KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/michelle-obama">Michelle Obama</a>&nbsp;challenged men to support&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;' bid to be America's first female president, warning at a rally in Michigan on Saturday that women's lives would be at risk if Donald Trump returned to the White House.

The former first lady described the assault on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-ruling-texas-georgia-5c5d73c45274f90d40f7a4a07f00a27a">abortion rights</a>&nbsp;as the harbinger of dangerous limitations on healthcare for women. Some men may be tempted to vote for Trump because of their anger at the slow pace of progress, Obama said, but “your rage does not exist in a vacuum.”

”If we don’t get this election right, your wife, your daughter, your mother, we as women will become collateral damage to your rage,” Obama said. “So are you as men prepared to look into the eyes of the women and children you love and tell them you supported this assault on our safety?”

The rally in Kalamazoo was Obama’s first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention over the summer, and her remarks were searing and passionate in their support of Harris.

“By every measure, she has demonstrated that she’s ready,” the former first lady said. “The real question is, as a country, are we ready for this moment?”

Obama added, “Do not buy into the lies that we do not know who Kamala is or what she stands for. This is somebody who understands you, all of you.”

Although Obama has been a reluctant campaigner over the years, she showed no hesitation on Saturday as her speech stretched from the political to the personal. Obama said she fears for the country and struggles to understand why the presidential race remains close.

“I lay awake at night wondering, 'What in the world is going on?'” she said.

Her voice vibrating with emotion, Obama talked about the struggle for women to understand and care for their own bodies, whether it’s their menstrual cycles or menopause. And she spoke about the dangers of childbirth, when a split-second decision can mean the difference between life and death for a mother and her baby.

“I am asking y’all from the core of my being to take our lives seriously," Obama pleaded.

Harris took the stage after Obama and promised the crowd that she would keep their interests in mind — unlike Trump, who she accused of only being interested in himself.

“There is a yearning in our country for a president who sees the people, not just looking in the mirror all the time, but sees the people, who gets you and who will fight for you," she said.

After the rally, Harris went to Trak Houz Bar &amp; Grill with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, where they drank a locally brewed beer.

“I want to have whatever she's having,” Harris said.

The politicians chatted and took photos with people at the bar. When they approached a table of young women, one of them burst into tears.

Before arriving in Kalamazoo, Harris visited a local doctor's office in Portage to talk with health care providers and medical students about the impact of abortion restrictions. One of them said they have patients visiting from other parts of the country where there are strict limitations on abortion, and another said she's worried that people won't want to practice in important areas of medicine because of fears about government intrusion.

“We are looking at a health care crisis in America that is affecting people of every background and gender," Harris told reporters before visiting the doctor's office.

Harris appeared with Beyoncé&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-abortion-rights-2024-election-democrats-f228eedd3308dab2e1125fdf6029a4a2">on Friday in Houston</a>, and she campaigned with former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/harris-obama-springsteen-perry-mix-master-atlanta-1ef1c592180db8fcbe0d0480248f9fe6">on Thursday in Atlanta.</a>

It's a level of celebrity clout that surpasses anything that Trump, the Republican nominee, has been able to marshal this year. But there's no guarantee that will help Harris in the close race for the White House. In 2016, Hillary Clinton lost to Trump despite firing up her crowds with musical performances and Democratic allies.

Trump brushed off Harris' attempt to harness star power for her campaign.

“Kamala is at a dance party with Beyoncé,” the former president said Friday in Traverse City, Michigan. Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-presidential-election-detroit-michigan-ee1dbcb59eaddd8b006ce57aad77c37e">held a rally in Novi</a>, a suburb of Detroit, on Saturday before a later event in State College, Pennsylvania.

Saturday is the first day that early in-person voting became available across Michigan. More than 1.4 million ballots have already been submitted, representing 20% of registered voters.

When Clinton was running against Trump, Michelle Obama inspired Democrats with the slogan “when they go low, we go high.”

But this year, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, she adopted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-convention-harris-biden-obama-ffb55cee591f8f162ad77b5d6b91152b">a more biting approach</a>. She accused Trump of "doubling down on ugly, misogynistic, racist lies as a substitute for real ideas and solutions that will actually make people’s lives better.”

While Harris was with Obama in Michigan, President Joe Biden visited the Laborers’ International Union of North America in Pittsburgh. He mentioned that Harris once walked a picket line with the United Auto Workers — “she has a backbone like a ramrod” — while Trump has undermined organized labor.

“He views unions as getting in the way of the accumulation of wealth for individuals," Biden said. “It’s in labor’s interest to defeat Donald Trump, more than any other race you’ve been in.”

Biden's remarks to the mostly male audience referenced the gender divide that has been a consistent feature of this year's presidential race.

Speaking on Trump, Biden said, "I’m just gonna say straight up, he’s a loser as a man.”

He also said that women deserve more opportunities than they've received in the past.

“They can do anything any man can do, including be president of the United States of America," Biden said.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729994005608.png" alt="Image courtesy CSPAN" />
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 </figure>KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/michelle-obama">Michelle Obama</a>&nbsp;challenged men to support&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;' bid to be America's first female president, warning at a rally in Michigan on Saturday that women's lives would be at risk if Donald Trump returned to the White House.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/MichelleObama?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MichelleObama</a>: &quot;I am asking y&#39;all from the core of my being to take our lives seriously. Please do not put our lives in the hands of politicians, mostly men, who have no clue or do not care about what we as women are going through...Please do not hand our fates over to the… <a href="https://t.co/XGrnOlDeC8">pic.twitter.com/XGrnOlDeC8</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1850332497323667881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The former first lady described the assault on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-ruling-texas-georgia-5c5d73c45274f90d40f7a4a07f00a27a">abortion rights</a>&nbsp;as the harbinger of dangerous limitations on healthcare for women. Some men may be tempted to vote for Trump because of their anger at the slow pace of progress, Obama said, but “your rage does not exist in a vacuum.””If we don’t get this election right, your wife, your daughter, your mother, we as women will become collateral damage to your rage,” Obama said. “So are you as men prepared to look into the eyes of the women and children you love and tell them you supported this assault on our safety?”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">.<a href="https://twitter.com/MichelleObama?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MichelleObama</a>: &quot;I am praying that those of us contemplating voting for Trump or not voting at all will snap out of whatever fog we are in...I am worried that we will blow this opportunity to finally turn the page on the ugliness once and for all.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/TYPbINKmge">pic.twitter.com/TYPbINKmge</a>&mdash; CSPAN (@cspan) <a href="https://twitter.com/cspan/status/1850331506121851001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The rally in Kalamazoo was Obama’s first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention over the summer, and her remarks were searing and passionate in their support of Harris.“By every measure, she has demonstrated that she’s ready,” the former first lady said. “The real question is, as a country, are we ready for this moment?”Obama added, “Do not buy into the lies that we do not know who Kamala is or what she stands for. This is somebody who understands you, all of you.”Although Obama has been a reluctant campaigner over the years, she showed no hesitation on Saturday as her speech stretched from the political to the personal. Obama said she fears for the country and struggles to understand why the presidential race remains close.“I lay awake at night wondering, 'What in the world is going on?'” she said.Her voice vibrating with emotion, Obama talked about the struggle for women to understand and care for their own bodies, whether it’s their menstrual cycles or menopause. And she spoke about the dangers of childbirth, when a split-second decision can mean the difference between life and death for a mother and her baby.“I am asking y’all from the core of my being to take our lives seriously," Obama pleaded.Harris took the stage after Obama and promised the crowd that she would keep their interests in mind — unlike Trump, who she accused of only being interested in himself.“There is a yearning in our country for a president who sees the people, not just looking in the mirror all the time, but sees the people, who gets you and who will fight for you," she said.After the rally, Harris went to Trak Houz Bar &amp; Grill with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, where they drank a locally brewed beer.“I want to have whatever she's having,” Harris said.The politicians chatted and took photos with people at the bar. When they approached a table of young women, one of them burst into tears.Before arriving in Kalamazoo, Harris visited a local doctor's office in Portage to talk with health care providers and medical students about the impact of abortion restrictions. One of them said they have patients visiting from other parts of the country where there are strict limitations on abortion, and another said she's worried that people won't want to practice in important areas of medicine because of fears about government intrusion.“We are looking at a health care crisis in America that is affecting people of every background and gender," Harris told reporters before visiting the doctor's office.Harris appeared with Beyoncé&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-abortion-rights-2024-election-democrats-f228eedd3308dab2e1125fdf6029a4a2">on Friday in Houston</a>, and she campaigned with former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/harris-obama-springsteen-perry-mix-master-atlanta-1ef1c592180db8fcbe0d0480248f9fe6">on Thursday in Atlanta.</a>It's a level of celebrity clout that surpasses anything that Trump, the Republican nominee, has been able to marshal this year. But there's no guarantee that will help Harris in the close race for the White House. In 2016, Hillary Clinton lost to Trump despite firing up her crowds with musical performances and Democratic allies.Trump brushed off Harris' attempt to harness star power for her campaign.“Kamala is at a dance party with Beyoncé,” the former president said Friday in Traverse City, Michigan. Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-harris-presidential-election-detroit-michigan-ee1dbcb59eaddd8b006ce57aad77c37e">held a rally in Novi</a>, a suburb of Detroit, on Saturday before a later event in State College, Pennsylvania.Saturday is the first day that early in-person voting became available across Michigan. More than 1.4 million ballots have already been submitted, representing 20% of registered voters.When Clinton was running against Trump, Michelle Obama inspired Democrats with the slogan “when they go low, we go high.”But this year, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, she adopted&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/democratic-national-convention-harris-biden-obama-ffb55cee591f8f162ad77b5d6b91152b">a more biting approach</a>. She accused Trump of "doubling down on ugly, misogynistic, racist lies as a substitute for real ideas and solutions that will actually make people’s lives better.”While Harris was with Obama in Michigan, President Joe Biden visited the Laborers’ International Union of North America in Pittsburgh. He mentioned that Harris once walked a picket line with the United Auto Workers — “she has a backbone like a ramrod” — while Trump has undermined organized labor.“He views unions as getting in the way of the accumulation of wealth for individuals," Biden said. “It’s in labor’s interest to defeat Donald Trump, more than any other race you’ve been in.”Biden's remarks to the mostly male audience referenced the gender divide that has been a consistent feature of this year's presidential race.Speaking on Trump, Biden said, "I’m just gonna say straight up, he’s a loser as a man.”He also said that women deserve more opportunities than they've received in the past.“They can do anything any man can do, including be president of the United States of America," Biden said.

🎥'Take our lives seriously,' Michelle Obama pleads as she rallies for Harris in Michigan

Paul Leroy Lowry, age 94,
passed away on October 25, 2024, at his home in Palco, KS. He was born on
December 14, 1929, in Webster, KS to Roy and Goldie (Bray) Lowry. He married
Ann Post on February 23, 1951, in Logan, KS. They were blessed with 7 children:
Don, Pat, Kristie, John, Ginger, Angela, and Carol.

Paul graduated from Webster
High School in 1947. A lifelong farmer, Paul dedicated his life to nurturing
the land and providing for his family. His commitment to farming was matched
only by his love for pitching horseshoes, a sport he passionately pursued for
45 years. Paul was a proud competitor in the National Horseshoe Association,
participating in 13 world tournaments and bringing home numerous first-place
trophies. He delighted in sharing stories of his victories, always eager to
recount his experiences to anyone willing to listen. He recently donated his
trophies and newspaper clippings to the Rooks County Museum in Stockton where
they serve as a testament to his achievements. 

A beloved friend and neighbor,
Paul enjoyed playing cards in Palco, and when his dear friend Judy called to
say they were playing, he was always quick to grab his keys and head out in his
pickup. 

Paul’s family was his pride
and joy. He leaves behind his children, Don (Anita) Lowry of Hays, KS, Pat
(Mike) Rudman of Palco, Kristie (Roy) Williams of Plainville, KS, John (Kelly)
Lowry of Plainville, Angela Berens of Plainville, and Carol Coates of Hays, KS;
sister, Linda (Corky) Hagan of Stockton, KS; 16 grandchildren, 32
great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his
parents, Roy and Goldie; wife, Ann Lowry; daughter, Ginger Adams; siblings,
Carol Kelso and David Lowry; and three granddaughters.

A Graveside Service will be
held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 10AM at the Stockton City Cemetery. A
family receiving time will be on Tuesday, 5:30-6:30PM at the funeral home in
Stockton. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials
are suggested to Palco Senior Center and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. 

Online condolences may be left
for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1730000339592.jpeg" alt="Paul Leroy Lowry" />
 <figcaption>Paul Leroy Lowry</figcaption>
 </figure>Paul Leroy Lowry, age 94,
passed away on October 25, 2024, at his home in Palco, KS. He was born on
December 14, 1929, in Webster, KS to Roy and Goldie (Bray) Lowry. He married
Ann Post on February 23, 1951, in Logan, KS. They were blessed with 7 children:
Don, Pat, Kristie, John, Ginger, Angela, and Carol.Paul graduated from Webster
High School in 1947. A lifelong farmer, Paul dedicated his life to nurturing
the land and providing for his family. His commitment to farming was matched
only by his love for pitching horseshoes, a sport he passionately pursued for
45 years. Paul was a proud competitor in the National Horseshoe Association,
participating in 13 world tournaments and bringing home numerous first-place
trophies. He delighted in sharing stories of his victories, always eager to
recount his experiences to anyone willing to listen. He recently donated his
trophies and newspaper clippings to the Rooks County Museum in Stockton where
they serve as a testament to his achievements. A beloved friend and neighbor,
Paul enjoyed playing cards in Palco, and when his dear friend Judy called to
say they were playing, he was always quick to grab his keys and head out in his
pickup. Paul’s family was his pride
and joy. He leaves behind his children, Don (Anita) Lowry of Hays, KS, Pat
(Mike) Rudman of Palco, Kristie (Roy) Williams of Plainville, KS, John (Kelly)
Lowry of Plainville, Angela Berens of Plainville, and Carol Coates of Hays, KS;
sister, Linda (Corky) Hagan of Stockton, KS; 16 grandchildren, 32
great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his
parents, Roy and Goldie; wife, Ann Lowry; daughter, Ginger Adams; siblings,
Carol Kelso and David Lowry; and three granddaughters.A Graveside Service will be
held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 10AM at the Stockton City Cemetery. A
family receiving time will be on Tuesday, 5:30-6:30PM at the funeral home in
Stockton. In lieu of flowers, memorials
are suggested to Palco Senior Center and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left
for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>.

Paul Leroy Lowry

By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays Post

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State scored touchdowns on their first three possessions to grab the early lead and cruised to a 53-9 rout of Missouri Southern State Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. The Tigers closed out a perfect 6-0 regular season at home and improved to 6-3 overall and 4-3 in the MIAA. The Lions dropped to 1-8 overall and 0-7 in the MIAA. 

The 44-point win was the largest ever for FHSU over MSSU. The Tigers also posted their undefeated season at home since 2018, when it also went 6-0.

Fort Hays State finished with a season-high 520 yards of total offense, while holding MSSU to 246. The Tigers rushed for a season-high 301 yards, the most since 2021 when they ran for 334 against Northeastern State.

Shane Watts&nbsp;had a huge day offensively, rushing for a career-high 201 yards and adding 58 receiving yards for 259 all-purpose yards on the day. He averaged 10.6 yards per rush, highlighted by a career-long 709-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Watts became the first Tiger to rush for 200 yards or more yards in a game since Shaquille Cooper ran for 216 against Emporia State in 2015.

Watts capped a 9-play, 70-yard drive on the Tigers first possession with a 9-yard touchdown. Watts found the endzone later in the first quarter on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Heavner. The increaesed the lead to 21-0 on an 8-yard pass from Heavner to Jayden Horace in second quarter. 

Missouri Southern booted a 33-yard field goal in the closing seconds of the quarter to pull within 21-3 at halftime.

Watts scored on a 79-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. A bad snap on a punt resulted in a safety then Horace hauled in a 25-yard pass from Heavner to push the lead to 37-3 .

The Lions scored their only touchdown at the 12:41 mark of the fourth quarter on a 15-yard pass. John Johnson&nbsp;blocked the extra-point attempt which was plucked by Trevion Mitchell&nbsp;who scampered 83 yards for a defensive 2-point PAT, making it 39-9 Tigers. Jack Dawson added touchdown runs of 1 and 21 yards to cap the scoring.

Johnson added an interception to go along with the blocked extra point and lead the Tigers with 8 tackles. Keiyon Turner&nbsp;also recorded an interception late in the game.

The Tigers will be on the road for their final two contests of the regular season. They head to Emporia State next Saturday (Nov. 2) for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Welch Stadium.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729998936682.png" alt="Fort Hays State quarterback Caleb Heavner and running back Shane Watts celebrate following a 28-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Southern State on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State quarterback Caleb Heavner and running back Shane Watts celebrate following a 28-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Southern State on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (FHSU Athletics photo/Gillian Lynch)</figcaption>
 </figure>By GERARD WELLBROCK Hays PostHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State scored touchdowns on their first three possessions to grab the early lead and cruised to a 53-9 rout of Missouri Southern State Saturday afternoon at Lewis Field. The Tigers closed out a perfect 6-0 regular season at home and improved to 6-3 overall and 4-3 in the MIAA. The Lions dropped to 1-8 overall and 0-7 in the MIAA. The 44-point win was the largest ever for FHSU over MSSU. The Tigers also posted their undefeated season at home since 2018, when it also went 6-0.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1942808163&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/10-26-24-fhsu-fb-coach-brown-interview-v-miss-s-state" title="Chris Brown Postgame vs. Missouri Southern (Oct. 26, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Chris Brown Postgame vs. Missouri Southern (Oct. 26, 2024)</a></div></div>Fort Hays State finished with a season-high 520 yards of total offense, while holding MSSU to 246. The Tigers rushed for a season-high 301 yards, the most since 2021 when they ran for 334 against Northeastern State.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729999199630.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State running back Shane Watts runs towards the endzone in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (Hays Post photo/Jeff Leiker)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State running back Shane Watts runs towards the endzone in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (Hays Post photo/Jeff Leiker)</figcaption>
 </figure>Shane Watts&nbsp;had a huge day offensively, rushing for a career-high 201 yards and adding 58 receiving yards for 259 all-purpose yards on the day. He averaged 10.6 yards per rush, highlighted by a career-long 709-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Watts became the first Tiger to rush for 200 yards or more yards in a game since Shaquille Cooper ran for 216 against Emporia State in 2015.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1942806459&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/10-26-24-fhsy-fb-shane-watts-player-interview-v-miss-s-state" title="Shane Watts Postgame vs. Missouri Southern (Oct. 26, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Shane Watts Postgame vs. Missouri Southern (Oct. 26, 2024)</a></div></div>Watts capped a 9-play, 70-yard drive on the Tigers first possession with a 9-yard touchdown. Watts found the endzone later in the first quarter on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Caleb Heavner. The increaesed the lead to 21-0 on an 8-yard pass from Heavner to Jayden Horace in second quarter. Missouri Southern booted a 33-yard field goal in the closing seconds of the quarter to pull within 21-3 at halftime.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1942806235&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/10-26-24-fhsu-fb-john-johnson-player-interview-v-miss-s-state" title="John Johnson Postgame vs. Missouri Southern (Oct. 26, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">John Johnson Postgame vs. Missouri Southern (Oct. 26, 2024)</a></div></div>Watts scored on a 79-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. A bad snap on a punt resulted in a safety then Horace hauled in a 25-yard pass from Heavner to push the lead to 37-3 .The Lions scored their only touchdown at the 12:41 mark of the fourth quarter on a 15-yard pass. John Johnson&nbsp;blocked the extra-point attempt which was plucked by Trevion Mitchell&nbsp;who scampered 83 yards for a defensive 2-point PAT, making it 39-9 Tigers. Jack Dawson added touchdown runs of 1 and 21 yards to cap the scoring.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/10/1729999346609.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State wide receiver Jayden Horace catches the first of two touchdown passes in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (Hays Post photo/Jeff Leiker)" />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State wide receiver Jayden Horace catches the first of two touchdown passes in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Hays, Kan. (Hays Post photo/Jeff Leiker)</figcaption>
 </figure>Johnson added an interception to go along with the blocked extra point and lead the Tigers with 8 tackles. Keiyon Turner&nbsp;also recorded an interception late in the game.<div><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1943697127&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe><div style="font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc;line-break: anywhere;word-break: normal;overflow: hidden;white-space: nowrap;text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif;font-weight: 100;"><a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509" title="Eagle Radio" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Eagle Radio</a> · <a href="https://soundcloud.com/user-814667509/missouri-southern-state-october-26-2024" title="Fort Hays State FB Highlights vs. Missouri Southern State (October 26, 2024)" target="_blank" style="color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;">Fort Hays State FB Highlights vs. Missouri Southern State (October 26, 2024)</a></div></div>UP NEXTThe Tigers will be on the road for their final two contests of the regular season. They head to Emporia State next Saturday (Nov. 2) for a 1 p.m. kickoff at Welch Stadium.

🏈 Tigers cruise to Senior Day win over Missouri Southern State

JOHNSON COUNTY—A Kansas man is going to prison for violent child sex crimes.

This week, Judge T. Kelly Ryan sentenced 36-year-old Timothy Ryan Hugo to Life without the possibility of parole for 25-years for aggravated indecent liberties, rape of a child under 14 and aggravated criminal sodomy, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. The crimes were committed in 2019, according to online jail records.

In July, a jury found Hugo guilty of two counts of aggravated indecent liberties, two counts of rape of a child under 14 and aggravated sodomy. He has in the Johnson County Detention Center since October 2021, according to online jail records.&nbsp;

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 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY—A Kansas man is going to prison for violent child sex crimes.This week, Judge T. Kelly Ryan sentenced 36-year-old Timothy Ryan Hugo to Life without the possibility of parole for 25-years for aggravated indecent liberties, rape of a child under 14 and aggravated criminal sodomy, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. The crimes were committed in 2019, according to online jail records.He registered a sex offender this week.In July, a jury found Hugo guilty of two counts of aggravated indecent liberties, two counts of rape of a child under 14 and aggravated sodomy. He has in the Johnson County Detention Center since October 2021, according to online jail records.&nbsp;

Kansas man going to prison for violent child sex crimes

GRANT COUNTY, Nebraska —Law enforcement are investigating a Kansas man on drug allegations after a traffic stop.

Just after 5:30 p.m. October 24, while working traffic North of Hyannis on Hwy 61, a Grant County Deputy stopped a Kansas registered vehicle traveling south bound doing 75 mph in a 60 mph zone, according to a media release.

An investigation revealed a 38- year old man from Wichita was in possession of suspected large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, cash and paraphernalia.

With the assistance of Nebraska State Patrol and Box Butte County Sheriff's Office, the man was arrested for multiple drug charges and transported to the Box Butte County Jail without incident.

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 </figure>An investigation revealed a 38- year old man from Wichita was in possession of suspected large quantities of cocaine, methamphetamines, marijuana, cash and paraphernalia.With the assistance of Nebraska State Patrol and Box Butte County Sheriff's Office, the man was arrested for multiple drug charges and transported to the Box Butte County Jail without incident.

Kan. man, driving 75mph in a 60,  caught with large quantities of cocaine

Missouri Southern (1-7, 0-6 MIAA) at RV/- Fort Hays State (5-3, 3-3 MIAA) Saturday, October 26 – 1 p.m. Hays, Kan. – Lewis Field

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>

Promotions Senior Day – Tiger Seniors will be recognized 30 minutes before kickoff Hall of Fame Game – Newest members of the Tiger Sports Hall of Fame recognized at halftime

Fort Hays State Football will play its final home game of the regular season on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. as the Tigers take on Missouri Southern. It's Senior Day as 23 student-athletes on the football team will be recognized 30 minutes before the game. It is also the Hall of Fame Game this year as the newest members of the Tiger Sports Hall of Fame will be honored at halftime.

The Tigers are coming off a tough one-point loss to a Top-10 ranked Pittsburg State team last week in Pittsburg. The Tigers never trailed in the game until the final minute when the Gorillas scored a touchdown to go ahead by one. It was the first game this year in which FHSU scored less than 20 points, falling 18-17.The Tigers are seeking their first unbeaten season at home since 2018 when they finished 6-0 at Lewis Field Stadium. The Tigers are 5-0 at home so far this season with a pair of wins over AFCA Top 25 ranked teams.

Fort Hays State has won nine of the last 10 meetings with Missouri Southern and now holds a 19-14-1 advantage in the all-time series. A 25-24 win by the Lions in Hays in 2022 stopped an eight-game win streak by the Tigers. FHSU has averaged 39.0 points per game in its last 10 contests against Missouri Southern.

Missouri Southern is coming off a 42-21 loss at Washburn. The Lions have lost their last three games after claiming a 27-20 win at Northeastern State back on September 28. The Lions are allowing an average of 40.5 points per game this season. Five opponents this year have scored at least 40 against the Lions. Even though the Lions are 1-7 overall, two of their losses were one-score games.

Fort Hays State won last year's meeting with Missouri Southern by a score of 35-22 in Joplin. The Lions were within six points of the Tigers early in the fourth quarter, but sealed the win on a touchdown with 3:39 remaining in the game.

The Tigers own an 11-4 advantage in the series history between the teams in MIAA play. That includes a 5-3 mark in Hays and 6-1 mark in Joplin. FHSU won the last six games contested between the schools in Joplin.

Fort Hays State owns the third-best redzone defense in NCAA Division II, allowing opponents to score only 55 percent of the time. The Tigers rank fourth nationally in fumbles recovered with eight this year.

Shane Watts&nbsp;leads the Tigers in rushing with 677 yards. His 11 total touchdowns for the season (9 rushing, 2 receiving) puts him second in the MIAA in scoring with 66 points. Jayden Horace&nbsp;leads in receiving with 39 catches for 490 yards and five touchdowns. He now has 2,337 receiving yards in his career with 24 touchdowns, which includes two years at Allen University and two at Fort Hays State.

Defensively, Makel Williams continues to lead the Tiger and the MIAA in tackles with 70. He has reached double figures in tackles in four games this season. Myles Menges&nbsp;leads the Tigers and is tied for the MIAA lead in sacks with 5.0. FHSU has the third-best scoring defense in the MIAA, allowing just 18.8 points per game.

Fort Hays State has 23 players being recognized for Senior Day. The group includes Carson Arndt, Diego Barroso, Garrett Bishop, Sam Brandt, Ty Cooper, Jack Dawson, Sloan Hayden, Logan Heigele, Jayden Horace, Parker Janky, Myles Menges, Trevion Mitcherll, Mason Perez, Dawson Reynolds, Kobe Rome, Demetri Scott, Hunter Trail, Shane Watts, Ryley Wheat, Benyon Williams, Makel Williams and Kamren&nbsp; Xaysongkham.

The seven individuals being inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday morning include Gary Grubb (Track and Field, 1974-75), Randy Hill (Wrestling, 1975-79), Don Carter (Track and Field, 1985-87), Chris Capettini (Football, 1988-91), Darcie Schmitz (Track and Field, 2009-11), Dominique Jones (Men's Basketball (2009-11), and Kate Lehman (Women's Basketball, 2011-15).

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsMissouri Southern (1-7, 0-6 MIAA) at RV/- Fort Hays State (5-3, 3-3 MIAA) Saturday, October 26 – 1 p.m. Hays, Kan. – Lewis FieldRadio:&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>Promotions Senior Day – Tiger Seniors will be recognized 30 minutes before kickoff Hall of Fame Game – Newest members of the Tiger Sports Hall of Fame recognized at halftimeFort Hays State Football will play its final home game of the regular season on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. as the Tigers take on Missouri Southern. It's Senior Day as 23 student-athletes on the football team will be recognized 30 minutes before the game. It is also the Hall of Fame Game this year as the newest members of the Tiger Sports Hall of Fame will be honored at halftime.The Tigers are coming off a tough one-point loss to a Top-10 ranked Pittsburg State team last week in Pittsburg. The Tigers never trailed in the game until the final minute when the Gorillas scored a touchdown to go ahead by one. It was the first game this year in which FHSU scored less than 20 points, falling 18-17.The Tigers are seeking their first unbeaten season at home since 2018 when they finished 6-0 at Lewis Field Stadium. The Tigers are 5-0 at home so far this season with a pair of wins over AFCA Top 25 ranked teams.Fort Hays State has won nine of the last 10 meetings with Missouri Southern and now holds a 19-14-1 advantage in the all-time series. A 25-24 win by the Lions in Hays in 2022 stopped an eight-game win streak by the Tigers. FHSU has averaged 39.0 points per game in its last 10 contests against Missouri Southern.Missouri Southern is coming off a 42-21 loss at Washburn. The Lions have lost their last three games after claiming a 27-20 win at Northeastern State back on September 28. The Lions are allowing an average of 40.5 points per game this season. Five opponents this year have scored at least 40 against the Lions. Even though the Lions are 1-7 overall, two of their losses were one-score games.Fort Hays State won last year's meeting with Missouri Southern by a score of 35-22 in Joplin. The Lions were within six points of the Tigers early in the fourth quarter, but sealed the win on a touchdown with 3:39 remaining in the game.The Tigers own an 11-4 advantage in the series history between the teams in MIAA play. That includes a 5-3 mark in Hays and 6-1 mark in Joplin. FHSU won the last six games contested between the schools in Joplin.Fort Hays State owns the third-best redzone defense in NCAA Division II, allowing opponents to score only 55 percent of the time. The Tigers rank fourth nationally in fumbles recovered with eight this year.Shane Watts&nbsp;leads the Tigers in rushing with 677 yards. His 11 total touchdowns for the season (9 rushing, 2 receiving) puts him second in the MIAA in scoring with 66 points. Jayden Horace&nbsp;leads in receiving with 39 catches for 490 yards and five touchdowns. He now has 2,337 receiving yards in his career with 24 touchdowns, which includes two years at Allen University and two at Fort Hays State.Defensively, Makel Williams continues to lead the Tiger and the MIAA in tackles with 70. He has reached double figures in tackles in four games this season. Myles Menges&nbsp;leads the Tigers and is tied for the MIAA lead in sacks with 5.0. FHSU has the third-best scoring defense in the MIAA, allowing just 18.8 points per game.Fort Hays State has 23 players being recognized for Senior Day. The group includes Carson Arndt, Diego Barroso, Garrett Bishop, Sam Brandt, Ty Cooper, Jack Dawson, Sloan Hayden, Logan Heigele, Jayden Horace, Parker Janky, Myles Menges, Trevion Mitcherll, Mason Perez, Dawson Reynolds, Kobe Rome, Demetri Scott, Hunter Trail, Shane Watts, Ryley Wheat, Benyon Williams, Makel Williams and Kamren&nbsp; Xaysongkham.The seven individuals being inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday morning include Gary Grubb (Track and Field, 1974-75), Randy Hill (Wrestling, 1975-79), Don Carter (Track and Field, 1985-87), Chris Capettini (Football, 1988-91), Darcie Schmitz (Track and Field, 2009-11), Dominique Jones (Men's Basketball (2009-11), and Kate Lehman (Women's Basketball, 2011-15).

🏈🎧 LISTEN: Tigers host Lions for Senior Day / Hall of Fame Game

Saturday, October 26
 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Missouri Southern State,
12:00pm
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Sunday, October 27
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Vegas Raiders,
2:00pm

Saturday, October 26
 KJLS: Fort Hays State FB vs. Missouri Southern State,
12:00pm
 KAYS: Kansas FB at Kansas State, TBDSunday, October 27
 KFIX: Kansas City Chiefs at Los Vegas Raiders,
2:00pm

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<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;centered their attention on Texas on Friday with both presidential candidates holding events in the staunchly Republican state. The vice president&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kamala-harris-abortion-rights-2024-election-democrats-f228eedd3308dab2e1125fdf6029a4a2">teamed up with Beyoncé</a>&nbsp;for a rally aimed at highlighting the perilous medical fallout from the state’s strict abortion ban and putting the blame squarely on Trump.

Meanwhile, the former president held a news conference in Austin on Friday afternoon and sat down with podcaster Joe Rogan later in the day.

<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/joe-biden">President Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;visited a reservation in Arizona, a long-promised trip to Indian Country that Democrats hope could boost Harris' turnout effort in a key battleground state.

Trump’s three-hour interview with podcaster Joe Rogan has been released

The nation’s most listened-to podcaster pressed the former president on whether he’s “completely committed” to bringing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., into his administration.

“Oh, I completely am,” Trump responded. “But the only thing I want to be a little careful about with him is the environmental. Because he doesn’t like oil, I love oil and gas.”

He said he’ll tell Kennedy to “focus on health, do whatever you want.” Trump said he’s faced pressure not to work with Kennedy, citing “big Pharma” as one example.

Kennedy has been instrumental in spreading skepticism about vaccines, rejecting the overwhelming consensus among scientists that the benefits of inoculations outweigh the rare risk of side effects.

He also claims pharmaceutical companies conspire to prevent health improvements because they make so much money selling drugs to people with chronic illnesses.

Rogan also is skeptical of vaccines. Trump noted that “they’ve come up with some amazing things” such as the polio vaccine.

After embracing Beyoncé and Rowland, Harris took her spot at the mic, as the crowd cheered her name.

“It’s good to be back in Texas,” she said.

Harris started speaking at 10:20p ET, nearly an hour later than scheduled.

In her hometown of Houston, Beyoncé gave the city’s neighborhoods shoutouts, to raucous cheers from the crowd.

“We are all part of something much bigger,” she said. “We must vote, and we need you.”

“Our moment right now. it’s time for America to sing a new song. Our voices sing a chorus of unity,” she said, casting her remarks forward, and introducing Harris. “Are y’all ready to add your voice to the new American song? So let’s do this, ladies and gentlemen.”

Beyonce and Kelly Rowland take stage at Harris rally

Hometown hero&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/beyonce-knowles">Beyoncé</a>&nbsp;showed up at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris’</a>&nbsp;presidential campaign rally in Houston on Friday night. Her mother, Tina Knowles, introduced Beyoncé and her Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland, who took the stage.

Rowland kicked things off, describing this as “a moment where we grab back the pen from those who are trying to write an American story of division and hatred,” she said. “We are grabbing back the pen.” She concluded, “Now Houston, you’ve already had a hand in creating destiny. So do what you do, and do this thing again.”

Texas Senate candidate Colin Allred takes stage at Harris rally

Allred thanked Harris for “coming to Texas and shining a light on what’s happening to Texas families and Texas women.”

The crowd broke out in cheers of “beat Ted Cruz” after the Democratic congressman said that, “with y’all’s help and God’s grace, we’re gonna beat Ted Cruz.”

“Do you hear that, Ted?” Allred asked.

Allred likened both his opponent and Trump to being too “small” to be effective leaders.

“Everything is bigger in Texas, but Ted Cruz is too small for Texas,” Allred said, eliciting cheers and laughter from the crowd.

Allred also remembered being at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, when he said he “was going to defend the House floor from that mob,” while “Ted Cruz was hiding in a supply closet.

“I went to public school in Texas,” the former football linebacker said. “I’m not just going to sit there.”

Actress Jessica Alba kicks off Harris’ rally in Houston

Actress Jessica Alba kicked off Harris’ star-studded rally in Houston on Friday evening to praise the Democratic nominee as someone who “protects our freedoms and creates a brighter future, a more inclusive future for all.”

Harris is expected to focus her rally on abortion restrictions in the state and the consequences of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Alba said: “As a woman I know we need a leader like Kamala Harris who is dedicated to protecting reproductive freedom, ensuring that decisions about your body are made by you, never by the government, because Kamala Harris understands that protecting reproductive freedom isn’t about politics, it’s about our right to choose.”

There doesn’t seem to be an empty seat at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, the site of Harris’ rally with Beyonce.

The more than 20,000-seat stadium is awash in light: flashing red, white and blue lights held by supporters in the stands and strobe lights. Large screens are flashing messages that say “Reproductive Freedom,” “Vote, “Trust Women,” Freedom” and “Vote for Reproductive Freedom.”

Harris is scheduled to speak at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Attendees are leaving Trump’s rally en masse as word spread the former president will be arriving late

Trump’s plane did not leave Austin, where he was taping a podcast interview, until not long before the rally was set to start.

It’s a chilly night, with temperatures in the low 50’s.

“Well, we rather they were on time,” said Medine Dahlquist from Bay City, Michigan. But, she said, it’s “worth the wait.”

Roughly 35 million people have voted early as of today

About 35 million people have voted early in the 2024 presidential election.

That’s roughly one-fifth the number of people who cast ballots in 2020. The robust total is due to Republicans voting ahead of time after largely refusing to do so the prior two elections because former President Donald Trump criticized the process.

Now, Trump wants his supporters to vote early.

Remember, early vote statistics don’t tell you who won, merely who showed up. We won’t see who they picked until votes are tallied after polls close on Nov. 5.

▶ Find out how many early votes have been cast&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2024/2024-early-voting-tracker/">in your state</a>

Appeals court in Georgia declines to expedite review election ruling

An appeals court in the battleground state of Georgia has declined Friday to expedite the review of an appeal of a judge’s order that county election officials&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/georgia-election-rules-certification-03f6bc623d9f6aeeb3f9dc47823d03f9">must vote to certify results</a>&nbsp;by the deadline set in law.

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled this month that county election officials cannot refuse to certify election results. His ruling came in a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/georgia-elections-fulton-county-julie-adams-79c93a5820eb8a9ecf6856171db72c10">lawsuit filed by Julie Adams</a>&nbsp;a Republican member of the election board in Fulton County, which includes most of Atlanta and is a Democratic stronghold.

Adams appealed that order Wednesday and asked the Georgia Court of Appeals to hear it on an expedited basis.

But the appeals court’s decision means that McBurney’s order will almost certainly remain in effect through the deadline for county officials to certify results, which this year falls on Nov. 12.

South Carolina judge rules it’s too late to re-open voter registration after DMV mishap

A judge in South Carolina ruled Friday it is too late for the state to reopen voter registration for nearly 1,900 teens after the state Department of Motor Vehicles failed to notify election officials that they checked the box to register as they got their driver’s licenses.

The teens were 17 at the time they went to the DMV, but would be 18 by Election Day.

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit to reopen registration Tuesday, a day after early voting started in South Carolina.

Lawyers for the DMV, election officials and lawmakers say they are sympathetic toward the teens, but it would be chaotic to reopen registration this close to Election Day.

Judge Daniel Coble’s decision came about six hours after he heard arguments in the case.

Early voting started on Monday in South Carolina and in the first four days, more than 500,000 votes have been cast.

“Our government failed these young voters, and now the same government is making excuses rather than making things right. When ‘It’s too hard to fix’ becomes an acceptable reason to disenfranchise voters, we know that there’s work to do,” ACLU of South Carolina Legal Director Allen Chaney said in a statement after the ruling.

Trump meets execs from Bezos-owned Blue Origin

After he spoke in Austin, Trump greeted executives from Blue Origin, the space exploration company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos.

Bezos is the founder of Amazon and the owner of The Washington Post, which reported Friday that its editorial board won’t endorse a candidate for president. The decision was framed as a return to earlier tradition, but it sparked speculation that Bezos wants to avoid antagonizing Trump, who has vowed retribution against his enemies and critics if he returns to the White House.

The Post editorial board endorsed Trump’s Democratic rivals in 2016 and 2020, and the former president has often railed against critical news coverage by the newspaper.

Trump spoke briefly with Blue Origin’s CEO, David Limp, and vice president of government relations, Megan Mitchell, as he left a hangar where he spoke to supporters and journalists at the Austin airport.

The conversation underscores the web of diverse and competing interests in the Bezos business empire. Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to questions about whether the conversation had been planned and whether they had attended the event.

Bezos bought the Washington Post in 2013. He made the purchase as an individual and&nbsp;<a href="http://amazon.com/">Amazon.com</a>&nbsp;Inc. was not involved. Bezos&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jeff-bezos-steps-down-amazon-ceo-a5af30868a90cd300dd616796bc1aec2">stepped down</a>&nbsp;as Amazon CEO in 2021 but remains the company’s executive chairman and largest shareholder.

Officials with Seattle-based Blue Origin did not immediately respond to a message from The Associated Press.

Several bands, including Mumford &amp; Sons, will join Harris at a get-out-the-vote rally in Wisconsin

Vice President Kamala Harris will be joined by several musicians, including Mumford &amp; Sons, for a get-out-the-vote rally Wednesday on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, the campaign announced on Friday.

The rally will take place just before former President Donald Trump will be about two hours away for a rally in Green Bay.

Both campaigns are hitting the swing state hard in the final days of the race.

The Harris rally will include two members of the indie rock band The National, Matt Berninger and Aaron Dessner, along with singer-songwriters Gracie Abrams and Remi Wolf. They are performing as part of the “When We Vote We Win” GOTV Concert and Rally Series, the campaign said.

Trump wraps remarks in Austin without taking questions from reporters

Donald Trump has concluded his remarks in Austin, Texas.

He spoke for about 45 minutes, with a heavy emphasis on immigration.

Trump did not take questions from reporters while speaking, and he didn’t answer shouted questions afterward.

Both major presidential candidates are in Texas on Friday. Kamala Harris took questions from reporters ahead of her rally later this evening with Beyoncé in Houston.

Trump predicts he’ll break records for deportations if he wins the election

Donald Trump is predicting he’ll break records for the number of people deported from the United States if he wins the election.

At an appearance in Texas, Trump praised President Dwight D. Eisenhower for overseeing mass deportations as part of a sweeping plan known by the racist title “Operation Wetback.” Trump has made mass deportation a centerpiece of his campaign for a second term in the White House.

“I think we’ll break that record,” Trump said of Eisenhower’s deportations. “Not that I want to break it, but I think we have no choice.”

He said his administration will put “these vicious and bloodthirsty criminals in jail or kick them the hell out of the country.”

Leonardo DiCaprio endorses Harris for president

Leonardo DiCaprio is endorsing Kamala Harris for president, with the Oscar-winning actor expressing support for the Democratic nominee&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/leonardo-dicaprio-endorses-kamala-harris-election-2024-40bf7286e7219dfd59957bf28d34f578">in a video Friday</a>.

“Climate change is killing the earth and ruining our economy. We need a bold step forward to save our economy, our planet and ourselves,” DiCaprio said. “That’s why I’m voting for Kamala Harris.”

DiCaprio, long an outspoken advocate for addressing the climate crisis, has supported Democratic candidates in the past. In early 2020, he attended a fundraiser for Joe Biden at the home of former Paramount Pictures chief Sherry Lansing.

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Harris has received the support of many high-profile entertainers including Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Chris Rock and George Clooney.

Republican nominee Donald Trump’s celebrity supporters include Elon Musk, Dennis Quaid, Roseanne Barr and Kid Rock.

In December 2016, DiCaprio and the head of his eponymous foundation met with Trump, then president-elect, to discuss how jobs centered on preserving the environment could boost the economy.

Trump again likens the US to a ‘garbage can’

AUSTIN, Texas — Former President Donald Trump is doubling — and tripling — down on likening the United States to a trash receptacle.

“We’re like a garbage can. We’re like a garbage can,” he said Friday. He noted that, “The first time I said it was last night.”

During a Thursday night event, Trump had declared that the U.S. was “like a garbage can for the world.”

Vice President Kamala Harris, in response on Friday, called that comment, “Another example of how he really belittles our country.”

Moments after her reaction, Trump said it twice more during an appearance in Texas.

Trump derides Harris’ rally with Beyoncé as ‘rubbing shoulders’ with ‘woke celebrities’

Trump sits down with Joe Rogan, Harris rallies with Beyoncé

JOHNSON COUNTY — Emporia State University placed a professor on administrative leave following an arrest for alleged child sex crimes.

On Wednesday Howard Pitler, 72, was booked into the Johnson County jail on requested charges of&nbsp; electronic solicitation of a child under 14 years old, according to online jail records. He met the requirements of a $25,000 bond and is no longer in&nbsp; custody.

According to Emporia State, "Upon being made aware of the arrest of Howard Pitler, the university responded immediately and placed Pitler on administrative leave. With our rich tradition as a premier Teachers College, the care and safety of students of all ages is of the utmost importance. Pitler taught fully online master’s level courses as an associate professor of School Leadership, Middle &amp; Secondary Teacher Education in The Teachers College. He has been at ESU since 2018. Emporia State will cooperate fully with authorities. We cannot comment further on an ongoing investigation."

Pitler is scheduled to return to court October 31, according to online jail records.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>JOHNSON COUNTY — Emporia State University placed a professor on administrative leave following an arrest for alleged child sex crimes.On Wednesday Howard Pitler, 72, was booked into the Johnson County jail on requested charges of&nbsp; electronic solicitation of a child under 14 years old, according to online jail records. He met the requirements of a $25,000 bond and is no longer in&nbsp; custody.According to Emporia State, "Upon being made aware of the arrest of Howard Pitler, the university responded immediately and placed Pitler on administrative leave. With our rich tradition as a premier Teachers College, the care and safety of students of all ages is of the utmost importance. Pitler taught fully online master’s level courses as an associate professor of School Leadership, Middle &amp; Secondary Teacher Education in The Teachers College. He has been at ESU since 2018. Emporia State will cooperate fully with authorities. We cannot comment further on an ongoing investigation."Pitler is scheduled to return to court October 31, according to online jail records.&nbsp;

Emporia State University professor accused of child sex crime

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel pounded Iran with a series of airstrikes early Saturday, saying it was targeting military targets in retaliation for the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-gaza-news-10-01-2024-eb175dff6e46906caea8b9e43dfbd3da">barrage of ballistic missiles</a>&nbsp;the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel earlier this month. Explosions could be heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran, though there was no immediate information on damage or casualties.

The attack risks pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-one-year-anniversary-cf123f95609051e8e8eaf6aebe661b6a">spiraling violence across the Middle East</a>, where militant groups backed by Iran – including Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in Lebanon – are already at war with Israel.

The Israeli military said Saturday it had launched “precise strikes on military targets” and, according to two Israeli officials, it was not targeting nuclear or oil facilities. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the ongoing operation with the media.

“The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since Oct. 7 ... including direct attacks from Iranian soil,” Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a prerecorded video statement early Saturday. “Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond.”

Initially, nuclear facilities and oil installations all had been seen as possible targets for Israel’s response to Iran’s Oct. 1 attack, but in mid-October the Biden administration believed it had won&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-oil-nuclear-sites-biden-f5dd702de7d990dd1d00f665e1484dee">assurances from Israel</a>&nbsp;that it would not hit such targets.

Iran’s state-run media acknowledged blasts that could be heard in Tehran and said some of the sounds came from air defense systems around the city.

But beyond a brief reference, Iranian state television offered no other details and even began showing what it described as live footage of men loading trucks at a vegetable market in Tehran in an attempt to downplay the assault.

A Tehran resident told The Associated Press that at least seven explosions could be heard, which rattled the surrounding area. The resident spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.

People in Tehran could see what appeared to be tracer fire light up the sky as the blasts could be heard. Other footage showed what appeared to be surface-to-air missiles launching up to the sky and other detonations.

Iran closed the country’s airspace early Saturday, and flight-tracking data analyzed by the Associated Press showed commercial airlines had broadly left the skies over Iran, and across Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.

The White House said President Joe Biden had been briefed and would continue to receive updates.

In Syria, the state news agency SANA, citing an unnamed military official, reported missile fire targeting military sites in the country’s central and southern region. It said that Syria’s air defenses had shot some of the missiles down. There was no immediate information on casualties.

Iran has launched two ballistic missile attacks on Israel in recent months amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip that began with the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. That initial attack killed some 1,200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage back to the seaside enclave.

In the time since, more than 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to local health officials who don’t delineate between civilians and combatants. The U.N. has said hundreds of thousands of people have been trapped with little food or supplies as Israeli forces close in on the northern Gaza town of Jabaliya, while food and other aid remains scarce in the enclave. Israeli military operations in the West Bank in the time since have killed hundreds more.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/4/1713493747235.png" alt="Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Israeli military spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel pounded Iran with a series of airstrikes early Saturday, saying it was targeting military targets in retaliation for the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-gaza-news-10-01-2024-eb175dff6e46906caea8b9e43dfbd3da">barrage of ballistic missiles</a>&nbsp;the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel earlier this month. Explosions could be heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran, though there was no immediate information on damage or casualties.The attack risks pushing the archenemies closer to all-out war at a time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-one-year-anniversary-cf123f95609051e8e8eaf6aebe661b6a">spiraling violence across the Middle East</a>, where militant groups backed by Iran – including Hamas in Gaza, and Hezbollah in Lebanon – are already at war with Israel.The Israeli military said Saturday it had launched “precise strikes on military targets” and, according to two Israeli officials, it was not targeting nuclear or oil facilities. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss the ongoing operation with the media.“The regime in Iran and its proxies in the region have been relentlessly attacking Israel since Oct. 7 ... including direct attacks from Iranian soil,” Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a prerecorded video statement early Saturday. “Like every other sovereign country in the world, the State of Israel has the right and the duty to respond.”Initially, nuclear facilities and oil installations all had been seen as possible targets for Israel’s response to Iran’s Oct. 1 attack, but in mid-October the Biden administration believed it had won&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-iran-oil-nuclear-sites-biden-f5dd702de7d990dd1d00f665e1484dee">assurances from Israel</a>&nbsp;that it would not hit such targets.Iran’s state-run media acknowledged blasts that could be heard in Tehran and said some of the sounds came from air defense systems around the city.But beyond a brief reference, Iranian state television offered no other details and even began showing what it described as live footage of men loading trucks at a vegetable market in Tehran in an attempt to downplay the assault.A Tehran resident told The Associated Press that at least seven explosions could be heard, which rattled the surrounding area. The resident spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals.People in Tehran could see what appeared to be tracer fire light up the sky as the blasts could be heard. Other footage showed what appeared to be surface-to-air missiles launching up to the sky and other detonations.Iran closed the country’s airspace early Saturday, and flight-tracking data analyzed by the Associated Press showed commercial airlines had broadly left the skies over Iran, and across Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.The White House said President Joe Biden had been briefed and would continue to receive updates.In Syria, the state news agency SANA, citing an unnamed military official, reported missile fire targeting military sites in the country’s central and southern region. It said that Syria’s air defenses had shot some of the missiles down. There was no immediate information on casualties.Iran has launched two ballistic missile attacks on Israel in recent months amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip that began with the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. That initial attack killed some 1,200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage back to the seaside enclave.In the time since, more than 42,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, according to local health officials who don’t delineate between civilians and combatants. The U.N. has said hundreds of thousands of people have been trapped with little food or supplies as Israeli forces close in on the northern Gaza town of Jabaliya, while food and other aid remains scarce in the enclave. Israeli military operations in the West Bank in the time since have killed hundreds more.Israel also has launched a ground invasion of Lebanon and a series of punishing airstrikes that have rattled that country.The strike Saturday happened just as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was arriving back in the U.S. after a tour of the Middle East where he and other U.S. officials had warned Israel to tender a response that would not further escalate the conflict in the region and exclude nuclear sites in Iran.White House National Security Council spokesman Sean Savett said in a statement that “we understand that Israel is conducting targeted strikes against military targets in Iran” and referred reporters to the Israeli government for more details on their operation.Two U.S. officials said the U.S. was notified by Israel in advance of the strikes. They said there was no U.S. involvement in the operation. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing operation.Israel had vowed to hit Iran hard following a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-gaza-news-10-01-2024-eb175dff6e46906caea8b9e43dfbd3da">massive Iranian missile barrage</a>&nbsp;on Oct. 1. Iran said its barrage was in response to deadly Israeli&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-conflict-military-strategy-cce53839bbcf0a9a36af45ed2fa7dbb4">attacks against its proxy in Lebanon,</a>&nbsp;Hezbollah, and it has promised to respond to any retaliatory strikes.Israel and Iran have been bitter foes since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Israel considers Iran to be its greatest threat, citing its leaders’ calls for Israel’s destruction, their support for anti-Israel militant groups and the country’s nuclear program.Israel and Iran have been locked in a yearslong shadow war. A suspected Israeli assassination campaign has killed top Iranian nuclear scientists. Iranian nuclear installations have been hacked or sabotaged, all in mysterious attacks blamed on Israel. Meanwhile, Iran has been blamed for a series of attacks on shipping in the Middle East in recent years, which later grew into the attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on shipping through the Red Sea corridor.But since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, the battle has increasingly moved into the open. Israel has recently turned its attention to Hezbollah, which has been firing rockets into Israel since&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">the war in Gaza</a>&nbsp;began. Throughout the year, a number of top Iranian military figures have been killed in Israeli strikes in Syria and Lebanon.Iran fired a wave of missiles and drones at Israel last April after two Iranian generals were killed in an apparent Israeli airstrike in Syria on an Iranian diplomatic post. The missiles and drones caused minimum damage, and Israel — under pressure from Western countries to show restraint — responded with a limited strike.But after Iran’s early October missile strike, Israel promised a tougher response.Meanwhile Friday, Israeli strikes on residential areas in southern Gaza killed 38 people, including 13 children from the same extended family, Palestinian health officials said.In northern Gaza, health officials reported that Israeli forces had raided Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few medical facilities still functioning in the area. Israel has renewed its&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/israel-hamas-war">offensive against Hamas</a>&nbsp;in the north in recent weeks, and aid groups are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/hamas-israel-generals-plan-eiland-gaza-219d7eb9a3050e281ccc032d5a56263c">sounding the alarm</a>&nbsp;over dire humanitarian conditions.In Lebanon, Israeli strikes on the country’s southeast&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/journalists-killed-lebanon-israel-c89cf1109daaf3e6e7b766584710234d">killed three journalists</a>&nbsp;working for news outlets that are considered to be aligned with&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-lebanon-hezbollah-news-10-08-2024-0bc0a8970c066c048ee1875bcdc8df79">Hezbollah</a>.