook points out the commission sets aside $1 million
a year out of the capital improvement tax specifically for economic development
projects.

“We’ve made a huge commitment, saying this is what
we want,” Hook says. “We want to help bring jobs, sustained jobs, save jobs,
keep people here in St. Joseph, not only on economic development, but we also
do it with housing.”

Goddard says the county needs to spur growth,
especially to expand housing for county residents.

“We need to find a way to help with our growth
here in Buchanan County, not only for businesses, but for the residents of Buchanan
County,” according to Goddard. “We deserve it. We’re taxpayers, but we also
need to move in a forward direction of, we need to have a plan before we do
this suff.”

Goddard is challenging Hook who first came to
office in Buchanan County in 2009.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729867326040.jpeg" alt="Buchanan County Western District Commissioner Ron Hook (left) and challenger Everett Goddard, Jr. (right) answer questions from moderator Brent Martin at the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce candidate forum/Photo by Matt Pike" />
 <figcaption>Buchanan County Western District Commissioner Ron Hook (left) and challenger Everett Goddard, Jr. (right) answer questions from moderator Brent Martin at the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce candidate forum/Photo by Matt Pike</figcaption>
 </figure>By BRENT MARTINSt. Joseph PostLong-time Western District Buchanan County
Commissioner Ron Hook is running for re-election, challenged by a newcomer to
politics.Hook, a Democrat, says he’s proud if a road
program Buchanan County began five years ago that tears down a road and
completely rebuilds it.“We’ve done this for the last five years,” Hook
says during a candidate forum sponsored by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce. “It’s
a costly, very costly product that we put in there. So, we are limited to how
many miles of road we can do each and every year. But it’s something that we’ve
found is very efficient, very profitable in the long run for us.”Hook’s re-election is being challenged by
Republican Everett Goddard, Jr., who claims the Western District has been
wasteful in its spending on roads.“We only have so much money in the budget to do a
road,” Goddard says during the forum. “Why you do 53rd Road with not
a house one on this road? And you oil and chat the whole road. I know oil and
chat are not cheap, because I worked the county.”Goddard says he worked in the county barns while
between jobs.Hook says he hopes to resurrect Lake Contrary, an
issue he says the county has been discussing even before he became a
commissioner.“We’ve had some droughts and we’ve had some
issues,” Hook says. “Lake Contrary is a historical landmark for this community.
A community our size, I feel, should have some type of a lake.”Hook says the county commission plans to dredge
the lake after killing the vegetation that has overgrown it.Goddard says a restored Lake Contrary would
provide more than just recreation.“There are relief wells at Lake Contrary and it also
helps protect our industries down through Lower Lake Road,” Godard says. “If
something would happen, a breach of the levee right there because the water has
nowhere to go, that would be a big financial impact in Buchanan County.”Both Goddard and Hook support moves by the Buchanan
County Commission to buy the Eastern School from the Mid-Buchanan School
District to establish a county fairgrounds.Both say the county needs to support economic
development efforts.Hook points out the commission sets aside $1 million
a year out of the capital improvement tax specifically for economic development
projects.“We’ve made a huge commitment, saying this is what
we want,” Hook says. “We want to help bring jobs, sustained jobs, save jobs,
keep people here in St. Joseph, not only on economic development, but we also
do it with housing.”Goddard says the county needs to spur growth,
especially to expand housing for county residents.“We need to find a way to help with our growth
here in Buchanan County, not only for businesses, but for the residents of Buchanan
County,” according to Goddard. “We deserve it. We’re taxpayers, but we also
need to move in a forward direction of, we need to have a plan before we do
this suff.”Goddard is challenging Hook who first came to
office in Buchanan County in 2009.You can follow Brent on X @GBrentKFEQ and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

Long-time Buchanan County commissioner faces opposition in re-election bid

 It's the finale of the regular season as Week 9 of high school football in Missouri and Week 8 in Kansas is here! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!

Benton (1-7) vs Chillicothe (4-4)- Fri @7pm

Cameron (2-6) vs University Academy Charter (3-5)- 

St. Pius X (7-1) at Savannah (6-2)- Fri @7pm

-winner will decide MEC Conference Winner

Lafayette (2-6) vs Maryville (4-4)- Fri @7pm

By MATT PIKESt. Joseph Post It's the finale of the regular season as Week 9 of high school football in Missouri and Week 8 in Kansas is here! Below is a list of all of the games being played in the KFEQ/St. Joseph Post area!Tune into KFEQ Radio (680, 95.3, 680kfeq.com) for Friday Night Lights with Matt Pike every Friday night of the regular season from 10- midnight. for scores and interviews with area coaches!MECBenton (1-7) vs Chillicothe (4-4)- Fri @7pmCameron (2-6) vs University Academy Charter (3-5)- St. Pius X (7-1) at Savannah (6-2)- Fri @7pm-winner will decide MEC Conference WinnerLafayette (2-6) vs Maryville (4-4)- Fri @7pmBishop LeBlond (6-1) vs Plattsburg (4-2)- Fri @7pmGreater KC SuburbanCentral (4-4) vs Park Hill South (1-7)- Fri @7pmKCIEast Buchanan (7-1) vs Mid-Buchanan (8-0)- Fri @7pm-Winner will decide the KCI ConferenceWest Platte (3-5) vs North Platte (1-7)- Fri @7pmLathrop (1-7) vs Lawson (3-5)- Fri @7pmHamilton (4-4) @ Trenton (2-6)- Fri @7pmPlattsburg (4-2) @ Bishop LeBlond (6-1)- Fri @7pmGRC 11-man (East Division)Milan (5-3) vs Putnam County (5-3)- Fri @7pmBrookfield (8-0) vs Marceline (4-4)- Fri @7pmGallatin (2-6) @ South Harrison (6-2)- Fri @7pmTrenton (2-6) vs Hamilton (4-4)- Fri @7pmMaysville (0-8) vs Polo (4-4)- Fri @7pmGRC 8-man (West Division)St. Joseph Christian (5-3) vs Stanberry (1-7)- Fri @7pmPrinceton (2-6) @ Worth County (6-2)- Fri @7pmKing City (4-4) @ Albany (8-0)- Fri @7pmPattonsburg (1-7) @ North Andrew (4-4)- Fri @7pm275 ConferencePlatte Valley (7-1) vs Rock Port (8-0)- Fri @7pmDekalb (1-7) @ Nodaway Valley (7-1)- Fri @7pmStewartsville (0-8) @ Mound City (3-5)- Fri @7pmEast Atchison (3-5) vs South Holt (4-4)- Fri @7pmNortheast KansasAtchison (6-1) @ Wyandotte (0-6)Hiawatha (2-5) @ Perry-Lecompton (2-5)Troy (4-3) vs Atchison-Maur Hill-Mount (3-4)Riverside (6-1) vs Centralia (6-1) You can follow Matt on X @KfeqMatt and St. Joseph Post @StJosephPost.

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