EL AVIV, Israel (AP) —On Thursday, President Biden will address the nation to discuss his administration's response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and Russia’s ongoing brutal war against Ukraine.This speech will be delivered from the Oval Office at 7:00pm CDT. 

The President swept into wartime Israel for a 7 1/2-hour visit Wednesday that produced a heaping dose of support for the Israeli people, a deal to get&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-hospital-d9606e0ead1f8c4e9fd00b602ed14a38">limited humanitarian aid into Gaza from Egypt</a>&nbsp;and a warning not to allow rage over the deadly Hamas attack to consume them.

(click below to watch the President's statement from Israel)

“I understand. Many Americans understand,” Biden said as he wrapped up his stay in Tel Aviv, likening the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-rockets-airstrikes-tel-aviv-11fb98655c256d54ecb5329284fc37d2">Oct. 7 Hamas attack</a>&nbsp;to the attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, that killed nearly 3,000 people. “You can’t look at what has happened here ... and not scream out for justice," he said.

“But I caution this: While you feel that rage, don’t be consumed by it,” he said. “After 9/11, we were enraged in the United States. And while we sought justice and got justice, we also made mistakes."

Biden urged Israel to step back from the brink, not just to ease growing tensions in the Mideast that threaten to spiral into a broader regional conflict, but also to reassure a world rattled by images of carnage and suffering, in Israel and Gaza alike.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-palestinians-egypt-sinai-war-894d45535fed1049a0076453ca99c555">One million people have been</a>&nbsp;displaced in roughly 10 days, according to the United Nations.

Biden's mission to Israel was to display resolve and to diminish the likelihood of a wider war, while providing assurances that he was not overlooking the increasingly dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The president spoke to reporters briefly aboard Air Force One as it stopped in Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany on the way back to Washington.

He said he had spoken to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, who had agreed to reopen the country's border crossing with Gaza and allow 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid supplies to cross. He said timing would depend on patching roads damaged in the fighting.

Less clear is how far the trip would take Biden&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-gaza-palestinians-war-crisis-mideast-7688f27195afe94f89c22c66cf7b5b72">in trying to tamp down volatile Mideast divisions</a>, particularly after his plan collapsed to follow the Israel stop with an Arab leaders summit in Jordan.

The day was full of signature Biden moments as he walked a careful diplomatic line. He doled out embraces to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and to first responders, doctors and victims who witnessed nightmare moments. He spoke quietly of his own history with grief. He told the familiar anecdote about meeting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-israel-gaza-dachau-holocaust-hamas-919058eec36dca4c06cf9fc4355fe302#tbl-em-lnw35klcqmtvftg1omd">every Israeli prime minister</a>&nbsp;over more than five decades in elected office, starting with Golda Meir in 1973.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-ireland-seamus-heaney-poetry-yeats-d87aa6c0b3e9a53464faaf8d5fda1c7b">He quoted an Irish poet.</a>

“I come to Israel with a single message: You're not alone," Biden said. “As long as the United States stands — and we will stand forever — we will not let you ever be alone.”

His presence and comments to Israeli leaders held weight. Netanyahu said the president's visit was “deeply, deeply moving” and said Biden had rightly drawn a clear line between the “forces of civilization and the forces of barbarism.”

“The civilized world must unite to defeat Hamas,” the Israeli leader said.

Biden arrived in Israel as the nations across the Mideast shook with protests triggered by an explosion Monday at a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-rafah-e062825a375d9eb62e95509cab95b80c">Gaza hospital that killed hundreds.</a>

The blast undid plans for Jordan’s King Abdullah II to host Biden along with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and el-Sissi. Abbas withdrew in protest of the hospital attack; the summit was subsequently canceled outright. Biden was expected to speak to Abbas by telephone Wednesday as he returned to Washington, but his presence in Israel prompted fresh outrage.

In Amman, a sign hoisted by one protester labeled Biden and Netanyahu war criminals and called them “Partner in Crime.” At the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh in south Lebanon, protesters set fire to a cardboard cutout of Biden’s head with a rope around his neck and blood painted over his mouth.

Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s foreign minister, told a state-run television network that the war is “pushing the region to the brink.”

But Biden emerged from the day with at least an agreement by Israel to allow food, water and medicine into Gaza following days of deadlock. Israel cut off the flow of aid and fuel to the Gaza Strip after the attack that killed 1,400 civilians by Hamas, which controls the region.

The U.S. has already provided aid and military support to Israel and officials plan to ask Congress for more than $2 billion in combined additional aid for Israel and Ukraine. Biden on Wednesday also announced $100 million in aid to Gaza and the West Bank.

“The vast majority of Palestinians are not Hamas,” Biden stressed. "Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people.”

The grim tone of the discussions between Biden and Netanyahu stood in stark contrast to their optimistic meeting just a month ago on the sidelines of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-israel-saudi-arabia-normalization-hamas-246213034afa75e4dff27e71362a1979">U.N. General Assembly</a>&nbsp;in New York, where Netanyahu marveled that a “historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia” seemed within reach.

The possibility of improved relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors has dimmed considerably with the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hamas war. Israel has been preparing for a potential ground invasion of Gaza. There are also fears that a new front could erupt along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, where Hezbollah operates. The Iran-backed organization has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-clashes-cadccde8c6ce5400ee36fd12d3bfea52">skirmishing with Israeli forces.</a>

It was not clear yet when the humanitarian aid&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/palestinian-jordan-egypt-israel-refugee-502c06d004767d4b64848d878b66bd3d">would begin to flow into Gaza</a>, and whether it would include fuel that could power the generators keeping open the hospitals that are flooded with injured.

Allowing aid into the region had been seen by U.S. officials as a critical step toward the cooling of tensions in Arab nations after the blast at the hospital, which had been treating wounded Palestinians and sheltering many more who were seeking a refuge from the fighting.

There were conflicting claims of who was responsible.

Officials in Gaza quickly blamed an Israeli airstrike. Israel denied it was involved and released a flurry of video, audio and other information that it said showed the blast was instead due to a missile misfire by Islamic Jihad, another militant group operating in Gaza. The Islamic Jihad dismissed that claim. The Associated Press has not independently verified any of the claims or evidence released by the parties.

Biden said data from his Defense Department showed that the explosion was not likely caused by an airstrike by the Israeli military. A White House National Security Council spokesperson followed up later with a post on social media that an analysis of “overhead imagery, intercepts and open source information” showed Israel was not behind the attack. But the U.S. continues to collect evidence.

“Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by the other team, not you,” Biden told Netanyahu.

The leaders of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee in a joint statement said they felt confident the explosion was “the result of a failed rocket launch” by militants and not an Israeli airstrike.

Roughly 2,800 Palestinians have been reported killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. An additional 1,200 people are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-siege-airstrikes-rescue-war-b4147d61a1fd1628e1029349224ab708">believed to be buried under the rubble</a>, alive or dead, health authorities said. Those numbers predate the explosion at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-rafah-e062825a375d9eb62e95509cab95b80c">the Al-Ahli hospital</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday.

Jordan declared three days of mourning and Jordanian officials said the summit was canceled after speaking with all leaders. Safadi said they had wanted the meeting to produce an end to the war, which seems unlikely now, and to give Palestinians the respect they deserve.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to begin flowing into Gaza from Egypt, with the understanding that shipments would be subject to inspections and that aid should go to civilians and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-781b3c63af4ae6e51c313a68f314e66d">not Hamas militants</a>.

“I understand. Many Americans understand," Biden said, likening the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. that killed nearly 3,000 people. “You can't look at what has happened here ... and not scream out for justice. While you feel that rage, don't be consumed by it.”

Israel had cut off the flow of food, fuel and water to the Gaza Strip after the attack by Hamas, in which nearly 1,400 people in Israel were killed. Mediators have been struggling to break a deadlock over providing supplies to desperate civilians, aid groups and hospitals.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-hospital-d9606e0ead1f8c4e9fd00b602ed14a38">An explosion</a>&nbsp;at a Gaza Strip hospital compounded the suffering.

Israel confirmed that food, water and medicine would begin to flow to Gaza through Egypt, though exactly when that would begin wasn't immediately clear.

There were conflicting claims of who was responsible for the hospital blast. Officials in Gaza quickly blamed an Israeli airstrike. Israel denied it was involved and released a flurry of video, audio and other information that it said showed the blast was instead due to a missile misfire by Islamic Jihad, another militant group operating in Gaza. The Islamic Jihad dismissed that claim. The Associated Press has not independently verified any of the claims or evidence released by the parties.

Biden on Wednesday said data from his Defense Department showed it was not likely a strike by the Israeli military. And a National Security Council spokesperson later posted on social media that an analysis of "overhead imagery, intercepts and open source information" showed that Israel was not behind the attack. But the U.S. continued to collect evidence.

“Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by the other team, not you,” Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting. But he said there were “a lot of people out there” who weren’t sure what caused the blast, which sparked protests throughout the Middle East.

Biden said he had spoken with the Israeli cabinet “to agree to the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance of civilians in Gaza, based on the understanding that there will be inspections and the aid will go to civilians and not to Hamas.”

“Let me be clear,” Biden said. If Hamas diverts or steals the assistance, they will have demonstrated once again that they have no concern for the welfare of the Palestinian people."

Biden also announced an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza and the West Bank.

Biden had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-gaza-palestinians-war-crisis-mideast-7688f27195afe94f89c22c66cf7b5b72">also been scheduled to visit Jordan</a>&nbsp;to meet with Arab leaders Wednesday, but the summit was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hospital-jordan-egypt-protests-590f24d154fb3cb256ec1707ec78b816">called off after the hospital explosion.</a>&nbsp;His remarks in Tel Aviv spoke both to the horrors that the Israelis had endured, but also the growing humanitarian crisis for Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

He told Netanyahu he was “deeply saddened and outraged” by the hospital explosion. But he also stressed that “Hamas does not represent all the Palestinian people, and it has brought them only suffering.” And he spoke of the need to find ways of “encouraging life-saving capacity to help the Palestinians who are innocent, caught in the middle of this.”

Biden reiterated the U.S. was firmly behind Israel.

“I want you to know you're not alone. We will continue to have Israel's back as you work to defend your people," Biden said. "We'll continue to work with you and partners across the region to prevent more tragedy to innocent civilians."

Netanyahu said the president's visit was “deeply, deeply moving," adding, "I know I speak for all the people of Israel when I say thank you Mr. President, thank you for standing with Israel today, tomorrow and always.”

Netanyahu said Biden had rightly drawn a clear line between the “forces of civilization and the forces of barbarism,” saying Israel was united in its resolve to defeat Hamas.

“The civilized world must unite to defeat Hamas," he said. U.S. officials&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-palestine-war-hamas-a98846471f1e3c239cfd4e3414d5dba7">on Wednesday also announced</a>&nbsp;sanctions against a group of 10 Hamas members and the Palestinian militant organization’s financial network across Gaza, Sudan, Turkey, Algeria and Qatar.

Biden met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog as well as with Israeli first responders and the families of victims and those being held hostage by Hamas. He held their hands, embraced them and listened quietly as their voices cracked as they spoke of the horrors they'd seen.

Eli Beer, the founder of a volunteer emergency medical service, told Biden that through his visit "you uplifted the whole spirit in this country, and all the Jewish people in the world.”

The grim tone of Wednesday's meetings between Biden and Netanyahu stood in stark contrast to their optimistic meeting just a month ago on the sidelines of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-israel-saudi-arabia-normalization-hamas-246213034afa75e4dff27e71362a1979">U.N. General Assembly</a>&nbsp;in New York, where Netanyahu marveled that a “historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia” seemed within reach.

The possibility of improved relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors has dimmed considerably with the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. Israel has been preparing for a potential ground invasion of Gaza in response to Hamas' attacks.

Roughly 2,800 Palestinians have been reported killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. Another 1,200 people are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-siege-airstrikes-rescue-war-b4147d61a1fd1628e1029349224ab708">believed to be buried under the rubble</a>, alive or dead, health authorities said. Those numbers predate the explosion at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-rafah-e062825a375d9eb62e95509cab95b80c">the Al-Ahli hospital</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hospital-jordan-egypt-protests-590f24d154fb3cb256ec1707ec78b816">Protests swept through the region</a>&nbsp;after the blast at the hospital, which had been treating wounded Palestinians and sheltering many more who were seeking a refuge from the fighting.

Hundreds of Palestinians flooded the streets of major West Bank cities including Ramallah. More people joined protests that erupted in Beirut, Lebanon and Amman, Jordan, where an angry crowd gathered outside the Israeli Embassy.

Outrage scuttled Biden's plans to visit Jordan, where King Abdullah II was to host meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. But Abbas withdrew in protest, and the summit was subsequently canceled outright.

Jordan declared three days of mourning after the hospital explosion and Safadi said the summit was canceled after speaking with all leaders. He said they had wanted the meeting to produce an end to the war, which seems unlikely now, and to give Palestinians the respect they deserve.

Kirby said Biden understood the move was part of a “mutual” decision to call off the Jordan portion of his trip. He said Biden would speak to Abbas and el-Sissi by phone Wednesday as he returned to Washington.

There are also fears that a new front could erupt along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, where Hezbollah operates. The Iran-backed organization has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-clashes-cadccde8c6ce5400ee36fd12d3bfea52">skirmishing with Israeli forces.</a>

Always a believer in the power of personal diplomacy, Biden's trip is testing the limits of U.S. influence in the Middle East at a volatile time. It's his second trip to a conflict zone this year, after visiting Ukraine in February to show solidarity with the country as it battles a Russian invasion.

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 </figure>EL AVIV, Israel (AP) —On Thursday, President Biden will address the nation to discuss his administration's response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and Russia’s ongoing brutal war against Ukraine.This speech will be delivered from the Oval Office at 7:00pm CDT. The President swept into wartime Israel for a 7 1/2-hour visit Wednesday that produced a heaping dose of support for the Israeli people, a deal to get&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-hospital-d9606e0ead1f8c4e9fd00b602ed14a38">limited humanitarian aid into Gaza from Egypt</a>&nbsp;and a warning not to allow rage over the deadly Hamas attack to consume them.(click below to watch the President's statement from Israel)<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FWhiteHouse%2Fvideos%2F850374373214118%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=1" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>“I understand. Many Americans understand,” Biden said as he wrapped up his stay in Tel Aviv, likening the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-rockets-airstrikes-tel-aviv-11fb98655c256d54ecb5329284fc37d2">Oct. 7 Hamas attack</a>&nbsp;to the attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, that killed nearly 3,000 people. “You can’t look at what has happened here ... and not scream out for justice," he said.“But I caution this: While you feel that rage, don’t be consumed by it,” he said. “After 9/11, we were enraged in the United States. And while we sought justice and got justice, we also made mistakes."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding the situation on the ground, security assistance and humanitarian needs, and information on unaccounted Americans. I asked tough questions as a friend of Israel. We will continue to deter any actor wanting to widen this conflict. <a href="https://t.co/KJpX4eHD4A">pic.twitter.com/KJpX4eHD4A</a>&mdash; President Biden (@POTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1714637524704940220?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Biden urged Israel to step back from the brink, not just to ease growing tensions in the Mideast that threaten to spiral into a broader regional conflict, but also to reassure a world rattled by images of carnage and suffering, in Israel and Gaza alike.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-gaza-palestinians-egypt-sinai-war-894d45535fed1049a0076453ca99c555">One million people have been</a>&nbsp;displaced in roughly 10 days, according to the United Nations.Biden's mission to Israel was to display resolve and to diminish the likelihood of a wider war, while providing assurances that he was not overlooking the increasingly dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.The president spoke to reporters briefly aboard Air Force One as it stopped in Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany on the way back to Washington.He said he had spoken to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, who had agreed to reopen the country's border crossing with Gaza and allow 20 trucks carrying humanitarian aid supplies to cross. He said timing would depend on patching roads damaged in the fighting.Less clear is how far the trip would take Biden&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-gaza-palestinians-war-crisis-mideast-7688f27195afe94f89c22c66cf7b5b72">in trying to tamp down volatile Mideast divisions</a>, particularly after his plan collapsed to follow the Israel stop with an Arab leaders summit in Jordan.The day was full of signature Biden moments as he walked a careful diplomatic line. He doled out embraces to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and to first responders, doctors and victims who witnessed nightmare moments. He spoke quietly of his own history with grief. He told the familiar anecdote about meeting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-israel-gaza-dachau-holocaust-hamas-919058eec36dca4c06cf9fc4355fe302#tbl-em-lnw35klcqmtvftg1omd">every Israeli prime minister</a>&nbsp;over more than five decades in elected office, starting with Golda Meir in 1973.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-ireland-seamus-heaney-poetry-yeats-d87aa6c0b3e9a53464faaf8d5fda1c7b">He quoted an Irish poet.</a>“I come to Israel with a single message: You're not alone," Biden said. “As long as the United States stands — and we will stand forever — we will not let you ever be alone.”His presence and comments to Israeli leaders held weight. Netanyahu said the president's visit was “deeply, deeply moving” and said Biden had rightly drawn a clear line between the “forces of civilization and the forces of barbarism.”“The civilized world must unite to defeat Hamas,” the Israeli leader said.Biden arrived in Israel as the nations across the Mideast shook with protests triggered by an explosion Monday at a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-rafah-e062825a375d9eb62e95509cab95b80c">Gaza hospital that killed hundreds.</a>The blast undid plans for Jordan’s King Abdullah II to host Biden along with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and el-Sissi. Abbas withdrew in protest of the hospital attack; the summit was subsequently canceled outright. Biden was expected to speak to Abbas by telephone Wednesday as he returned to Washington, but his presence in Israel prompted fresh outrage.In Amman, a sign hoisted by one protester labeled Biden and Netanyahu war criminals and called them “Partner in Crime.” At the Palestinian refugee camp of Ein el-Hilweh in south Lebanon, protesters set fire to a cardboard cutout of Biden’s head with a rope around his neck and blood painted over his mouth.Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s foreign minister, told a state-run television network that the war is “pushing the region to the brink.”But Biden emerged from the day with at least an agreement by Israel to allow food, water and medicine into Gaza following days of deadlock. Israel cut off the flow of aid and fuel to the Gaza Strip after the attack that killed 1,400 civilians by Hamas, which controls the region.The U.S. has already provided aid and military support to Israel and officials plan to ask Congress for more than $2 billion in combined additional aid for Israel and Ukraine. Biden on Wednesday also announced $100 million in aid to Gaza and the West Bank.“The vast majority of Palestinians are not Hamas,” Biden stressed. "Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people.”The grim tone of the discussions between Biden and Netanyahu stood in stark contrast to their optimistic meeting just a month ago on the sidelines of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-israel-saudi-arabia-normalization-hamas-246213034afa75e4dff27e71362a1979">U.N. General Assembly</a>&nbsp;in New York, where Netanyahu marveled that a “historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia” seemed within reach.The possibility of improved relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors has dimmed considerably with the outbreak of the latest Israel-Hamas war. Israel has been preparing for a potential ground invasion of Gaza. There are also fears that a new front could erupt along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, where Hezbollah operates. The Iran-backed organization has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-clashes-cadccde8c6ce5400ee36fd12d3bfea52">skirmishing with Israeli forces.</a>It was not clear yet when the humanitarian aid&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/palestinian-jordan-egypt-israel-refugee-502c06d004767d4b64848d878b66bd3d">would begin to flow into Gaza</a>, and whether it would include fuel that could power the generators keeping open the hospitals that are flooded with injured.Allowing aid into the region had been seen by U.S. officials as a critical step toward the cooling of tensions in Arab nations after the blast at the hospital, which had been treating wounded Palestinians and sheltering many more who were seeking a refuge from the fighting.There were conflicting claims of who was responsible.Officials in Gaza quickly blamed an Israeli airstrike. Israel denied it was involved and released a flurry of video, audio and other information that it said showed the blast was instead due to a missile misfire by Islamic Jihad, another militant group operating in Gaza. The Islamic Jihad dismissed that claim. The Associated Press has not independently verified any of the claims or evidence released by the parties.Biden said data from his Defense Department showed that the explosion was not likely caused by an airstrike by the Israeli military. A White House National Security Council spokesperson followed up later with a post on social media that an analysis of “overhead imagery, intercepts and open source information” showed Israel was not behind the attack. But the U.S. continues to collect evidence.“Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by the other team, not you,” Biden told Netanyahu.The leaders of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee in a joint statement said they felt confident the explosion was “the result of a failed rocket launch” by militants and not an Israeli airstrike.Roughly 2,800 Palestinians have been reported killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. An additional 1,200 people are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-siege-airstrikes-rescue-war-b4147d61a1fd1628e1029349224ab708">believed to be buried under the rubble</a>, alive or dead, health authorities said. Those numbers predate the explosion at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-rafah-e062825a375d9eb62e95509cab95b80c">the Al-Ahli hospital</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday.Jordan declared three days of mourning and Jordanian officials said the summit was canceled after speaking with all leaders. Safadi said they had wanted the meeting to produce an end to the war, which seems unlikely now, and to give Palestinians the respect they deserve.-----------TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Israel had agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to begin flowing into Gaza from Egypt, with the understanding that shipments would be subject to inspections and that aid should go to civilians and&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-781b3c63af4ae6e51c313a68f314e66d">not Hamas militants</a>.“I understand. Many Americans understand," Biden said, likening the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the U.S. that killed nearly 3,000 people. “You can't look at what has happened here ... and not scream out for justice. While you feel that rage, don't be consumed by it.”Israel had cut off the flow of food, fuel and water to the Gaza Strip after the attack by Hamas, in which nearly 1,400 people in Israel were killed. Mediators have been struggling to break a deadlock over providing supplies to desperate civilians, aid groups and hospitals.&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-hospital-d9606e0ead1f8c4e9fd00b602ed14a38">An explosion</a>&nbsp;at a Gaza Strip hospital compounded the suffering.Israel confirmed that food, water and medicine would begin to flow to Gaza through Egypt, though exactly when that would begin wasn't immediately clear.There were conflicting claims of who was responsible for the hospital blast. Officials in Gaza quickly blamed an Israeli airstrike. Israel denied it was involved and released a flurry of video, audio and other information that it said showed the blast was instead due to a missile misfire by Islamic Jihad, another militant group operating in Gaza. The Islamic Jihad dismissed that claim. The Associated Press has not independently verified any of the claims or evidence released by the parties.Biden on Wednesday said data from his Defense Department showed it was not likely a strike by the Israeli military. And a National Security Council spokesperson later posted on social media that an analysis of "overhead imagery, intercepts and open source information" showed that Israel was not behind the attack. But the U.S. continued to collect evidence.“Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by the other team, not you,” Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting. But he said there were “a lot of people out there” who weren’t sure what caused the blast, which sparked protests throughout the Middle East.Biden said he had spoken with the Israeli cabinet “to agree to the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance of civilians in Gaza, based on the understanding that there will be inspections and the aid will go to civilians and not to Hamas.”“Let me be clear,” Biden said. If Hamas diverts or steals the assistance, they will have demonstrated once again that they have no concern for the welfare of the Palestinian people."Biden also announced an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza and the West Bank.Biden had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-gaza-palestinians-war-crisis-mideast-7688f27195afe94f89c22c66cf7b5b72">also been scheduled to visit Jordan</a>&nbsp;to meet with Arab leaders Wednesday, but the summit was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hospital-jordan-egypt-protests-590f24d154fb3cb256ec1707ec78b816">called off after the hospital explosion.</a>&nbsp;His remarks in Tel Aviv spoke both to the horrors that the Israelis had endured, but also the growing humanitarian crisis for Palestinian civilians in Gaza.He told Netanyahu he was “deeply saddened and outraged” by the hospital explosion. But he also stressed that “Hamas does not represent all the Palestinian people, and it has brought them only suffering.” And he spoke of the need to find ways of “encouraging life-saving capacity to help the Palestinians who are innocent, caught in the middle of this.”Biden reiterated the U.S. was firmly behind Israel.“I want you to know you're not alone. We will continue to have Israel's back as you work to defend your people," Biden said. "We'll continue to work with you and partners across the region to prevent more tragedy to innocent civilians."Netanyahu said the president's visit was “deeply, deeply moving," adding, "I know I speak for all the people of Israel when I say thank you Mr. President, thank you for standing with Israel today, tomorrow and always.”Netanyahu said Biden had rightly drawn a clear line between the “forces of civilization and the forces of barbarism,” saying Israel was united in its resolve to defeat Hamas.“The civilized world must unite to defeat Hamas," he said. U.S. officials&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-palestine-war-hamas-a98846471f1e3c239cfd4e3414d5dba7">on Wednesday also announced</a>&nbsp;sanctions against a group of 10 Hamas members and the Palestinian militant organization’s financial network across Gaza, Sudan, Turkey, Algeria and Qatar.Biden met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog as well as with Israeli first responders and the families of victims and those being held hostage by Hamas. He held their hands, embraced them and listened quietly as their voices cracked as they spoke of the horrors they'd seen.Eli Beer, the founder of a volunteer emergency medical service, told Biden that through his visit "you uplifted the whole spirit in this country, and all the Jewish people in the world.”The grim tone of Wednesday's meetings between Biden and Netanyahu stood in stark contrast to their optimistic meeting just a month ago on the sidelines of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-israel-saudi-arabia-normalization-hamas-246213034afa75e4dff27e71362a1979">U.N. General Assembly</a>&nbsp;in New York, where Netanyahu marveled that a “historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia” seemed within reach.The possibility of improved relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors has dimmed considerably with the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war. Israel has been preparing for a potential ground invasion of Gaza in response to Hamas' attacks.Roughly 2,800 Palestinians have been reported killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. Another 1,200 people are&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-siege-airstrikes-rescue-war-b4147d61a1fd1628e1029349224ab708">believed to be buried under the rubble</a>, alive or dead, health authorities said. Those numbers predate the explosion at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-gaza-hamas-war-biden-rafah-e062825a375d9eb62e95509cab95b80c">the Al-Ahli hospital</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-hospital-jordan-egypt-protests-590f24d154fb3cb256ec1707ec78b816">Protests swept through the region</a>&nbsp;after the blast at the hospital, which had been treating wounded Palestinians and sheltering many more who were seeking a refuge from the fighting.Hundreds of Palestinians flooded the streets of major West Bank cities including Ramallah. More people joined protests that erupted in Beirut, Lebanon and Amman, Jordan, where an angry crowd gathered outside the Israeli Embassy.Outrage scuttled Biden's plans to visit Jordan, where King Abdullah II was to host meetings with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi. But Abbas withdrew in protest, and the summit was subsequently canceled outright.Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s foreign minister, told a state-run television network that the war is “pushing the region to the brink.”Jordan declared three days of mourning after the hospital explosion and Safadi said the summit was canceled after speaking with all leaders. He said they had wanted the meeting to produce an end to the war, which seems unlikely now, and to give Palestinians the respect they deserve.Kirby said Biden understood the move was part of a “mutual” decision to call off the Jordan portion of his trip. He said Biden would speak to Abbas and el-Sissi by phone Wednesday as he returned to Washington.There are also fears that a new front could erupt along Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, where Hezbollah operates. The Iran-backed organization has been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-clashes-cadccde8c6ce5400ee36fd12d3bfea52">skirmishing with Israeli forces.</a>Always a believer in the power of personal diplomacy, Biden's trip is testing the limits of U.S. influence in the Middle East at a volatile time. It's his second trip to a conflict zone this year, after visiting Ukraine in February to show solidarity with the country as it battles a Russian invasion.

🎥 Biden prime-time address; wants billions for Ukraine, Israel and Gaza

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on child abuse allegations.

Just after 9p.m., October 14, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of possible child abuse involving a 1-year-old and 3-year-old child that had been occurring at a residence in the 6900 block of SW Arborhaven Lane, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

An investigation followed and on October 16, Deputies arrested 23-year-old Jacob I. Reisinger and 32-year-old Veronica C. C. Nelson both of Topeka,

Reisinger was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include two counts of endangering a child, abuse of a child and aggravated battery as well as one count of criminal threat. 

Nelson was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) on requested charges of two counts of endangering a child.

The victims are known to the suspects, according to Christian.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspects on child abuse allegations.Just after 9p.m., October 14, the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office was notified of possible child abuse involving a 1-year-old and 3-year-old child that had been occurring at a residence in the 6900 block of SW Arborhaven Lane, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.An investigation followed and on October 16, Deputies arrested 23-year-old Jacob I. Reisinger and 32-year-old Veronica C. C. Nelson both of Topeka,<figure>
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 </figure>Reisinger was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges that include two counts of endangering a child, abuse of a child and aggravated battery as well as one count of criminal threat. Nelson was booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections (SNDOC) on requested charges of two counts of endangering a child.The victims are known to the suspects, according to Christian.

Kansas couple accused of abuse involving 2 small children

LABETTE COUNTY —Law enforcement and wildlife officials are investigating a Mountain Lion sighting in Allen County and in the city of Parsons, according to a social media report from Parsons Police.

Police contacted Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.&nbsp;

According to the state agency, a mountain lion was documented on a security video dated October 13, along the northeast edge of the city of Parsons near Labette Creek. 

While this mountain lion is likely no longer in the city, residents should be alert. If the mountain lion is spotted in town, residents should promptly contact the Parsons Police Department at (620) 421-7060, so that local Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks officials may be dispatched.&nbsp;

While mountain lion attacks on people are extremely rare, residents should be aware of basic precautions. In the event of an encounter, do not approach the animal and do not run away. If children or pets are present, gather them or pick them up, and slowly back away. If a mountain lion still approaches, make yourself look as big as possible and speak in a loud, firm voice.

Since 2007, mountain lions have been confirmed more than 60 times in Kansas, including most recently in Allen County last week. 

So far, all have apparently been moving across the state; and no resident animals (those with an established home range) have been documented. As such, if given the opportunity, this mountain lion will naturally move on to other areas on its own.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1606701454380.png" alt="Mountain lion viewed on a trail camera in Kiowa County in 2020-photo Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks" />
 <figcaption>Mountain lion viewed on a trail camera in Kiowa County in 2020-photo Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks</figcaption>
 </figure>LABETTE COUNTY —Law enforcement and wildlife officials are investigating a Mountain Lion sighting in Allen County and in the city of Parsons, according to a social media report from Parsons Police.Police contacted Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.&nbsp;According to the state agency, a mountain lion was documented on a security video dated October 13, along the northeast edge of the city of Parsons near Labette Creek. While this mountain lion is likely no longer in the city, residents should be alert. If the mountain lion is spotted in town, residents should promptly contact the Parsons Police Department at (620) 421-7060, so that local Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks officials may be dispatched.&nbsp;While mountain lion attacks on people are extremely rare, residents should be aware of basic precautions. In the event of an encounter, do not approach the animal and do not run away. If children or pets are present, gather them or pick them up, and slowly back away. If a mountain lion still approaches, make yourself look as big as possible and speak in a loud, firm voice.Since 2007, mountain lions have been confirmed more than 60 times in Kansas, including most recently in Allen County last week. So far, all have apparently been moving across the state; and no resident animals (those with an established home range) have been documented. As such, if given the opportunity, this mountain lion will naturally move on to other areas on its own.

Two new reports of mountain lions in Kansas 

HAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team will wrap up its fall practice season with the 2023 Tiger Fall World Series October 24-26 at Larks Park. All three games in the inter-squad series are free to attend and open to the public. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m. each evening.

The Tigers have been split up into two teams, one coached by assistant coach Cory BOnner and Luis Ayala&nbsp;and one led by graduate assistant Soren Graversen and Elliott Herrmann.

All three games will be played regardless of outcome.

2023 Tiger Fall World Series Game 1 - Tuesday, October 24 - 6:05 p.m. Game 2 - Wednesday, October 25 - 6:05 p.m. Game 3 - Thursday, October 26 - 6:05 p.m.

Team Bonner Assistant coach - Luis Ayala Jamison Armstrong Reid Baty Trevor Baugh Brandon Chavez Jose Cintron Cade Flaherty Shaun Gomez Andrew Hansen Aiden Haworth Will Isaly Christopher Jackson Derick Johnson Seth Johnson Brady Kreutzer Chandler Miller Tico Olivas Cesar Saavedra Tanner Vaughn

Team Graversen Assistant coach - Elliott Herrman Sebastian Burgon Trey DeGarmo Rafael Espinoza Darius Garcia Breatt Jacobs Tyson Jimenez Zane Knox Justin Lipka Spencer Malay Kyle Morrell Nate Pitts Tyrus Riley Dylan Rinker Tanner Schmidt Landyn Sterling Isaiah Ural Garrett Wellbrock

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The Fort Hays State baseball team will wrap up its fall practice season with the 2023 Tiger Fall World Series October 24-26 at Larks Park. All three games in the inter-squad series are free to attend and open to the public. First pitch is slated for 6:05 p.m. each evening.The Tigers have been split up into two teams, one coached by assistant coach Cory BOnner and Luis Ayala&nbsp;and one led by graduate assistant Soren Graversen and Elliott Herrmann.All three games will be played regardless of outcome.2023 Tiger Fall World Series Game 1 - Tuesday, October 24 - 6:05 p.m. Game 2 - Wednesday, October 25 - 6:05 p.m. Game 3 - Thursday, October 26 - 6:05 p.m.Team Bonner Assistant coach - Luis Ayala Jamison Armstrong Reid Baty Trevor Baugh Brandon Chavez Jose Cintron Cade Flaherty Shaun Gomez Andrew Hansen Aiden Haworth Will Isaly Christopher Jackson Derick Johnson Seth Johnson Brady Kreutzer Chandler Miller Tico Olivas Cesar Saavedra Tanner VaughnTeam Graversen Assistant coach - Elliott Herrman Sebastian Burgon Trey DeGarmo Rafael Espinoza Darius Garcia Breatt Jacobs Tyson Jimenez Zane Knox Justin Lipka Spencer Malay Kyle Morrell Nate Pitts Tyrus Riley Dylan Rinker Tanner Schmidt Landyn Sterling Isaiah Ural Garrett Wellbrock

⚾ Rosters set for FHSU 2023 Fall World Series

Prairie View Resident, Eleanor Odle, passed away on October 16, 2023, at the Norton County Hospital, age 88.

Eleanor was born on August 12, 1935, in Herndon, Kansas to her parents Pete and Anna (Wudtke) Lorentz.

She was married to Elden Odle on April 8, 1961, in Herndon, Kansas.

Eleanor is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Anna Lorentz, brothers Marvin Lorentz and wife Dixie, and Clarence Lorentz and wife Evelyn, as well as sisters Betty Smith and husband Bob, and Dorothy Alstom and husband Kieth.

Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Elden Odle, sons Eddy Odle and wife Dawn of Stillwater, Minnesota, and Danny Odle and wife Susan of Kingwood, Texas, daughter Wendy Popp and husband John of Great Bend, Kansas, sister Hazel Rippetoe of Del City, Oklahoma, brother-in-law Richard Odle of Phillipsburg, Kansas, sister-in-law Pat Barnes of Long Island, Kansas, as well as seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

A funeral service officiated by Pastor Lew Van Der Wege will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m., at the Prairie View Reformed Church, in Prairie View, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Kansas.

Mrs. Odle will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, November 6, and Tuesday, November 7, with a visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorials may be made to the Prairie View Reformed Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Eleanor Odle, Prairie View</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Eleanor Odle</figcaption>
 </figure>August 12, 1935 - October 16, 2023Prairie View Resident, Eleanor Odle, passed away on October 16, 2023, at the Norton County Hospital, age 88.Eleanor was born on August 12, 1935, in Herndon, Kansas to her parents Pete and Anna (Wudtke) Lorentz.She was married to Elden Odle on April 8, 1961, in Herndon, Kansas.Eleanor is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Anna Lorentz, brothers Marvin Lorentz and wife Dixie, and Clarence Lorentz and wife Evelyn, as well as sisters Betty Smith and husband Bob, and Dorothy Alstom and husband Kieth.Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Elden Odle, sons Eddy Odle and wife Dawn of Stillwater, Minnesota, and Danny Odle and wife Susan of Kingwood, Texas, daughter Wendy Popp and husband John of Great Bend, Kansas, sister Hazel Rippetoe of Del City, Oklahoma, brother-in-law Richard Odle of Phillipsburg, Kansas, sister-in-law Pat Barnes of Long Island, Kansas, as well as seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.A funeral service officiated by Pastor Lew Van Der Wege will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 10:00 a.m., at the Prairie View Reformed Church, in Prairie View, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Kansas.Mrs. Odle will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, November 6, and Tuesday, November 7, with a visitation from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evening, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorials may be made to the Prairie View Reformed Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Eleanor Odle

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations after a crash.

Just after 11p.m.&nbsp; October 16, a sheriff's deputy responded to single-car non-injury accident in the 6900 block of SW 93rd Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.&nbsp; During the investigation, the deputy found illegal narcotics.

The driver, Lauren M. Croucher, 24, of Emporia, was arrested, booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas woman on drug allegations after a crash.Just after 11p.m.&nbsp; October 16, a sheriff's deputy responded to single-car non-injury accident in the 6900 block of SW 93rd Street, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.&nbsp; During the investigation, the deputy found illegal narcotics.The driver, Lauren M. Croucher, 24, of Emporia, was arrested, booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession

Kan. deputy found meth during investigation of car crash

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined his Senate Republican colleagues to demand that the Biden Administration freeze and rescind the $6 billion in assets that Joe Biden sent to Iran last month, just weeks before Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israel. It has since been widely<a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-israel-hamas-strike-planning-bbe07b25" target="_blank">&nbsp;reported</a>&nbsp;that Iran helped plan Hamas’ the attacks on Israel that left 30 American citizens dead and dozens more unaccounted for.

“The White House has to make a choice.&nbsp;You cannot be pro-Israel and pro-Iran, you have to make that decision. There's no way that you can support both of these people.”

“I have a hunch that the moment the Biden administration unfroze this $6 billion was the sentinel moment when the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard told Hamas, ‘let's go forward with this plan.’”

“Joe Biden is the most pro-Iranian president we've ever had. Think about it, it goes way beyond this $6 billion we're talking about. Under this administration, the Iranian reserves have went from $6 billion to $60 billion. So they have $60 billion in reserve, well, how come?”

“Since the moment Joe Biden got in office, he turned his head to the sanctions that we've had. The Iranian ghost armada has grown from 60 ships to 300 ships, taking Iranian or Russian oil, and selling that to China, now to the tune of a billion dollars a week. So Joe Biden is allowing Iran to make a billion dollars a week now to fund terrorism.”

“Let's think about Joe Biden's relationship with Iran for just a second here. From even the time he's campaigning he all but guaranteed that Iran would be able to develop nuclear weapons. And for all practical purposes, they have them. They've enriched uranium up to 60%, they can put that uranium in series and quickly have an atomic bomb. Think about the consequences of that.”

“So Iran not only funds the terrorists, they feed the terrorists, they arm the terrorists, they plan the terrorist attacks, just like they planned this attack as well. They coordinate all these terrorist attacks.”

“Joe Biden is in bed with Iran for all practical purposes, he empowers them. So he says he's pro-Israel, but his actions say he's pro-Iran, and you have to choose one or the other.”&nbsp;

“Our number one priority should be to get American hostages and American citizens back home safely.”&nbsp;

“We need to disavow our relationship with Iran and condemn them.&nbsp;Why won't this White House step up and condemn Iran yet?&nbsp;Have we heard anything yet from this White House condemning what Iran has done?”

“Finally, this is the third point we need to make. Let's talk about Hamas just for a second. In the same sense that the United States cannot tolerate nuclear warheads in Cuba,&nbsp;Israel cannot live with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.”

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined his Senate Republican colleagues to demand that the Biden Administration freeze and rescind the $6 billion in assets that Joe Biden sent to Iran last month, just weeks before Hamas’ barbaric attack on Israel. It has since been widely<a href="https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/iran-israel-hamas-strike-planning-bbe07b25" target="_blank">&nbsp;reported</a>&nbsp;that Iran helped plan Hamas’ the attacks on Israel that left 30 American citizens dead and dozens more unaccounted for.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Joe Biden *says* he stands with Israel, but his actions say otherwise. Make no mistake, Joe Biden is the MOST pro-Iran president in our nation&#39;s history. <a href="https://t.co/JaZDIusphg">pic.twitter.com/JaZDIusphg</a>&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1714351238903468442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“The White House has to make a choice.&nbsp;You cannot be pro-Israel and pro-Iran, you have to make that decision. There's no way that you can support both of these people.”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Iran bankrolled Hamas and helped them plan the attacks on Israel as Joe Biden spent the past 2.5 years unleashing their revenue streams. Iran is the head of the snake who has been empowered by Joe Biden&#39;s leadership. If he won&#39;t revoke the $6B &amp; cut off Iran, we will. <a href="https://t.co/jfx1VYAZmJ">https://t.co/jfx1VYAZmJ</a>&mdash; Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) <a href="https://twitter.com/RogerMarshallMD/status/1714609695304913147?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>“I have a hunch that the moment the Biden administration unfroze this $6 billion was the sentinel moment when the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard told Hamas, ‘let's go forward with this plan.’”“Joe Biden is the most pro-Iranian president we've ever had. Think about it, it goes way beyond this $6 billion we're talking about. Under this administration, the Iranian reserves have went from $6 billion to $60 billion. So they have $60 billion in reserve, well, how come?”“Since the moment Joe Biden got in office, he turned his head to the sanctions that we've had. The Iranian ghost armada has grown from 60 ships to 300 ships, taking Iranian or Russian oil, and selling that to China, now to the tune of a billion dollars a week. So Joe Biden is allowing Iran to make a billion dollars a week now to fund terrorism.”“Let's think about Joe Biden's relationship with Iran for just a second here. From even the time he's campaigning he all but guaranteed that Iran would be able to develop nuclear weapons. And for all practical purposes, they have them. They've enriched uranium up to 60%, they can put that uranium in series and quickly have an atomic bomb. Think about the consequences of that.”“So Iran not only funds the terrorists, they feed the terrorists, they arm the terrorists, they plan the terrorist attacks, just like they planned this attack as well. They coordinate all these terrorist attacks.”“Joe Biden is in bed with Iran for all practical purposes, he empowers them. So he says he's pro-Israel, but his actions say he's pro-Iran, and you have to choose one or the other.”&nbsp;“Our number one priority should be to get American hostages and American citizens back home safely.”&nbsp;“We need to disavow our relationship with Iran and condemn them.&nbsp;Why won't this White House step up and condemn Iran yet?&nbsp;Have we heard anything yet from this White House condemning what Iran has done?”“Finally, this is the third point we need to make. Let's talk about Hamas just for a second. In the same sense that the United States cannot tolerate nuclear warheads in Cuba,&nbsp;Israel cannot live with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.”

🎥 Kan. Senator: Biden is the most pro-Iran president in our history

August 19, 1960 ~ October 11, 2023 (age 63)

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Barnhart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

<h2>Michael Barnhart, Wilson</h2>August 19, 1960 ~ October 11, 2023 (age 63)An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Barnhart. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Michael Barnhart

KANSAS CITY —The iconic Western Auto sign in Kansas City is shining bright again after a quick fix this week. The T in the sign was out and sportscaster Al Michaels referred to it while on the air during the Chiefs Thursday night game Oct. 12.

On social media, Mayor Quinton Lucas joked, "Kansas City will take the power source from the ferris wheel and apply it to the T in the Wes ern Auto sign."

On Tuesday night Lucas thanked Midwest Sign Company for their efforts and "of course, legendary sportscaster Al Michaels."

KANSAS CITY —The iconic Western Auto sign in Kansas City is shining bright again after a quick fix this week. The T in the sign was out and sportscaster Al Michaels referred to it while on the air during the Chiefs Thursday night game Oct. 12.On social media, Mayor Quinton Lucas joked, "Kansas City will take the power source from the ferris wheel and apply it to the T in the Wes ern Auto sign."<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Yeah, they put us on blast. Condo association--We need y&#39;all to fix before playoffs. <a href="https://t.co/sAE1odPSiY">https://t.co/sAE1odPSiY</a>&mdash; Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/QuintonLucasKC/status/1712639821426950397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I appreciate our office’s communication with the condo owners’ association from the Western Auto Lofts. While there is some complication to fixing the “T” in the sign, we’re excited to work with them on a long-term solution for a Kansas City icon.&mdash; Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/QuintonLucasKC/status/1714310944556515547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Shining bright! Thanks for the quick assist from our friends at Midwest Sign Company and, of course, legendary sportscaster Al Michaels. <a href="https://t.co/0smpcb39tj">pic.twitter.com/0smpcb39tj</a>&mdash; Mayor Q (@QuintonLucasKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/QuintonLucasKC/status/1714480415421915145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>On Tuesday night Lucas thanked Midwest Sign Company for their efforts and "of course, legendary sportscaster Al Michaels."

 Kansas City’s Western Auto building sign gets repaired

Thamer Mote, 92, of Weskan, Kansas passed away at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs on October 16, 2023.&nbsp;He was born on November 13, 1930 to Oris and Pearl (Cooper) Mote in Tolbert, Texas.

After his couple years of military service, Thamer worked for various farmers and found fulfillment in driving a school bus. Thamer also worked for the county road department, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of the local infrastructure.

Outside of work, Thamer had a deep love for the arts and faith. He was a skilled wood carver and artist, creating beautiful works that continue to inspire. His passion for drawing allowed him to express himself creatively and connect with others. 

His faith was an integral part of his life, regularly attending church services and finding solace and wisdom in the pages of the Bible.

One of Thamer's greatest joys in life was the time spent with his family. He cherished family visits, treasuring every moment spent together and creating lasting memories. Additionally, he had a loyal and beloved companion in his dog, Dusty, who was always by his side.

Thamer is survived by his brother Wallace (Doris) Mote of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and sister Hazel Young of Tribune, Kansas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother OD (Janice) Mote, one brother-in-law, Verdell Young and one nephew, Danny Lee Young.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Weskan Bible Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland KS 67735.

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<h2>Thamer Mote, Weskan</h2><figure>
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 </figure>November 13, 1930 - October 16, 2023Thamer Mote, 92, of Weskan, Kansas passed away at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs on October 16, 2023.&nbsp;He was born on November 13, 1930 to Oris and Pearl (Cooper) Mote in Tolbert, Texas.After his couple years of military service, Thamer worked for various farmers and found fulfillment in driving a school bus. Thamer also worked for the county road department, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of the local infrastructure.Outside of work, Thamer had a deep love for the arts and faith. He was a skilled wood carver and artist, creating beautiful works that continue to inspire. His passion for drawing allowed him to express himself creatively and connect with others. His faith was an integral part of his life, regularly attending church services and finding solace and wisdom in the pages of the Bible.One of Thamer's greatest joys in life was the time spent with his family. He cherished family visits, treasuring every moment spent together and creating lasting memories. Additionally, he had a loyal and beloved companion in his dog, Dusty, who was always by his side.Thamer is survived by his brother Wallace (Doris) Mote of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and sister Hazel Young of Tribune, Kansas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother OD (Janice) Mote, one brother-in-law, Verdell Young and one nephew, Danny Lee Young.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Weskan Bible Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland KS 67735.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/d40d513b-bd6b-4d90-92d4-1dd98a554ec7" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Thamer Mote, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/d40d513b-bd6b-4d90-92d4-1dd98a554ec7" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Thamer Mote

Lenus Edward Schuck, 71, of Edmond, Kansas passed away October 11, 2023. Lenus was born May 9, 1952 in Concordia, Kansas to Alfanso “Al” and Alta (Rowley) Schuck.

Lenus graduated from Hill City High school in 1970. After attending Fort Hays University, he became an avid farmer. He married Diane September 4, 2004, in Hill City, Kansas. Lenus was known to be honest and a hard worker and would do anything for his family and friends.

Lenus is proceeded in death by both his parents and his faithful and beloved companions Annie and Bailey.

 He is survived by his wife Diane of 19 years; son Austin and wife Katie Schuck of Hill City, Steven and wife Chris Breinig of Hays, Robert (Tanya) Breinig of Topeka, Amanda Breinig of Hays; grandchildren Joshua Forbes, Madison Easton, Jordan Breinig and Noah Lantham; many beloved cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held October 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.. at Stinemetz Funeral Home in Hill City. 

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Kansas Dialysis Foundation in Linus Schuck’s name.

T o<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Lenus, please&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

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 </figure>May 9, 1952 - October 11, 2023Lenus Edward Schuck, 71, of Edmond, Kansas passed away October 11, 2023. Lenus was born May 9, 1952 in Concordia, Kansas to Alfanso “Al” and Alta (Rowley) Schuck.Lenus graduated from Hill City High school in 1970. After attending Fort Hays University, he became an avid farmer. He married Diane September 4, 2004, in Hill City, Kansas. Lenus was known to be honest and a hard worker and would do anything for his family and friends.Lenus is proceeded in death by both his parents and his faithful and beloved companions Annie and Bailey. He is survived by his wife Diane of 19 years; son Austin and wife Katie Schuck of Hill City, Steven and wife Chris Breinig of Hays, Robert (Tanya) Breinig of Topeka, Amanda Breinig of Hays; grandchildren Joshua Forbes, Madison Easton, Jordan Breinig and Noah Lantham; many beloved cousins and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held October 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.. at Stinemetz Funeral Home in Hill City. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to the Kansas Dialysis Foundation in Linus Schuck’s name.T o<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Lenus, please&nbsp;<a href="http://stinemetz-funeral-home-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29502064&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.653740999.1682956485:GS1.1.1697634991.108.0.1697634998.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

Lenus Edward Schuck

October 15-21, 2023 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health celebrates National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. The 2023 theme is "Getting to the Heart of It All."

The initiative aims to highlight best practices in blood pressure control, raise awareness about the significance of maintaining healthy blood pressure levels, and educate our communities about the contributing factors, and implications of high blood pressure.

A recent survey shows most women do not recognize that heart disease is their number one health threat. We know that many different factors contribute to blood pressure control and heart health.

Blood pressure is the force your blood puts on your artery walls. If this pressure is too high, called hypertension it can damage your heart over time. A blood pressure of less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic is considered normal and healthy by the American Heart Association.

Lifestyle habits such as physical activity and nutrition play a large part in keeping your heart healthy. Many risk factors for developing high blood pressure are modifiable, which means you have the power to change them. Getting enough physical activity each week (150 minutes) and strength training twice a week are the current recommendations. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet and the Mediterranean Diet are two diets recommended for both heart and brain health.

Smoking, vaping and other tobacco use harms nearly every part of the body including the heart. Nicotine raises your heart rate and blood pressure. It’s never too late to quick smoking, vaping or using tobacco products.

Checking your blood pressure regularly is important. You can make an appointment with your health care provider or visit a blood pressure station. Purchasing a monitor and self-monitoring is also an option.

Managing Blood Pressure Before, During and After Pregnancy

Work with your provider before you get pregnant can set you up for success during and after pregnancy. During pregnancy discuss signs and symptoms of preeclampsia with your provider and self-monitor your blood pressure at home. If you experienced high blood pressure during pregnancy you are at risk of having other complications after birth. Pay attention to how you feel.

Link between Mental and Heart Health

Mental and physical health are closely related. People who experience chronic stress, depression, and anxiety for a long period of time are more likely to develop conditions like high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. It is also common for people to develop mental health conditions after having an event like a heart attack. Managing stress and mental health symptoms is important for proper heart health.

Monique Koerner is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension, Cottonwood District. You may reach her at 785-628-9430 or moniquek@ksu.edu.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Monique Koerner is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension , Cottonwood District. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>October 15-21, 2023 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health celebrates National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. The 2023 theme is "Getting to the Heart of It All."The initiative aims to highlight best practices in blood pressure control, raise awareness about the significance of maintaining healthy blood pressure levels, and educate our communities about the contributing factors, and implications of high blood pressure.A recent survey shows most women do not recognize that heart disease is their number one health threat. We know that many different factors contribute to blood pressure control and heart health.Know the NumbersBlood pressure is the force your blood puts on your artery walls. If this pressure is too high, called hypertension it can damage your heart over time. A blood pressure of less than 120 systolic and less than 80 diastolic is considered normal and healthy by the American Heart Association.Heart Healthy HabitsLifestyle habits such as physical activity and nutrition play a large part in keeping your heart healthy. Many risk factors for developing high blood pressure are modifiable, which means you have the power to change them. Getting enough physical activity each week (150 minutes) and strength training twice a week are the current recommendations. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet and the Mediterranean Diet are two diets recommended for both heart and brain health.Cut Out Tobacco UseSmoking, vaping and other tobacco use harms nearly every part of the body including the heart. Nicotine raises your heart rate and blood pressure. It’s never too late to quick smoking, vaping or using tobacco products.Monitor Your Blood PressureChecking your blood pressure regularly is important. You can make an appointment with your health care provider or visit a blood pressure station. Purchasing a monitor and self-monitoring is also an option.Managing Blood Pressure Before, During and After PregnancyWork with your provider before you get pregnant can set you up for success during and after pregnancy. During pregnancy discuss signs and symptoms of preeclampsia with your provider and self-monitor your blood pressure at home. If you experienced high blood pressure during pregnancy you are at risk of having other complications after birth. Pay attention to how you feel.Link between Mental and Heart HealthMental and physical health are closely related. People who experience chronic stress, depression, and anxiety for a long period of time are more likely to develop conditions like high blood pressure, which can lead to heart disease. It is also common for people to develop mental health conditions after having an event like a heart attack. Managing stress and mental health symptoms is important for proper heart health.Monique Koerner is the Family and Community Wellness Agent with K-State Research and Extension, Cottonwood District. You may reach her at 785-628-9430 or moniquek@ksu.edu.

KOERNER: National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week

Thomas More Prep-Marian PTF&nbsp;Soup Supper

   Sunday, October 22,&nbsp;4:00 – 7:00 pm

Chili Soup, Green Bean Dumpling Soup, Sandwiches and Cinnamon Rolls

All Soup Supper proceeds support classroom and student scholarships

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 </figure>SubmittedThomas More Prep-Marian PTF&nbsp;Soup Supper Sunday, October 22,&nbsp;4:00 – 7:00 pm TMP-M Dining Hall, 1701 Hall, HaysChili Soup, Green Bean Dumpling Soup, Sandwiches and Cinnamon RollsCarry out available ***Free Will Offering***All Soup Supper proceeds support classroom and student scholarships

Warm up with TMP-Marian Soup Supper on Sunday

SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp;continue to investigate a motor vehicle versus pedestrian collision that seriously injured an 82-year-old Wichita man, according to Officer Juan Rebilledo.

Just before 10a.m. October 9, an elderly man was struck by a vehicle in the 2300 block of South Dellrose. Detectives are seeking the community’s help to identify the driver and locate the vehicle&nbsp;believed to be a black 2011-2020 Dodge Journey that sustained damage to the oil pan. the vehicle sustained damage to the oil pan.

If anyone has any information on this case, please call WPD Detectives at 316-350-3687,

the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267- 2111.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities&nbsp;continue to investigate a motor vehicle versus pedestrian collision that seriously injured an 82-year-old Wichita man, according to Officer Juan Rebilledo.Just before 10a.m. October 9, an elderly man was struck by a vehicle in the 2300 block of South Dellrose. Detectives are seeking the community’s help to identify the driver and locate the vehicle&nbsp;believed to be a black 2011-2020 Dodge Journey that sustained damage to the oil pan. the vehicle sustained damage to the oil pan.If anyone has any information on this case, please call WPD Detectives at 316-350-3687,the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267- 2111.

Police working to ID driver after hit-and-run that injured Kan. man

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Volleyball dropped their mid-week MIAA match with Emporia State on Tuesday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Hornets took the first two sets before the Tigers won the third by two. However, a comeback was not in order as the Hornets put the match away in the fourth set. ESU won by scores of 26-24, 25-20, 23-25, and 25-12.

The Tigers had three set points to work with in the first set, only to see the Hornets rally for five straight points and steal the opening set. A pair of kills, an attack error by FHSU, and then a pair of service aces put the Hornets over the top to win by two.

The Tigers held a five-point lead in the second set only to see the Hornets rally back to a tie at 17-17. Eventually the Hornets snuck past again with a five-point run to take a four-point lead at 22-18. ESU went on to take the set 25-20.

After another five-point lead by the Tigers early in the third set, the Hornets rallied back to even the score at 9-9. From that point, the set was tight, but the Tigers won three of the final four points in the set to take their first set of the night 25-23. Any Tiger comeback hopes were put to bed in the fourth set though when the Hornets went on a seven-point run to extend their lead to 19-8. They closed out the match with a 25-12 set win to knock of the Tigers 3-1.

Gracie Rains&nbsp;led the Tigers with 13 kills, followed by 11 from Riley Tinder, Caiya Stucky&nbsp;recorded 36 assists. Tinder finished with a double-double, adding a team-high 18 digs, while Kirsten Evans&nbsp;added 14 digs.

Sandora Sasaki was the workhorse for the Hornets, putting down 32 kills, but also had 14 errors attacking the ball 70 times. Brailee Bogle handed out 45 assists, while five Hornets reached double figures in digs led by Tasiah Nunnery with 16.

Now 8-13 overall, 2-10 in the MIAA, Fort Hays State hits the road this weekend for conference matches at Pittsburg State (Friday) and Central Oklahoma (Saturday). Emporia State moved to 10-9 overall and 4-7 in the MIAA with the win.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697595923324.jpeg" alt="Fort Hays State's Gracie Rains (9) attempts to get a shot past Emporia State's Camilla Ossola (18) and Caydence Doebele (10) in an NCAA volleyball match in Hays, Kan., Tuesday, October 17, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Coryn Hahn) " />
 <figcaption>Fort Hays State's Gracie Rains (9) attempts to get a shot past Emporia State's Camilla Ossola (18) and Caydence Doebele (10) in an NCAA volleyball match in Hays, Kan., Tuesday, October 17, 2023. (FHSU Athletics photo/Coryn Hahn) </figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Volleyball dropped their mid-week MIAA match with Emporia State on Tuesday at Gross Memorial Coliseum. The Hornets took the first two sets before the Tigers won the third by two. However, a comeback was not in order as the Hornets put the match away in the fourth set. ESU won by scores of 26-24, 25-20, 23-25, and 25-12.The Tigers had three set points to work with in the first set, only to see the Hornets rally for five straight points and steal the opening set. A pair of kills, an attack error by FHSU, and then a pair of service aces put the Hornets over the top to win by two.The Tigers held a five-point lead in the second set only to see the Hornets rally back to a tie at 17-17. Eventually the Hornets snuck past again with a five-point run to take a four-point lead at 22-18. ESU went on to take the set 25-20.After another five-point lead by the Tigers early in the third set, the Hornets rallied back to even the score at 9-9. From that point, the set was tight, but the Tigers won three of the final four points in the set to take their first set of the night 25-23. Any Tiger comeback hopes were put to bed in the fourth set though when the Hornets went on a seven-point run to extend their lead to 19-8. They closed out the match with a 25-12 set win to knock of the Tigers 3-1.Gracie Rains&nbsp;led the Tigers with 13 kills, followed by 11 from Riley Tinder, Caiya Stucky&nbsp;recorded 36 assists. Tinder finished with a double-double, adding a team-high 18 digs, while Kirsten Evans&nbsp;added 14 digs.Sandora Sasaki was the workhorse for the Hornets, putting down 32 kills, but also had 14 errors attacking the ball 70 times. Brailee Bogle handed out 45 assists, while five Hornets reached double figures in digs led by Tasiah Nunnery with 16.Now 8-13 overall, 2-10 in the MIAA, Fort Hays State hits the road this weekend for conference matches at Pittsburg State (Friday) and Central Oklahoma (Saturday). Emporia State moved to 10-9 overall and 4-7 in the MIAA with the win.

🏐 Tigers fall at home to Hornets in four

WARRENSBURG, Mo. - Fort Hays State Women's Golf competed at the Midwest Intercollegiate Tournament held on October 16-17 at the challenging Mules National Golf Club. The 5682-yard, par-70 layout posed a challenge for the competition, resulting in an average stroke count of 82.49 throughout the tournament.

The Tigers opened with a score of 338 in the first round, followed by a 336 on day two. The team concluded the 20-team tournament with a total stroke count of 674, securing 17th overall. Notably, the team managed to register four birdies and 63 pars over the two-day tournament.

Leading the charge for Fort Hays State were Morgan Brasser and Corbyn Marquess, both securing the 33rd spot in the 112-player field. Brasser played posted rounds of 82 and 76, while Marquess&nbsp;posted scores of 78 and 80. Brasser had 22 pars and a birdie to her credit, while Marquess had 17 pars and a pair of birdies.

Hayden York&nbsp;secured the 89th spot with 12 pars and a birdie finishing with rounds of 85 and 89. Shauna Lee&nbsp;finished 102nd overall with rounds of 93 and 91. Ella Neuhauser&nbsp;concluded her performance at 104th place with rounds of 100 and 93.

Central Missouri emerged as the victors in the team competition on their home course, finishing 22 strokes over par. Second place was secured by Minnesota State, who recorded a total of 41 strokes over par as a team. Hayley Jones of Central Missouri clinched the individual title, finishing just 1-over par for the tournament.

The Fort Hays State Women's Golf Team will be back in action next week, competing in the last tournament of the fall season, the Tulsa Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsWARRENSBURG, Mo. - Fort Hays State Women's Golf competed at the Midwest Intercollegiate Tournament held on October 16-17 at the challenging Mules National Golf Club. The 5682-yard, par-70 layout posed a challenge for the competition, resulting in an average stroke count of 82.49 throughout the tournament.The Tigers opened with a score of 338 in the first round, followed by a 336 on day two. The team concluded the 20-team tournament with a total stroke count of 674, securing 17th overall. Notably, the team managed to register four birdies and 63 pars over the two-day tournament.Leading the charge for Fort Hays State were Morgan Brasser and Corbyn Marquess, both securing the 33rd spot in the 112-player field. Brasser played posted rounds of 82 and 76, while Marquess&nbsp;posted scores of 78 and 80. Brasser had 22 pars and a birdie to her credit, while Marquess had 17 pars and a pair of birdies.Hayden York&nbsp;secured the 89th spot with 12 pars and a birdie finishing with rounds of 85 and 89. Shauna Lee&nbsp;finished 102nd overall with rounds of 93 and 91. Ella Neuhauser&nbsp;concluded her performance at 104th place with rounds of 100 and 93.Central Missouri emerged as the victors in the team competition on their home course, finishing 22 strokes over par. Second place was secured by Minnesota State, who recorded a total of 41 strokes over par as a team. Hayley Jones of Central Missouri clinched the individual title, finishing just 1-over par for the tournament.The Fort Hays State Women's Golf Team will be back in action next week, competing in the last tournament of the fall season, the Tulsa Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ Marquess, Brasser lead Tiger women at Midwest Classic

KANSAS CITY—A man injured in a two-vehicle accident October 13, has died.

&nbsp;A Nissan Murano driven by Christopher T. Lucas, 23, Kansas City, was southbound in the northbound lanes of U.S. 71 Highway. just north of 75th Street, according to Police Captain Corey Carlisle.

 the Nissan traveled off the roadway into the grassy median and then back onto the highway, continued southbound in the #1 lane of northbound U.S. 71 Highway and&nbsp;struck the concrete bridge. After impact as the Nissan was rotating, a northbound Ram 1500 pickup struck the Nissan, struck a guardrail and partially overturned.&nbsp;

Lucas received life threatening injuries. On Tuesday, police reported he died from his injuries. The driver of the Ram pickup received serious injuries and the passenger received minor injuries.&nbsp; The accident remains under investigation and driver impairment is part of the investigation.

KANSAS CITY—A man injured in a two-vehicle accident October 13, has died.&nbsp;A Nissan Murano driven by Christopher T. Lucas, 23, Kansas City, was southbound in the northbound lanes of U.S. 71 Highway. just north of 75th Street, according to Police Captain Corey Carlisle. the Nissan traveled off the roadway into the grassy median and then back onto the highway, continued southbound in the #1 lane of northbound U.S. 71 Highway and&nbsp;struck the concrete bridge. After impact as the Nissan was rotating, a northbound Ram 1500 pickup struck the Nissan, struck a guardrail and partially overturned.&nbsp;Lucas received life threatening injuries. On Tuesday, police reported he died from his injuries. The driver of the Ram pickup received serious injuries and the passenger received minor injuries.&nbsp; The accident remains under investigation and driver impairment is part of the investigation.&nbsp;

Police: Driver dies three days after wrong-way Kansas City crash

Amanda Deanne Korbe, age 38, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born June 17, 1985, in Hays, Kansas to Nicholas ‘Nick” and Connie (Goble) Korbe, Jr. 

Her survivors include her son, Christian Korbe, Medford, OR; her father, Nick Korbe Jr., Virgilina, VA; her brother, Nicholas “Nick” Korbe III, Virginia Beach, VA; her sisters, Barbara Williams and husband, John, Hays, KS; Alicia Gregory, Russell, KS; her uncle, Mervyn Goble and wife, Rosemary, WaKeeney, KS; her aunts, Jan Brungardt, Wellington, KS; Linda Korbe, Hays, KS; Gail Dobson, Hays, KS; Maxine Wellbrock, Hays, KS; and her six nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie; her sister, Kerry; her grandparents, Nicholas and Martha Korbe, Sr.; and Harold and Gladys Goble.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at Hays Christian Church, 22nd and Marshall, Hays, Kansas with Rev. Cana Moore officiating.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Monday, at the Church.

Memorials are suggested to the family made payable to: Nick Korbe, Jr. in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. 

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

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 </figure>June 17, 1985 - October 7, 2023Amanda Deanne Korbe, age 38, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born June 17, 1985, in Hays, Kansas to Nicholas ‘Nick” and Connie (Goble) Korbe, Jr. She grew up and attended school in Hays.Her survivors include her son, Christian Korbe, Medford, OR; her father, Nick Korbe Jr., Virgilina, VA; her brother, Nicholas “Nick” Korbe III, Virginia Beach, VA; her sisters, Barbara Williams and husband, John, Hays, KS; Alicia Gregory, Russell, KS; her uncle, Mervyn Goble and wife, Rosemary, WaKeeney, KS; her aunts, Jan Brungardt, Wellington, KS; Linda Korbe, Hays, KS; Gail Dobson, Hays, KS; Maxine Wellbrock, Hays, KS; and her six nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her mother, Connie; her sister, Kerry; her grandparents, Nicholas and Martha Korbe, Sr.; and Harold and Gladys Goble.Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2023, at Hays Christian Church, 22nd and Marshall, Hays, Kansas with Rev. Cana Moore officiating.The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Monday, at the Church.Memorials are suggested to the family made payable to: Nick Korbe, Jr. in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.