WILSON COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Neodesha Police Department and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men after they discovered over 82 pounds of methamphetamine in their vehicle, according to a media release from the KBI.

Just after 11:30p.m. Wednesday, officer from the Neodesha Police Department conducted a traffic stop for speeding on a 2006 Chevy Silverado, at 400 Main St. in Neodesha. 

Probable cause to search the vehicle was established, and the search uncovered an excess of 82 pounds of methamphetamine. The methamphetamine has an approximate street value of $3.7 million.&nbsp;

Officers arrested the driver, Alejandro Salazar, 19, of Dallas, Texas, was on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, possession of drug sale paraphernalia, and driving without a valid license.

Roger Mercado, 19, from Garland, Texas, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, and possession of drug sale paraphernalia. He was a passenger in the pickup truck.

Following their arrests, Salazar and Mercado were booked into the Wilson County Jail.

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 </figure>WILSON COUNTY –&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation, the Neodesha Police Department and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men after they discovered over 82 pounds of methamphetamine in their vehicle, according to a media release from the KBI.Just after 11:30p.m. Wednesday, officer from the Neodesha Police Department conducted a traffic stop for speeding on a 2006 Chevy Silverado, at 400 Main St. in Neodesha. Probable cause to search the vehicle was established, and the search uncovered an excess of 82 pounds of methamphetamine. The methamphetamine has an approximate street value of $3.7 million.&nbsp;Officers arrested the driver, Alejandro Salazar, 19, of Dallas, Texas, was on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, possession of drug sale paraphernalia, and driving without a valid license.<figure>
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 </figure>Roger Mercado, 19, from Garland, Texas, was arrested on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to sell, and possession of drug sale paraphernalia. He was a passenger in the pickup truck.Following their arrests, Salazar and Mercado were booked into the Wilson County Jail.Official charges are pending.

KBI: Traffic stop uncovers 82 pounds of meth worth $3.7M

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter and District Attorney Marc Bennett held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss the tragic events leading to the death and subsequent KBI and Sheriff’s Office investigation of 17-year-old Cedric “CJ” Lofton, of Wichita. 

Lofton was briefly in the custody of the Sedgwick County Corrections Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC) after being booked on September 24, 2021 for four counts of battery on a law enforcement officer by the Wichita Police Department. 

While in custody, Lofton assaulted JIAC staff and was restrained. After restraining the juvenile, he became unresponsive and EMS was summoned. Lofton was transported to a local hospital and died on September 26, 2021.

BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — Multiple staff members at a Kansas juvenile facility engaged in a physical struggle with a 17-year-old youth who was restrained and died two days later at a hospital, authorities said.

Details of the events leading up to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-wichita-c46e524dc4dd062827c83c96c2ee3a3d">the in-custody death</a>&nbsp;of Cedric “CJ’ Lofton emerged late Tuesday in a news release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that also identified the Wichita teen for the first time.

An autopsy has been conducted and a cause of death is pending further investigation and toxicology results, the agency said.

The Black teenager’s encounter with law enforcement authorities began at about 1 a.m. Friday when officers from the Wichita Police Department responded to a disturbance call and found Lofton outside a house. The teen appeared paranoid and was behaving erratically, the KBI said. Officers tried to convince him to voluntarily seek mental health treatment before trying to take him into custody. He resisted by assaulting the officers, according to the release.

After a physical struggle, he was arrested on suspicion of battery of a law enforcement officer. A police report from that incident indicates all three police officers involved were white men.

Lofton was taken to the Sedgwick County juvenile intake and assessment center in a WRAP restraint system, a device described by the sheriff’s office as a way to restrain a person who’s “out of control” so they don’t hurt themselves or others. The device is comprised of a locking shoulder harness, leg restraints and ankle straps.

Once he was at the facility, that device and handcuffs were removed and he was placed in a single holding cell, authorities said.

“When we left the facility, the individual was upright and communicating,” said police spokesman Charley Davidson.

Lofton was later allowed out of the holding cell to use the restroom. When a staff member at the juvenile center tried to escort him back to the holding cell, Lofton assaulted the staff member, according to the KBI news release.

The KBI said multiple corrections staff engaged in “a lengthy physical struggle” to get him into the holding cell and place him in handcuffs. A police report shows there were Black, white and Hispanic staff at the facility.

Once Lofton was under control, corrections staff monitoring him noticed he was unresponsive.

Life-saving measures were initiated, the KBI said. Emergency medical responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 1:55 a.m. Sunday.

A youth justice organization, Progeny, has called for “a transparent and thorough investigation.”

“This is a tragic example of the immense harm caused when young people are placed behind bars, and much worse, restrained like animals under the supervision of adults who are supposed to keep them safe,” the group said in a written statement. “These facilities are devastating our community. They need to be stopped.”

Wichita pastor Maurice “Moe” Evans, a director at the Community Empowerment and Resilience Coalition, called the WRAP restraint “a torture device” that restricts a person’s comfort, breathing and circulation. He said authorities don’t know if Lofton’s injuries came from the police officers’ use of the WRAP or from the later altercation at the intake center.

“Something was clearly done incorrectly because the claim that he was just suddenly fine and then all of a sudden went unresponsive and then passed away two days later — that just doesn’t happen,” he said. “There are some extenuating circumstances here that they are not yet sharing. We will get to the bottom of it.”

The WRAP is used in more than 1,400 hospitals, youth detention facilities, sheriff’s offices and police departments where people have to deal with combative subjects, said Charles Hammond, president and chief executive officer of Safe Restraints Inc., the company that makes it.

Its purpose is to quickly stop conflict to prevent injury and death, allowing a person to be seated upright so that medical care can be provided, he said, adding the restraint is not a pain tool. It reduces mobility with no breathing restriction, he said.

Evans has also set up a GoFundMe account for the teen’s mother, Sarah Harrison.

“The community is preparing to organize around this so this is not something that is just going to go away,” Evans said. “We are going to find justice for the mom.”

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —Sedgwick County Sheriff Jeff Easter and District Attorney Marc Bennett held a press conference Thursday morning to discuss the tragic events leading to the death and subsequent KBI and Sheriff’s Office investigation of 17-year-old Cedric “CJ” Lofton, of Wichita. <div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSedgwickCountySheriff%2Fvideos%2F400841661443170%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="429" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>Lofton was briefly in the custody of the Sedgwick County Corrections Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC) after being booked on September 24, 2021 for four counts of battery on a law enforcement officer by the Wichita Police Department. While in custody, Lofton assaulted JIAC staff and was restrained. After restraining the juvenile, he became unresponsive and EMS was summoned. Lofton was transported to a local hospital and died on September 26, 2021.-----------BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — Multiple staff members at a Kansas juvenile facility engaged in a physical struggle with a 17-year-old youth who was restrained and died two days later at a hospital, authorities said.Details of the events leading up to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-wichita-c46e524dc4dd062827c83c96c2ee3a3d">the in-custody death</a>&nbsp;of Cedric “CJ’ Lofton emerged late Tuesday in a news release from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that also identified the Wichita teen for the first time.An autopsy has been conducted and a cause of death is pending further investigation and toxicology results, the agency said.The Black teenager’s encounter with law enforcement authorities began at about 1 a.m. Friday when officers from the Wichita Police Department responded to a disturbance call and found Lofton outside a house. The teen appeared paranoid and was behaving erratically, the KBI said. Officers tried to convince him to voluntarily seek mental health treatment before trying to take him into custody. He resisted by assaulting the officers, according to the release.After a physical struggle, he was arrested on suspicion of battery of a law enforcement officer. A police report from that incident indicates all three police officers involved were white men.Lofton was taken to the Sedgwick County juvenile intake and assessment center in a WRAP restraint system, a device described by the sheriff’s office as a way to restrain a person who’s “out of control” so they don’t hurt themselves or others. The device is comprised of a locking shoulder harness, leg restraints and ankle straps.Once he was at the facility, that device and handcuffs were removed and he was placed in a single holding cell, authorities said.“When we left the facility, the individual was upright and communicating,” said police spokesman Charley Davidson.Lofton was later allowed out of the holding cell to use the restroom. When a staff member at the juvenile center tried to escort him back to the holding cell, Lofton assaulted the staff member, according to the KBI news release.The KBI said multiple corrections staff engaged in “a lengthy physical struggle” to get him into the holding cell and place him in handcuffs. A police report shows there were Black, white and Hispanic staff at the facility.Once Lofton was under control, corrections staff monitoring him noticed he was unresponsive.Life-saving measures were initiated, the KBI said. Emergency medical responders transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 1:55 a.m. Sunday.A youth justice organization, Progeny, has called for “a transparent and thorough investigation.”“This is a tragic example of the immense harm caused when young people are placed behind bars, and much worse, restrained like animals under the supervision of adults who are supposed to keep them safe,” the group said in a written statement. “These facilities are devastating our community. They need to be stopped.”Wichita pastor Maurice “Moe” Evans, a director at the Community Empowerment and Resilience Coalition, called the WRAP restraint “a torture device” that restricts a person’s comfort, breathing and circulation. He said authorities don’t know if Lofton’s injuries came from the police officers’ use of the WRAP or from the later altercation at the intake center.“Something was clearly done incorrectly because the claim that he was just suddenly fine and then all of a sudden went unresponsive and then passed away two days later — that just doesn’t happen,” he said. “There are some extenuating circumstances here that they are not yet sharing. We will get to the bottom of it.”The WRAP is used in more than 1,400 hospitals, youth detention facilities, sheriff’s offices and police departments where people have to deal with combative subjects, said Charles Hammond, president and chief executive officer of Safe Restraints Inc., the company that makes it.Its purpose is to quickly stop conflict to prevent injury and death, allowing a person to be seated upright so that medical care can be provided, he said, adding the restraint is not a pain tool. It reduces mobility with no breathing restriction, he said.Evans has also set up a GoFundMe account for the teen’s mother, Sarah Harrison.“The community is preparing to organize around this so this is not something that is just going to go away,” Evans said. “We are going to find justice for the mom.”___

🎥  Sheriff, DA update investigation of Kan. teen's death after restrained 

<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Charlotte-Childs">Obituary for Charlotte L. Childs | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>

December 10, 1934 ~ September 22, 2021 (age 86)

Charlotte L. Childs, the daughter of Allen Glen Harden and Mary L.&nbsp;(Ferguson) Harden, was born December 10, 1934 in Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; Mr. Harden passed away and she later was raised by her stepfather, John P. Miller and Mary L. (Ferguson) Miller.&nbsp; 

Charlotte passed away on September 22, 2021 at the Republic County Hospital-ISB at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 12 days.

Charlotte grew up in Belleville, graduating from Belleville High School.&nbsp; She attended Ft. Hays State University where she was a cheerleader.

On March 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Richard L. “Dick” Childs and to this union was born two sons:&nbsp; Barry and Jim. The couple made their home in rural Republic County for many years, moving to Belleville in recent years.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2014.

Charlotte was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS, where she was active in numerous committees through the years among them being the chairman of the food stand for 11 years and a member of the Church Choir and Bells.

She was an active 4-H leader for the Liberty Rose Creek Club and served on the Kansas Junior Miss Board and as chair. Charlotte also enjoyed her active&nbsp;participation in the EHU and PEO Chapter BM.

Charlotte was a member of the Republic County Healthcare Foundation and Hospital Board for two decades. She also served on the rural school district board. Charlotte and her husband Dick received the Master Farmer Award in 1999 along with serving on the Republic County Extension Council.

In addition to her countless volunteer activities, Charlotte embraced the many roles of life on the farm. It seemed she could do anything and everything and made supporting her family a priority. Charlotte also&nbsp;enjoyed sewing, reading, playing bridge, photography, golf, bowling and spending time at the lake.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Miller, and her husband Richard L. “Dick” Childs.

She is survived by two sons, Barry (Susan) Childs of Belleville, KS and Jim (Pati) Childs of Monument, CO; eight grandchildren, Katie (Kelly) Struebing and Kurt (Kelli) Childs all of Belleville, Matt Childs of Nashville, TN, Amanda Childs of Denver, CO,&nbsp; Laura Childs of Oklahoma, Greg (Rachel) Janitell and Steve (Ginger) Janitell all of Colorado Springs, CO, and&nbsp; Christina (Robert) Klamser of Denver, CO;&nbsp;11 great-grandchildren, Carson, Brady, Collin, Leah, Harrison, Shepard, Magnolia,&nbsp;Addie, Coltin, Reed, and Harper; one brother, John Miller of McPherson, KS; other relatives, and many friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS with Reverend Sang Hak Lee, officiating.

Interment will follow in the Belleville Cemetery.

The casket has been closed. Friends are welcome to sign the register book from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The family will greet friends prior to the services on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist, Belleville, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the church or the Republic County Health Care Foundation.

Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Charlotte-Childs/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Charlotte-Childs/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Charlotte, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Charlotte-Childs/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Charlotte L. Childs, Belleville</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Charlotte-Childs">Obituary for Charlotte L. Childs | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>December 10, 1934 ~ September 22, 2021 (age 86)Charlotte L. Childs, the daughter of Allen Glen Harden and Mary L.&nbsp;(Ferguson) Harden, was born December 10, 1934 in Belleville, Kansas.&nbsp; Mr. Harden passed away and she later was raised by her stepfather, John P. Miller and Mary L. (Ferguson) Miller.&nbsp; Charlotte passed away on September 22, 2021 at the Republic County Hospital-ISB at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 12 days.Charlotte grew up in Belleville, graduating from Belleville High School.&nbsp; She attended Ft. Hays State University where she was a cheerleader.On March 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Richard L. “Dick” Childs and to this union was born two sons:&nbsp; Barry and Jim. The couple made their home in rural Republic County for many years, moving to Belleville in recent years.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2014.Charlotte was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS, where she was active in numerous committees through the years among them being the chairman of the food stand for 11 years and a member of the Church Choir and Bells.She was an active 4-H leader for the Liberty Rose Creek Club and served on the Kansas Junior Miss Board and as chair. Charlotte also enjoyed her active&nbsp;participation in the EHU and PEO Chapter BM.Charlotte was a member of the Republic County Healthcare Foundation and Hospital Board for two decades. She also served on the rural school district board. Charlotte and her husband Dick received the Master Farmer Award in 1999 along with serving on the Republic County Extension Council.In addition to her countless volunteer activities, Charlotte embraced the many roles of life on the farm. It seemed she could do anything and everything and made supporting her family a priority. Charlotte also&nbsp;enjoyed sewing, reading, playing bridge, photography, golf, bowling and spending time at the lake.Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents John and Mary Miller, and her husband Richard L. “Dick” Childs.She is survived by two sons, Barry (Susan) Childs of Belleville, KS and Jim (Pati) Childs of Monument, CO; eight grandchildren, Katie (Kelly) Struebing and Kurt (Kelli) Childs all of Belleville, Matt Childs of Nashville, TN, Amanda Childs of Denver, CO,&nbsp; Laura Childs of Oklahoma, Greg (Rachel) Janitell and Steve (Ginger) Janitell all of Colorado Springs, CO, and&nbsp; Christina (Robert) Klamser of Denver, CO;&nbsp;11 great-grandchildren, Carson, Brady, Collin, Leah, Harrison, Shepard, Magnolia,&nbsp;Addie, Coltin, Reed, and Harper; one brother, John Miller of McPherson, KS; other relatives, and many friends.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church, Belleville, KS with Reverend Sang Hak Lee, officiating.Interment will follow in the Belleville Cemetery.The casket has been closed. Friends are welcome to sign the register book from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will greet friends prior to the services on Monday, September 27, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist, Belleville, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the church or the Republic County Health Care Foundation.Online condolences and information at www.bachelor-surber.com.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of the arrangements.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Charlotte-Childs/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Charlotte-Childs/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Charlotte, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Charlotte-Childs/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Charlotte L. Childs

SEDGWICK COUNTY— A Kansas felon accused in a fatal stabbing made his first court appearance in the case Tuesday.

James Shaw, 60 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder.&nbsp;

Just after 10 p.m. Sept. 21, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 100 block of North Glenn in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 67-year-old Kurt Petersen and determined he had been stabbed multiple times.&nbsp; Petersen was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The investigation revealed, Petersen’s caretaker came to the home to check on him and found him lying on the kitchen floor with injuries and called 911.&nbsp; James Shaw was also inside of the residence when the caretaker arrived.&nbsp; Examination of evidence and interviews led to Shaw’s arrest, according to Davidson. Shaw was hospitalized for his injuries in the altercation and booked into jail two days later.

Shaw and Petersen were known to each other, according to Davidson.&nbsp; Shaw has had previous felony arrests and convictions and was currently on parole through the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC).&nbsp; He was paroled to Wichita from Wyandotte County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

His remains jailed on bond of $300,000. His next court appearance is October 7, according to the district attorney's office.

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 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY— A Kansas felon accused in a fatal stabbing made his first court appearance in the case Tuesday.James Shaw, 60 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder.&nbsp;Just after 10 p.m. Sept. 21, police responded to a shooting call at a home in the 100 block of North Glenn in Wichita, according to Officer Charley Davidson.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located 67-year-old Kurt Petersen and determined he had been stabbed multiple times.&nbsp; Petersen was pronounced deceased on the scene.The investigation revealed, Petersen’s caretaker came to the home to check on him and found him lying on the kitchen floor with injuries and called 911.&nbsp; James Shaw was also inside of the residence when the caretaker arrived.&nbsp; Examination of evidence and interviews led to Shaw’s arrest, according to Davidson. Shaw was hospitalized for his injuries in the altercation and booked into jail two days later.Shaw and Petersen were known to each other, according to Davidson.&nbsp; Shaw has had previous felony arrests and convictions and was currently on parole through the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC).&nbsp; He was paroled to Wichita from Wyandotte County.&nbsp;&nbsp;His remains jailed on bond of $300,000. His next court appearance is October 7, according to the district attorney's office.

Kansas felon on parole charged in knife attack killing

Today is Thursday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2021. There are 92 days left in the year. 

On Sept. 30, 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was escorted by federal marshals to the campus of the University of Mississippi, where he enrolled for classes the next day; Meredith's presence sparked rioting that claimed two lives. 

In 1777, the Continental Congress — forced to flee in the face of advancing British forces — moved to York, Pennsylvania. 

In 1938, after co-signing the Munich Agreement allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain said, "I believe it is peace for our time."

In 1947, the World Series was broadcast on television for the first time; the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-3 in Game 1 (the Yankees went on to win the Series four games to three).

In 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end. 

In 1954, the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy. 

In 1955, actor James Dean, 24, was killed in a two-car collision near Cholame, California. 

In 1972, Roberto Clemente hit a double against Jon Matlack of the New York Mets during Pittsburgh's 5-0 victory at Three Rivers Stadium; the hit was the 3,000th and last for the Pirates star. 

In 1984, the mystery series "Murder, She Wrote," starring Angela Lansbury, premiered on CBS. 

In 1986, the U.S. released accused Soviet spy Gennadiy Zakharov, one day after the Soviets released American journalist Nicholas Daniloff.

In 2001, under threat of U.S. military strikes, Afghanistan's hard-line Taliban rulers said explicitly for the first time that Osama bin Laden was still in the country and that they knew where his hideout was located. 

In 2014, the first case of Ebola diagnosed in the U.S. was confirmed in a patient who had recently traveled from Liberia to Dallas. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery and convenience stores. 

In 2017, Monty Hall, the long-running host of TV's "Let's Make a Deal," died of heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills at the age of 96.

Ten years ago: A U.S. drone airstrike in Yemen killed two American members of al-Qaida, cleric Anwar al-Awlaki and recruiting magazine editor Samir Khan.

Five years ago: Alabama's Court of the Judiciary permanently suspended state Chief Justice Roy Moore for defying federal court rulings on gay marriage, saying he had violated judicial ethics. Scottish boxer Mike Towell, 25, died after suffering severe bleeding and swelling to his brain during a televised fight against Dale Evans in Glasgow.

One year ago: Authorities in California said they had arrested and charged a man in connection with the shooting earlier in the month that wounded two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies as they sat in their squad car. (Deonte Lee Murray has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges.) Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced he was ending a statewide mask mandate, but the Republican governor said he would still require people to wear masks in school to curb the spread of novel coronavirus. A court approved a settlement totaling $800 million from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the 2017 Las Vegas Strip shooting that left 58 people dead. Serena Williams' latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title ended when she was unable to play a second-round match at the French Open because of an injury.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Angie Dickinson is 90. Singer Cissy Houston is 88. Singer Johnny Mathis is 86. Actor Len Cariou is 82. Singer Marilyn McCoo is 78. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is 76. Pop singer Sylvia Peterson (The Chiffons) is 75. Actor Vondie Curtis-Hall is 71. Actor Victoria Tennant is 71. Actor John Finn is 69. Rock musician John Lombardo is 69. Singer Deborah Allen is 68. Actor Calvin Levels is 67. Actor Barry Williams is 67. Singer Patrice Rushen is 67. Actor Fran Drescher is 64. Country singer Marty Stuart is 63. Actor Debrah Farentino is 62. Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., is 61. Actor Crystal Bernard is 60. Actor Eric Stoltz is 60. Rapper-producer Marley Marl is 59. Country singer Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery-Gentry) is 58. Rock singer Trey Anastasio is 57. Actor Monica Bellucci is 57. Rock musician Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls) is 57. Actor Lisa Thornhill is 55. Actor Andrea Roth is 54. Actor Amy Landecker is 52. Actor Silas Weir Mitchell is 52. Actor Tony Hale is 51. Actor Jenna Elfman is 50. Actor Ashley Hamilton is 47. Actor Marion Cotillard is 46. Actor Christopher Jackson is 46. Actor Stark Sands is 43. Actor Mike Damus is 42. Actor Toni Trucks is 41. Former tennis player Martina Hingis is 41. Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Moceanu is 40. Actor Lacey Chabert is 39. Actor Kieran Culkin is 39. Singer-rapper T-Pain is 37.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Sept. 30, the 273rd day of 2021. There are 92 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 30, 1962, James Meredith, a Black student, was escorted by federal marshals to the campus of the University of Mississippi, where he enrolled for classes the next day; Meredith's presence sparked rioting that claimed two lives. On this date: In 1777, the Continental Congress — forced to flee in the face of advancing British forces — moved to York, Pennsylvania. In 1938, after co-signing the Munich Agreement allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain said, "I believe it is peace for our time."In 1947, the World Series was broadcast on television for the first time; the New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 5-3 in Game 1 (the Yankees went on to win the Series four games to three).In 1949, the Berlin Airlift came to an end. In 1954, the first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, was commissioned by the U.S. Navy. In 1955, actor James Dean, 24, was killed in a two-car collision near Cholame, California. In 1972, Roberto Clemente hit a double against Jon Matlack of the New York Mets during Pittsburgh's 5-0 victory at Three Rivers Stadium; the hit was the 3,000th and last for the Pirates star. In 1984, the mystery series "Murder, She Wrote," starring Angela Lansbury, premiered on CBS. In 1986, the U.S. released accused Soviet spy Gennadiy Zakharov, one day after the Soviets released American journalist Nicholas Daniloff.In 2001, under threat of U.S. military strikes, Afghanistan's hard-line Taliban rulers said explicitly for the first time that Osama bin Laden was still in the country and that they knew where his hideout was located. In 2014, the first case of Ebola diagnosed in the U.S. was confirmed in a patient who had recently traveled from Liberia to Dallas. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery and convenience stores. In 2017, Monty Hall, the long-running host of TV's "Let's Make a Deal," died of heart failure at his home in Beverly Hills at the age of 96.Ten years ago: A U.S. drone airstrike in Yemen killed two American members of al-Qaida, cleric Anwar al-Awlaki and recruiting magazine editor Samir Khan.Five years ago: Alabama's Court of the Judiciary permanently suspended state Chief Justice Roy Moore for defying federal court rulings on gay marriage, saying he had violated judicial ethics. Scottish boxer Mike Towell, 25, died after suffering severe bleeding and swelling to his brain during a televised fight against Dale Evans in Glasgow.One year ago: Authorities in California said they had arrested and charged a man in connection with the shooting earlier in the month that wounded two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies as they sat in their squad car. (Deonte Lee Murray has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges.) Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced he was ending a statewide mask mandate, but the Republican governor said he would still require people to wear masks in school to curb the spread of novel coronavirus. A court approved a settlement totaling $800 million from casino company MGM Resorts International and its insurers to more than 4,400 relatives and victims of the 2017 Las Vegas Strip shooting that left 58 people dead. Serena Williams' latest bid for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title ended when she was unable to play a second-round match at the French Open because of an injury.Today's Birthdays: Actor Angie Dickinson is 90. Singer Cissy Houston is 88. Singer Johnny Mathis is 86. Actor Len Cariou is 82. Singer Marilyn McCoo is 78. Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is 76. Pop singer Sylvia Peterson (The Chiffons) is 75. Actor Vondie Curtis-Hall is 71. Actor Victoria Tennant is 71. Actor John Finn is 69. Rock musician John Lombardo is 69. Singer Deborah Allen is 68. Actor Calvin Levels is 67. Actor Barry Williams is 67. Singer Patrice Rushen is 67. Actor Fran Drescher is 64. Country singer Marty Stuart is 63. Actor Debrah Farentino is 62. Former Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., is 61. Actor Crystal Bernard is 60. Actor Eric Stoltz is 60. Rapper-producer Marley Marl is 59. Country singer Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery-Gentry) is 58. Rock singer Trey Anastasio is 57. Actor Monica Bellucci is 57. Rock musician Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls) is 57. Actor Lisa Thornhill is 55. Actor Andrea Roth is 54. Actor Amy Landecker is 52. Actor Silas Weir Mitchell is 52. Actor Tony Hale is 51. Actor Jenna Elfman is 50. Actor Ashley Hamilton is 47. Actor Marion Cotillard is 46. Actor Christopher Jackson is 46. Actor Stark Sands is 43. Actor Mike Damus is 42. Actor Toni Trucks is 41. Former tennis player Martina Hingis is 41. Olympic gold medal gymnast Dominique Moceanu is 40. Actor Lacey Chabert is 39. Actor Kieran Culkin is 39. Singer-rapper T-Pain is 37.

Today in History - Sept. 30

<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/ChesterChet-Chopp">Obituary for Chester "Chet" Chopp | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>

February 9, 1926 ~ September 26, 2021 (age 95)

Chester Bennett “Chet” Chopp, the son of Frank H. Chopp and Gertrude (Morgan) Chopp, was born February 9, 1926 in rural Narka, KS and passed away on September 26, 2021 at the Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS at the age of 95 years, 7 months, 17 days.

Chet grew up in rural Narka and attended the local public schools. He served with the U. S. Army during W WII as a Technician Fifth Grade with the 2nd Division 9th Infantry, serving overseas in France and Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp; After his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to the family farm south of Narka. Chet was a farmer and stockman most of his life. He also drove a school bus for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

On February 17, 1952, he was united in marriage to Norma Danielson and to this union was born Dennis, Ronald, and Brian. The couple made their home in rural Republic County for many years, moving to Cuba, KS in 2002 when Chet retired from farming.

He was a lifetime member and past commander&nbsp;of the Cuba American Legion Post #345&nbsp;and also a member of the Clyde VFW. He served on the National Cemetery Board and the Farmington Township Board for several years.

Chet was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Brian, brother Delbert (Marion) Chopp, and brother-in-law Marvin Danielson.

He is survived by his wife Norma Chopp of Cuba, KS; sons Dennis (Brenda) Chopp of Belleville, KS and Ronald (Dianna) Chopp of Narka, KS; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Rhonda (Jeff) Underhill and their children, Jeffrey &amp; Bennett; Janet (Brandon) Searls; Christina (Chris) Engelhardt and their children Anna &amp; Willow; sister-in-law Carol Danielson of Aurora, CO; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Cremation was selected and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, with Pastor Phil Goombi, officiating.

Inurnment will follow at the National Cemetery, rural Narka, KS.

Military graveside will be conducted by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard and the Cuba American Legion Post #345.

A luncheon will be served following the graveside services at the Cuba American Legion Post # 345, Cuba, KS.

Friends may sign the register book from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1 at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Cuba American Legion or the Cuba Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/ChesterChet-Chopp/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/ChesterChet-Chopp/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Chester "Chet", please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/ChesterChet-Chopp/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Chester 'Chet' Chopp, Cuba</h2><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/ChesterChet-Chopp">Obituary for Chester "Chet" Chopp | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>February 9, 1926 ~ September 26, 2021 (age 95)Chester Bennett “Chet” Chopp, the son of Frank H. Chopp and Gertrude (Morgan) Chopp, was born February 9, 1926 in rural Narka, KS and passed away on September 26, 2021 at the Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, KS at the age of 95 years, 7 months, 17 days.Chet grew up in rural Narka and attended the local public schools. He served with the U. S. Army during W WII as a Technician Fifth Grade with the 2nd Division 9th Infantry, serving overseas in France and Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp; After his honorable discharge in 1946, he returned to the family farm south of Narka. Chet was a farmer and stockman most of his life. He also drove a school bus for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On February 17, 1952, he was united in marriage to Norma Danielson and to this union was born Dennis, Ronald, and Brian. The couple made their home in rural Republic County for many years, moving to Cuba, KS in 2002 when Chet retired from farming.He was a lifetime member and past commander&nbsp;of the Cuba American Legion Post #345&nbsp;and also a member of the Clyde VFW. He served on the National Cemetery Board and the Farmington Township Board for several years.Chet was preceded in death by his parents, infant son Brian, brother Delbert (Marion) Chopp, and brother-in-law Marvin Danielson.He is survived by his wife Norma Chopp of Cuba, KS; sons Dennis (Brenda) Chopp of Belleville, KS and Ronald (Dianna) Chopp of Narka, KS; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Rhonda (Jeff) Underhill and their children, Jeffrey &amp; Bennett; Janet (Brandon) Searls; Christina (Chris) Engelhardt and their children Anna &amp; Willow; sister-in-law Carol Danielson of Aurora, CO; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.Cremation was selected and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, with Pastor Phil Goombi, officiating.Inurnment will follow at the National Cemetery, rural Narka, KS.Military graveside will be conducted by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard and the Cuba American Legion Post #345.A luncheon will be served following the graveside services at the Cuba American Legion Post # 345, Cuba, KS.Friends may sign the register book from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1 at the funeral home.Memorials are suggested to the Cuba American Legion or the Cuba Presbyterian Church.Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.comTo&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/ChesterChet-Chopp/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/ChesterChet-Chopp/1071199/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Chester "Chet", please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/ChesterChet-Chopp/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Chester 'Chet' Chopp

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/nathen-bailey/4645931/obituary.php?_ga=2.94080285.1421621261.1632953746-1202697284.1612194326">Nathen Bailey Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>

Nathen A. Bailey was born February 13, 1927 in Chanute, Kansas, the son of James and Anna (Lee) Bailey. He attended local schools until serving his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a farmer first and a law enforcement officer, and for 20 years was a heavy equipment operator for Marion County. He was a life member of the VFW in Tampa and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. On October 17, 1953 he was united in marriage to Estelle Virleen Barrett in Florence, Kansas. She passed away on June 26, 1993.

Survivors include his daughter Kathleen Ann Bailey of Wichita, Mary Margaret Bailey-Metz of Ramona, sons Kevin Bailey of Abilene, Brendon Bailey of Ramona, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his sons Collin, Sean, and infant son Damian Bailey, two brothers, three sisters, and his parents. Nathen passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene.

Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Lewis Cemetery near Ramona with Reverend Clark Davis officiating. Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home Wednesday, and Thursday until 5:00 p.m. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Tampa VFW and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Nathen Bailey, Abilene</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/nathen-bailey/4645931/obituary.php?_ga=2.94080285.1421621261.1632953746-1202697284.1612194326">Nathen Bailey Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>February 13h, 1927 - September 27, 2021Nathen A. Bailey was born February 13, 1927 in Chanute, Kansas, the son of James and Anna (Lee) Bailey. He attended local schools until serving his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a farmer first and a law enforcement officer, and for 20 years was a heavy equipment operator for Marion County. He was a life member of the VFW in Tampa and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. On October 17, 1953 he was united in marriage to Estelle Virleen Barrett in Florence, Kansas. She passed away on June 26, 1993. Survivors include his daughter Kathleen Ann Bailey of Wichita, Mary Margaret Bailey-Metz of Ramona, sons Kevin Bailey of Abilene, Brendon Bailey of Ramona, five grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons Collin, Sean, and infant son Damian Bailey, two brothers, three sisters, and his parents. Nathen passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Graveside services will be 2:00 pm Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Lewis Cemetery near Ramona with Reverend Clark Davis officiating. Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home Wednesday, and Thursday until 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tampa VFW and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nathen Bailey

BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating five suspects on multiple charges after an incident in Great Bend.

Early Tuesday,&nbsp; police began investigating a reported robbery and kidnapping in the 4700 block of 8th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.

During the course of this investigation, detectives and patrol officers&nbsp; obtained and executed search warrants at 1212 Warner Road and 4701 8th Street.

During the search of the residence at 1212 Warner, items of evidence were located and seized related to the investigation. 

During the search of the property located at 4701 8th, detectives and patrol officers processed the scene of the crime and located additional items of evidence. In addition, items of illegal drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine were seized as evidence.

Police arrested Braylin Bretz, 25; Gunner Mayhugh, 19; Tyler Tomlinson, 38; Brennan Behnke, 21 and Blake Stegman, 20 on requested charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, criminal threat, felony obstruction - aiding and abetting, intimidation of a witness, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp.

Bretz, Mayhugh and Tomlinson were arrested by the Great Bend Police Department.

Later that evening, information was communicated between Great Bend Police detectives and the Larned Police Department that resulted in locating Behnke and Stegman at a residence in Larned. 

Both Behnke and Stegman were arrested by the Larned Police Department, and they were transported to the Barton County Detention Center where they were booked in lieu of bond.

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating five suspects on multiple charges after an incident in Great Bend.Early Tuesday,&nbsp; police began investigating a reported robbery and kidnapping in the 4700 block of 8th Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.During the course of this investigation, detectives and patrol officers&nbsp; obtained and executed search warrants at 1212 Warner Road and 4701 8th Street.<figure>
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 </figure>During the search of the residence at 1212 Warner, items of evidence were located and seized related to the investigation. During the search of the property located at 4701 8th, detectives and patrol officers processed the scene of the crime and located additional items of evidence. In addition, items of illegal drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine were seized as evidence.Police arrested Braylin Bretz, 25; Gunner Mayhugh, 19; Tyler Tomlinson, 38; Brennan Behnke, 21 and Blake Stegman, 20 on requested charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated battery, criminal threat, felony obstruction - aiding and abetting, intimidation of a witness, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and no drug tax stamp.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632944377668.png" alt="Tyler Tomlinson-photo Barton Co." />
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 </figure>Bretz, Mayhugh and Tomlinson were arrested by the Great Bend Police Department.<figure>
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 </figure>Later that evening, information was communicated between Great Bend Police detectives and the Larned Police Department that resulted in locating Behnke and Stegman at a residence in Larned. <figure>
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 </figure>Both Behnke and Stegman were arrested by the Larned Police Department, and they were transported to the Barton County Detention Center where they were booked in lieu of bond.

Police: 5 jailed after Kansas robbery, kidnapping investigation

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2021. There are 93 days left in the year. 

On Sept. 29, 1789, the U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men. 

In 1829, London's reorganized police force, which became known as Scotland Yard, went on duty.

In 1918, Allied forces began their decisive breakthrough of the Hindenburg Line during World War I. 

In 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, which was aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. 

In 1943, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Pietro Badoglio signed an armistice aboard the British ship HMS Nelson off Malta. 

In 1962, Canada joined the space age as it launched the Alouette 1 satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The musical "My Fair Lady" closed on Broadway after 2,717 performances. 

In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his Vatican apartment just over a month after becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church. 

In 1982, Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with deadly cyanide claimed the first of seven victims in the Chicago area. (To date, the case remains unsolved.) 

In 1986, the Soviet Union released Nicholas Daniloff, an American journalist confined on spying charges.

In 2000, Israeli riot police stormed a major Jerusalem shrine and opened fire on stone-throwing Muslim worshippers, killing four Palestinians and wounding 175. 

In 2001, President George W. Bush condemned Afghanistan's Taliban rulers for harboring Osama bin Laden and his followers as the United States pressed its military and diplomatic campaign against terror. 

In 2005, John G. Roberts Jr. was sworn in as the nation's 17th chief justice after winning Senate confirmation.

In 2006, U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., resigned after being confronted with sexually explicit computer messages he'd sent to former House pages.

Ten years ago: Germany kept alive hopes that the 17-nation euro currency could survive the debt crisis as lawmakers in Europe's largest economy voted overwhelmingly in favor of expanding the powers of the eurozone's bailout fund.

Five years ago: A New Jersey Transit commuter train slammed into the Hoboken station, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others.

One year ago: The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos, as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry and personal jabs and the two men talked over each other. Trump refused to condemn white supremacists who had supported him, telling one such group known as Proud Boys to "stand back, stand by." Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was buried in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The NFL saw its first COVID-19 outbreak in the season's fourth week, as three Tennessee Titans players and five other personnel tested positive; the Titans' next scheduled game against the Steelers would be postponed. Death claimed country star Mac Davis in Nashville and "I Am Woman" singer Helen Reddy in Los Angeles, both were 78.

Today's Birthdays: Conductor Richard Bonynge is 91. Writer-director Robert Benton is 89. Singer Jerry Lee Lewis is 86. Soul-blues-gospel singer Sherman Holmes is 82. Former Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., is 79. Actor Ian McShane is 79. Jazz musician Jean-Luc Ponty is 79. Nobel Peace laureate Lech Walesa is 78. Television-film composer Mike Post is 77. Actor Patricia Hodge is 75. TV personality Bryant Gumbel is 73. Rock singer-musician Mark Farner is 73. Rock singer-musician Mike Pinera is 73. Country singer Alvin Crow is 71. Actor Drake Hogestyn is 68. Olympic gold medal runner Sebastian Coe is 65. Singer Suzzy Roche (The Roches) is 65. Comedian-actor Andrew "Dice" Clay is 64. Rock singer John Payne (Asia) is 63. Actor Roger Bart is 59. Singer-musician Les Claypool is 58. Actor Jill Whelan is 55. Actor Ben Miles is 55. Actor Luke Goss is 53. Actor Erika Eleniak is 52. R&amp;B singer Devante Swing (Jodeci) is 52. Country singer Brad Cotter (TV: "Nashville Star") is 51. Actor Emily Lloyd is 51. Actor Natasha Gregson Wagner is 51. Actor Rachel Cronin is 50. Country musician Danick Dupelle (Emerson Drive) is 48. Actor Alexis Cruz is 47. Actor Zachary Levi is 41. Actor Chrissy Metz (TV: "This Is Us") is 41. Actor Kelly McCreary (TV: "Grey's Anatomy") is 40. Rock musician Josh Farro is 34. NBA All-Star Kevin Durant is 33. Actor Doug Brochu is 31. Singer Phillip Phillips is 31. Pop singer Halsey is 27. Actor Clara Mamet is 27.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Sept. 29, the 272nd day of 2021. There are 93 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 29, 1789, the U.S. War Department established a regular army with a strength of several hundred men. On this date: In 1829, London's reorganized police force, which became known as Scotland Yard, went on duty.In 1918, Allied forces began their decisive breakthrough of the Hindenburg Line during World War I. In 1938, British, French, German and Italian leaders concluded the Munich Agreement, which was aimed at appeasing Adolf Hitler by allowing Nazi annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. In 1943, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Italian Marshal Pietro Badoglio signed an armistice aboard the British ship HMS Nelson off Malta. In 1962, Canada joined the space age as it launched the Alouette 1 satellite from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The musical "My Fair Lady" closed on Broadway after 2,717 performances. In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his Vatican apartment just over a month after becoming head of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1982, Extra-Strength Tylenol capsules laced with deadly cyanide claimed the first of seven victims in the Chicago area. (To date, the case remains unsolved.) In 1986, the Soviet Union released Nicholas Daniloff, an American journalist confined on spying charges.In 2000, Israeli riot police stormed a major Jerusalem shrine and opened fire on stone-throwing Muslim worshippers, killing four Palestinians and wounding 175. In 2001, President George W. Bush condemned Afghanistan's Taliban rulers for harboring Osama bin Laden and his followers as the United States pressed its military and diplomatic campaign against terror. In 2005, John G. Roberts Jr. was sworn in as the nation's 17th chief justice after winning Senate confirmation.In 2006, U.S. Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., resigned after being confronted with sexually explicit computer messages he'd sent to former House pages.Ten years ago: Germany kept alive hopes that the 17-nation euro currency could survive the debt crisis as lawmakers in Europe's largest economy voted overwhelmingly in favor of expanding the powers of the eurozone's bailout fund. Five years ago: A New Jersey Transit commuter train slammed into the Hoboken station, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others. One year ago: The first debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos, as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry and personal jabs and the two men talked over each other. Trump refused to condemn white supremacists who had supported him, telling one such group known as Proud Boys to "stand back, stand by." Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was buried in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The NFL saw its first COVID-19 outbreak in the season's fourth week, as three Tennessee Titans players and five other personnel tested positive; the Titans' next scheduled game against the Steelers would be postponed. Death claimed country star Mac Davis in Nashville and "I Am Woman" singer Helen Reddy in Los Angeles, both were 78.Today's Birthdays: Conductor Richard Bonynge is 91. Writer-director Robert Benton is 89. Singer Jerry Lee Lewis is 86. Soul-blues-gospel singer Sherman Holmes is 82. Former Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., is 79. Actor Ian McShane is 79. Jazz musician Jean-Luc Ponty is 79. Nobel Peace laureate Lech Walesa is 78. Television-film composer Mike Post is 77. Actor Patricia Hodge is 75. TV personality Bryant Gumbel is 73. Rock singer-musician Mark Farner is 73. Rock singer-musician Mike Pinera is 73. Country singer Alvin Crow is 71. Actor Drake Hogestyn is 68. Olympic gold medal runner Sebastian Coe is 65. Singer Suzzy Roche (The Roches) is 65. Comedian-actor Andrew "Dice" Clay is 64. Rock singer John Payne (Asia) is 63. Actor Roger Bart is 59. Singer-musician Les Claypool is 58. Actor Jill Whelan is 55. Actor Ben Miles is 55. Actor Luke Goss is 53. Actor Erika Eleniak is 52. R&amp;B singer Devante Swing (Jodeci) is 52. Country singer Brad Cotter (TV: "Nashville Star") is 51. Actor Emily Lloyd is 51. Actor Natasha Gregson Wagner is 51. Actor Rachel Cronin is 50. Country musician Danick Dupelle (Emerson Drive) is 48. Actor Alexis Cruz is 47. Actor Zachary Levi is 41. Actor Chrissy Metz (TV: "This Is Us") is 41. Actor Kelly McCreary (TV: "Grey's Anatomy") is 40. Rock musician Josh Farro is 34. NBA All-Star Kevin Durant is 33. Actor Doug Brochu is 31. Singer Phillip Phillips is 31. Pop singer Halsey is 27. Actor Clara Mamet is 27.

Today in History - Sept. 29

SEDGWICK COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a 17-year-old who died after being in law enforcement custody. By statute, the KBI investigates all in-custody deaths which occur in Kansas jails and prisons, unless the inmate who dies is being regularly attended by a physician, or the death is ruled natural by autopsy.

The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office asked the KBI to investigate on Friday, Sept. 24, at approximately 10:30 a.m.

Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 1 a.m. on Sept. 24, officers from the Wichita Police Department responded to a disturbance call from a resident at 1221 S. Fox Run in Wichita. Upon arrival they discovered 17-year-old Cedric “CJ” Lofton, of Wichita, outside the house. Lofton appeared paranoid and was behaving erratically. After officers spent an extended period of time trying to convince him to voluntarily seek mental health treatment, they attempted to take Lofton into custody. Lofton resisted by assaulting the officers. After a physical struggle, he was arrested for four counts of battery of a law enforcement officer.

Lofton was transported to the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC) in a Wrap restraint system, a device used to prevent subjects from hurting themselves or others. Once at the facility the Wrap device and handcuffs were removed from Lofton, and he was placed in a single holding cell.

Lofton was later allowed out of the holding cell to use the restroom. When a JIAC staff member attempted to escort him back to the holding cell, Lofton assaulted the staff member. Multiple corrections staff engaged in a lengthy physical struggle to get him into the holding cell and place him into handcuffs. Once Lofton was under control, corrections staff were monitoring him and noticed he became unresponsive.

Life-saving measures were initiated. EMS responded and transported him to Wesley Medical Center where additional medical interventions were attempted. On Sept. 26, at approximately 1:55 a.m. Lofton was pronounced dead.

An autopsy was conducted on Sept. 27. Lofton’s cause of death is pending further investigation and toxicology results.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a juvenile in custody in Sedgwick County.

On Sept. 24, police booked a 17-year-old boy into the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center,&nbsp;700 South Hydraulic in Sedgwick, Kansas&nbsp; on requested charges of that included three counts of battery of a law enforcement officer,&nbsp;according to Col. Brian White with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office.

While in custody, the teen also assaulted juvenile assessment center staff and was restrained with handcuffs and more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wichita.gov/WPD/WPDPolicyAndProcedureManual/Policy%20915%20-%20WRAP%20Restraint%20Systems.pdf">including the WRAP process,</a> according to White. After he was restrained, the teen became unresponsive and officials contacted emergency medical services. EMS transported the teen to a local hospital. He died on Sunday, according to White.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is in charge of the investigation. The Sedgwick County Sheriff's office is assisting. The Sheriff's office does not oversee the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center, according to White. The county runs that facility.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632777405725.png" alt="Colonel Brian White during Monday's media conference on the death of the teen." />
 <figcaption>Colonel Brian White during Monday's media conference on the death of the teen.</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY&nbsp;–&nbsp;The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating the death of a 17-year-old who died after being in law enforcement custody. By statute, the KBI investigates all in-custody deaths which occur in Kansas jails and prisons, unless the inmate who dies is being regularly attended by a physician, or the death is ruled natural by autopsy.The Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office asked the KBI to investigate on Friday, Sept. 24, at approximately 10:30 a.m.Preliminary information indicates that at approximately 1 a.m. on Sept. 24, officers from the Wichita Police Department responded to a disturbance call from a resident at 1221 S. Fox Run in Wichita. Upon arrival they discovered 17-year-old Cedric “CJ” Lofton, of Wichita, outside the house. Lofton appeared paranoid and was behaving erratically. After officers spent an extended period of time trying to convince him to voluntarily seek mental health treatment, they attempted to take Lofton into custody. Lofton resisted by assaulting the officers. After a physical struggle, he was arrested for four counts of battery of a law enforcement officer.Lofton was transported to the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center (JIAC) in a Wrap restraint system, a device used to prevent subjects from hurting themselves or others. Once at the facility the Wrap device and handcuffs were removed from Lofton, and he was placed in a single holding cell.Lofton was later allowed out of the holding cell to use the restroom. When a JIAC staff member attempted to escort him back to the holding cell, Lofton assaulted the staff member. Multiple corrections staff engaged in a lengthy physical struggle to get him into the holding cell and place him into handcuffs. Once Lofton was under control, corrections staff were monitoring him and noticed he became unresponsive.Life-saving measures were initiated. EMS responded and transported him to Wesley Medical Center where additional medical interventions were attempted. On Sept. 26, at approximately 1:55 a.m. Lofton was pronounced dead.An autopsy was conducted on Sept. 27. Lofton’s cause of death is pending further investigation and toxicology results.--------SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating the death of a juvenile in custody in Sedgwick County.On Sept. 24, police booked a 17-year-old boy into the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center,&nbsp;700 South Hydraulic in Sedgwick, Kansas&nbsp; on requested charges of that included three counts of battery of a law enforcement officer,&nbsp;according to Col. Brian White with the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office.While in custody, the teen also assaulted juvenile assessment center staff and was restrained with handcuffs and more&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wichita.gov/WPD/WPDPolicyAndProcedureManual/Policy%20915%20-%20WRAP%20Restraint%20Systems.pdf">including the WRAP process,</a> according to White. After he was restrained, the teen became unresponsive and officials contacted emergency medical services. EMS transported the teen to a local hospital. He died on Sunday, according to White.The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is in charge of the investigation. The Sedgwick County Sheriff's office is assisting. The Sheriff's office does not oversee the Juvenile Intake Assessment Center, according to White. The county runs that facility.

KBI IDs teen who died  after restrained at Kan. juvenile intake center

MANHATTAN&nbsp;– Kansas State Head Coach&nbsp;Chris Klieman&nbsp;and select players met with members of the media on Tuesday at the Vanier Family Football Complex, as the Wildcats prepare to host No. 4 Oklahoma this Saturday in Bill Snyder Family Stadium.&nbsp;

The Wildcats and Sooners kick off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in a game televised by FOX with Aaron Goldsmith and Brock Huard on the call.

“Good afternoon, everyone. Excited to come back home and play a really good OU team. We've just started our prep yesterday. Looking back at our game on Saturday, kind of a tale of two different halves for us on defense. We really struggled the first half on defense. We just couldn't settle down, couldn't get into any kind of rhythm. They couldn't get aligned right. You'd look at their first five or six plays and we had some missed assignments in all six of them, and then they scored a touchdown. Things that we had practiced, so that was a little bit frustrating. Then, once we settled down – obviously it was a little bit late as far as the amount of points that they'd put up – but we played better in the second half. That’s something we're kind of building off of from a defensive standpoint of, once we settled in, we thought we played pretty well, but it just was too little, too late. Offensively, a really good defense we played. They said, ‘We're going to stop Deuce Vaughn and rush the passer and make you beat us by throwing the football.’ When we were down as much as we were down, that's not a good position for us to be in where we're having to throw it. We can't really set up our throw with our play action, the run and trying to get some play action so they just laid their years back and rushed the passer and did some really good things. We still had an opportunity. It was 31-13, then we get the big play with Deuce in the third quarter. It's 31-20 and we had a couple opportunities with some guys open and we either couldn't get the ball to them, or we didn't see them because of the pressure, or we have a chance to maybe make it a one-score game. As we talked on Saturday, we kept chasing that one touchdown that we kind of gave up and gave them in the first quarter on the fumbled snap. So, we were chasing that one all night long. Came back on Sunday and went through the film, visited with the guys yesterday. We got to learn from it. Going to have adversity. This is the first time we’ve had adversity this year. Now it's how we respond. Good opponent coming in here – great opponent coming in here – so we got to flush that one and get ready to play a great OU team.”

On if Skylar Thompson will be available...

“I would say not likely this week. He's doing more things. Maybe late in the week we'll have a better understanding, but right now I would say no. It's going to be Will (Howard) and Jaren (Lewis). Our hope all along was the open week getting him a chance to be back for Iowa State. That's kind of the timetable. I don't think that'll change. He was doing more things, don't get me wrong. He's doing more things, but to play a game, I don't think so right now.”

On if Will Howard will be available…

“Yeah, we believe so. I think right now he's banged up – a lot of guys are – but I believe over the next two or three days, some of the soreness will come out, and I think he'll be effective. Time will tell on that, but I really believe with the status that we did get from him. Yesterday, it was mostly Jaren (Lewis) and he took some snaps, but I think as the week progresses, he'll start to feel better.”

On why OU has brought out the best in K-State the past two years...

“I don't have that answer. We were really run out of the place last year. It was 35-14 in the third quarter, and then momentum changes a lot of things. We scored a touchdown, and I think J-Mac (Jahron McPherson) had a big turnover off of a big hit. We blocked a punt, and next thing you know it’s 35-35. So, part of that is the momentum and it just flipped for us. We played really well the year before at home, and then kind of had to hang on. I don't think it has anything to do with who we're playing. We talked about that yesterday too. We've got to worry about us, because we're going to play a team that knows that we've beaten the last two years. They're going to be ready to play. They're going to be prepared, and I think we'll get Oklahoma's best.”

On coaching when your team is the underdog...

“I think it's still all in your preparation. I think so often we as coaches – sometimes even the players – worry about the opponent when we need to worry more about how we can be better ourselves. We got off blocks so much better the first three games than we did against Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State's a good football team, but we didn't get off blocks as well. I don't know why that was, so it's not really the opponent sometimes. It's sometimes yourselves, and we misfired on some things offensively. So, whether or not it's an opponent that you're an underdog or you’re a favorite, you still have to come ready to play every weekend. I think you're seeing that across the landscape of college football with teams that are ‘favored’ to win and don't win or hanging on. We've had one ourselves this year playing Southern Illinois. I think there's just a lot of parody because of the teams with so many seniors.”

On what he wants to see from the receivers...

“It's everybody. It's not just the wide receivers. We have to design some things better for them from a coaching standpoint to get the ball out maybe a little bit quicker. We've got to protect a little bit better. We had some good max protection things called on Saturday, but we missed a block at a max protection. We got to throw the ball early to Malik (Knowles) or maybe we have a chance. It's just some little details. It's not just the quarterback, it's not just a receiver, it's not just an offensive line. It's a tight end. It could be somebody in that group, could be how we designed the play, but we've got to be able to throw the football more efficiently and more effectively. We did that early on with Will (Howard) on that first drive, and then once we got behind again, we didn't have that element of the run.”

“I think Reggie (Stubblefield) is the one that's got the best chance to play out of those guys. He practiced yesterday. TJ (Smith) did not. Daniel (Imatorbhebhe) did not. They're not ruled out, and today they're doubtful. So, we'll kind of see where we're at, whether it's maybe getting them back limited Wednesday, Thursday, but Reggie should be able to play.”

On the offensive line’s performance....

“We've had a lot of people load the box up and we're able to crease guys for five and six yards. We were actually pretty good on first down efficiency running the ball. We just were really poor on second and third down. All of us need to play a little bit better. All of us need to coach a little bit better, but give Oklahoma State credit. I think they really did some good things schematically against us and they got off blocks, and we sustained blocks a lot better the first three weeks than we did this last week. So, we've got to be better at sustaining blocks, but also give Oklahoma State some credit.”

“Sometimes there's really good coverage. We have to do some more one-on-ones with our DBs and wide receivers so we aren't going against maybe service team guys. We're going against some of our better corners so that we can get off people that grab and hold you and stuff. I'm not saying that's what it was. As a DB coach myself, I think you should grab and hold because it's not called that often. You have to be able to get off of that. It's no different on punt or kickoff. People are going to grab and hold you until you force him to get off, rip hands away and get off of press coverage or get off of bounce man coverage. So, it's an effective tool that we have to be better at getting off of, but there were some times we had some guys open that either we didn't see him, or the protection broke down and we couldn't get the ball out.”

On Nate Matlack’s decreased playing time at Oklahoma State...

“No two things happened on that. One – we had a specific personnel grouping that he was going in on and they didn't get into that personnel grouping as much. Then, their tempo didn’t allow you to sub as much.”

On getting Daniel Green back against OU...

“One – Daniel’s got to continue to work on keeping his eyes up and seeing what he hits. I think anytime it goes to replay, it's never probably very good. We got to make sure that the game remains safe. So, they're going to call that, and we as coaches all understand that and appreciate the fact that we want to make sure and keep the game safe. So, he's got to learn to tackle with his eyes up and see what he hits a little bit better. On the flip side, Nick Allen's getting some really good snaps and really valuable snaps. He had some against Stanford. He had a full game against Southern Illinois. Had another half of football, and Nick's playing really well and made some really splash plays. It's just that Nick's also a starter on all four special teams, and he's playing every snap of the second half. We have to be able to have somebody spelling him on special teams or when Daniel’s around and plays a full game, Nick’s got to be able to spell him too so we keep both rested. They’re both good players.”

On the differences between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State...

“Obviously the big play capability of Oklahoma via the pass or run is something that they have the ability to get you at any moment at any time because they have such tremendous skill players. Tremendous speed, quarterback with a phenomenal arm, been focusing obviously on that side of the ball on Monday. Then, for us on offense, we have to be able to find ways to crack the run, whether it's quarterback run, whether it's perimeter run, whether it's some inside run, probably combination of all things so that we don't have people playing nine guys in the box against us and bringing everybody. We have to be able to hit the explosive play, similar to what we did against Nevada early in that game. It kind of softened them up a little bit.”

On the struggles in the passing game being a concern...

“They are worrisome, without question, and it's a combination of a lot of things. It’s us designing some things to get guys open against specific coverages. It's us getting open. I don't care if it's me against you, it's just me getting open and not allowing you to be grabbing and holding me and us making sure that we protect long enough so that we can get the ball out. We had some really good throws in the first drive with Will (Howard), and some of those were bang-bang throws where people were in his face. Tyrone Howell got off coverage one time and made a big play. Phillip (Brooks) got off coverage and made a big play. Landry (Weber) got off coverage and made a big play. So, I know we're seeing it and we're capable of doing it. It's just got to be more consistent.

On if taking Deuce Vaughn away impacts the play book...

“Quite a bit. He's one of the best running backs in the country. So, other people have to step up. Whether that's other people in the run game or us doing some things to throw the football so that they have to say, ‘Okay, we can't put all these guys up here.’ Their free safeties stood at 10 yards and never backpedaled. Had we hit one of those home run balls over their head – we had a couple opportunities, their DB made a couple of good plays – but if we hit one of those, it's another touchdown. If we hit both of those, maybe a different type of ballgame because then we're not chasing those points. That's something that we talk about as a staff when I meet with the offense is we have to be able to hit those home run plays. One I thought a kid made a really good play. The other one we had max protected but we don't block the right guy, so we have somebody come clean right at Will (Howard), and he hits him right before he wants to throw it, and we should have it picked up.”

On defenses using the same schemes...

“Yeah, I would say we've seen kind of the same schemes, to be honest with you, whether it was Stanford to Southern Illinois, Nevada to Oklahoma State. Oklahoma State probably had better players than the other three teams did, but we've seen nine guys in the box, 10 guys in the box, and we were able to rush the football. For sure against Nevada against that look. We're able to throw the ball effectively against Stanford in that look. Then Southern Illinois, I don't think we played very well but give those guys credit. We didn't, I don't think, do a great job in that game either, so we have to continue. We've got a long season ahead of us. So, we have to continue to find ways, and we have to continue to design more things. We have to continue to be more competitive in getting off the line of scrimmage. We've got to be more competitive in our offensive line so that we have more time to throw. It's no secret, we have to continue to improve offensively.”

“No, I would say the kids probably know that we’re playing somebody who's ranked when we play them, but it's nothing that we would emphasize that, ‘This would be a great win because it's over a third-ranked or fourth-ranked team.’ I'll be honest with you, every win is a great win. The longer you are in the profession, it's hard to win football games. So, it takes a great effort for four quarters in this league to win, and we didn't put together a four-quarter game. I know we keep talking about what we need to do offensively, but we need to play better on defense. We didn't play good enough in that first half to give us an opportunity in the second half. We just didn't. So, collectively, being it's a long season, we have to continue to get better. We’re beat up on both sides of the ball, but a lot of people in the country are, so the other people have to step up too.”

“It looks like that. We've only played one game, and Oklahoma State probably played its best game of the year, I would say, from the film I've watched. But you look at Baylor's win over Iowa State. You look at SMU over TCU to West Virginia, who played really well against OU and had a chance to win. I think that's key. We keep going back to this, but I don't care if it's us playing Stanford to Southern (Illinois) to Nevada, you're seeing all teams with a ton of seniors and a ton of fifth- and sixth-year guys. So, when you have that experience you can just do more things. You're not playing vanilla offense and vanilla defense because coaches and players know their schemes. So, that's the thing that I think you're going to continue to see throughout college football this year.”

On the crowd’s importance on Saturday...

“It's huge. This is going to be a great environment. We're excited to play at home again. Our guys love running out of the tunnel and seeing the crowd with the band and the students. We need everybody to come back out because I think we have a really good football team. Did we stumble last week? You bet, but we didn't quit either. Our kids played their tails off for four quarters. We just came up short. I know our guys are excited about coming back home.”

On how the team has bounced back since Saturday...

“Well, Monday was our first weightlifting session with Coach Tru (Trumain Carroll) and his staff. I told the guys since Coach Tru and his staff have been here, which was about last March, and so much energy was brought into the program with these guys. We talked about it through the spring, throughout the summer, through fall camp. We haven't had any adversity with this strength staff, and that's your guys around the strength staff more than they are anybody, especially during the summer. I said, ‘Okay, how are we going to respond?’ Coach Tru and his staff came up and I met with him yesterday after the weight session. He said, ‘Coach, it was a great session, and everybody was locked in. Everybody was working hard. Everybody was holding each other accountable. Everybody was fully invested.’ That's the first sign, and yesterday's practice was pretty spirited. Noah Johnson asked to grab the team at the end of practice and talk to the team about what he thought we needed to do to be successful, what he thought we needed to do to kind of flush what happened, learn from it but continue to believe and continue to grow. So, I know we're in a good spot. Does that mean we're going to win the next week or the next week? No, but we're building things right now and building that foundation of a great culture that we need to have.”

On Oklahoma playing some low-scoring games...

“I'll be honest, I'm kind of shocked that their scores are low. I know they played Nebraska with a good defense and played West Virginia with a good defense, but this is still Oklahoma with unbelievably explosive players with a great play caller, with schemes that people are open and people can be running free at times. We've seen that. Every team in the Big 12 has seen that when they've played them because it's a tough preparation because of their great skill as well as the ability for them to just pound the ball at you. So, we have to play complimentary football. We have to be able to control the football offensively, whether it's in a short passing game, or running the football. We have to be successful in special teams, and this is a game that – we were meeting as a defensive staff – that the explosive play cannot happen. That's a hard thing to say against a team like Oklahoma that typically gets the explosive play on everyone.”

On Oklahoma State’s tempo impacting the game...

“It did a little bit. It's just probably not as much as the fact that they were successful rushing the football, so we wanted to keep our bigger defensive linemen in the game. That probably wore us down a little bit, playing the same six guys rather than getting nine and 10 in there, something that we probably are learning from as a defensive staff that when the ball goes out on their sideline, we just need to rotate guys in and have confidence that the officials are going to hold the ball because that's the rule. If it goes out on their sideline you don't know if anybody's coming in or out, you should just rotate guys, and that's something that we need to probably do a better job of as coaches to get more fresh bodies in there.”

On Timmy Horne’s production through four games...

“Tim has been really good. I think Timmy can play better, and I think Timmy would tell you he can play better, but he's been really good. He's been disruptive. He's been a great leader. So, happy we have him, but like we talked about earlier, we have eight more games of Timmy Horne, and I'm excited because I think his best football is still in front of him.”

On seeing less of the quarterback run game...

“I think it was probably the ladder in the fact that we really went into that game with two guys taking reps throughout the week of practice, and we saw Will (Howard) have some decent runs early on. One big run, and then got hit and when we came back out of halftime, I know Jaren (Lewis) ran it a couple times, but it was the other two guys that we brought on the trip weren't ready to play. So, we were down to one guy. He was going to take some shots anyway because they were going to blitz. We needed to make sure and keep him healthy because. Coming into this week, now we'll get Jake (Rubley) and Max Marsh more reps and ready to play, because I don't know about Will (Howard), Skylar is doubtful, so who's the next guy coming in? I couldn't tell you who that would be. We're hoping that Will progresses this week, and I firmly believe that Will will be fine come Thursday. He was a little bit sore yesterday, but the injury that he sustained, I know he'll get better this week.”

On having confidence against Oklahoma...

“Well, you hope there's some confidence there in the fact that we've had some success in doing whatever offensively, defensively or on teams ,but there's also that factor of they're saying the same thing to their team that this is the team that we haven't beat in the last two years, and their kids know it too. So, once again, it comes down to executing and playing with great technique. We'll play hard. I know that. We got to play with better technique than we did last week, and we have to execute at a much higher level than we did last week.”

ELI HUGGINS, SENIOR DEFENSIVE TACKLES

“Yeah, we didn’t execute well in the first half, that’s for sure. I think we started to turn it in the right direction in the second half. We just have to keep doing what we were doing in the second half, and I think we will be good to go.”

On if stopping the run game is still the top priority...