Tiger Talk with Fort Hays State football coach Chris Brown. Michael Polley is the player guest.

Tiger Talk airs Monday's at 9:00 a.m. on Tiger Radio Mix-103.3.

Tiger Talk with Fort Hays State football coach Chris Brown. Michael Polley is the player guest.Tiger Talk airs Monday's at 9:00 a.m. on Tiger Radio Mix-103.3.<div><iframe title="Tiger Talk (October 27, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=uamwy-19a5e42-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: Tiger Talk (October 27, 2025)

By TONY GUERRERO Hays Post

By 9 a.m. this morning, Hays received .04 inches of rain. Hays has received 1.74 inches in the month of October, according to the K-State Ag Research Center.

The Eagle Media Center received .42 inches of rain over the weekend.

Hays has received 24.28 moisture year-to-date.

On average, Hays receives 2.18 inches of rain in October and 22.50 inches of moisture year-to-date by the end of October.

The forecast for today includes fog and cloudy skies, with a high of 57 and a low of 41. A 60% chance of showers is expected for tonight.

A 10% chance of showers is also expected on Tuesday, with a high of 56 and a low of 35.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758565387898.jpg" alt="Courtesy of Pixabay" />
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 </figure>By TONY GUERRERO Hays PostBy 9 a.m. this morning, Hays received .04 inches of rain. Hays has received 1.74 inches in the month of October, according to the K-State Ag Research Center.The Eagle Media Center received .42 inches of rain over the weekend.Hays has received 24.28 moisture year-to-date.On average, Hays receives 2.18 inches of rain in October and 22.50 inches of moisture year-to-date by the end of October.The forecast for today includes fog and cloudy skies, with a high of 57 and a low of 41. A 60% chance of showers is expected for tonight.A 10% chance of showers is also expected on Tuesday, with a high of 56 and a low of 35.

Hays receives rain; showers expected tonight

Fort Hays State travels to Topeka to face rival Washburn at Yager Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Fort Hays State travels to Topeka to face rival Washburn at Yager Stadium on Saturday, October 25, 2025.<div><iframe title="FHSU Rewind-FB at Washburn (October 25, 2025)" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=f698w-19a5994-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=1&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=2" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>

🎧 Defend the Fort Podcast: FHSU Rewind-FB at Washburn

By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/adriana-gomez-licon">ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON</a> Associated Press

Former President Joe Biden called these “dark days” as he urged Americans to stay optimistic and not to check out in response to what he says are attacks on free speech and tests on the limits of executive power by President Donald Trump.

“Since its founding, America served as a beacon for the most powerful idea ever in government in the history of the world,” Biden said. “The idea is stronger than any army. We’re more powerful than any dictator.”

Biden, 82, speaking publicly for the first time since completing a round of radiation therapy for an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-cancer-prostate-be18c98abe341cd91277e1d3b75d5cd5" rel="nofollow">aggressive form of prostate cancer</a>, addressed an audience in Boston on Sunday night after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.

He said America depends on a presidency with limited power, a functioning Congress and an autonomous judiciary. With the federal government facing its second-longest shutdown on record, Trump has used the funding laps&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-congress-presidential-power-157d0d2d6d00d273dca722232ff252ad" rel="nofollow">as way to exercise new command over the government.</a>

“Friends, I can’t sugar coat any of this. These are dark days” Biden said before predicting the country would “find our true compass again” and “emerge as we always have — stronger, wiser and more resilient, more just, so long as we keep the faith.”

Biden listed examples of people who are standing their ground against threats from the current administration, citing the example of federal employees who resign in protest, and universities and comedians that have been targeted by Trump.

“The late night hosts continue to shine a light on free speech knowing their careers are on the line,” he said.

Biden also shouted out elected Republican officials who vote or openly go against the Trump administration.

“America is not a fairy tale,” he said. “For 250 years, it’s been a constant push and pull, an existential struggle between peril and possibility.”

He finished the speech by telling people to “get back up.”

The Democrat left office in January after serving one term in the White House. Biden&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-drops-out-2024-election-ddffde72838370032bdcff946cfc2ce6" rel="nofollow">dropped his bid for reelection</a>&nbsp;after facing pressure following a disastrous debate against Trump and concerns about his age, health and mental fitness. Vice President Kamala Harris launched her bid right after, but lost to Trump last November.

In May, Biden’s post presidential office announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that it had spread to his bones.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-prostate-cancer-2acca9da55ea0f0a09546cd918437444" rel="nofollow">Prostate cancers</a>&nbsp;are graded for aggressiveness using what is known as a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-health-cancer-prostate-cc8e4fce80a0a6d531370a7e1ba0b8ae" rel="nofollow">Gleason score</a>. The scores range from 6 to 10, with 8, 9 and 10 prostate cancers behaving more aggressively. Biden’s office said his score was 9.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761572039355.png" alt="Former President Joe Biden during his speech on Sunday- image courtesy WBZ video" />
 <figcaption>Former President Joe Biden during his speech on Sunday- image courtesy WBZ video</figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/author/adriana-gomez-licon">ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON</a> Associated PressFormer President Joe Biden called these “dark days” as he urged Americans to stay optimistic and not to check out in response to what he says are attacks on free speech and tests on the limits of executive power by President Donald Trump.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Former President Joe Biden spoke publicly for the first time since completing a round of radiation therapy for an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He addressed an audience in Boston on Sunday after winning the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute. <a href="https://t.co/7leJAKrcWk">pic.twitter.com/7leJAKrcWk</a>&mdash; The Associated Press (@AP) <a href="https://twitter.com/AP/status/1982807757884371014?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“Since its founding, America served as a beacon for the most powerful idea ever in government in the history of the world,” Biden said. “The idea is stronger than any army. We’re more powerful than any dictator.”Biden, 82, speaking publicly for the first time since completing a round of radiation therapy for an&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-cancer-prostate-be18c98abe341cd91277e1d3b75d5cd5" rel="nofollow">aggressive form of prostate cancer</a>, addressed an audience in Boston on Sunday night after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.He said America depends on a presidency with limited power, a functioning Congress and an autonomous judiciary. With the federal government facing its second-longest shutdown on record, Trump has used the funding laps&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-congress-presidential-power-157d0d2d6d00d273dca722232ff252ad" rel="nofollow">as way to exercise new command over the government.</a>“Friends, I can’t sugar coat any of this. These are dark days” Biden said before predicting the country would “find our true compass again” and “emerge as we always have — stronger, wiser and more resilient, more just, so long as we keep the faith.”Biden listed examples of people who are standing their ground against threats from the current administration, citing the example of federal employees who resign in protest, and universities and comedians that have been targeted by Trump.“The late night hosts continue to shine a light on free speech knowing their careers are on the line,” he said.Biden also shouted out elected Republican officials who vote or openly go against the Trump administration.“America is not a fairy tale,” he said. “For 250 years, it’s been a constant push and pull, an existential struggle between peril and possibility.”He finished the speech by telling people to “get back up.”The Democrat left office in January after serving one term in the White House. Biden&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-drops-out-2024-election-ddffde72838370032bdcff946cfc2ce6" rel="nofollow">dropped his bid for reelection</a>&nbsp;after facing pressure following a disastrous debate against Trump and concerns about his age, health and mental fitness. Vice President Kamala Harris launched her bid right after, but lost to Trump last November.In May, Biden’s post presidential office announced that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that it had spread to his bones.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-prostate-cancer-2acca9da55ea0f0a09546cd918437444" rel="nofollow">Prostate cancers</a>&nbsp;are graded for aggressiveness using what is known as a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-health-cancer-prostate-cc8e4fce80a0a6d531370a7e1ba0b8ae" rel="nofollow">Gleason score</a>. The scores range from 6 to 10, with 8, 9 and 10 prostate cancers behaving more aggressively. Biden’s office said his score was 9.

🎥Biden issues warning while speaking at the Kennedy Institute 

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)

Monday, October 27
 KJLS: Tiger Talk,
9:00am KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Washington Commanders, 6:00pm

Tuesday, October 28
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Fort Hays State (exhibition), 5:30pm
 KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6:00pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB at Kansas (exhibition), 6:30pm

Wednesday, October 29
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with
Lance Leipold, 6:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB at Kansas (exhibition), 6:05pm

Thursday, October 30
 KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Goddard Eisenhower, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Valley Heights, 6:30pm

Friday, October 31
 KKQY: Plainville at Hutchinson Trinity, 6:00pm

Saturday, November 1
 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Central Missouri, 12:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas FB Oklahoma State, 1:30pm

Sunday, November 2
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs FB at Buffalo Bills, 2:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Monday, October 27
 KJLS: Tiger Talk,
9:00am KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs FB vs. Washington Commanders, 6:00pmTuesday, October 28
 KAYS: Kansas MBKB vs.
Fort Hays State (exhibition), 5:30pm
 KFIX: Chiefs Kingdom, 6:00pm
 KJLS: Fort Hays State MBKB at Kansas (exhibition), 6:30pmWednesday, October 29
 KAYS: Hawk Talk with
Lance Leipold, 6:00pm KJLS: Fort Hays State WBKB at Kansas (exhibition), 6:05pmThursday, October 30
 KFIX: Hays High FB vs. Goddard Eisenhower, 6:30pm KHAZ: TMP-Marian FB vs. Valley Heights, 6:30pmFriday, October 31
 KKQY: Plainville at Hutchinson Trinity, 6:00pm Saturday, November 1
 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Central Missouri, 12:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas FB Oklahoma State, 1:30pmSunday, November 2
 KFIX: Kansas City
Chiefs FB at Buffalo Bills, 2:00pm

🎧 Eagle Radio, Hull sports broadcast schedule

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement continue investigating and searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday evening at Dr. Glen Dey Park, located at 2801 N. Grove in Wichnita.

At approximately 7:03 p.m. an off-duty WPD detective working secondary employment at&nbsp; the park heard multiple gunshots from another area of the park. The detective immediately ran toward the scene and found 32-year-old Travon Stewart suffering from gunshot wounds.

The detective called for backup and emergency medical services, then began life-saving measures until EMS arrived. Stewart was transported to a local hospital in extremely critical condition and later died from his injuries.

Preliminary findings indicate that around 200 to 300 people were in attendance at the football games. Stewart was at the park selling concessions as a fundraiser for a football team not affiliated with the Wichita Junior Football League.

Homicide investigators responded to the scene and interviewed witnesses who remained in the area. Detectives believe this was a targeted shooting and not connected to the youth football games.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting.

Anyone who attended the games or may have information is urged to contact the Wichita Police Department Investigations Section at 316-268-4407.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761331970728.png" alt="Police on the scene of the shooting investigation -Photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Police on the scene of the shooting investigation -Photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement continue investigating and searching for a suspect in a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday evening at Dr. Glen Dey Park, located at 2801 N. Grove in Wichnita.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Tipsters, we need your help! The Wichita Police Department is seeking information regarding the homicide that occurred at Glen Dey Park, 2801 N. Grove. If you have any information about the suspect, submit your anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. <a href="https://t.co/xBLLGoJ8fv">pic.twitter.com/xBLLGoJ8fv</a>&mdash; Crime Stoppers ICT (@crimestoppers) <a href="https://twitter.com/crimestoppers/status/1981758227835424944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>At approximately 7:03 p.m. an off-duty WPD detective working secondary employment at&nbsp; the park heard multiple gunshots from another area of the park. The detective immediately ran toward the scene and found 32-year-old Travon Stewart suffering from gunshot wounds.The detective called for backup and emergency medical services, then began life-saving measures until EMS arrived. Stewart was transported to a local hospital in extremely critical condition and later died from his injuries.Preliminary findings indicate that around 200 to 300 people were in attendance at the football games. Stewart was at the park selling concessions as a fundraiser for a football team not affiliated with the Wichita Junior Football League.Homicide investigators responded to the scene and interviewed witnesses who remained in the area. Detectives believe this was a targeted shooting and not connected to the youth football games.Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the shooting.Anyone who attended the games or may have information is urged to contact the Wichita Police Department Investigations Section at 316-268-4407.&nbsp;

Suspect in fatal shooting near Kan. youth football game still at large

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a series of bank robberies have a suspect on custody. On October 24,&nbsp; police arrested 24-year-old Weston R. Womack, of Kansas City, according to a statement from the FBI.&nbsp;

He has been charged&nbsp; with multiple counts of bank robbery in the Western District of Missouri. The charges are for alleged bank robberies that occurred on October 22nd and October 23rd in Kansas City and Gladstone, Missouri.

 This investigation was conducted by the KCPD Career Criminal Task Force and the FBI’s Metro Kansas City Violent Crime Task Force. Significant assistance was provided by Gladstone Police.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761179822531.png" alt="Photo FBI" />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a series of bank robberies have a suspect on custody. On October 24,&nbsp; police arrested 24-year-old Weston R. Womack, of Kansas City, according to a statement from the FBI.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761528334285.png" alt="Photo Dept. of Justice" />
 <figcaption>Photo Dept. of Justice</figcaption>
 </figure>He has been charged&nbsp; with multiple counts of bank robbery in the Western District of Missouri. The charges are for alleged bank robberies that occurred on October 22nd and October 23rd in Kansas City and Gladstone, Missouri. This investigation was conducted by the KCPD Career Criminal Task Force and the FBI’s Metro Kansas City Violent Crime Task Force. Significant assistance was provided by Gladstone Police.&nbsp;

Suspect jailed for series of Kansas City bank robberies 

Ronald 'Ron' Dinkel, age 77, passed&nbsp; away on Friday, October 24,
2025, at Hays Medical Center,
Hays, Kansas.

 He was born February 11, 1948, in Hays, Kansas to Elmer J, and Irene (Dreiling)
Dinkel.&nbsp; He Married Diane (Dreher) on June 9, 1967, at Saint Mary Help of
Christians Catholic Church in Gorham, Kansas.

 Ron grew up Northeast of Victoria on the family homestead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He
built his own family farm there and spent his working days farming and raising
cattle.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed seeing his grandkids on weekends, working
on puzzles and his collections, reading and talking about pastimes.&nbsp;

His survivors include his wife, Diane; his children, Medesa (Randy) Sander;
John (Patti) Dinkel; Jennifer (Brad) Wilson;&nbsp;his grandchildren, Rita
Dinkel; Kate and Jake Wilson; his brothers, Bobby; and Larry; his sisters, Carol;
Mari; his sister-in-law, Wanda and her husband, Todd.

Ron
was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Irene; his brother, Steve; his
sister, Wanda; and baby granddaughter, Shelbie Lynn.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 30,
2025, at Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Gorham, Kansas with
Celebrant, Father Daryl Olmstead.&nbsp; A private family burial
will be held at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at the
church. Memorials are suggested to Saint Mary Cemetery Fund in care of
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guest
book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761517540681.jpeg" alt="Ronald 'Ron' Dinkel" />
 <figcaption>Ronald 'Ron' Dinkel</figcaption>
 </figure>Ronald 'Ron' Dinkel, age 77, passed&nbsp; away on Friday, October 24,
2025, at Hays Medical Center,
Hays, Kansas. He was born February 11, 1948, in Hays, Kansas to Elmer J, and Irene (Dreiling)
Dinkel.&nbsp; He Married Diane (Dreher) on June 9, 1967, at Saint Mary Help of
Christians Catholic Church in Gorham, Kansas. Ron grew up Northeast of Victoria on the family homestead.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He
built his own family farm there and spent his working days farming and raising
cattle.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed seeing his grandkids on weekends, working
on puzzles and his collections, reading and talking about pastimes.&nbsp;His survivors include his wife, Diane; his children, Medesa (Randy) Sander;
John (Patti) Dinkel; Jennifer (Brad) Wilson;&nbsp;his grandchildren, Rita
Dinkel; Kate and Jake Wilson; his brothers, Bobby; and Larry; his sisters, Carol;
Mari; his sister-in-law, Wanda and her husband, Todd.Ron
was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Irene; his brother, Steve; his
sister, Wanda; and baby granddaughter, Shelbie Lynn.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, October 30,
2025, at Saint Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Gorham, Kansas with
Celebrant, Father Daryl Olmstead.&nbsp; A private family burial
will be held at a later date.The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at the
church. Memorials are suggested to Saint Mary Cemetery Fund in care of
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guest
book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Ronald 'Ron' Dinkel

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Sunday, October 26
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The investigation into the fatal crash that claimed the life of 10-year-old Duke Ommert in Leawood is completed, according to a statement from the Leawood Police Department.

Police officers certified in crash reconstruction conducted a thorough investigation, which included interviews with the driver involved—who remained at the scene and has been cooperative throughout—as well as multiple eyewitnesses. Officers also analyzed the physical evidence from the scene and searched for available video footage of the crash. 

According to the investigation, Duke, who was wearing a helmet and riding an e-scooter, started across Lee Boulevard mid-block from the east side of the roadway when he was struck by an approaching southbound vehicle. The driver stopped the vehicle immediately after the collision. The investigation determined that the driver’s actions were not a contributing factor in the crash. 

"As our community grieves this tragic loss, the Leawood Police Department reminds everyone—motorists, cyclists, scooter riders, and pedestrians—to remain alert, stay aware of their surroundings, and look out for one another on our roadways."

JOHNSON COUNTY—A Kansas boy injured when a vehicle struck the electric scooter he was riding on October 13 has died.

<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/prayers-and-support-for-duke-ommert">Click here to see the online fundraiser</a>

At approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, emergency crews responded to an injury crash on Lee Boulevard just north of W 103rd Street, according to a media release from Leawood Police.

Duke Ommert, a 4th grader at Brockwood Elementary in Leawood, was on an e-scooter crossing Lee Boulevard in Leawood after an afternoon of playing with friends when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the online fundraiser.

He had a severe head injury and a fractured leg from the crash. He was taken to an area hospital before being transferred to Children's Mercy. He died earlier this week, according to the online fundraiser.

JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating&nbsp; a 2-vehicle crash that injured a juvenile.

The crash involved a vehicle and a juvenile on an electric scooter. EMS transported the juvenile to an area hospital in critical condition. The Leawood Police Department Major Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash. Lee Boulevard was closed north of W 103rd St while the investigation was underway.&nbsp; Police released no additional details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761301582903.png" alt="Duke Ommert-photo GoFundMe" />
 <figcaption>Duke Ommert-photo GoFundMe</figcaption>
 </figure>The investigation into the fatal crash that claimed the life of 10-year-old Duke Ommert in Leawood is completed, according to a statement from the Leawood Police Department.Police officers certified in crash reconstruction conducted a thorough investigation, which included interviews with the driver involved—who remained at the scene and has been cooperative throughout—as well as multiple eyewitnesses. Officers also analyzed the physical evidence from the scene and searched for available video footage of the crash. According to the investigation, Duke, who was wearing a helmet and riding an e-scooter, started across Lee Boulevard mid-block from the east side of the roadway when he was struck by an approaching southbound vehicle. The driver stopped the vehicle immediately after the collision. The investigation determined that the driver’s actions were not a contributing factor in the crash. "As our community grieves this tragic loss, the Leawood Police Department reminds everyone—motorists, cyclists, scooter riders, and pedestrians—to remain alert, stay aware of their surroundings, and look out for one another on our roadways."----------------JOHNSON COUNTY—A Kansas boy injured when a vehicle struck the electric scooter he was riding on October 13 has died.<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/prayers-and-support-for-duke-ommert">Click here to see the online fundraiser</a>At approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, emergency crews responded to an injury crash on Lee Boulevard just north of W 103rd Street, according to a media release from Leawood Police.Duke Ommert, a 4th grader at Brockwood Elementary in Leawood, was on an e-scooter crossing Lee Boulevard in Leawood after an afternoon of playing with friends when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the online fundraiser.He had a severe head injury and a fractured leg from the crash. He was taken to an area hospital before being transferred to Children's Mercy. He died earlier this week, according to the online fundraiser.-------------------JOHNSON COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating&nbsp; a 2-vehicle crash that injured a juvenile.At approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, emergency crews responded to an injury crash on Lee Boulevard just north of W 103rd Street, according to a media release from Leawood Police.The crash involved a vehicle and a juvenile on an electric scooter. EMS transported the juvenile to an area hospital in critical condition. The Leawood Police Department Major Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash. Lee Boulevard was closed north of W 103rd St while the investigation was underway.&nbsp; Police released no additional details.

Police investigation: Driver not at fault in crash that killed Kan. boy

Soon after he stepped out of the plane, U.S. President Trump displayed his signature dance moves to Malaysian performers on Sunday. He arrived in Malaysia to attend the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Trade tensions between the United States and China appeared to cool on Sunday ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the Chinese government suggesting that a mutual understanding had been reached between the world's two largest economies.

The talks followed China placing limits on the exporting of rare earth elements needed for advanced technologies and Trump’s threat of an additional 100% tariffs on Chinese goods. The conflict has been poised to weaken economic growth worldwide.

China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, told reporters that the two sides had reached a “preliminary consensus” on areas of dispute and would seek to further stabilize the relationship. Trump also expressed confidence that an agreement was at hand.

“They want to make a deal and we want to make a deal,” he said. Trump reiterated his plan to visit China in the future and suggested that Xi could come to Washington or Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Florida.

The announcement came at the annual summit of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/asean-summit-malaysia-trump-east-timor-leste-0721a23439e22009b9d37ed5adc2f03e">the Association of Southeast Asian Nations</a>, hosted in Kuala Lumpur, with Trump seeking to burnish his reputation as an international dealmaker.

Yet the path to those deals has involved serious disruptions at home and abroad, with his tariff hikes scrambling the global economy and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-congress-presidential-power-157d0d2d6d00d273dca722232ff252ad">a U.S. government shutdown</a>&nbsp;that has him feuding with Democrats.

Trump attends ceasefire ceremony between Thailand and Cambodia

At the summit, Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire agreement on Sunday during a ceremony attended by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Trump</a>, whose threats of economic pressure prodded the two nations to halt skirmishes along their disputed border earlier this year.

Thailand will release Cambodian prisoners and Cambodia will begin withdrawing heavy artillery as part of the first phase of the deal. Regional observers will monitor the situation to ensure fighting doesn't restart.

“We did something that a lot of people said couldn’t be done," Trump said. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called it a “historic day,” and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the agreement creates “the building blocks for a lasting peace.”

Trump touched down in the Malaysian capital shortly before 0200 GMT, where he performed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ymca-dance-rallies-05da758dfeb2dd9c2ed22ebb88610b24">his trademark campaign trail dance</a>&nbsp;with local performers and waved an American flag in one hand and a Malaysian flag in the other. His trip will also include&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-jinping-china-asia-8f21df3df6fa3f51ca4ab4dfcf7669ba">visits to Japan and South Korea</a>&nbsp;and a planned meeting with Xi.

The president signed economic agreements with Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia, some of them aimed at increasing trade involving critical minerals. The U.S. wants to rely less on China,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/china-earths-exports-trump-dad99d532f858f04d750d0b8c50e5ed6">which has limited exports</a>&nbsp;of key components in technology manufacturing.

“It’s very important that we cooperate as willing partners with each other to ensure that we can have smooth supply chains, secure supply chains, for the quality of life, for our people and security,” said U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Trump reengages with a key region of the world

The president attended this summit only once during his first term, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hegseth-duckworth-asean-trump-cabinet-senate-d06bda55cfa19b2454c5cac0a6e897a5">Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seemed unfamiliar</a>&nbsp;with ASEAN during his confirmation hearing in January.

But this year's event was a chance for Trump to reengage with a collection of nations that have a combined $3.8 trillion economy and 680 million people.

“The United States is with you 100%, and we intend to be a strong partner and friend for many generations to come," Trump said. He described his counterparts as “spectacular leaders” and said, “everything you touch turns to gold.”

The summit also allowed Trump to play global peacemaker with Thailand and Cambodia, which have competing territorial claims that result in periodic violence along their border. Some of the worst modern fighting between the two countries took place over five days in July, killing dozens and displacing hundreds of thousands of people, some of the worst modern fighting between the two countries.

Trump threatened, at the time, to withhold trade agreements unless the fighting stopped in a display of economic leverage credited with spurring negotiations.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/thailand-cambodia-border-conflict-explainer-0eb99510a4ea16ee769a5934e0c07383">A shaky truce</a>&nbsp;has persisted since then.

“The fact that Trump was holding the tariff card was actually very, very significant,” said Ou Virak, president of Phnom Penh’s Future Forum think tank. “That’s probably the main reason, if not the only reason, but definitely the main reason why the two sides agreed immediately to the ceasefire.”

Now, he said, “there’s a ceremony for Trump to be in front of cameras” so he can be “seen as the champion that brings an end to wars and conflicts,” giving him ”more ammunition for his bid for Nobel Peace Prize.”

Trump has explicitly campaigned for the honor,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-eight-wars-trump-ended-fact-check-ff41789ca242462c1c0ab65eb4ae8c7e">continuously adding to a list of conflicts</a>&nbsp;that he either helped resolve or claims to have ended.

<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/anwar-ibrahim">Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim</a>&nbsp;praised the agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during opening remarks at the summit, saying, "it reminds us that reconciliation is not concession, but an act of courage.”

Trump sat down with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Kuala Lumpur, who was also attending the summit. There has been friction between the two leaders over the Brazilian prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, the country's former president, who has been close to Trump. Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting a coup in his country earlier this week.

During his meeting with Lula on Sunday, Trump said he could reduce tariffs on Brazil that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-brazil-tariffs-bolsonaro-lula-trade-imbalance-de4cf0669b00a76149e8f39f200af502">he enacted in a push for leniency for Bolsonaro.</a>

“I think we should be able to make some good deals for both countries,” he said.

While Trump was warming to Lula, he avoided Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The president is angry with Canada because of a television advertisement protesting his trade policies, and on his way to the summit, announced on social media he would&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-canada-tariffs-3cbc1cbf9ed53a10b442fd55dae1e0a3">hike tariffs on Canada</a>&nbsp;because of it.

Trump has expressed confidence about reaching deals during the rest of his trip, including with China. Fentanyl trafficking and soybean sales are among Trump's priorities.

“I think we have a really good chance of making a very comprehensive deal,” Trump said.

It remains to be seen whether Trump’s dealmaking addresses longstanding issues or puts them off for another day.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Sunday that Washington and Beijing could step back from their confrontation instead of pushing forward with higher tariffs by America and export restrictions on rare earth elements by China.

When asked if the two countries could extend the trade truce from earlier this year, Bessent said: “I would say yes." However, he emphasized that the final decision would be up to Trump.

One leader who was absent from the summit in Kuala Lumpur is Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Although he was close with Trump during his first term, the relationship has been more tense lately. Trump caused irritation by boasting that he settled a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-india-pakistan-kashmir-trade-e3cedcad801ce78c85194fcbf3b917f0">recent conflict between India and Pakistan</a>, and he has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/india-trump-modi-russia-oil-e03d5e496250e55b839d8915b85fab1d">increased tariffs on India</a>&nbsp;for its purchase of Russian oil.

Soon after he stepped out of the plane, U.S. President Trump displayed his signature dance moves to Malaysian performers on Sunday. He arrived in Malaysia to attend the annual summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">MUST WATCH! President <a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> dances at Malaysian arrival ceremony 🇺🇸🇲🇾 <a href="https://t.co/e7Zrw3L35Y">pic.twitter.com/e7Zrw3L35Y</a>&mdash; Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) <a href="https://twitter.com/MargoMartin47/status/1982270726481887274?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a>: &quot;Today, the Prime Minister and I signed a major trade deal between the United States and Malaysia—and...we took part in the signing of a historic peace agreement, ending the hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand. We&#39;re calling it the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/SL3jlijnho">pic.twitter.com/SL3jlijnho</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1982337322713506279?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> participates in a family photo with leaders at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia <a href="https://t.co/xGxpgmlp4e">pic.twitter.com/xGxpgmlp4e</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1982330031750942950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> in Malaysia: &quot;Today, alongside this peace treaty, we also are signing a major trade deal with Cambodia, and a very important critical minerals agreement with Thailand.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/F2U8xxBKXS">pic.twitter.com/F2U8xxBKXS</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1982309797920739715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Trade tensions between the United States and China appeared to cool on Sunday ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the Chinese government suggesting that a mutual understanding had been reached between the world's two largest economies.The talks followed China placing limits on the exporting of rare earth elements needed for advanced technologies and Trump’s threat of an additional 100% tariffs on Chinese goods. The conflict has been poised to weaken economic growth worldwide.China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, told reporters that the two sides had reached a “preliminary consensus” on areas of dispute and would seek to further stabilize the relationship. Trump also expressed confidence that an agreement was at hand.“They want to make a deal and we want to make a deal,” he said. Trump reiterated his plan to visit China in the future and suggested that Xi could come to Washington or Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Florida.The announcement came at the annual summit of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/asean-summit-malaysia-trump-east-timor-leste-0721a23439e22009b9d37ed5adc2f03e">the Association of Southeast Asian Nations</a>, hosted in Kuala Lumpur, with Trump seeking to burnish his reputation as an international dealmaker.Yet the path to those deals has involved serious disruptions at home and abroad, with his tariff hikes scrambling the global economy and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-trump-congress-presidential-power-157d0d2d6d00d273dca722232ff252ad">a U.S. government shutdown</a>&nbsp;that has him feuding with Democrats.<h2>Trump attends ceasefire ceremony between Thailand and Cambodia</h2>At the summit, Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire agreement on Sunday during a ceremony attended by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Trump</a>, whose threats of economic pressure prodded the two nations to halt skirmishes along their disputed border earlier this year.Thailand will release Cambodian prisoners and Cambodia will begin withdrawing heavy artillery as part of the first phase of the deal. Regional observers will monitor the situation to ensure fighting doesn't restart.“We did something that a lot of people said couldn’t be done," Trump said. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet called it a “historic day,” and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the agreement creates “the building blocks for a lasting peace.”Trump touched down in the Malaysian capital shortly before 0200 GMT, where he performed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-ymca-dance-rallies-05da758dfeb2dd9c2ed22ebb88610b24">his trademark campaign trail dance</a>&nbsp;with local performers and waved an American flag in one hand and a Malaysian flag in the other. His trip will also include&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-xi-jinping-china-asia-8f21df3df6fa3f51ca4ab4dfcf7669ba">visits to Japan and South Korea</a>&nbsp;and a planned meeting with Xi.The president signed economic agreements with Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia, some of them aimed at increasing trade involving critical minerals. The U.S. wants to rely less on China,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/china-earths-exports-trump-dad99d532f858f04d750d0b8c50e5ed6">which has limited exports</a>&nbsp;of key components in technology manufacturing.“It’s very important that we cooperate as willing partners with each other to ensure that we can have smooth supply chains, secure supply chains, for the quality of life, for our people and security,” said U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.<h2>Trump reengages with a key region of the world</h2>The president attended this summit only once during his first term, and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hegseth-duckworth-asean-trump-cabinet-senate-d06bda55cfa19b2454c5cac0a6e897a5">Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seemed unfamiliar</a>&nbsp;with ASEAN during his confirmation hearing in January.But this year's event was a chance for Trump to reengage with a collection of nations that have a combined $3.8 trillion economy and 680 million people.“The United States is with you 100%, and we intend to be a strong partner and friend for many generations to come," Trump said. He described his counterparts as “spectacular leaders” and said, “everything you touch turns to gold.”The summit also allowed Trump to play global peacemaker with Thailand and Cambodia, which have competing territorial claims that result in periodic violence along their border. Some of the worst modern fighting between the two countries took place over five days in July, killing dozens and displacing hundreds of thousands of people, some of the worst modern fighting between the two countries.Trump threatened, at the time, to withhold trade agreements unless the fighting stopped in a display of economic leverage credited with spurring negotiations.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/thailand-cambodia-border-conflict-explainer-0eb99510a4ea16ee769a5934e0c07383">A shaky truce</a>&nbsp;has persisted since then.“The fact that Trump was holding the tariff card was actually very, very significant,” said Ou Virak, president of Phnom Penh’s Future Forum think tank. “That’s probably the main reason, if not the only reason, but definitely the main reason why the two sides agreed immediately to the ceasefire.”Now, he said, “there’s a ceremony for Trump to be in front of cameras” so he can be “seen as the champion that brings an end to wars and conflicts,” giving him ”more ammunition for his bid for Nobel Peace Prize.”Trump has explicitly campaigned for the honor,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-eight-wars-trump-ended-fact-check-ff41789ca242462c1c0ab65eb4ae8c7e">continuously adding to a list of conflicts</a>&nbsp;that he either helped resolve or claims to have ended.<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/anwar-ibrahim">Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim</a>&nbsp;praised the agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during opening remarks at the summit, saying, "it reminds us that reconciliation is not concession, but an act of courage.”<h2>Tariffs are in focus on Trump's trip</h2>Trump sat down with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Kuala Lumpur, who was also attending the summit. There has been friction between the two leaders over the Brazilian prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro, the country's former president, who has been close to Trump. Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting a coup in his country earlier this week.During his meeting with Lula on Sunday, Trump said he could reduce tariffs on Brazil that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-brazil-tariffs-bolsonaro-lula-trade-imbalance-de4cf0669b00a76149e8f39f200af502">he enacted in a push for leniency for Bolsonaro.</a>“I think we should be able to make some good deals for both countries,” he said.While Trump was warming to Lula, he avoided Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The president is angry with Canada because of a television advertisement protesting his trade policies, and on his way to the summit, announced on social media he would&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-canada-tariffs-3cbc1cbf9ed53a10b442fd55dae1e0a3">hike tariffs on Canada</a>&nbsp;because of it.Trump has expressed confidence about reaching deals during the rest of his trip, including with China. Fentanyl trafficking and soybean sales are among Trump's priorities.“I think we have a really good chance of making a very comprehensive deal,” Trump said.It remains to be seen whether Trump’s dealmaking addresses longstanding issues or puts them off for another day.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested Sunday that Washington and Beijing could step back from their confrontation instead of pushing forward with higher tariffs by America and export restrictions on rare earth elements by China.When asked if the two countries could extend the trade truce from earlier this year, Bessent said: “I would say yes." However, he emphasized that the final decision would be up to Trump.One leader who was absent from the summit in Kuala Lumpur is Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Although he was close with Trump during his first term, the relationship has been more tense lately. Trump caused irritation by boasting that he settled a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-india-pakistan-kashmir-trade-e3cedcad801ce78c85194fcbf3b917f0">recent conflict between India and Pakistan</a>, and he has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/india-trump-modi-russia-oil-e03d5e496250e55b839d8915b85fab1d">increased tariffs on India</a>&nbsp;for its purchase of Russian oil.___

 🎥President Trump  dances at Malaysian arrival ceremony

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high speed chase.

Just after 1 p.m. October 22, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit attempted to stop a black passenger car with a stolen license plate south of Harrisonville, according to a media release.

The driver, later identified as  David S. Wilson, 39, Warrensburg, failed to stop for deputies and fled at a high rate of speed north on Interstate 49. Wilsonexited the highway at Harrisonville and continued through the city before traveling north on Rock Haven Road at 291 Highway.

Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle with a Grappler Device, but Wilson drove through the grass median and continued north on Interstate 49.

Just south of J Highway in Peculiar the driver attempted to pass a vehicle and trveled into the highway median, struck an embankment causing the vehicle to become disabled.  Deputies assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol took Wilson and a passenger into custody without further incident.  The vehicle was confirmed stolen from Lee’s Summit.

Wilson was charged in Cass County with Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle First Degree.  All three charges are Class D Felony.

Wilson is currently being held at the Cass County Jail with no bond allowed.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761301398952.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high speed chase.Just after 1 p.m. October 22, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Apprehension Unit attempted to stop a black passenger car with a stolen license plate south of Harrisonville, according to a media release.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761301355436.png" alt="Wilson photo Cass County" />
 <figcaption>Wilson photo Cass County</figcaption>
 </figure>The driver, later identified as David S. Wilson, 39, Warrensburg, failed to stop for deputies and fled at a high rate of speed north on Interstate 49. Wilsonexited the highway at Harrisonville and continued through the city before traveling north on Rock Haven Road at 291 Highway.Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle with a Grappler Device, but Wilson drove through the grass median and continued north on Interstate 49.Just south of J Highway in Peculiar the driver attempted to pass a vehicle and trveled into the highway median, struck an embankment causing the vehicle to become disabled. Deputies assisted by the Missouri State Highway Patrol took Wilson and a passenger into custody without further incident. The vehicle was confirmed stolen from Lee’s Summit.Wilson was charged in Cass County with Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Tampering with a Motor Vehicle First Degree. All three charges are Class D Felony.Wilson is currently being held at the Cass County Jail with no bond allowed.

Kansas City car theft suspect captured after high-speed chase

VICTORIA – The Victoria volleyball team is headed to the 1A
Division II state tournament. The Knights defeated Wallace County and
Wheatland-Grinnell to win their own Sub-State Saturday.

The Knights (34-6) lost the first set in both matches but
battled back to win the final two including an epic 28-26 win in the decisive
set in the title match. 

Victoria def. Wallace County 24-26, 25-21, 25-22
Wheatland Grinnell def. Western Plains 25-13, 25-19
Victoria def. Wheatland Grinnell 19-25, 25-22, 28-26

Quinter advanced to the 1A Division I state tournament after
winning their own regional. The Bulldogs (28-1) lost the first set in both
matches but came back to defeat Hill City and Decatur Community in three sets. 

Quinter def. Hill City 21-25, 25-19, 25-16
Decatur Community def. Ellis 25-18, 25-13
Quinter def. Decatur Community 17-25, 23-25, 23-25

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761491656565.jpeg" alt="The Victoria Knights volleyball team after winning their own Class 1A Division 2 Sub-State on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Victoria, Kan. (Courtesy photo)" />
 <figcaption>The Victoria Knights volleyball team after winning their own Class 1A Division 2 Sub-State on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Victoria, Kan. (Courtesy photo)</figcaption>
 </figure>Hays Post SportsVICTORIA – The Victoria volleyball team is headed to the 1A
Division II state tournament. The Knights defeated Wallace County and
Wheatland-Grinnell to win their own Sub-State Saturday.The Knights (34-6) lost the first set in both matches but
battled back to win the final two including an epic 28-26 win in the decisive
set in the title match. Victoria def. Wallace County 24-26, 25-21, 25-22
Wheatland Grinnell def. Western Plains 25-13, 25-19
Victoria def. Wheatland Grinnell 19-25, 25-22, 28-26Quinter advanced to the 1A Division I state tournament after
winning their own regional. The Bulldogs (28-1) lost the first set in both
matches but came back to defeat Hill City and Decatur Community in three sets. Quinter def. Hill City 21-25, 25-19, 25-16
Decatur Community def. Ellis 25-18, 25-13
Quinter def. Decatur Community 17-25, 23-25, 23-25

🏐 Victoria, Quinter advance to state

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team kept things close against fourth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney Saturday afternoon, losing 25-22, 25-23, 25-13. The Tigers (14-8, 3-7 MIAA) led as late as 16-15 in the first set and 18-17 in the second set, but the Lopers (21-2, 8-2 MIAA) were able to rally back each time.

The Tigers led the way on the stat sheet in several categories, including kills (43-41), assists (41-38) and digs (58-52), but a .265-.119 edge in attack percentage for the Lopers helped the visitors escape with the win.

Fort Hays State took control early, leading for much of the first set. A kill from Ashlyn Reeves gave the Tigers a 7-4 lead early, FHSU's largest advantage of the frame. The Lopers battled back to tie the score multiple times, but the home team was able to hang on to the lead until a two-point run gave UNK a 17-16 advantage.

The Lopers later led by as many as four before Caiya Stucky Reyes and Peyton Bergschneider recorded back-to-back kills to make it 22-20. Bergschneider then teamed up with Reeves for a block before tying things up with another kill. The Lopers bounced back with three blocks down the stretch to take the opening frame, 25-22.

The Tigers trailed by as many as four early in the second set, but battled back from an 8-4 deficit to take a 10-9 lead. Gracie Rains opened the 6-1 run with a kill before Reyes made the score 8-6. The Black and Gold then rattled off four in a row after a combo block from Bergschneider and Avery Eshleman kicked things off. Reeves followed with a kill before taming up with Reyes for a block to tie the score at nine before another Loper error put the Tigers on top.

UNK pushed back and later led by three, 17-14, before another four-point run gave the Tigers another lead. Rains kick-started the run with a kill before Grace Schmedding dropped in a service ace. Reyes then gave the Tigers an 18-17 lead following a Loper error, but the visitors scored the next two points to go back on top. The teams traded points over the next six rallies before the Lopers closed the set on a 4-2 run. An early 6-1 run helped the Lopers take control early in the third set en route to a 25-13 victory.

Rains led the match with 14 kills, while Bergschneider added 12 kills, six digs and two blocks. Kirsten Evans tallied 15 digs, seven assists and one service ace, while Annie Eaton led the team with 19 assists alongside one block and one ace.

The Tigers will hit the road for one final time in the regular season next weekend when they travel to take on Newman on Friday (Oct. 31) beginning at 6 p.m. in Wichita, Kan.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761445551965.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Peyton Bergschneider attempts a shot against Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Peyton Bergschneider attempts a shot against Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Jordyn Bredenberg)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State volleyball team kept things close against fourth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney Saturday afternoon, losing 25-22, 25-23, 25-13. The Tigers (14-8, 3-7 MIAA) led as late as 16-15 in the first set and 18-17 in the second set, but the Lopers (21-2, 8-2 MIAA) were able to rally back each time.The Tigers led the way on the stat sheet in several categories, including kills (43-41), assists (41-38) and digs (58-52), but a .265-.119 edge in attack percentage for the Lopers helped the visitors escape with the win.Fort Hays State took control early, leading for much of the first set. A kill from Ashlyn Reeves gave the Tigers a 7-4 lead early, FHSU's largest advantage of the frame. The Lopers battled back to tie the score multiple times, but the home team was able to hang on to the lead until a two-point run gave UNK a 17-16 advantage.The Lopers later led by as many as four before Caiya Stucky Reyes and Peyton Bergschneider recorded back-to-back kills to make it 22-20. Bergschneider then teamed up with Reeves for a block before tying things up with another kill. The Lopers bounced back with three blocks down the stretch to take the opening frame, 25-22.The Tigers trailed by as many as four early in the second set, but battled back from an 8-4 deficit to take a 10-9 lead. Gracie Rains opened the 6-1 run with a kill before Reyes made the score 8-6. The Black and Gold then rattled off four in a row after a combo block from Bergschneider and Avery Eshleman kicked things off. Reeves followed with a kill before taming up with Reyes for a block to tie the score at nine before another Loper error put the Tigers on top.UNK pushed back and later led by three, 17-14, before another four-point run gave the Tigers another lead. Rains kick-started the run with a kill before Grace Schmedding dropped in a service ace. Reyes then gave the Tigers an 18-17 lead following a Loper error, but the visitors scored the next two points to go back on top. The teams traded points over the next six rallies before the Lopers closed the set on a 4-2 run. An early 6-1 run helped the Lopers take control early in the third set en route to a 25-13 victory.Rains led the match with 14 kills, while Bergschneider added 12 kills, six digs and two blocks. Kirsten Evans tallied 15 digs, seven assists and one service ace, while Annie Eaton led the team with 19 assists alongside one block and one ace.The Tigers will hit the road for one final time in the regular season next weekend when they travel to take on Newman on Friday (Oct. 31) beginning at 6 p.m. in Wichita, Kan.

🏐 No. 4 Lopers escape with win over Tigers

Mary Ann Krebs, age 78, passed away at her home on Sunday,
October 19, 2025, in Tribune, Kansas. She was born on March 12, 1947, in
Tribune, Kansas, to Raymond and Goldie Jones Kuder. Mary Ann spent most of her
life in Tribune with brief visits to Seattle, Washington, Lamar, Colorado,
Great Bend, Kansas, Hoisington, Kansas, and Syracuse, Kansas. She was a member
of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the International Association of Rebekahs, and the
Syracuse Senior Center Board. She loved to play bingo, go to the casino,
socialize, and play cards at the Tribune Senior Center.

Mary Ann married Richard Martin in
1970 to which three daughters were born. They later divorced.

Mary Ann married Wayne Krebs on
November 29, 1996, at a ceremony in Tribune, Kansas. He passed away on August
4, 2002.

Survivors include her daughters,
Connie &amp; David Douglas of Eskridge, Kansas, Dorsey &amp; Dustyn Smith of
Tribune, Kansas, Kera &amp; Brian Weis of Syracuse, Kansas, her grandchildren,
Denton &amp; Sheena Douglas of Tecumseh, Kansas, Domanic and Anakyn Weis of
Syracuse, Kansas, Clay, Caden and Kenli Smith of Tribune, Kansas, one
great-grandson, Bentley Douglas of Tecumseh, Kansas, one sister, Irene Rice of
Cordova, Tennessee, and her partner, Jimmie Hill, of Syracuse, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her
parents, Raymond &amp; Goldie, her husband, Wayne, and two sisters, Kathryn,
and Carolyn.

Memorial services will be held on
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St.,
Tribune, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. (Mountain) with pastor Ray Frank presiding.
Inurnment will follow at the Greeley County cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to “The Mary
Ann Krebs Memorial” ℅ Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761432693433.jpeg" alt="Mary Ann Krebs" />
 <figcaption>Mary Ann Krebs</figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Ann Krebs, age 78, passed away at her home on Sunday,
October 19, 2025, in Tribune, Kansas. She was born on March 12, 1947, in
Tribune, Kansas, to Raymond and Goldie Jones Kuder. Mary Ann spent most of her
life in Tribune with brief visits to Seattle, Washington, Lamar, Colorado,
Great Bend, Kansas, Hoisington, Kansas, and Syracuse, Kansas. She was a member
of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the International Association of Rebekahs, and the
Syracuse Senior Center Board. She loved to play bingo, go to the casino,
socialize, and play cards at the Tribune Senior Center.Mary Ann married Richard Martin in
1970 to which three daughters were born. They later divorced.Mary Ann married Wayne Krebs on
November 29, 1996, at a ceremony in Tribune, Kansas. He passed away on August
4, 2002.Survivors include her daughters,
Connie &amp; David Douglas of Eskridge, Kansas, Dorsey &amp; Dustyn Smith of
Tribune, Kansas, Kera &amp; Brian Weis of Syracuse, Kansas, her grandchildren,
Denton &amp; Sheena Douglas of Tecumseh, Kansas, Domanic and Anakyn Weis of
Syracuse, Kansas, Clay, Caden and Kenli Smith of Tribune, Kansas, one
great-grandson, Bentley Douglas of Tecumseh, Kansas, one sister, Irene Rice of
Cordova, Tennessee, and her partner, Jimmie Hill, of Syracuse, Kansas.She is preceded in death by her
parents, Raymond &amp; Goldie, her husband, Wayne, and two sisters, Kathryn,
and Carolyn.Memorial services will be held on
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd St.,
Tribune, Kansas, at 10:30 a.m. (Mountain) with pastor Ray Frank presiding.
Inurnment will follow at the Greeley County cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.Memorials may be given to “The Mary
Ann Krebs Memorial” ℅ Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.There will be no visitation times.

Mary Ann Krebs

PITTSBURG, Kan. - Fort Hays State's Emily Diercks-McCullough claimed her second-consecutive MIAA Cross Country championship Saturday morning, helping the Tigers to a sixth-place finish at the 2025 league meet.

McCullough completed the six-kilometer trek in 20:57.8, becoming just the second athlete in MIAA Championship history to break the 21-minute mark in a 6K. She is the first to repeat as MIAA Champion since Missouri Southern's Kimmi Shank did so in 2008-09. The Hoxie, Kan. native is the 13th student-athlete in league history to collect multiple cross country championships in a career.

Her title gave the FHSU women the individual champion for a third year in a row after Regan Hodsden also came away victorious in 2023.

Taylor Hoskinson was the next Tiger across the line, turning in a time of 22:36.8 to place 25th. Ashlyn Harbaugh finished in 30th place after crossing the line in 22:48.0, while Emma Weiner slotted 36th with a time of 22:57.1. Cate Wiese rounded out the Tiger top five in 46th place after traversing the course in 23:15.2.

The Tigers collected 137 team points on the day, finishing 23 points behind fifth-place Missouri Southern. Race host Pittsburg State collected the team title for a fourth year in a row with 55 points, just one point in front of Rogers State.

Fort Hays State will continue the postseason push in two weeks (Nov. 8) when Missouri Southern hosts the Central Region Championships in Joplin, Mo. The women's 6K is set to open the day at 10 a.m.

Full FHSU Results 6th - Fort Hays State - 137 points 1st - Emily Diercks - 20:57.8 25th - Taylor Hoskinson - 22:36.8 30th - Ashlyn Harbaugh - 22:48.0 36th - Emma Weiner - 22:57.1 46th - Cate Wiese - 23:15.2 55th - Esther Clark-Pavlovich - 23:29.6 56th - Janae Fugitt - 23:31.3 61st - Abbye Hudson - 23:45.6 66th - Eva Cortes - 24:01.3 71st - Keziah Bachman - 24:16.4

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1761446130695.png" alt="Fort Hays State's Emily Dierks-McCullough wins her second straight MIAA Cross Country championship Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Pittsburg, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Brandon Ngo-PSU)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Emily Dierks-McCullough wins her second straight MIAA Cross Country championship Saturday, October 25, 2025 in Pittsburg, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Brandon Ngo-PSU)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsPITTSBURG, Kan. - Fort Hays State's Emily Diercks-McCullough claimed her second-consecutive MIAA Cross Country championship Saturday morning, helping the Tigers to a sixth-place finish at the 2025 league meet.McCullough completed the six-kilometer trek in 20:57.8, becoming just the second athlete in MIAA Championship history to break the 21-minute mark in a 6K. She is the first to repeat as MIAA Champion since Missouri Southern's Kimmi Shank did so in 2008-09. The Hoxie, Kan. native is the 13th student-athlete in league history to collect multiple cross country championships in a career.Her title gave the FHSU women the individual champion for a third year in a row after Regan Hodsden also came away victorious in 2023.Taylor Hoskinson was the next Tiger across the line, turning in a time of 22:36.8 to place 25th. Ashlyn Harbaugh finished in 30th place after crossing the line in 22:48.0, while Emma Weiner slotted 36th with a time of 22:57.1. Cate Wiese rounded out the Tiger top five in 46th place after traversing the course in 23:15.2.The Tigers collected 137 team points on the day, finishing 23 points behind fifth-place Missouri Southern. Race host Pittsburg State collected the team title for a fourth year in a row with 55 points, just one point in front of Rogers State.Fort Hays State will continue the postseason push in two weeks (Nov. 8) when Missouri Southern hosts the Central Region Championships in Joplin, Mo. The women's 6K is set to open the day at 10 a.m.Full FHSU Results 6th - Fort Hays State - 137 points 1st - Emily Diercks - 20:57.8 25th - Taylor Hoskinson - 22:36.8 30th - Ashlyn Harbaugh - 22:48.0 36th - Emma Weiner - 22:57.1 46th - Cate Wiese - 23:15.2 55th - Esther Clark-Pavlovich - 23:29.6 56th - Janae Fugitt - 23:31.3 61st - Abbye Hudson - 23:45.6 66th - Eva Cortes - 24:01.3 71st - Keziah Bachman - 24:16.4

👟 Diercks repeats as MIAA champ, FHSU women's XC 6th

JOHNSON COUNTY —Earlier this week around 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a prowler at a construction site near K-10 and K-7 highways, according to a soial media report from Lenexa Police. Officers quickly surrounded the area and deployed a drone to search from above.

The drone operator soon spotted someone hiding under heavy construction equipment. With a coordinated plan in place, a team of officers, along with a K9, moved in and took the suspect safely into custody.

Further investigation revealed stolen tools from a Lenexa business, along with meth and drug paraphernalia. This same individual had been arrested by Lenexa officers earlier this year in connection with another business burglary. The Johnson County District Attorney's Office has charged this suspect with crimes related to both cases.

Police did not release the name of the suspect.

JOHNSON COUNTY —Earlier this week around 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a prowler at a construction site near K-10 and K-7 highways, according to a soial media report from Lenexa Police. Officers quickly surrounded the area and deployed a drone to search from above.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Earlier this week around 3 a.m., officers responded to a report of a prowler at a construction site near K-10 and K-7 highways. Our officers quickly surrounded the area and deployed a drone to search from above. The drone operator soon spotted someone hiding under heavy… <a href="https://t.co/1GwDXurQnV">pic.twitter.com/1GwDXurQnV</a>&mdash; Lenexa Police (@LenexaPolice) <a href="https://twitter.com/LenexaPolice/status/1981451284919308713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The drone operator soon spotted someone hiding under heavy construction equipment. With a coordinated plan in place, a team of officers, along with a K9, moved in and took the suspect safely into custody.Further investigation revealed stolen tools from a Lenexa business, along with meth and drug paraphernalia. This same individual had been arrested by Lenexa officers earlier this year in connection with another business burglary. The Johnson County District Attorney's Office has charged this suspect with crimes related to both cases.Police did not release the name of the suspect.

🎥Kansas burglary suspect was hiding under construction equipment

Fort Hays State (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) at Washburn (2-5, 1-4 MIAA) Saturday, October 25 ⦁ 1 p.m. Topeka, Kan. ⦁ Yager Stadium

Radio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>

Fort Hays State Football hits the road once again this weekend as they head east down I-70 to Topeka for a meeting with Washburn. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium. The Tigers are looking to snap a two-game losing skid, now at 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods enter at 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA.

Fort Hays State looks to bounce back from a tough performance at Northwest Missouri State last week. The Tigers fell 52-3 to the nationally ranked Bearcats and the three points tied their fewest in a game under head coach Chris Brown. The Tigers seek a better offensive performance this week after a season-low 131 yards of total offense at NWMSU last week, the worst ever under coach Chris Brown.

Washburn is coming off its first conference win of the season, knocking off Central Missouri 37-17 in Topeka. The 37 points was the most in a game for the Ichabods this season, the first time they scored at least 30 in a game. The Ichabods are under the guidance of first-year head coach Zach Watkins, a former FHSU assistant who also played at Washburn when Chris Brown was an assistant coach for the Ichabods.

Fort Hays State has won six of the last nine meetings with Washburn. However, the Ichabods own a mark of 11-7 against the Tigers in MIAA play and have won 10 of the last 12 vs. the Tigers at Yager Stadium. FHSU has won the last two meetings, which included a 38-7 win in Hays last year and a 31-28 win in Topeka in 2023. Three of the last five meetings with Washburn in Topeka have gone to overtime, with Washburn winning two of those three.

This matchup pits the two best teams in the MIAA at forcing fumbles this season. FHSU leads the MIAA with 10, while Washburn is second with eight. Both teams have struggled offensively at times this year. Washburn is ninth in the MIAA in scoring at 21.9 points per game, while FHSU is 10th at 20.1 points per game. Fort Hays State ranks ninth in total offense at 318.4 yards per game, while Washburn is 10th at 266.7 yards per game.

The Tigers have won their last six against the Ichabods when scoring at least 30 points in a game. However, Washburn has won the last nine when FHSU fell short of 30 points.

On the defensive side of the ball, John Johnson continues to post a strong season at linebacker leading the Tigers in tackles with 83. He now has 313 for his career. Gaven Haselhorst leads FHSU in sacks with four, while Michael Chavez and Michael Polley each have two interceptions.

Caleb Heavner leads the Tiger offense with 1,321 passing yards and 310 rushing yards. He has had a hand in 10 touchdowns this season (8 passing, 2 rushing). Ryan Allen is the top receiver with 245 yards, while Cale Cormaney is right behind with 240.

The Ichabods have the national leader in tackles for NCAA Division II in J.C. Heim. He has 95 for the season. Logan Madden has been the quarterback for WU for two straight games. He completes just a little over 59 percent of his passes. Chase Allen-Jackman is the top target for Ichabod quarterbacks with 467 receiving yards for the season. Cam Robinson leads WU in rushing at 160 yards for the season.

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsFort Hays State (4-4, 3-3 MIAA) at Washburn (2-5, 1-4 MIAA) Saturday, October 25 ⦁ 1 p.m. Topeka, Kan. ⦁ Yager StadiumRadio:&nbsp;KJLS (103.3)&nbsp;<a href="https://mix103fm.com/">CLICK HERE TO LISTEN</a> Video:&nbsp;MIAA Network:&nbsp;<a href="https://themiaanetwork.com/fhsutigers/">CLICK HERE TO WATCH ($)</a>Fort Hays State Football hits the road once again this weekend as they head east down I-70 to Topeka for a meeting with Washburn. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Yager Stadium. The Tigers are looking to snap a two-game losing skid, now at 4-4 overall and 3-3 in the MIAA, while the Ichabods enter at 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the MIAA.Fort Hays State looks to bounce back from a tough performance at Northwest Missouri State last week. The Tigers fell 52-3 to the nationally ranked Bearcats and the three points tied their fewest in a game under head coach Chris Brown. The Tigers seek a better offensive performance this week after a season-low 131 yards of total offense at NWMSU last week, the worst ever under coach Chris Brown.Washburn is coming off its first conference win of the season, knocking off Central Missouri 37-17 in Topeka. The 37 points was the most in a game for the Ichabods this season, the first time they scored at least 30 in a game. The Ichabods are under the guidance of first-year head coach Zach Watkins, a former FHSU assistant who also played at Washburn when Chris Brown was an assistant coach for the Ichabods.Fort Hays State has won six of the last nine meetings with Washburn. However, the Ichabods own a mark of 11-7 against the Tigers in MIAA play and have won 10 of the last 12 vs. the Tigers at Yager Stadium. FHSU has won the last two meetings, which included a 38-7 win in Hays last year and a 31-28 win in Topeka in 2023. Three of the last five meetings with Washburn in Topeka have gone to overtime, with Washburn winning two of those three.This matchup pits the two best teams in the MIAA at forcing fumbles this season. FHSU leads the MIAA with 10, while Washburn is second with eight. Both teams have struggled offensively at times this year. Washburn is ninth in the MIAA in scoring at 21.9 points per game, while FHSU is 10th at 20.1 points per game. Fort Hays State ranks ninth in total offense at 318.4 yards per game, while Washburn is 10th at 266.7 yards per game.The Tigers have won their last six against the Ichabods when scoring at least 30 points in a game. However, Washburn has won the last nine when FHSU fell short of 30 points.On the defensive side of the ball, John Johnson continues to post a strong season at linebacker leading the Tigers in tackles with 83. He now has 313 for his career. Gaven Haselhorst leads FHSU in sacks with four, while Michael Chavez and Michael Polley each have two interceptions.Caleb Heavner leads the Tiger offense with 1,321 passing yards and 310 rushing yards. He has had a hand in 10 touchdowns this season (8 passing, 2 rushing). Ryan Allen is the top receiver with 245 yards, while Cale Cormaney is right behind with 240.The Ichabods have the national leader in tackles for NCAA Division II in J.C. Heim. He has 95 for the season. Logan Madden has been the quarterback for WU for two straight games. He completes just a little over 59 percent of his passes. Chase Allen-Jackman is the top target for Ichabod quarterbacks with 467 receiving yards for the season. Cam Robinson leads WU in rushing at 160 yards for the season.

🏈🎧 LISTEN: Tigers travel to Topeka to face Washburn

Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus discusses last Sunday's rout of the Raiders and previews their Monday Night Football matchup with the Washington Commanders.

The Holthus Hotline airs Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. on 96,9, KFIX.

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🎧 Holthus Hotline with Voice of the Chiefs Mitch Holthus

Saturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm

KAYS - (1400/94.3) KFIX - (96.9) KHAZ - (99.5) KJLS - (103.3) KKQY - (101.9)Saturday, October 25
 KAYS: Kansas FB vs.
Kansas State, 9:30am KJLS: Fort Hays State FB at Washburn, 12:00pm Sunday, October 26
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By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension District

Did you know that spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween? According to Jeff Whitworth, a K-State Extension Entomologist, four spider species common to Kansas are likely to be in hiding within the next few weeks.

Two species commonly found in the home that are of most concern to humans because of their venom – the brown recluse and black widow – are ready to go into winter hibernation. Those two species are rarely seen from mid-October to mid-March. The brown recluse is identified by a signature dark line that resembles a violin on its back, with the neck of the violin pointing to the rear of the spider. The bite of a brown recluse releases a hemotoxin that affects a person’s blood cells. A bite from a brown recluse may require medical attention.

The brown recluse is nocturnal, thus they are most active at night when they crawl around searching for food. As daylight returns, they crawl into any dark place close by, which is often in a shoe or clothing, if left on the floor. That is the reason that most bites occur; the spider is threatened when you put the item on. The adult female black widow is more elegant looking, typically a very shiny black with a reddish, hourglass shaped mark on their abdomen. The bite of a black widow releases a neurotoxin that affects the nervous systems of humans and animals.

Black widows are web builders, thus they are usually encountered in some out-of-the-way corner of a garage, shed, basement or similar place. They usually are not out wondering like a brown recluse.

Two less venomous spiders more common in farm fields or open areas include the orb spider and the garden spider.

The orb spider is typically a big, brown, round spider that weaves intricate webs.

You will often see webbing, but not the spider. The webbing catches insects, and then the spider comes out in the evening to feed on what they’ve caught and repair the web, if needed.

Another common field spider, the garden spider, also is very large, and typically dark green or black and yellow with long legs. Farmers often run into garden spiders when walking between fields because they’ll use corn or sorghum or large weeds to build their webs, and by this time of year, most spiders are at their largest and thus have constructed large webs for catching prey.

If they feel threatened in their web, they will vibrate the web, but if that doesn’t work, they usually drop to the ground and hide.

But like the brown recluse and black widow, orb spiders and garden spiders are likely to be out of sight by the time the scariest holiday of the year rolls around.

We are just about to run out of being scared by spiders, and just before Halloween, because the adult field spiders are going to lay their eggs and then go away. The brown recluse and black widow are going into hibernation and won’t be back until March or April.

Whitworth said that even though the brown recluse and black widow are better known to be dangerous, “all spiders are venomous.”

“Most spider bites don’t affect humans too much, but you just never know,” he said. “I always caution people not to play with spiders.”

Information provided by Jeff Whitworth, K-State Extension Entomologist.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760727697925.jpg" alt="Courtesy of Pixabay" />
 <figcaption>Courtesy of Pixabay</figcaption>
 </figure>By STACY CAMPBELL Cottonwood Extension DistrictDid you know that spiders are likely to be gone by Halloween? According to Jeff Whitworth, a K-State Extension Entomologist, four spider species common to Kansas are likely to be in hiding within the next few weeks.Two species commonly found in the home that are of most concern to humans because of their venom – the brown recluse and black widow – are ready to go into winter hibernation. Those two species are rarely seen from mid-October to mid-March. The brown recluse is identified by a signature dark line that resembles a violin on its back, with the neck of the violin pointing to the rear of the spider. The bite of a brown recluse releases a hemotoxin that affects a person’s blood cells. A bite from a brown recluse may require medical attention.The brown recluse is nocturnal, thus they are most active at night when they crawl around searching for food. As daylight returns, they crawl into any dark place close by, which is often in a shoe or clothing, if left on the floor. That is the reason that most bites occur; the spider is threatened when you put the item on. The adult female black widow is more elegant looking, typically a very shiny black with a reddish, hourglass shaped mark on their abdomen. The bite of a black widow releases a neurotoxin that affects the nervous systems of humans and animals.Black widows are web builders, thus they are usually encountered in some out-of-the-way corner of a garage, shed, basement or similar place. They usually are not out wondering like a brown recluse.Two less venomous spiders more common in farm fields or open areas include the orb spider and the garden spider.The orb spider is typically a big, brown, round spider that weaves intricate webs.You will often see webbing, but not the spider. The webbing catches insects, and then the spider comes out in the evening to feed on what they’ve caught and repair the web, if needed.Another common field spider, the garden spider, also is very large, and typically dark green or black and yellow with long legs. Farmers often run into garden spiders when walking between fields because they’ll use corn or sorghum or large weeds to build their webs, and by this time of year, most spiders are at their largest and thus have constructed large webs for catching prey.If they feel threatened in their web, they will vibrate the web, but if that doesn’t work, they usually drop to the ground and hide.But like the brown recluse and black widow, orb spiders and garden spiders are likely to be out of sight by the time the scariest holiday of the year rolls around.We are just about to run out of being scared by spiders, and just before Halloween, because the adult field spiders are going to lay their eggs and then go away. The brown recluse and black widow are going into hibernation and won’t be back until March or April.Whitworth said that even though the brown recluse and black widow are better known to be dangerous, “all spiders are venomous.”“Most spider bites don’t affect humans too much, but you just never know,” he said. “I always caution people not to play with spiders.”Information provided by Jeff Whitworth, K-State Extension Entomologist.