By COLE REIF Great Bend Post


















It was a new world of competition, but Great Bend High School debate coach
Kim Heath was just excited the debate season was able to get underway last
weekend. 

Normally, students representing several high schools would travel to
one location and conduct their tournaments. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,
the event went on as scheduled but to an online platform. Last weekend,
Halstead High School hosted a tournament, but the debaters and judges from 23
different schools connected over a Zoom platform from their local communities.


"The debaters did very well adapting to it," said Heath. "They missed the social connection outside of the debate rounds, meeting students from other schools and their friendships they built."


Great Bend debaters met at Great Bend High School to participate in the virtual
competition. Heath noted her team handled the change well and that speech and
debate is set up to be handled completely remotely if needed.


"Going completely remote would add complications with me being able to communicate with them between rounds and they would need a secondary source to communicate with their partner," said Heath. "It would make things more complicated so I'm glad we are still doing the in-person learning."


GBHS debate will continue this weekend with another online tournament Saturday.

Another big change for Great Bend High School debate is the decision to go paperless. Heath says up until this year, debaters were printing out research on paper and filing it into Rubbermaid tubs. Students would carry the tubs with them to tournaments for the argument files. Great Bend switched over to electronic storage for the debate tournament this past weekend.

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It was a new world of competition, but Great Bend High School debate coach
Kim Heath was just excited the debate season was able to get underway last
weekend. Normally, students representing several high schools would travel to
one location and conduct their tournaments. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic,
the event went on as scheduled but to an online platform. Last weekend,
Halstead High School hosted a tournament, but the debaters and judges from 23
different schools connected over a Zoom platform from their local communities.
"The debaters did very well adapting to it," said Heath. "They missed the social connection outside of the debate rounds, meeting students from other schools and their friendships they built."
Great Bend debaters met at Great Bend High School to participate in the virtual
competition. Heath noted her team handled the change well and that speech and
debate is set up to be handled completely remotely if needed.
"Going completely remote would add complications with me being able to communicate with them between rounds and they would need a secondary source to communicate with their partner," said Heath. "It would make things more complicated so I'm glad we are still doing the in-person learning."
GBHS debate will continue this weekend with another online tournament Saturday.Another big change for Great Bend High School debate is the decision to go paperless. Heath says up until this year, debaters were printing out research on paper and filing it into Rubbermaid tubs. Students would carry the tubs with them to tournaments for the argument files. Great Bend switched over to electronic storage for the debate tournament this past weekend.

GBHS debate finding ways to compete during a pandemic

Walnut Bowl-Trunk or Treat- Sat. Oct. 31st 

Golden Belt Humane Society/Adopt a Pet will be at
Orschelns @ 5320 10th St in Great Bend on Saturday, October 3rd From 10am until
2pm.&nbsp; They will be serving pulled pork
sandwiches, baked beans, chips, cookies, &amp; a bottle of water all for a $7
donation!&nbsp; They will have a few dogs
looking for their forever homes!&nbsp; Come
check them out, have a great lunch, &amp; support your local shelter!&nbsp; For orders, delivery, or more info, contact
Jean @ 786-5955. 

Golden Belt Humane Society/Adopt a Pet will be at
Orschelns @ 5320 10th St in Great Bend on Saturday, October 3rd From 10am until
2pm.&nbsp; They will be serving pulled pork
sandwiches, baked beans, chips, cookies, &amp; a bottle of water all for a $7
donation!&nbsp; They will have a few dogs
looking for their forever homes!&nbsp; Come
check them out, have a great lunch, &amp; support your local shelter!&nbsp; For orders, delivery, or more info, contact
Jean @ 786-5955.

Golden Belt Humane Society- Adopt a Pet Sat. Oct. 3rd

4-H BBQ - Oct. 11

For More Information Contact Eagle Radio Call: 620-792-3647 or Email: randy.goering@eagleradio.net

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Eagle Radio Advantage Marketing Workshop - Wednesday & Thursday, October 7th & 8th 

The Barton County Health Department invites you to take part in the Summer Street Stroll Farmer's Market this Thursday from 4 until 7 pm, on the Southeast Side of Jack Kilby Square in Downtown Great Bend. You'll find a big selection of fresh vegetables, watermelon, squash, honey, fresh baked bread, rolls, and crafts. The variety changes every week. And food trucks are scheduled to be there on the third Thursday of every month. Admission is free.

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 </figure>The Barton County Health Department invites you to take part in the Summer Street Stroll Farmer's Market this Thursday from 4 until 7 pm, on the Southeast Side of Jack Kilby Square in Downtown Great Bend. You'll find a big selection of fresh vegetables, watermelon, squash, honey, fresh baked bread, rolls, and crafts. The variety changes every week. And food trucks are scheduled to be there on the third Thursday of every month. Admission is free.

Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

Golden Belt Humane Society Annual Garage Sale - Oct. 23 & 24 

Catholic Charities COVID-19 HELPLINE

The Covid-19 outbreak has changed our lives. Many schedules have been altered. Some positions have been furloughed. There’s no doubt the pandemic has forced some into desperate times. That’s why Eagle Communications and the United Way of Central Kansas have initiated a relief fund to help the those in serious need in our local community. If you’ve been blessed to have more than enough at this time, We’d encourage you to make a contribution to the United Way of Central Kansas. Through their 22 partner agencies, aid will be provided to our neighbors in need. 

Plus the first $5,000 contributed, will be matched. Robert &amp; Patricia Schmidt were the founders of Eagle Communications, and their foundation is offering this opportunity to help our local communities. 

To make a contribution by cash or check, mail to Eagle Communications at Box 609, or leave it in the drop box next the main door at the Eagle Media Center. For debit or credit card contributions, follow the link above. The United Way of Central Kansas and Eagle communications thank you for offering relief to the hardest hit in our communities and for Living United.

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Central Kansas Relief Fund (Schmidt Foundation Matching up to $5,000 for United Way of Central Kansas)

Details:
Great Bend
celebrates Independence Day on July 3rd – bring your lawn chair and
tune into 100.7 FM for musical addition to the fireworks.

Details:
Our annual fair which includes 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows,
stage entertainment, carnival rides and more. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.bartoncountyfair.com/">http://www.bartoncountyfair.com/</a>.

16 – Summer Street Stroll W/ Food
Trucks

Details:
In addition to the weekly market, local food trucks join in for outdoor
delicious foods.

Details:
Get the Summer’s hottest deals at the Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale.

Details: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!

18th – Summit Points Race #6 – King of the Track race

Location:
Participating Homes – Get the Map on Explore GB

Location:
Downtown Great Bend, Participating Stores

Details:
Great Bend is a Christmas town, even in the summer! Stop by all of our shops
for special deals on a sunny day and vote for your favorite tree!

Details:
Bike Brew Q includes: a cycling event, craft brew expo, and several
barbecue food trucks. 100% of the proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Details:
Attend this Leadership Conference for all professional and life learning
skills. Hosted by AMC Dr. Nels Lindberg.

Details:
Our end of
summer bash at Veterans Memorial Park full of activities for all ages! This annual
event includes Obstacle Mud Run, Mud Volleyball, Wet-Dry Parade, Paint in the
Park, Car Show, Kites, Concert, and Fireworks!

Details:
Enjoy a free outdoor movie provided by the City of Great Bend and Waters
Hardware.

15th – NHRA Summit Points Race #8

29th – Summit Points Race #9, NHRA All Access Challenge Wally
Race, JR Dragster Challenge Wally Race

Details:
Motocross riders from all over the country will converge to compete for
huge cash prizes. More information to be posted as the date approaches. For
more information visit Hahn Brothers Supercross on Facebook.

17 – Summer Street Stroll W/ Food
Trucks

Details:
Each store is unique as to what they offer, however we know that ladies love
drinks, snacks, and pampering, so go experience a shopping night for the girls!

18-19 – Pontiac Uprising Race and Car
Show

Details:
31st Pontiac Race,
Indoor Car Show, Free parking, Best of Show and Tech Sessions!

Location:
Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St.

Details:
The Great
Bend Tribune’s Women’s Expo is a chance to see the latest and greatest in
fashion and beauty, health and fitness, personal and work life. This expo includes
several exhibits and even giveaways! Be sure to register to be eligible for all
the great prizes!

26 – Long Pumpkin Patch Opens
(weekends through October)

Time:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sundays

Details:
The Long
Pumpkin Patch is a favorite during the fall season. Admission is free and this
is a must to explore, from the pumpkin patch to a corn maze. Located
at&nbsp;Hwy 281 &amp; NE 30 Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. Hours of operation
are&nbsp;10&nbsp;AM -&nbsp;6&nbsp;PM&nbsp;Saturdays, 1 PM - 5 PM&nbsp;Sundays.
620-792-3503.

Details:
Proud host of the National NHRA Lucas Oil Races.

For
more information, visit <a href="https://www.srcadragstrip.com/">https://www.srcadragstrip.com/</a>

Details: Classics, Muscle Cars, Antiques, Hot Rods,
Motorcycles, Automobilia/Petroliana Collectibles.

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 </figure>July3 – City Fireworks Display Time:
DuskLocation:
Great Bend Expo ComplexDetails:
Great Bend
celebrates Independence Day on July 3rd – bring your lawn chair and
tune into 100.7 FM for musical addition to the fireworks.8-11 – Barton County FairTime:
July 8th-July 20th Location:
Great Bend Expo ComplexDetails:
Our annual fair which includes 4-H/FFA shows and exhibits, livestock shows,
stage entertainment, carnival rides and more. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.bartoncountyfair.com/">http://www.bartoncountyfair.com/</a>. 16 – Summer Street Stroll W/ Food
TrucksTime:
4:00 PM – 7:00 PMLocation:
Jack Kilby Square (Kansas Ave)Details:
In addition to the weekly market, local food trucks join in for outdoor
delicious foods.16 – Summer Sidewalk SaleLocation:
Participating StoresDetails:
Get the Summer’s hottest deals at the Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale.17-18 – SRCA Points Race #6Location:
SRCA Drag StripDetails: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!17th – Test and Tune18th – Summit Points Race #6 – King of the Track race18 – City Wide Garage SaleLocation:
Participating Homes – Get the Map on Explore GB24-31 – Christmas in JulyTime:
Various TimesLocation:
Downtown Great Bend, Participating StoresDetails:
Great Bend is a Christmas town, even in the summer! Stop by all of our shops
for special deals on a sunny day and vote for your favorite tree!25 – Bike Brew Q Location:
Great Bend Expo ComplexDetails:
Bike Brew Q includes: a cycling event, craft brew expo, and several
barbecue food trucks. 100% of the proceeds go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.31 – Vet Leader ConferenceDetails:
Attend this Leadership Conference for all professional and life learning
skills. Hosted by AMC Dr. Nels Lindberg.31 – SRCA Points Race #7Location:
SRCA Drag StripDetails: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!31 – Test and TuneAugust1 – SRCA Points Race #7Location:
SRCA Drag StripDetails: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!1 – Summit Points Race8 – Party In The Park Time:
All DayLocation:
Veterans Memorial ParkDetails:
Our end of
summer bash at Veterans Memorial Park full of activities for all ages! This annual
event includes Obstacle Mud Run, Mud Volleyball, Wet-Dry Parade, Paint in the
Park, Car Show, Kites, Concert, and Fireworks!13 – Free Outdoor MovieDetails:
Enjoy a free outdoor movie provided by the City of Great Bend and Waters
Hardware.14-15 – SRCA Points Race #8Location:
SRCA Drag StripDetails: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!14th – Test and Tune15th – NHRA Summit Points Race #828-29 – SRCA Points Race #9Location:
SRCA Drag StripDetails: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!28 – Test and Tune: Gamblers Race29th – Summit Points Race #9, NHRA All Access Challenge Wally
Race, JR Dragster Challenge Wally Race

September5 – Hahn Supercross ShootoutLocation:
Great Bend Motocross TrackDetails:
Motocross riders from all over the country will converge to compete for
huge cash prizes. More information to be posted as the date approaches. For
more information visit Hahn Brothers Supercross on Facebook.11-12 – SRCA Points Race #10Location:
SRCA Drag StripDetails: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!11th – Test and Tune12th – Summit Points Race #1017 – Summer Street Stroll W/ Food
TrucksTime:
4:00 PM – 7:00 PMLocation:
Jack Kilby Square (Kansas Ave)Details:
In addition to the weekly market, local food trucks join in for outdoor
delicious foods.17 – Ladies Night Out #3Location:
Participating BusinessesDetails:
Each store is unique as to what they offer, however we know that ladies love
drinks, snacks, and pampering, so go experience a shopping night for the girls!18-19 – Pontiac Uprising Race and Car
ShowTime:
VariousLocation:
SRCA DragstripDetails:
31st Pontiac Race,
Indoor Car Show, Free parking, Best of Show and Tech Sessions!22 – GB Tribune Women’s Expo Time:
3:30 PM – 7:00 PMLocation:
Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St.Details:
The Great
Bend Tribune’s Women’s Expo is a chance to see the latest and greatest in
fashion and beauty, health and fitness, personal and work life. This expo includes
several exhibits and even giveaways! Be sure to register to be eligible for all
the great prizes!26 – Long Pumpkin Patch Opens
(weekends through October)Time:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM SundaysLocation:
163 NE 30 RdDetails:
The Long
Pumpkin Patch is a favorite during the fall season. Admission is free and this
is a must to explore, from the pumpkin patch to a corn maze. Located
at&nbsp;Hwy 281 &amp; NE 30 Road, Great Bend, KS 67530. Hours of operation
are&nbsp;10&nbsp;AM -&nbsp;6&nbsp;PM&nbsp;Saturdays, 1 PM - 5 PM&nbsp;Sundays.
620-792-3503.24-27 – Lucas Oil Drag RacesTime:
TBALocation:
SRCA DragstripDetails:
Proud host of the National NHRA Lucas Oil Races.For
more information, visit <a href="https://www.srcadragstrip.com/">https://www.srcadragstrip.com/</a>24th
– Test and Tune25th-27th
Lucas Oil Drag RacesOctober2-3 – F&amp;E Auto Auction Location:
Great Bend ExpoDetails: Classics, Muscle Cars, Antiques, Hot Rods,
Motorcycles, Automobilia/Petroliana Collectibles.Admission $5.3 – Rosewood Rodeo Location:
Great Bend Expo ComplexDetails:
The
Rosewood Ranch is a facility nationally renowned for helping people with
developmental disabilities meet their goals in life. Every first Saturday of
October, the ranch hosts a rodeo which allows visitors a glimpse at the horse
therapy program Rosewood is famous for. Free hot dogs, chips, sundaes, and
drinks attract many, along with horses. 4-10 – Restaurant WeekTime:
TBDLocation:
Various restaurantsDetails:
Eat in Great Bend and vote for your favorite!9-10 – SRCA Points Race #11Location:
SRCA Drag StripDetails: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!9th – Test and Tune10th – NHRA Summit Points Race #1116-17 – Rock-N-Q on the PlanesLocation:
Great Bend Expo ComplexDetails:
Two days of music and barbeque west of Great Bend. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.rocknq.com/">https://www.rocknq.com/</a>23 – SRCA Points Race #12Location:
SRCA Drag StripDetails: Enjoy watching the cars speed down the
historical SRCA dragstrip!23rd – Test and Tune24th – NHRA Summit Points Race #1224 – Downtown Halloween Parade Time: 11:00 AMLocation: Main
Street/Jack Kilby SquareDetails: Start
trick or treating with local businesses.24 – Zoo Boo Location:
Great Bend Brit Spaugh ZooDetails:
Zoo Boo is
Great Bend’s favorite pre-Halloween extravaganza held out our local zoo. For
anyone wanting a safe and fun alternative to trick or treating, this is not the
event to miss.November28 – Home for the Holidays Festival &amp; ParadeTime: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PMLocation: Main Street and Jack Kilby SquareDetails:&nbsp;The Home for the Holidays festival starts in the
stores with the annual cookie contest, Small Business Saturday and shopping!
The day ends with a lighted parade, the lighting of the Mayors Tree, horse
drawn rides, free hot dogs, funnel cakes and hot coco, ice skating and a family
drive through our Trail of Lights.December1 – Hometown Rewards StartsTime:
Various TimesLocation:
Downtown Great Bend, Participating StoresDetails:
Shop Great Bend! Every December, shoppers are encouraged to check out local
shops in town and earn rewards. For each $20 spent, they will receive a sticker
(up to 5 per visit, which they can turn in to win 1 of 5 $100 gift cards.

The City of Great Bend 2020 Events Calendar 

Central Kansas Association for the visually impaired

Monthly meeting the fourth Monday of each month&nbsp; @ 1 P.M. (January Meeting will be 1/28/2020)

&nbsp;New members and guest and welcome!&nbsp;

Central Kansas Association for the visually impairedMonthly meeting the fourth Monday of each month&nbsp; @ 1 P.M. (January Meeting will be 1/28/2020)At the Great Bend Senior Center&nbsp;New members and guest and welcome!&nbsp;

Central Kansas Association for the Visually Impaired Monthly Meeting


















It has jokingly been referred to as the Northern Barton County junk
exchange, but once a year, the City of Hoisington allows residents set trash
and even large items near their curbs to be picked up. 

The Annual
Fall Clean-Up is Oct. 8-9. Hoisington
Code Enforcement Officer Dolores Kipper says items must be bagged, boxed or
bundled together and preferably sorted.


"Use separate piles," said Kipper. "Don't mix it all together. For an example, keep all lumber, wall coverings, floor coverings, roofing materials, wood products, drywall and insulation together."


Residents should place items by their front curb no more than two days prior to
their regular day of trash pickup. Construction materials produced by contract
work will not be accepted. There will be a $25 charge for any appliance set out
that contains freon. 


"There is a minimal charge for tires with or without rims," said Kipper.


Stutzman Refuse Disposal will not pick up hazardous waste, tree limbs, rocks,
bricks or other yard waste. The Barton County Landfill accepts hazardous waste
the third Saturday of each month from April through October for 8 a.m. to noon.


For questions regarding the Annual Fall Clean-Up you can call Stutzman Refuse
at 620-662-2559 or the City of Hoisington at 620-653-4125.





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It has jokingly been referred to as the Northern Barton County junk
exchange, but once a year, the City of Hoisington allows residents set trash
and even large items near their curbs to be picked up. The Annual
Fall Clean-Up is Oct. 8-9. Hoisington
Code Enforcement Officer Dolores Kipper says items must be bagged, boxed or
bundled together and preferably sorted.
"Use separate piles," said Kipper. "Don't mix it all together. For an example, keep all lumber, wall coverings, floor coverings, roofing materials, wood products, drywall and insulation together."
Residents should place items by their front curb no more than two days prior to
their regular day of trash pickup. Construction materials produced by contract
work will not be accepted. There will be a $25 charge for any appliance set out
that contains freon. 
"There is a minimal charge for tires with or without rims," said Kipper.
Stutzman Refuse Disposal will not pick up hazardous waste, tree limbs, rocks,
bricks or other yard waste. The Barton County Landfill accepts hazardous waste
the third Saturday of each month from April through October for 8 a.m. to noon.
For questions regarding the Annual Fall Clean-Up you can call Stutzman Refuse
at 620-662-2559 or the City of Hoisington at 620-653-4125.

Hoisington to offer Annual Fall Clean-Up days again

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday joined Kansas Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary for Business Development Bill Murphy and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Invenergy Kris Zadloto announce Inevergy’s new Grain Belt Express transmission line.&nbsp;

“Kansas is uniquely positioned to be a regional and national leader in the development and expansion of clean and renewable energy,”&nbsp;Kelly said.&nbsp;“The Grain Belt Express will be instrumental in helping to power Kansas and other states, and will bring nearly 1,000 jobs and billions in economic investment and energy savings to our state. My administration is committed to rebuilding our foundation and supporting key investments that will continue to boost economic development, recruit businesses, foster a healthy workforce, and produce sustained growth.” &nbsp;

According to an analysis on behalf of the company, the Grain Belt Express will create up to 22,525 jobs supported over the three-year construction period, 968 full-time, permanent operations jobs, and $8 billion of total, long-term economic investment in Kansas. Additionally, the project will save up to $7 billion in electricity costs for Kansas and Missouri consumers through 2045, and produce $3.7 billion in economic output during construction and $235 million in annual economic output once operations begin.

“All of us in the Kelly administration are extremely proud of our state’s position as a national leader in wind energy production – and we know the future is even brighter on this important front,”&nbsp;Murphy said.&nbsp;“Not only is Kansas wind energy production good for the environment, it’s also good for business. Wind energy is a proven job creator that employs thousands of Kansans, and has helped to fuel our state’s economy with billions of dollars in capital investment.”

Grain Belt Express&nbsp;will begin in Spearville and continue through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.The project will deliver significant advantages in access to affordable energy, added infrastructure for broadband, and significant capital investment.

“Economic recovery and long-term economic competitiveness in Kansas and Missouri depend on new investment, more jobs, and tapping into low-cost, homegrown clean energy, which Grain Belt is moving full speed ahead to deliver,”&nbsp;Zadlo said.&nbsp;“Grain Belt is proud to increase our investment in Kansas and Missouri to rebuild the economy, deliver billions of dollars in energy cost savings, and meet growing renewable energy demand.”

About Grain Belt Express Grain Belt Express is an approximately 800-mile high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line being developed by Invenergy Transmission. It will deliver up to 4,000 megawatts of low-cost, homegrown clean energy from western Kansas to millions of Americans in the Midwest and other regions. Learn more at:&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.grainbeltexpress.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce784a447a7be43dfa49108d8655ca2ec%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637370795820831174&amp;sdata=ub0%2BRZMgSiNlaen2yasiVD0hSMBf7Ty7J8SJbec8YCQ%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.grainbeltexpress.com</a>

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 </figure>TOPEKA&nbsp;– Gov. Laura Kelly on Wednesday joined Kansas Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary for Business Development Bill Murphy and Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Invenergy Kris Zadloto announce Inevergy’s new Grain Belt Express transmission line.&nbsp;<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGovLauraKelly%2Fvideos%2F328973814861436%2F&show_text=0&width=560" width="560" height="315" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>“Kansas is uniquely positioned to be a regional and national leader in the development and expansion of clean and renewable energy,”&nbsp;Kelly said.&nbsp;“The Grain Belt Express will be instrumental in helping to power Kansas and other states, and will bring nearly 1,000 jobs and billions in economic investment and energy savings to our state. My administration is committed to rebuilding our foundation and supporting key investments that will continue to boost economic development, recruit businesses, foster a healthy workforce, and produce sustained growth.” &nbsp;According to an analysis on behalf of the company, the Grain Belt Express will create up to 22,525 jobs supported over the three-year construction period, 968 full-time, permanent operations jobs, and $8 billion of total, long-term economic investment in Kansas. Additionally, the project will save up to $7 billion in electricity costs for Kansas and Missouri consumers through 2045, and produce $3.7 billion in economic output during construction and $235 million in annual economic output once operations begin.“All of us in the Kelly administration are extremely proud of our state’s position as a national leader in wind energy production – and we know the future is even brighter on this important front,”&nbsp;Murphy said.&nbsp;“Not only is Kansas wind energy production good for the environment, it’s also good for business. Wind energy is a proven job creator that employs thousands of Kansans, and has helped to fuel our state’s economy with billions of dollars in capital investment.”Grain Belt Express&nbsp;will begin in Spearville and continue through Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.The project will deliver significant advantages in access to affordable energy, added infrastructure for broadband, and significant capital investment.“Economic recovery and long-term economic competitiveness in Kansas and Missouri depend on new investment, more jobs, and tapping into low-cost, homegrown clean energy, which Grain Belt is moving full speed ahead to deliver,”&nbsp;Zadlo said.&nbsp;“Grain Belt is proud to increase our investment in Kansas and Missouri to rebuild the economy, deliver billions of dollars in energy cost savings, and meet growing renewable energy demand.”About Grain Belt Express Grain Belt Express is an approximately 800-mile high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission line being developed by Invenergy Transmission. It will deliver up to 4,000 megawatts of low-cost, homegrown clean energy from western Kansas to millions of Americans in the Midwest and other regions. Learn more at:&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.grainbeltexpress.com%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce784a447a7be43dfa49108d8655ca2ec%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637370795820831174&amp;sdata=ub0%2BRZMgSiNlaen2yasiVD0hSMBf7Ty7J8SJbec8YCQ%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.grainbeltexpress.com</a><figure>
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🎥 Grain Belt Express project will result in nearly 1K permanent jobs

By AMY RICKER Great Bend Post

The Barton Performing Arts Department will present their “Autumn Arts” concert on October 8th&nbsp;at 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Auditorium.&nbsp;The event will feature the Barton Department of Music and the Barton Dance Theatre.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr Luis Palacios, Director of Instrumental Activities, says the performance will give the audience a sneak-peek&nbsp;of&nbsp;a small portion of the&nbsp;Barton Fine Arts Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"At the concert, there will be vocal numbers, instrumental numbers, and a combination of both of those.&nbsp;There will also be some dance numbers from our dance department.”&nbsp;

In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines,&nbsp;in-person&nbsp;attendees are asked to reserve their free general admission tickets at bartonccc.booktix.com. Doors open at 6:30pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The show will also be live streamed from&nbsp;facebook.com/bartoncommunitycollege&nbsp;and instagram.com/bartoncommunitycollege.&nbsp;

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 </figure>By AMY RICKER Great Bend PostThe Barton Performing Arts Department will present their “Autumn Arts” concert on October 8th&nbsp;at 7:30pm in the Fine Arts Auditorium.&nbsp;The event will feature the Barton Department of Music and the Barton Dance Theatre.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr Luis Palacios, Director of Instrumental Activities, says the performance will give the audience a sneak-peek&nbsp;of&nbsp;a small portion of the&nbsp;Barton Fine Arts Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;"At the concert, there will be vocal numbers, instrumental numbers, and a combination of both of those.&nbsp;There will also be some dance numbers from our dance department.”&nbsp;In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines,&nbsp;in-person&nbsp;attendees are asked to reserve their free general admission tickets at bartonccc.booktix.com. Doors open at 6:30pm.&nbsp;&nbsp;The show will also be live streamed from&nbsp;facebook.com/bartoncommunitycollege&nbsp;and instagram.com/bartoncommunitycollege.&nbsp;

Barton Performing Arts Department presents “Autumn Arts” Concert 

Barton County Sheriff’s
Office Incident Log (9/29)


At 8:19 a.m. an accident was reported at 514 Cleveland Street.



At 9:26 a.m. breathing problems were reported at Broadway &amp; Harrison.




At 12:34 p.m. a fire was reported at 76 SE 16 Road.



At 12:49 p.m. a fire was reported at 226 NE 130 Road in Hoisington.




At 3:35 p.m. an accident was reported at 9 McKinley Street.

Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (9/29)

At 7:50 a.m. an accident was reported at 3307 10th Street.

At 10:43 a.m. K9 Menta was deployed at 1807 Washington Street.

At 3:46 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1006 Heizer Street.

At 7:42 p.m. a report of a subject possibly entering a vacant residence at 4th Street 7 Walnut Street.

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Office Incident Log (9/29)

Non-Injury Accident

At 8:19 a.m. an accident was reported at 514 Cleveland Street.

Breathing Problems

At 9:26 a.m. breathing problems were reported at Broadway &amp; Harrison.

Fire

At 12:34 p.m. a fire was reported at 76 SE 16 Road.

At 12:49 p.m. a fire was reported at 226 NE 130 Road in Hoisington.

Non-Injury Accident

At 3:35 p.m. an accident was reported at 9 McKinley Street.Great Bend Police Department Incident Log (9/29)Injury AccidentAt 7:50 a.m. an accident was reported at 3307 10th Street.K9 Use / Call OutAt 10:43 a.m. K9 Menta was deployed at 1807 Washington Street.Unconscious / FaintingAt 3:46 p.m. EMS assistance was needed at 1006 Heizer Street.Burglary / In ProgressAt 7:42 p.m. a report of a subject possibly entering a vacant residence at 4th Street 7 Walnut Street.

Cop Shop (9/29)

BOOKED: Rebecca Starkey on BTDC for Failure to Appear. Bond $200 Cash Only.

BOOKED: Tyler Schwager of Great Bend on BTDC. Serve Sentence from 9/29/2020 at 9am to 10/01/2020 at 9am.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Traxler Denning on BTDC for Possession with Intent to Distribute within 1000 feet of School, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Criminal Use of a Weapon with $100,000 Bond C/S.&nbsp;

BOOKED: Matthew Stamats of Larned on BTDC for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Hallucinogenic, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Defective Taillight with a $10,000 Bond C/S.&nbsp;

RELEASED: Rebecca Starkey on BTDC for Failure to Appear. $200 Bond Posted.&nbsp;

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 </figure>BOOKED: Rebecca Starkey on BTDC for Failure to Appear. Bond $200 Cash Only.BOOKED: Tyler Schwager of Great Bend on BTDC. Serve Sentence from 9/29/2020 at 9am to 10/01/2020 at 9am.&nbsp;BOOKED: Traxler Denning on BTDC for Possession with Intent to Distribute within 1000 feet of School, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Paraphernalia and Criminal Use of a Weapon with $100,000 Bond C/S.&nbsp;BOOKED: Matthew Stamats of Larned on BTDC for Possession of Controlled Substance, Possession of Hallucinogenic, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Defective Taillight with a $10,000 Bond C/S.&nbsp;RELEASED: Rebecca Starkey on BTDC for Failure to Appear. $200 Bond Posted.&nbsp;

Barton County Sheriff's Booking Activity (9/29/2020)

To celebrate National Book Month, the United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) will be partnering with Barton County Young Professionals (BCYP) to host an online Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) fundraiser this October. There are two reasons for this fundraising campaign—the first is to bring awareness to the DPIL program and the second is to help raise funds to continue the program in Barton and Pawnee Counties.

BCYP &amp; UWCK will be seeking $30 donations from the public, which is the average cost to send monthly DPIL books to a local child for one year. Five business sponsors have provided a pool of funds that make it possible for the first 250+ children sponsored by a $30 donation to be matched to impact even more children in our area. A special thank you to First Kansas Bank, Harper Camperland, The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus, Fuller Industries LLC, and Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. for these generous donations. These funds will allow us to get even more books in the hands of children ages 0-5.

DPIL is a book gifting program that gifts free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Republic of Ireland. Over 25,000 books have been delivered to children in Barton and Pawnee counties since the DPIL program was launched locally in 2012. The DPIL program delivers these books directly to children’s homes at no cost to the family. In September 2020, free books were delivered to 550 local children.

If you would like to make a donation to this project, you can donate online at...

<a href="https://charity.gofundme.com/bcypreads" target="_blank">https://charity.gofundme.com/bcypreads</a>

...or by mailing a check to United Way of Central Kansas (1125 Williams Street Great Bend, KS 67530). If you choose to mail a check, please make the check payable to UWCK and write “DPIL” in the memo.

Make sure to “Like” Barton County Young Professionals-BCYP (@BartonYP) and United Way of Central Kansas (@ucentralks) on Facebook to learn more about the DPIL program, our generous business partners, and to support children’s literacy!&nbsp;If you have any questions or if your business or organization would like to donate, please contact the United Way of Central Kansas at (620) 792-2403 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:unitedwaycentralks@hotmail.com" target="_blank">unitedwaycentralks@hotmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>To celebrate National Book Month, the United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) will be partnering with Barton County Young Professionals (BCYP) to host an online Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL) fundraiser this October. There are two reasons for this fundraising campaign—the first is to bring awareness to the DPIL program and the second is to help raise funds to continue the program in Barton and Pawnee Counties.BCYP &amp; UWCK will be seeking $30 donations from the public, which is the average cost to send monthly DPIL books to a local child for one year. Five business sponsors have provided a pool of funds that make it possible for the first 250+ children sponsored by a $30 donation to be matched to impact even more children in our area. A special thank you to First Kansas Bank, Harper Camperland, The University of Kansas Health System Great Bend Campus, Fuller Industries LLC, and Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. for these generous donations. These funds will allow us to get even more books in the hands of children ages 0-5.DPIL is a book gifting program that gifts free books to children from birth to age five in participating communities within the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Republic of Ireland. Over 25,000 books have been delivered to children in Barton and Pawnee counties since the DPIL program was launched locally in 2012. The DPIL program delivers these books directly to children’s homes at no cost to the family. In September 2020, free books were delivered to 550 local children.If you would like to make a donation to this project, you can donate online at...<a href="https://charity.gofundme.com/bcypreads" target="_blank">https://charity.gofundme.com/bcypreads</a>...or by mailing a check to United Way of Central Kansas (1125 Williams Street Great Bend, KS 67530). If you choose to mail a check, please make the check payable to UWCK and write “DPIL” in the memo.Make sure to “Like” Barton County Young Professionals-BCYP (@BartonYP) and United Way of Central Kansas (@ucentralks) on Facebook to learn more about the DPIL program, our generous business partners, and to support children’s literacy!&nbsp;If you have any questions or if your business or organization would like to donate, please contact the United Way of Central Kansas at (620) 792-2403 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:unitedwaycentralks@hotmail.com" target="_blank">unitedwaycentralks@hotmail.com</a>.

Get ready to support children’s literacy!

Today Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Thursday Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light south wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Sunday Sunny, with a high near 65.

Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 42.

Monday Sunny, with a high near 74.

Monday Night Clear, with a low around 47.

Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 78.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Today Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.Tonight Clear, with a low around 45. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.Thursday Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light south wind increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.Saturday Partly sunny, with a high near 68.Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 40.Sunday Sunny, with a high near 65.Sunday Night Clear, with a low around 42.Monday Sunny, with a high near 74.Monday Night Clear, with a low around 47.Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 78.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wednesday Weather

Did you miss the Room 428 show this week?

Here’s the interview from the Sept. 29, 2020 show with Eagle Radio's Cole Reif talking to USD 428 Director of Teaching and Learning Tricia Reiser and Public Information Director Andrea Bauer.

Room 428 airs Tuesday mornings at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM and&nbsp;greatbendpost.com&nbsp;during the school year. The show highlights different activities and guests from around the Great Bend school district.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Did you miss the Room 428 show this week?Here’s the interview from the Sept. 29, 2020 show with Eagle Radio's Cole Reif talking to USD 428 Director of Teaching and Learning Tricia Reiser and Public Information Director Andrea Bauer.<div><iframe width="100%" height="265" src="https://clyp.it/gjfxxdqd/widget" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>Room 428 airs Tuesday mornings at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM and&nbsp;greatbendpost.com&nbsp;during the school year. The show highlights different activities and guests from around the Great Bend school district.&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎤Room 428: Tricia Reiser & Andrea Bauer

It is your chance to win! View the Contests page on Great Bend Post to see what contests/giveaways are currently being promoted. View the page by clicking <a href="https://greatbendpost.com/category/contests">HERE</a>!

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Eagle Radio CONTESTS

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Barton County coronavirus update: 139 active cases

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 </figure>Western Athletic ConferenceGreat Bend (0-3) @ Dodge City (1-3)Garden City (1-3) @ Liberal (0-4)Hays (4-0) IdleArea 11-Man gamesHoisington (4-0) @ Minneapolis (2-2)Larned (0-3) @ Holcomb (4-0)Sacred Heart (0-4) @ Ellinwood (0-4)Pratt (2-2) @ Cheney (4-0)Lyons (0-1) @ Sterling (0-4)Scott City (2-2) @ Russell (0-4)Norton (3-1) @ Ellsworth (0-3)TMP (3-1) @ Ellis (1-3)Area 8-Man gamesVictoria (4-0) @ Central Plains (2-0)La Crosse (1-2) @ Macksville (1-2)St. John (1-1) @ Kiowa County (0-4)Otis-Bison (0-4) @ Tescott (0-4)Pratt-Skyline (4-0) @ Kinsley (3-1)Ness City (1-2) @ Wichita County (4-0)Caldwell (4-0) @ Stafford (2-2)Chase (0-4) @ Wilson (3-1)Spearville (4-0) @ Hodgeman County (3-1)6-Man gamesPawnee Heights (1-3) @ Moscow (3-1)

Week 5 High School Football Schedule

The Great Bend
Panther boys' soccer team lost their match at Garden City Tuesday
1-0.

Great Bend falls to
3-6 overall and 2-3 in the Western Athletic Conference.

The Panthers are now
off until next Tuesday, October 6, when they host TMP.

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Panther boys' soccer team lost their match at Garden City Tuesday
1-0.Great Bend falls to
3-6 overall and 2-3 in the Western Athletic Conference.The Panthers are now
off until next Tuesday, October 6, when they host TMP.

Garden City slips past Panthers 1-0

Wed 9/305:45PM 1590KVGB/95.5 FM - MLB Baseball - New York Yankees @ Cleveland Indians9:00PM 1590KVGB/95.5 FM - MLB Baseball - Milwaukee Brewers @ Los Angeles DodgersFriday 10/26:30PM B104 - High School Football - Great Bend @ Dodge City6:30PM KHOK- High School Football - Hoisington @ Minneapolis6:30PM KBGL - High School Football - Larned @ HolcombSunday 10/42:00PM B104 - NFL - New England Patriots @ Kansas City ChiefsFriday 10/96:30PM B104 - High School Football - Liberal @ Great Bend6:30PM KHOK- High School Football - Ellsworth @ Hoisington6:30PM KBGL - High School Football - Nickerson @ Larned

Eagle Radio and Hull Broadcasting PBP Schedule

It took one week for the Big 12 to bring just a little more strangeness to the year 2020.

Five-time defending conference champion Oklahoma opened league play with a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/skylar-thompson-college-football-football-norman-spencer-rattler-4a96fd8e529b219e8ff1050bbc942d89">shocking home loss to Kansas State</a>, perhaps opening the door for another program to finally to step in and claim the title.

Iowa State, a rising program, can put Oklahoma’s season on the ropes Saturday when the Cyclones host the Sooners. Iowa State has been a thorn in Oklahoma’s side in recent years,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/5e61b516a7e04fce8e68bb1fa068a329">beating the Sooners in 2017</a>&nbsp;and losing to them by a point in 2019.

Iowa State coach Matt Campbell recognizes the great opportunity his Cyclones have, but knows the Sooners and dynamic freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler are dangerous.

“I think the early part of the college football season is going to be a little bit chaotic,” Campbell said. “But at the end of the day, it still comes down to really talented players and really good players. And I think that’s one of the things you know about OU. Not only are they going to have super talented players, but they’re really well-coached -- offensively, defensively, special teams. And it’s why they’ve had the success that they’ve had.”

Iowa State put itself in a good position by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/darren-wilson-college-football-kene-nwangwu-iowa-iowa-state-cyclones-football-cc194cddb7eebe7e2fa2f55c72d5aa15">opening its league slate with a 37-34 win at TCU</a>.

Texas, with quarterback Sam Ehlinger, appears to have a chance to dethrone the Sooners. But the Longhorns&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sam-ehlinger-college-football-alan-bowman-joshua-moore-tj-vasher-a0b78a1d56833d106df06c3e517c90b9">barely escaped against Texas Tech last Saturday</a>, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the last three minutes of regulation before winning 63-56 in overtime.

Baylor&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baylor-bears-football-college-football-nfl-dave-aranda-waco-435da5d676dc4bda9b9dc772c89b00ec">opened Big 12 play last Saturday with a 47-14 win over Kansas</a>&nbsp;after having non-conference games against Louisiana Tech and Houston called off. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and the competitiveness of the conference should add extra excitement this fall.

“I think all of those things will lend itself to a very wild and possibly uncharted season,” first-year Baylor coach Dave Aranda said. “Looking at it for us, controlling what we can control, taking care of little things off the field now more than ever has as much to do with any success on the field.”

Oklahoma is in familiar territory. The Sooners lost to Texas in 2015, Iowa State in 2017, Texas in 2018 and Kansas State in 2019 and still won the league each year.

But this loss felt different. Kansas State was a 28-point underdog, had lost its opener to Arkansas State and had its roster depleted by COVID-19. After the loss, the Sooners fell from No 3 to No. 18 in the AP poll.

The Sooners haven’t given up on the season yet.

“We’re very disappointed, but the resolve is very strong,” Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said after the game. “We know how to respond to a loss around here, and we’ll do it, and it’s going to take every single one of us.”

The Wildcats tried not to make too big a deal of their second straight win over the Sooners, but they will take extra confidence into Saturday’s home game against Texas Tech.

“It’s one game,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. “That’s all it is. It’s a great win and all those things and stuff, but it’s just one win.”

Oklahoma State started conference play&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-mountaineers-football-college-football-winston-wright-oklahoma-football-77b6a6c2faaaa03a11bf4c55fb1f269b">with a 27-13 win over West Virginia</a>. But with all the uncertainty, it’s hard for anyone to look too far ahead.

“It’s just an unusual year that is different than it ever has been so the guys have to find a way to win the football game and make enough plays,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. “We have to keep coaching simplicity with high reps and put the players in a position to win football games.”

It took one week for the Big 12 to bring just a little more strangeness to the year 2020.Five-time defending conference champion Oklahoma opened league play with a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/skylar-thompson-college-football-football-norman-spencer-rattler-4a96fd8e529b219e8ff1050bbc942d89">shocking home loss to Kansas State</a>, perhaps opening the door for another program to finally to step in and claim the title.Iowa State, a rising program, can put Oklahoma’s season on the ropes Saturday when the Cyclones host the Sooners. Iowa State has been a thorn in Oklahoma’s side in recent years,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/5e61b516a7e04fce8e68bb1fa068a329">beating the Sooners in 2017</a>&nbsp;and losing to them by a point in 2019.Iowa State coach Matt Campbell recognizes the great opportunity his Cyclones have, but knows the Sooners and dynamic freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler are dangerous.“I think the early part of the college football season is going to be a little bit chaotic,” Campbell said. “But at the end of the day, it still comes down to really talented players and really good players. And I think that’s one of the things you know about OU. Not only are they going to have super talented players, but they’re really well-coached -- offensively, defensively, special teams. And it’s why they’ve had the success that they’ve had.”Iowa State put itself in a good position by&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/darren-wilson-college-football-kene-nwangwu-iowa-iowa-state-cyclones-football-cc194cddb7eebe7e2fa2f55c72d5aa15">opening its league slate with a 37-34 win at TCU</a>.Texas, with quarterback Sam Ehlinger, appears to have a chance to dethrone the Sooners. But the Longhorns&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/sam-ehlinger-college-football-alan-bowman-joshua-moore-tj-vasher-a0b78a1d56833d106df06c3e517c90b9">barely escaped against Texas Tech last Saturday</a>, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the last three minutes of regulation before winning 63-56 in overtime.Baylor&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/baylor-bears-football-college-football-nfl-dave-aranda-waco-435da5d676dc4bda9b9dc772c89b00ec">opened Big 12 play last Saturday with a 47-14 win over Kansas</a>&nbsp;after having non-conference games against Louisiana Tech and Houston called off. The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and the competitiveness of the conference should add extra excitement this fall.“I think all of those things will lend itself to a very wild and possibly uncharted season,” first-year Baylor coach Dave Aranda said. “Looking at it for us, controlling what we can control, taking care of little things off the field now more than ever has as much to do with any success on the field.”Oklahoma is in familiar territory. The Sooners lost to Texas in 2015, Iowa State in 2017, Texas in 2018 and Kansas State in 2019 and still won the league each year.But this loss felt different. Kansas State was a 28-point underdog, had lost its opener to Arkansas State and had its roster depleted by COVID-19. After the loss, the Sooners fell from No 3 to No. 18 in the AP poll.The Sooners haven’t given up on the season yet.“We’re very disappointed, but the resolve is very strong,” Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley said after the game. “We know how to respond to a loss around here, and we’ll do it, and it’s going to take every single one of us.”The Wildcats tried not to make too big a deal of their second straight win over the Sooners, but they will take extra confidence into Saturday’s home game against Texas Tech.“It’s one game,” Kansas State coach Chris Klieman said. “That’s all it is. It’s a great win and all those things and stuff, but it’s just one win.”Oklahoma State started conference play&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-mountaineers-football-college-football-winston-wright-oklahoma-football-77b6a6c2faaaa03a11bf4c55fb1f269b">with a 27-13 win over West Virginia</a>. But with all the uncertainty, it’s hard for anyone to look too far ahead.“It’s just an unusual year that is different than it ever has been so the guys have to find a way to win the football game and make enough plays,” Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy said. “We have to keep coaching simplicity with high reps and put the players in a position to win football games.”

Oklahoma’s upset loss to Kansas St. opens up Big 12 race

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brett Rypien kept his head up when he went undrafted out of Boise State. He didn’t get discouraged when he twice got cut by the Denver Broncos.

He didn’t flinch when the Broncos valued Brandon Allen over him last year to serve as a backup to Joe Flacco and then Drew Lock.

Rypien’s determination didn’t waver when the Broncos signed Jeff Driskel last offseason or Blake Bortles last week.

“I wouldn’t necessarily say discouraged, no,” Rypien said after being named the starter for the Broncos’ game against the New York Jets on Thursday night in a matchup of reeling 0-3 teams. “I’ve always just tried to take the mentality of get better every single day.”

Helping him with that perseverance was his uncle, former Washington QB Mark Rypien.

“He sat his first two years on IR, so having some conversations with him about (how) he overcame adversity throughout his first two years and then being able to win a Super Bowl and be a starter for a few years” helped him learn how to cope and bide his time, Rypien said. “So, I definitely don’t think I ever lost hope or was discouraged. I just tried to get better.”

Coach Vic Fangio accidentally declared Rypien’s 57-year-old uncle the starter over Driskel on Tuesday.

“Yeah, we’re going to start Mark -- I mean Brett -- I keeping calling him Mark at times because of his uncle,” Fangio said. “But we’re going to go with Brett; but we do have the ability to mix Jeff in there some in the game if we feel like we need to.”

Driskel played admirably after replacing an injured Lock (shoulder) in Denver’s 26-21 loss at Pittsburgh two weeks ago, although he froze and took the sack on fourth down at the Steelers’ 15-yard line in the waning minutes.

Driskel started last week against the Buccaneers but was limited to 176 yards and was sacked five times and intercepted once in Denver’s 28-10 loss.

He was replaced by Rypien on the Broncos’ final drive, and Rypien completed his first eight passes for 53 yards before throwing an interception in the end zone.

“Up until the last throw when he made a bad decision and a bad read, he played pretty good in there,” Fangio said. “So we want to see if that can continue.”

Rypien showed good enough recognition of defense alignments to change calls and protections and he was quicker throwing the ball than Driskel, who was sacked 11 times in the last two weeks.

“I’ve seen a lot of defenses,” said Rypien, who started 49 games in college. “I think that’s probably my best quality is being able to understand defenses and think fast and get the ball out.”

Rypien, who spent three weeks on Denver’s active roster last year and the rest of the season on the Broncos’ practice squad, will be the ninth QB to start for the Broncos since they won Super Bowl 50 in Peyton Manning’s final game, joining Trevor Siemien, Brock Osweiler, Paxton Lynch, Case Keenum, Flacco, Allen, Lock and Driskel.

INJURY EPIDEMIC: Fangio confirmed Tuesday that yet another starter was headed to injured reserve. This time it’s right tackle Elijah Wilkinson (shin), a day after five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey (biceps) was lost for the season.

Wilkinson will be replaced by 12th-year veteran Demar Dotson.

“He’s obviously an experienced player. He’s played right tackle 10,000 snaps in this league probably, so we feel good about putting him in there,” Fangio said.

Other starters on IR are: linebacker Von Miller (ankle), wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee), cornerback A.J. Bouye (shoulder) and defensive end Dre’Mont Jones (knee). Backups on IR are: tight end Austin Fort (knee) and linebackers Justin Strnad (wrist) and Austin Calitro (hamstring).

The injured Broncos are making a combined $53.4 million this season, by far the highest IR payroll in the NFL and nearly $20 million more than the runner-up Dallas Cowboys ($33.5 million).

The NFL relaxed its IR rules this year on account of the COVID-19 pandemic and any player can be activated after three weeks. The Broncos didn’t place Lock on IR so he could continue to attend practice for so-called “mental reps.” He’s expected to miss a few more weeks.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Brett Rypien kept his head up when he went undrafted out of Boise State. He didn’t get discouraged when he twice got cut by the Denver Broncos.He didn’t flinch when the Broncos valued Brandon Allen over him last year to serve as a backup to Joe Flacco and then Drew Lock.Rypien’s determination didn’t waver when the Broncos signed Jeff Driskel last offseason or Blake Bortles last week.“I wouldn’t necessarily say discouraged, no,” Rypien said after being named the starter for the Broncos’ game against the New York Jets on Thursday night in a matchup of reeling 0-3 teams. “I’ve always just tried to take the mentality of get better every single day.”Helping him with that perseverance was his uncle, former Washington QB Mark Rypien.“He sat his first two years on IR, so having some conversations with him about (how) he overcame adversity throughout his first two years and then being able to win a Super Bowl and be a starter for a few years” helped him learn how to cope and bide his time, Rypien said. “So, I definitely don’t think I ever lost hope or was discouraged. I just tried to get better.”Coach Vic Fangio accidentally declared Rypien’s 57-year-old uncle the starter over Driskel on Tuesday.“Yeah, we’re going to start Mark -- I mean Brett -- I keeping calling him Mark at times because of his uncle,” Fangio said. “But we’re going to go with Brett; but we do have the ability to mix Jeff in there some in the game if we feel like we need to.”Driskel played admirably after replacing an injured Lock (shoulder) in Denver’s 26-21 loss at Pittsburgh two weeks ago, although he froze and took the sack on fourth down at the Steelers’ 15-yard line in the waning minutes.Driskel started last week against the Buccaneers but was limited to 176 yards and was sacked five times and intercepted once in Denver’s 28-10 loss.He was replaced by Rypien on the Broncos’ final drive, and Rypien completed his first eight passes for 53 yards before throwing an interception in the end zone.“Up until the last throw when he made a bad decision and a bad read, he played pretty good in there,” Fangio said. “So we want to see if that can continue.”Rypien showed good enough recognition of defense alignments to change calls and protections and he was quicker throwing the ball than Driskel, who was sacked 11 times in the last two weeks.“I’ve seen a lot of defenses,” said Rypien, who started 49 games in college. “I think that’s probably my best quality is being able to understand defenses and think fast and get the ball out.”Rypien, who spent three weeks on Denver’s active roster last year and the rest of the season on the Broncos’ practice squad, will be the ninth QB to start for the Broncos since they won Super Bowl 50 in Peyton Manning’s final game, joining Trevor Siemien, Brock Osweiler, Paxton Lynch, Case Keenum, Flacco, Allen, Lock and Driskel.INJURY EPIDEMIC: Fangio confirmed Tuesday that yet another starter was headed to injured reserve. This time it’s right tackle Elijah Wilkinson (shin), a day after five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jurrell Casey (biceps) was lost for the season.Wilkinson will be replaced by 12th-year veteran Demar Dotson.“He’s obviously an experienced player. He’s played right tackle 10,000 snaps in this league probably, so we feel good about putting him in there,” Fangio said.Other starters on IR are: linebacker Von Miller (ankle), wide receiver Courtland Sutton (knee), cornerback A.J. Bouye (shoulder) and defensive end Dre’Mont Jones (knee). Backups on IR are: tight end Austin Fort (knee) and linebackers Justin Strnad (wrist) and Austin Calitro (hamstring).The injured Broncos are making a combined $53.4 million this season, by far the highest IR payroll in the NFL and nearly $20 million more than the runner-up Dallas Cowboys ($33.5 million).The NFL relaxed its IR rules this year on account of the COVID-19 pandemic and any player can be activated after three weeks. The Broncos didn’t place Lock on IR so he could continue to attend practice for so-called “mental reps.” He’s expected to miss a few more weeks.

Brett Rypien named Broncos starting QB against New York Jets

NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Mahomes showed once again that the defending Super Bowl champs are the class of the NFL.

In a matchup of the past two regular-season Most Valuable Players, Mahomes got the better of Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.

NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Mahomes showed once again that the defending Super Bowl champs are the class of the NFL.In a matchup of the past two regular-season Most Valuable Players, Mahomes got the better of Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night.Mahomes threw for 385 yards and four touchdowns and added a rushing TD in the Chiefs’ 34-20 victory over the Ravens in the highly anticipated matchup.That victory kept the Chiefs on top in the latest AP Pro32 poll. And this week, it’s unanimous: Kansas City received all 12 first-place votes for 384 points in balloting Tuesday by media members who regularly cover the NFL.“The Chiefs imposed their will against the Ravens on Monday night, proving they remain the best team in the NFL,” said Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk.“Maybe they left a question about that following their overtime win over the Chargers in Week 2. There is no doubt now.”The Ravens fell two spots into a tie for fourth with the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills.Russell Wilson, another QB off to an outstanding start, and the Seattle Seahawks climbed a spot to reach No. 2 in the poll.“With a record 14 touchdown passes through the first three weeks of the season, Russell Wilson has been the definition of an MVP so far,” said Jenny Vrentas of The Monday Morning Quarterback.“The only downside of his performance is that he’s almost required to play this well for his team to win, as the Seattle defense has given up nearly 500 yards per game.”And the Green Bay Packers also gained a spot to reach No. 3. The Packers will look to stay unbeaten when they close out Week 4 by hosting the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.“Aaron Rodgers is off to a spectacular start, and the Packers get out of the gate at 3-0, looking very much like an early Super Bowl contender,” Newsday’s Bob Glauber said.The Pittsburgh Steelers remained at No. 6 and are scheduled to face the Tennessee Titans, who moved up three spots to No. 8, in the only matchup of 3-0 teams.But Sunday’s game could be in doubt after the Titans suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL said three Titans players and five personnel tested positive for the coronavirus.The New England Patriots gained a spot to No. 7 and will head to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Chiefs on Sunday.The Los Angeles Rams slipped two spots to No. 9 after their comeback fell just short in Buffalo in a 35-32 loss.And Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers round out the top 10; they jumped five places after beating the winless Denver Broncos.“Brady &amp; (coach Bruce) Arians still figuring out all their options on offense, but the defense is rock solid,” Fox Sports’ John Czarnecki said.The Broncos, who are ranked No. 30, will open Week 4 when they head to the Meadowlands on Thursday night to face the New York Jets, who remain last at No. 32.“What’s even more cringe-worthy than watching the league’s worst team is seeing (quarterback) Sam Darnold’s regression in a pivotal third NFL season,” said Alex Marvez of Sirius XM.

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