Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Kevin Wilson wanted to make a change, for himself and for his family, and he wanted it quickly.

“I didn’t want to live paycheck to paycheck anymore,” he said. “I wanted something a little more steady.”

Spending years in school was out of the question. Wilson sought out programs that would be efficient and effective. When he discovered Barton Community College’s Scale Technician program, he said it was the perfect fit.

The program takes only one semester to complete thanks to condensed coursework. Graduates enter the workforce with a Commercial Driver’s License and are qualified to test and certify commercial and noncommercial scales in Kansas and several surrounding states, which is something that must be performed on a recurring basis.

“For someone of my age, (the fast turnaround) was very much key,” he said. “It enabled us to interrupt our lives for a very short length of time, and to interrupt income for a short length of time. Then I got out on the job and started bringing in income right away.”

He said the cost is also reasonable at approximately $3,700 for the entire 25-credit-hour program.

The condensed coursework was intimidating at first, but Wilson said he stayed focused and worked hard, and surprised himself with what he was able to accomplish.

“You think it’s impossible at first, but I made straight A’s all the way through; every course,” he said. “It’s not impossible, and the instruction was wonderful. It’s a little intense at times, but overall it was wonderful. The instructors Vic Martin and Vince Orth never stopped until I fully understood what I needed to make me better prepared for the job.”

Life improved significantly for him and his family in June of 2019 when all his hard work paid off and he landed a job with Travis Scale Co. and the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle became a thing of the past.

“The income is definitely good, but the part I love most is getting to meet so many people from so many different walks of life,” he said, adding that every day brings a new challenge with his employer providing services in seven states. “You’re guaranteed to see the countryside. It’s not just one thing all the time; every day is different.”

Scale Technician Ty McGuire has a long history with Travis Scale Co. and worked with Wilson during his first weeks.

“It was great,” he said. “Normally if we're having to train someone ourselves it could take up to a year before they’re ready to go out on their own, and then if they don’t like it and they leave, we have to start over. Having Kevin come in from the Barton program was great because coming in the first day he knew a lot of what was going on. All he had to do was learn our expectations.”

McGuire said the company is working closely with Barton to keep the program relevant and the administrators are always checking in on the next class of students for potential employees.

“If they’re looking for help, they’ll do interviews while the students are still in the program,” he said. “We want to get them as quickly as we can.”

McGuire said the life of a Scale Technician has many benefits, including job security, novelty and a living wage.

“With a lot of industries, technology is taking jobs away,” he said. “As a Scale Technician, you’ll always have job security. We’ll always need people checking scales.”

Wilson said he’s proud of the pivot he made with his career and looks forward to many years working in the weights and measures industry.

“It was a very good move on my part,” Wilson said. “I really enjoy what I do.”

Those interested in more information about the program can visit scales.bartonccc.edu or email Instructor Vic Martin at martinv@bartonccc.edu.

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 </figure>Story and photo by Brandon SteinertKevin Wilson wanted to make a change, for himself and for his family, and he wanted it quickly.“I didn’t want to live paycheck to paycheck anymore,” he said. “I wanted something a little more steady.”Spending years in school was out of the question. Wilson sought out programs that would be efficient and effective. When he discovered Barton Community College’s Scale Technician program, he said it was the perfect fit.The program takes only one semester to complete thanks to condensed coursework. Graduates enter the workforce with a Commercial Driver’s License and are qualified to test and certify commercial and noncommercial scales in Kansas and several surrounding states, which is something that must be performed on a recurring basis.“For someone of my age, (the fast turnaround) was very much key,” he said. “It enabled us to interrupt our lives for a very short length of time, and to interrupt income for a short length of time. Then I got out on the job and started bringing in income right away.”He said the cost is also reasonable at approximately $3,700 for the entire 25-credit-hour program.The condensed coursework was intimidating at first, but Wilson said he stayed focused and worked hard, and surprised himself with what he was able to accomplish.<figure>
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 </figure>“You think it’s impossible at first, but I made straight A’s all the way through; every course,” he said. “It’s not impossible, and the instruction was wonderful. It’s a little intense at times, but overall it was wonderful. The instructors Vic Martin and Vince Orth never stopped until I fully understood what I needed to make me better prepared for the job.”Life improved significantly for him and his family in June of 2019 when all his hard work paid off and he landed a job with Travis Scale Co. and the paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle became a thing of the past.“The income is definitely good, but the part I love most is getting to meet so many people from so many different walks of life,” he said, adding that every day brings a new challenge with his employer providing services in seven states. “You’re guaranteed to see the countryside. It’s not just one thing all the time; every day is different.”Scale Technician Ty McGuire has a long history with Travis Scale Co. and worked with Wilson during his first weeks.“It was great,” he said. “Normally if we're having to train someone ourselves it could take up to a year before they’re ready to go out on their own, and then if they don’t like it and they leave, we have to start over. Having Kevin come in from the Barton program was great because coming in the first day he knew a lot of what was going on. All he had to do was learn our expectations.”McGuire said the company is working closely with Barton to keep the program relevant and the administrators are always checking in on the next class of students for potential employees.“If they’re looking for help, they’ll do interviews while the students are still in the program,” he said. “We want to get them as quickly as we can.”McGuire said the life of a Scale Technician has many benefits, including job security, novelty and a living wage.“With a lot of industries, technology is taking jobs away,” he said. “As a Scale Technician, you’ll always have job security. We’ll always need people checking scales.”Wilson said he’s proud of the pivot he made with his career and looks forward to many years working in the weights and measures industry.“It was a very good move on my part,” Wilson said. “I really enjoy what I do.”Those interested in more information about the program can visit scales.bartonccc.edu or email Instructor Vic Martin at martinv@bartonccc.edu.

Man reinvents life with Scale Technician program at Barton Community College

Golden Belt Humane Society Annual Garage Sale-Friday & Saturday, Oct 23rd & 24th 

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Alice Paul Leads the Country for a Successful VOTE For Women-Saturday, August 29th 

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Ellinwood Farmers Market- Every Tuesday-August 4th-September 8th 

&nbsp; Just because we have to be socially distant doesn’t mean we can’t come together! We are taking to the wires to bring you interviews with breweries you love, beer tastings from six breweries, new merchandise, and giveaways! (did we mention giveaways) So, tune in at 6pm central on August 15th for a good time. Let’s bring some fun to 2020! Beer list to be released soon. Keep an eye out for updates and keep being awesome.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information find them on facebook&nbsp;

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Bike Brew Q Virtual Brew Expo Saturday, August 15th 

Central Kansas Casa-Back to School Backpacks 

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Clear the Shelters 2020

Bark at the Waterpark-Saturday, Aug. 15 

VFW Post 3111 Fundraiser Raffle-Saturday, August 29th

Explore Great Bend-Free Outdoor Movie-Thursday, August 13th 

Explore Great Bend-Ladies Night Out-Thursday, August 13th 

Friday&nbsp;Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.

Friday Night&nbsp;Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

Saturday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night&nbsp;A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east after midnight.

Sunday&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Monday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 85.

Monday Night&nbsp;Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Tuesday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Wednesday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

Thursday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 84.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Friday&nbsp;Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.Friday Night&nbsp;Increasing clouds, with a low around 68. Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.Saturday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.Saturday Night&nbsp;A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light east after midnight.Sunday&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.Sunday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.Monday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 85.Monday Night&nbsp;Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.Tuesday&nbsp;Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.Tuesday Night&nbsp;A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.Wednesday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 83.Wednesday Night&nbsp;Mostly clear, with a low around 62.Thursday&nbsp;Sunny, with a high near 84.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday Weather

PRATT COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Thursday in Pratt County.

The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1994 Chevy pickup driven by John J. Kitts, 47, Pratt, was stopped at a stop sign on NW 20th Avenue at NW 110th Street. The driver failed yield to a westbound 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Betty J. Young, 68, Iuka.

The Jeep struck the pickup in the intersection.

EMS transported&nbsp;Young to Pratt Regional Medical Center. Kitts was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

PRATT COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 4p.m. Thursday in Pratt County.The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 1994 Chevy pickup driven by John J. Kitts, 47, Pratt, was stopped at a stop sign on NW 20th Avenue at NW 110th Street. The driver failed yield to a westbound 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Betty J. Young, 68, Iuka.The Jeep struck the pickup in the intersection.EMS transported&nbsp;Young to Pratt Regional Medical Center. Kitts was not injured. Both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident, according to the KHP.

Pratt Co. woman hospitalized after 2-vehicle crash

Hear this months's Focus on Hoisington show with Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell and Code Enforcement Officer Dolores Kipper that aired Aug. 13, 2020.

The Focus on Hoisington program airs the second Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. on 1590 KVGB &amp; 95.5 FM.&nbsp;

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🎙Focus on Hoisington

Bringing the Great Bend zoo to you

TOPEKA– Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) Secretary Jeff Zmuda announced Thursday that 43 residents at the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility (LCMHF) have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a media release from the agency.

The first staff member at LCMHF tested positive on August 8 and 262 residents were tested based on the contact tracing that occurred.

The residents at LCMHF are all males, ranging in age from above the age of 20 to above the age of 60. In order to protect their identities, no other information will be released. Mandatory mask protocol was implemented on July 7 for both staff and residents.

The KDOC has been in consultation with officials from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on next steps to address these circumstances. As a result of that consultation with KDHE, the following steps were implemented:

“Families are understandably anxious, and we want them to know that we will be working hard to ensure the health and safety of their loved ones,” Zmuda said. “We continue to stress with our staff and residents the importance of adhering to our mask protocols, good hand hygiene and social distancing.”

TOPEKA– Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) Secretary Jeff Zmuda announced Thursday that 43 residents at the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility (LCMHF) have tested positive for COVID-19, according to a media release from the agency.The first staff member at LCMHF tested positive on August 8 and 262 residents were tested based on the contact tracing that occurred.The residents at LCMHF are all males, ranging in age from above the age of 20 to above the age of 60. In order to protect their identities, no other information will be released. Mandatory mask protocol was implemented on July 7 for both staff and residents.The KDOC has been in consultation with officials from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) on next steps to address these circumstances. As a result of that consultation with KDHE, the following steps were implemented:<ul>
 <li>All 43 men were moved to the Lansing Correctional Facility (LCF) COVID-19 unit as per department protocol</li><li>Contact tracing will continue to identify what staff and residents have been in direct contact with the individuals</li><li>Those who tested negative will quarantine at LCMHF</li><li>Additional testing will take place as we continue to work to control the spread and KDOC will remain diligent in monitoring other staff and residents for symptoms</li>
 </ul>“Families are understandably anxious, and we want them to know that we will be working hard to ensure the health and safety of their loved ones,” Zmuda said. “We continue to stress with our staff and residents the importance of adhering to our mask protocols, good hand hygiene and social distancing.”

43 residents at Larned Correctional Facility have COVID-19

The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) photography contest will be open through August 31. The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages. Photographs entered showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers Kansans the chance to explore and capture the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas’ ranching tradition.

Participants should submit photos expressing the mission of RTK: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” This may include landscape, livestock and people, with preference to grasslands, grazing land, ranchers, cattle and much more. Participants may enter up to five photos. Entries will be judged by a panel of professionals in the field of photography and by RTK representatives.

All prizes for the contest are sponsored by Wolfe’s Camera of Topeka. Wolfe’s will award 10 photo cards to all 10 category winners. Categories include: Grand Prize, Landscape, Livestock, People, Youth (ages 5-17), Kansas Livestock Association member, Fan Favorite via Facebook voting and three honorable mentions. The grand prize winner will receive their choice of an 11”x 14” stretched photo canvas or a 12” x 18” metal print of their winning photo.

For full contest rules and to enter, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org/" target="_blank">www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org</a>&nbsp;and find&nbsp;Photo Contest&nbsp;on the News and Events page. For questions, please contact Samantha Weishaar at (785) 273-5115 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:samantha@kla.org" target="_blank">samantha@kla.org</a>.

RTK is an agricultural land trust affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association, with a mission to preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.

Wolfe's Camera is a photographic store in downtown Topeka, Kansas. They stock a huge selection of cameras from all the major manufacturers, camcorders, Apple &amp; PC computers and accessories.&nbsp; Wolfe's Photo Finishing Services provides literally hundreds of high-quality photographic services.&nbsp; Their long-time, experienced laboratory staff produces the highest quality photos, photo books, stretched canvas prints and photo gifts in the industry.

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 </figure>The Ranchland Trust of Kansas (RTK) photography contest will be open through August 31. The contest is open to professional and amateur photographers of all ages. Photographs entered showcase the natural beauty of ranching and grazing lands across the state. The competition offers Kansans the chance to explore and capture the many activities, seasons and faces of Kansas’ ranching tradition.Participants should submit photos expressing the mission of RTK: “To preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.” This may include landscape, livestock and people, with preference to grasslands, grazing land, ranchers, cattle and much more. Participants may enter up to five photos. Entries will be judged by a panel of professionals in the field of photography and by RTK representatives.All prizes for the contest are sponsored by Wolfe’s Camera of Topeka. Wolfe’s will award 10 photo cards to all 10 category winners. Categories include: Grand Prize, Landscape, Livestock, People, Youth (ages 5-17), Kansas Livestock Association member, Fan Favorite via Facebook voting and three honorable mentions. The grand prize winner will receive their choice of an 11”x 14” stretched photo canvas or a 12” x 18” metal print of their winning photo.For full contest rules and to enter, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org/" target="_blank">www.ranchlandtrustofkansas.org</a>&nbsp;and find&nbsp;Photo Contest&nbsp;on the News and Events page. For questions, please contact Samantha Weishaar at (785) 273-5115 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:samantha@kla.org" target="_blank">samantha@kla.org</a>.RTK is an agricultural land trust affiliate of the Kansas Livestock Association, with a mission to preserve Kansas’ ranching heritage and open spaces for future generations through the conservation of working landscapes.Wolfe's Camera is a photographic store in downtown Topeka, Kansas. They stock a huge selection of cameras from all the major manufacturers, camcorders, Apple &amp; PC computers and accessories.&nbsp; Wolfe's Photo Finishing Services provides literally hundreds of high-quality photographic services.&nbsp; Their long-time, experienced laboratory staff produces the highest quality photos, photo books, stretched canvas prints and photo gifts in the industry.

RTK photo contest deadline is Aug. 31 

From U.S. Congressman Dr. Roger Marshall's Office...

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced $2 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to five regions of Kansas hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the $2.5 million awarded to Kansas’ regional planning commissioners in July.

“Local Kansas leaders continue to tell me about the need for support for small businesses to ensure they get through the ongoing impacts of the economic slowdown and keep Kansans employed and Main Streets alive,”&nbsp;said U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D.&nbsp;“By continuing to administer funds through the CARES Act, the Trump Administration continues to support Kansas business owners, making sure jobs remain in our communities and our economy continues its regrowth.”

The funding will go to organizations across Kansas to update economic development plans and fortify programs to assist communities in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

The EDA grants made to Kansas include:&nbsp;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Central Regional Planning Commission, Beloit, will receive a $400,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by hiring a full-time regional disaster recovery coordinator; working with local partners to provide remote and on-site technical assistance training to local businesses as part of an effort to boost the region's economy.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest Kansas Planning &amp; Development Commission, Hill City, will receive a $400,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by fostering a growing, diversified, stable economy and business climate that helps create above-average paying jobs while retaining and expanding existing businesses. Efforts include supporting business entrepreneurship; increased utilization and value of raw products produced in Northwest Kansas through value-added processes and funding for such businesses; and opportunities that expand technology and electronic data transfer.&nbsp;

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD), Bel Aire, will receive a $399,997 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by enhancing SCKEDD’s capacity to collaborate strategically with community stakeholders and regional peer economic development organizations, as well as state and federal partners.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flint Hills Regional Council, Fort Riley, will receive a $399,886 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by&nbsp;coordinating recovery, resilience planning and implementing these efforts throughout the region.

·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, Chanute, will receive a $350,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by working to diversify the region’s economy; implementing strategies and educational opportunities to grow the critical manufacturing sector; hiring additional staff; and supporting workforce needs.&nbsp;

What the Department of Commerce is saying:

“The Trump Administration is eager to allocate these essential CARES Act funds and deliver on our promise to help American communities recover from the impact of COVID-19,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “I am proud of the perseverance and strength shown by our communities coast to coast throughout this pandemic, and these funds will help provide Kansas with resources to make a swift and lasting economic comeback.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

“These investments come at a crucial time to help Kansas’ and our nation’s economy come roaring back and provide hard-working Americans with new opportunities,”&nbsp;said Dana Gartzke, Performing the Delegated Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. “We are pleased to make these investments in Kansas’ EDA Economic Development Districts to help them prevent, prepare, and respond to coronavirus.”

From U.S. Congressman Dr. Roger Marshall's Office...Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced $2 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration to five regions of Kansas hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the $2.5 million awarded to Kansas’ regional planning commissioners in July.“Local Kansas leaders continue to tell me about the need for support for small businesses to ensure they get through the ongoing impacts of the economic slowdown and keep Kansans employed and Main Streets alive,”&nbsp;said U.S. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D.&nbsp;“By continuing to administer funds through the CARES Act, the Trump Administration continues to support Kansas business owners, making sure jobs remain in our communities and our economy continues its regrowth.”The funding will go to organizations across Kansas to update economic development plans and fortify programs to assist communities in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.The EDA grants made to Kansas include:&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North Central Regional Planning Commission, Beloit, will receive a $400,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by hiring a full-time regional disaster recovery coordinator; working with local partners to provide remote and on-site technical assistance training to local businesses as part of an effort to boost the region's economy.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northwest Kansas Planning &amp; Development Commission, Hill City, will receive a $400,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by fostering a growing, diversified, stable economy and business climate that helps create above-average paying jobs while retaining and expanding existing businesses. Efforts include supporting business entrepreneurship; increased utilization and value of raw products produced in Northwest Kansas through value-added processes and funding for such businesses; and opportunities that expand technology and electronic data transfer.&nbsp;·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;South Central Kansas Economic Development District (SCKEDD), Bel Aire, will receive a $399,997 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by enhancing SCKEDD’s capacity to collaborate strategically with community stakeholders and regional peer economic development organizations, as well as state and federal partners.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flint Hills Regional Council, Fort Riley, will receive a $399,886 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by&nbsp;coordinating recovery, resilience planning and implementing these efforts throughout the region.·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, Chanute, will receive a $350,000 EDA CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to respond to the coronavirus pandemic by working to diversify the region’s economy; implementing strategies and educational opportunities to grow the critical manufacturing sector; hiring additional staff; and supporting workforce needs.&nbsp;What the Department of Commerce is saying:“The Trump Administration is eager to allocate these essential CARES Act funds and deliver on our promise to help American communities recover from the impact of COVID-19,”&nbsp;said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “I am proud of the perseverance and strength shown by our communities coast to coast throughout this pandemic, and these funds will help provide Kansas with resources to make a swift and lasting economic comeback.”&nbsp;&nbsp;“These investments come at a crucial time to help Kansas’ and our nation’s economy come roaring back and provide hard-working Americans with new opportunities,”&nbsp;said Dana Gartzke, Performing the Delegated Duties of the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. “We are pleased to make these investments in Kansas’ EDA Economic Development Districts to help them prevent, prepare, and respond to coronavirus.”

Kansas receives additional CARES Act funding for small businesses

Barton County Health Department announces it received $5,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) through its Blue Health Initiatives. BCBSKS is donating $200,000 to local health departments across Kansas and the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments (KAHLD) to assist during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are genuinely gracious for this funding assistance and diligently working to provide people with the resources they need to mitigate COVID-19,” stated Karen Winkelman, Health Director.

Local health departments across the state are working daily to lessen the impacts of COVID-19 on their communities and need funding now more than ever.

“We are proud to provide relief where we can to organizations across our state that are working hard to meet the needs of all Kansans,” said Matt All, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. “We are forever grateful for the efforts of the healthcare employees who have been working tirelessly to support members of their community, and we are happy to be able to provide this support to them.” 

To learn more about these relief efforts and additional measures, please visit the BCBSKS website.

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 </figure>Barton County Health Department announces it received $5,000 from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) through its Blue Health Initiatives. BCBSKS is donating $200,000 to local health departments across Kansas and the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments (KAHLD) to assist during the COVID-19 pandemic.“We are genuinely gracious for this funding assistance and diligently working to provide people with the resources they need to mitigate COVID-19,” stated Karen Winkelman, Health Director.Local health departments across the state are working daily to lessen the impacts of COVID-19 on their communities and need funding now more than ever.“We are proud to provide relief where we can to organizations across our state that are working hard to meet the needs of all Kansans,” said Matt All, president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. “We are forever grateful for the efforts of the healthcare employees who have been working tirelessly to support members of their community, and we are happy to be able to provide this support to them.” To learn more about these relief efforts and additional measures, please visit the BCBSKS website.

Barton County receives $5K from Blue Cross and Blue Shield for COVID-19 relief 

The Great Bend Middle School wants to remind all students and parents that fall practices and tryouts for athletics begin Monday, Aug. 17.

Football and volleyball practices will be from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and cross country practice from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Football practice will meet on the west side of the Middle School by the field. Cross country will gather on the north side of the practice field at the Middle School along 21st Street. Volleyball will be in the new Middle School gym and those participating will need to enter on the south side of the building through entrance S1.

Students should come prepared wearing athletic apparel and each athlete is asked to bring their own water bottle.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Great Bend Middle School wants to remind all students and parents that fall practices and tryouts for athletics begin Monday, Aug. 17.Football and volleyball practices will be from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. and cross country practice from 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.Football practice will meet on the west side of the Middle School by the field. Cross country will gather on the north side of the practice field at the Middle School along 21st Street. Volleyball will be in the new Middle School gym and those participating will need to enter on the south side of the building through entrance S1.Students should come prepared wearing athletic apparel and each athlete is asked to bring their own water bottle.&nbsp;

Great Bend Middle School practices/tryouts start Aug. 17

GBPD officer graduates from training center

The NCAA’s chief medical officer and two of its infectious disease expert advisers warned Thursday the uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus throughout the United States remains an enormous obstacle for college sports to overcome.

“I feel like the Titanic. We have hit the iceberg, and we’re trying to make decisions of what time should we have the band play,” said Dr. Carlos Del Rio, executive associate dean at Emory.

Del Rio, a member of the NCAA’s COVID-19 advisory panel, appeared with NCAA chief medical officer Dr. Brian Hainline on a webinar hosted by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Earlier this week, the Big Ten and Pac-12 became the first Power Five conferences to decide not to play football, or any sports, this fall.

In all, four Bowl Subdivision conferences are pointing toward trying to make a spring football season work. Six others say they are still planning a fall season, including the Southeastern Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 — more than three-dozen big schools from New York to Texas.

“We need to focus on what’s important,” Del Rio said. “What’s important right now is we need to control this virus. Not having fall sports this year, in controlling this virus, would be to me, the No. 1 priority.”

College sports administrators and coaches have been making the case that schools are providing structured environments with frequent testing and strict protocols that make athletes safer than the general population.

Hainline said 1%-2% of college athletes who have been tested by schools have been positive for COVID-19.

The NCAA Tournament and other college sports sports were canceled in the spring because of the surging pandemic. Hainline said he hoped by now testing and surveillance nationally would have led to the virus being better contained.

“That hasn’t happened, and it’s made it very challenging to make decisions,” he said.

Del Rio pointed to Georgia, where Emory is located, as an example of a state where the virus is spreading at a troubling rate. He said the state is at 30 cases per 100,000 people, but the goal should be 10 of fewer.

“If we can get there, we can do a lot of things,” Del Rio said.

Concerns about an inflammatory heart condition called myocarditis and the uncertainty about its long-term effects in some COVID-19 patients were cited by the Big Ten and Pac-12 as one of the reasons for shutting down fall sports. Hainline said he was aware of about 12 virus-related cases of myocarditis among college athletes.

“We are playing with fire,” Dr. Colleen Kraft, a professor and infectious disease expert at Emory and the NCAA’s advisory panel, said of myocarditis.

The United States has had more than 5 million COVID-19 cases.

“Essentially our population has been preventing us from going back to college athletics because we are not controlling this pandemic, because people don’t want to do the basic hygiene things that control transmission,” Kraft said.

The NCAA’s chief medical officer and two of its infectious disease expert advisers warned Thursday the uncontrolled spread of the coronavirus throughout the United States remains an enormous obstacle for college sports to overcome.“I feel like the Titanic. We have hit the iceberg, and we’re trying to make decisions of what time should we have the band play,” said Dr. Carlos Del Rio, executive associate dean at Emory.Del Rio, a member of the NCAA’s COVID-19 advisory panel, appeared with NCAA chief medical officer Dr. Brian Hainline on a webinar hosted by the Infectious Diseases Society of America.Earlier this week, the Big Ten and Pac-12 became the first Power Five conferences to decide not to play football, or any sports, this fall.In all, four Bowl Subdivision conferences are pointing toward trying to make a spring football season work. Six others say they are still planning a fall season, including the Southeastern Conference, Atlantic Coast Conference and Big 12 — more than three-dozen big schools from New York to Texas.“We need to focus on what’s important,” Del Rio said. “What’s important right now is we need to control this virus. Not having fall sports this year, in controlling this virus, would be to me, the No. 1 priority.”College sports administrators and coaches have been making the case that schools are providing structured environments with frequent testing and strict protocols that make athletes safer than the general population.Hainline said 1%-2% of college athletes who have been tested by schools have been positive for COVID-19.The NCAA Tournament and other college sports sports were canceled in the spring because of the surging pandemic. Hainline said he hoped by now testing and surveillance nationally would have led to the virus being better contained.“That hasn’t happened, and it’s made it very challenging to make decisions,” he said.Del Rio pointed to Georgia, where Emory is located, as an example of a state where the virus is spreading at a troubling rate. He said the state is at 30 cases per 100,000 people, but the goal should be 10 of fewer.“If we can get there, we can do a lot of things,” Del Rio said.Concerns about an inflammatory heart condition called myocarditis and the uncertainty about its long-term effects in some COVID-19 patients were cited by the Big Ten and Pac-12 as one of the reasons for shutting down fall sports. Hainline said he was aware of about 12 virus-related cases of myocarditis among college athletes.“We are playing with fire,” Dr. Colleen Kraft, a professor and infectious disease expert at Emory and the NCAA’s advisory panel, said of myocarditis.The United States has had more than 5 million COVID-19 cases.“Essentially our population has been preventing us from going back to college athletics because we are not controlling this pandemic, because people don’t want to do the basic hygiene things that control transmission,” Kraft said.

'Like the Titanic' - NCAA experts warn of coronavirus spread

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Phillip Lindsay insists his noticeably bigger biceps have nothing to do with the Denver Broncos’ signing of free agent Melvin Gordon.

“I don’t need another man to fuel my fire,” said Lindsay, the only undrafted running back in NFL history to make it to the Pro Bowl as a rookie and to top 1,000 yards rushing in each of his first two pro seasons.

“I know what I want for my family and that’s what fuels me,” Lindsay said. “For me, honestly, nothing changes. I go out here and I produce when my number is called. I make big plays like I always have and I go from there.”

Lindsay, a Denver native, is entering the final season of the three-year, $1.75 million deal he signed after getting overlooked in the 2018 NFL draft despite putting up huge numbers at the University of Colorado.

Shortly after saying he’d explore a new deal for Lindsay this offseason, general manager John Elway signed Gordon to a two-year, $16 million deal in free agency.

“The fact that we have two running backs now that can be very explosive with the ball in their hands whether you throw it or run it, I think is a good thing,” new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said in June. “I really do think you need more than one running back.”

How Gordon and Lindsay will divvy the carries has been a hot topic among Broncos fans all offseason, but Lindsay has no insight to add to the debate.

“I wish I could let you know and tell you now. I don’t know,” Lindsay said. “At the end of the day, that’s not my job to sit there and put me or Melvin in the game. That’s their job. If they don’t want to have one of their game-changers and playmakers in the game, that’s on them. I don’t get paid to sit there and call the plays. That’s not my job.

“My job is when I get the ball and when I’m in the game to make an explosive play.”

Lindsay rushed for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns his rookie year and for 1,011 yards and seven scores in 2019.

Gordon has averaged 1,044 yards and nine TDs over his last four seasons with the Chargers.

“At the end of the day, there are only so many runs and passes you can do,” Lindsay said. “It’s about executing. It’s about being patient. It’s about developing a relationship with your linemen. For me, I don’t worry about that. I know what I’m going to do. I know I’m going to have explosive plays because that’s just who I am.″

Where Gordon has an edge over Lindsay is as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Gordon has averaged 45 catches for 375 yards and totaled 11 TD receptions in his career.

Lindsay has caught 35 passes in each of his two seasons, with one going for a touchdown. His average yards per catch dipped from 6.9 to 5.6 last year as he dealt with the lingering effects of wrist surgery.

Lindsay said those numbers will rise in 2020.

“Pass catching-wise, I feel really good. I feel like I’m back to myself,” Lindsay said, adding that rebounding from his wrist injury “was tougher than I thought. ... But this year I feel good. I feel good and at the end of the day I’m going to catch every ball that comes my way."

Lindsay said he gained 10 pounds of muscle this offseason thanks to being able to lift weights again, something he couldn’t do a year ago while still recovering from surgery.

“That wrist injury really did a toll on me when it came to working out because I came from having to sit out for four, five months to just rushing right into camp,” Lindsay said. “I didn’t get that development like I did this year. I feel really good. I feel healthy. I feel explosive. I feel like I’m going to have a hell of a season this year.”

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Phillip Lindsay insists his noticeably bigger biceps have nothing to do with the Denver Broncos’ signing of free agent Melvin Gordon.“I don’t need another man to fuel my fire,” said Lindsay, the only undrafted running back in NFL history to make it to the Pro Bowl as a rookie and to top 1,000 yards rushing in each of his first two pro seasons.“I know what I want for my family and that’s what fuels me,” Lindsay said. “For me, honestly, nothing changes. I go out here and I produce when my number is called. I make big plays like I always have and I go from there.”Lindsay, a Denver native, is entering the final season of the three-year, $1.75 million deal he signed after getting overlooked in the 2018 NFL draft despite putting up huge numbers at the University of Colorado.Shortly after saying he’d explore a new deal for Lindsay this offseason, general manager John Elway signed Gordon to a two-year, $16 million deal in free agency.“The fact that we have two running backs now that can be very explosive with the ball in their hands whether you throw it or run it, I think is a good thing,” new offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said in June. “I really do think you need more than one running back.”How Gordon and Lindsay will divvy the carries has been a hot topic among Broncos fans all offseason, but Lindsay has no insight to add to the debate.“I wish I could let you know and tell you now. I don’t know,” Lindsay said. “At the end of the day, that’s not my job to sit there and put me or Melvin in the game. That’s their job. If they don’t want to have one of their game-changers and playmakers in the game, that’s on them. I don’t get paid to sit there and call the plays. That’s not my job.“My job is when I get the ball and when I’m in the game to make an explosive play.”Lindsay rushed for 1,037 yards and nine touchdowns his rookie year and for 1,011 yards and seven scores in 2019.Gordon has averaged 1,044 yards and nine TDs over his last four seasons with the Chargers.“At the end of the day, there are only so many runs and passes you can do,” Lindsay said. “It’s about executing. It’s about being patient. It’s about developing a relationship with your linemen. For me, I don’t worry about that. I know what I’m going to do. I know I’m going to have explosive plays because that’s just who I am.″Where Gordon has an edge over Lindsay is as a pass-catcher out of the backfield. Gordon has averaged 45 catches for 375 yards and totaled 11 TD receptions in his career.Lindsay has caught 35 passes in each of his two seasons, with one going for a touchdown. His average yards per catch dipped from 6.9 to 5.6 last year as he dealt with the lingering effects of wrist surgery.Lindsay said those numbers will rise in 2020.“Pass catching-wise, I feel really good. I feel like I’m back to myself,” Lindsay said, adding that rebounding from his wrist injury “was tougher than I thought. ... But this year I feel good. I feel good and at the end of the day I’m going to catch every ball that comes my way."Lindsay said he gained 10 pounds of muscle this offseason thanks to being able to lift weights again, something he couldn’t do a year ago while still recovering from surgery.“That wrist injury really did a toll on me when it came to working out because I came from having to sit out for four, five months to just rushing right into camp,” Lindsay said. “I didn’t get that development like I did this year. I feel really good. I feel healthy. I feel explosive. I feel like I’m going to have a hell of a season this year.”

Lindsay says addition of Gordon isn't what drives him in '20

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs and star tight end Travis Kelce have agreed to a four-year, $57.25 million contract extension that will keep him with the Super Bowl champions through 2025, a person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal has not been announced. 

The move to secure the two-time All-Pro tight end is the latest in a string of big-money deals negotiated by general manager Brett Veach to keep the core of the Chiefs intact this offseason. Among them were a 10-year extension for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a four-year deal for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs and star tight end Travis Kelce have agreed to a four-year, $57.25 million contract extension that will keep him with the Super Bowl champions through 2025, a person familiar with the contract tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because the deal has not been announced. The move to secure the two-time All-Pro tight end is the latest in a string of big-money deals negotiated by general manager Brett Veach to keep the core of the Chiefs intact this offseason. Among them were a 10-year extension for quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a four-year deal for Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones.

Chiefs, Kelce agree to 4-year, $57.25M extension

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas football’s revised Big 12 Conference schedule, which features four home games and five road trips, was released by the conference office on Wednesday. The Jayhawks will kick-off the 2020 conference schedule by travelling to Waco to face the Baylor Bears on Sept. 26.

“We are excited to be able to move forward with the updated schedule and compete this fall,” head coach Les Miles said. “We will continue to prepare for our season cautiously, while also relying on the direction and oversight of Kansas Team Health medical professionals to provide our players with a game plan that promotes their health and safety.”

Under the adopted schedule, the Jayhawks will still host Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Texas and TCU at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, while making trips to Baylor, West Virginia, K-State, Oklahoma and Texas Tech.

Oct. 17	at West Virginia	Morgantown, W.V.

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas football’s revised Big 12 Conference schedule, which features four home games and five road trips, was released by the conference office on Wednesday. The Jayhawks will kick-off the 2020 conference schedule by travelling to Waco to face the Baylor Bears on Sept. 26.“We are excited to be able to move forward with the updated schedule and compete this fall,” head coach Les Miles said. “We will continue to prepare for our season cautiously, while also relying on the direction and oversight of Kansas Team Health medical professionals to provide our players with a game plan that promotes their health and safety.”Under the adopted schedule, the Jayhawks will still host Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Texas and TCU at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, while making trips to Baylor, West Virginia, K-State, Oklahoma and Texas Tech.DATE	OPPONENT	LOCATIONSept. 26	at Baylor	Waco, TexasOct. 3	Oklahoma State	Lawrence, Kan.Oct. 17	at West Virginia	Morgantown, W.V.Oct. 24	at K-State	Manhattan, Kan.Oct. 31	Iowa State	Lawrence, Kan.Nov. 7	at Oklahoma	Norman, Okla.Nov. 21	Texas	Lawrence, Kan.Nov. 28	TCU	Lawrence, Kan.Dec. 5	at Texas Tech	Lubbock, Texas

Kansas, Big 12 announce 2020 revised football schedule

MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference today unveiled the Wildcats' new 10-game football schedule for the 2020 season, which includes a newly scheduled non-conference matchup and all nine conference games.

K-State will now open the season on September 12 by hosting Arkansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats are 2-0 all-time against the Red Wolves, while it will be the first meeting between the two schools in 40 years. K-State earned a 31-7 victory in Manhattan in 1980 and also defeated A-State, 37-6, in Manhattan in 1948.

The September 12 start date is the latest in the year that K-State will begin a season since 1992 (September 19 vs. Montana), while it is the first time in school history that K-State will play less than two non-conference games.

Following its first bye week of the season, Kansas State opens Big 12 play on September 26 when the Cats travel to Oklahoma. It will be the second-straight year the Wildcats open Big 12 play in the state of Oklahoma (at Oklahoma State in 2019), while it will be the first in Norman since a 24-19 victory over the sixth-ranked Sooners on September 22, 2012.

The Wildcats Big 12 home opener is slated for October 3 against Texas Tech before traveling to TCU on October 10. The second bye week of the season is on October 17 before K-State hosts Kansas on October 24 and travels to West Virginia – its original conference opener – on October 31.

The month of November opens with a visit from Oklahoma State on November 7 prior to the third bye of the schedule on November 14. From there, the Wildcats travel to Iowa State (November 21) and Baylor (November 28) before closing out the season on December 5 with a home contest against Texas. It will be the first home December game since defeating West Virginia, 24-23, in 2015.

The 2020 Big 12 Championship game will be held at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 12.

Although the number of fans able to attend games this fall remains unknown, the department continues to work with local county, city and University officials. Season ticket holders will be contacted via email as soon as capacity and ticket details are finalized.

UPDATED 2020 K-STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

September 12	Arkansas State	Manhattan, Kansas

September 26	at Oklahoma	Norman, Oklahoma

October 31	at West Virginia	Morgantown, West Virginia

November 7	Oklahoma State	Manhattan, Kansas

kstatesports.comMANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference today unveiled the Wildcats' new 10-game football schedule for the 2020 season, which includes a newly scheduled non-conference matchup and all nine conference games.K-State will now open the season on September 12 by hosting Arkansas State at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Wildcats are 2-0 all-time against the Red Wolves, while it will be the first meeting between the two schools in 40 years. K-State earned a 31-7 victory in Manhattan in 1980 and also defeated A-State, 37-6, in Manhattan in 1948.The September 12 start date is the latest in the year that K-State will begin a season since 1992 (September 19 vs. Montana), while it is the first time in school history that K-State will play less than two non-conference games.Following its first bye week of the season, Kansas State opens Big 12 play on September 26 when the Cats travel to Oklahoma. It will be the second-straight year the Wildcats open Big 12 play in the state of Oklahoma (at Oklahoma State in 2019), while it will be the first in Norman since a 24-19 victory over the sixth-ranked Sooners on September 22, 2012.The Wildcats Big 12 home opener is slated for October 3 against Texas Tech before traveling to TCU on October 10. The second bye week of the season is on October 17 before K-State hosts Kansas on October 24 and travels to West Virginia – its original conference opener – on October 31.The month of November opens with a visit from Oklahoma State on November 7 prior to the third bye of the schedule on November 14. From there, the Wildcats travel to Iowa State (November 21) and Baylor (November 28) before closing out the season on December 5 with a home contest against Texas. It will be the first home December game since defeating West Virginia, 24-23, in 2015.The 2020 Big 12 Championship game will be held at AT&amp;T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, December 12.Although the number of fans able to attend games this fall remains unknown, the department continues to work with local county, city and University officials. Season ticket holders will be contacted via email as soon as capacity and ticket details are finalized.UPDATED 2020 K-STATE FOOTBALL SCHEDULESeptember 12	Arkansas State	Manhattan, KansasSeptember 26	at Oklahoma	Norman, OklahomaOctober 3	Texas Tech	Manhattan, KansasOctober 10	at TCU	Fort Worth, TexasOctober 24	Kansas	Manhattan, KansasOctober 31	at West Virginia	Morgantown, West VirginiaNovember 7	Oklahoma State	Manhattan, KansasNovember 21	at Iowa State	Ames, IowaNovember 28	at Baylor	Waco, TexasDecember 5	Texas	Manhattan, Kansas

K-State, Big 12 Announces Updated 2020 Football Schedule

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bases loaded, one out, another close game on the verge of slipping away. The strain showed on Mike Matheny’s face in the ninth inning — not that anyone could tell.

Salvador Perez had three more hits, and Kansas City’s bullpen barely held on for a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday that had everyone’s blood pressure up at the end.

“It got a little elevated, I’ll admit,” Matheny said. “The masks — that’s one of the benefits of these things. They hide how you’re feeling at this time.”

The Royals were squirming when Trevor Rosenthal walked the bases loaded with one out in the ninth. Christian Colón — whose single in the 12th inning sent the Royals over the Mets in the 2015 World Series —&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1293742711464435712" target="_blank">grounded into a double play</a>&nbsp;to end it.

The Royals have won five out of six, walking that tightrope much of the time. Kansas City has already played eight one-run games, going 3-5. Twelve of their 19 games have been decided by two runs or less.

“That inning is such a microcosm of how our last couple weeks have been going,” said Rosenthal, who got his fourth save in as many chances. “We’ve just been fighting so hard.”

The Reds wasted a chance to get back to .500 and had their only left-handed starter leave in the second inning again.

Wade Miley (0-2) signed a two-year, $15 million deal in the offseason. He retired only five batters during his Reds debut, giving up six runs in a loss to the Cubs on July 27, and went on the injured list with a strained groin afterward.

Miley appeared to hurt himself when he stepped awkwardly while covering first base in the second inning Wednesday. After talking to a trainer, Miley stayed in the game, walked the next batter and was removed after only 43 pitches.

Miley said he left because of how he was struggling with his control.

“I guess they thought I landed on the bag funny, but I was completely fine there,” Miley said.

The Royals’ offense has led the way during the surge. It scored one run at a time to keep it going, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1293714061985751040" target="_blank">Perez’s homer, double and single</a>.

Brad Keller (2-0) allowed two singles in six shutout innings. He was acquired from Cincinnati in the 2017 Rule 5 Draft.

Jesse Winker, Freddy Galvis and Josh VanMeter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1293720989633839106" target="_blank">homered in the seventh</a>, cutting it to 5-4. Josh Staumont escaped a two-on threat in the eighth with a pair of called third strikes, and Rosenthal provided the final drama.

“That was kind of fun, huh?” Perez said.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Bases loaded, one out, another close game on the verge of slipping away. The strain showed on Mike Matheny’s face in the ninth inning — not that anyone could tell.Salvador Perez had three more hits, and Kansas City’s bullpen barely held on for a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday that had everyone’s blood pressure up at the end.“It got a little elevated, I’ll admit,” Matheny said. “The masks — that’s one of the benefits of these things. They hide how you’re feeling at this time.”The Royals were squirming when Trevor Rosenthal walked the bases loaded with one out in the ninth. Christian Colón — whose single in the 12th inning sent the Royals over the Mets in the 2015 World Series —&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1293742711464435712" target="_blank">grounded into a double play</a>&nbsp;to end it.The Royals have won five out of six, walking that tightrope much of the time. Kansas City has already played eight one-run games, going 3-5. Twelve of their 19 games have been decided by two runs or less.“That inning is such a microcosm of how our last couple weeks have been going,” said Rosenthal, who got his fourth save in as many chances. “We’ve just been fighting so hard.”The Reds wasted a chance to get back to .500 and had their only left-handed starter leave in the second inning again.Wade Miley (0-2) signed a two-year, $15 million deal in the offseason. He retired only five batters during his Reds debut, giving up six runs in a loss to the Cubs on July 27, and went on the injured list with a strained groin afterward.Miley appeared to hurt himself when he stepped awkwardly while covering first base in the second inning Wednesday. After talking to a trainer, Miley stayed in the game, walked the next batter and was removed after only 43 pitches.Miley said he left because of how he was struggling with his control.“I guess they thought I landed on the bag funny, but I was completely fine there,” Miley said.The Royals’ offense has led the way during the surge. It scored one run at a time to keep it going, led by&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1293714061985751040" target="_blank">Perez’s homer, double and single</a>.Brad Keller (2-0) allowed two singles in six shutout innings. He was acquired from Cincinnati in the 2017 Rule 5 Draft.The bullpen had two narrow escapes.Jesse Winker, Freddy Galvis and Josh VanMeter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Reds/status/1293720989633839106" target="_blank">homered in the seventh</a>, cutting it to 5-4. Josh Staumont escaped a two-on threat in the eighth with a pair of called third strikes, and Rosenthal provided the final drama.“That was kind of fun, huh?” Perez said.Perez&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Royals/status/1293699651296731136" target="_blank">connected for his fourth homer</a>&nbsp;off Tyler Mahle, extending his hitting streak to 10 games — his longest since 2017. He’s batting .429 (18 for 42) during the streak.LOVE THE PLACEThe Royals are 17-10 all-time vs. the Reds, including 12-4 since the start of 2009. They’re 8-4 at Great American Ball Park, the best mark by a team with at least 10 games.ONE MOREMatheny’s next win will be his 600th as a manager. He’ll join Dusty Baker, Terry Francona, Joe Maddon, Bob Melvin, Ron Gardenhire, Joe Girardi, Bud Black and Don Mattingly as active managers with 600.UMP HURTThe game was delayed 17 minutes in the bottom of the first inning when plate umpire Chris Conroy took a foul off his right hand, breaking the ring finger. Crew chief Jeff Nelson moved behind the plate for the next two innings, and Conroy returned and worked third base with his finger bandaged.TRAINER’S ROOMRoyals: Adalberto Mondesi was hit in the right arm by a pitch in the fourth but stayed in the game.Reds: Miley was reinstated from the 10-day injured list pregame and right-hander Joel Kuhnel was optioned.UP NEXTRoyals: After a day off, KC opens a series in Minneapolis. Jakob Junis (0-0) faces the Twins for the second time in a week. He allowed two solo homers in 4 2/3 innings last Friday. Junis is trying for his first win in five starts.Reds: Anthony DeSclafani (1-0) opens a four-game series against the Pirates. He’s 0-4 in his last six starts against Pittsburgh, with the Reds losing all six games.

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