Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Really don’t have anything injury wise to give you yet. Wanya’s (Morris) did not look good, but we’ll be able to get you that later as we go. Listen, it was a great atmosphere for a football game. The fans were phenomenal. We came up short obviously. I need to make sure I give the guys an opportunity on those fourth downs to make plays. I take full responsibility for that. (I) thought we could have mustered something up there, and I knew points were important. But that’s my responsibility to make sure those work. The obvious is we’ve had too many drops, you’ve got to take care of that. I’m not sure where these came from. We’ve been catching the ball pretty good there the last couple of games, so we have got to go back to that and make sure – these are great players that have had some drops and the quarterback (Patrick Mahomes) I know would have liked a couple of those throws back.&nbsp; We have to start making those kind of plays offensively. Defensively, I thought again the second half of the game, we played really good sound football and made plays. We were able to put the ball back into the offense’s hands and special teams I thought they did a good job too. With that, time’s yours.”

Q: What were your intentions on the 4th-and-one? It looked like you were trying to hit Hollywood Brown.

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, so Jesse (Newell), we thought we had a good play. Some of that going for fourth is you’ve got to feel what you’ve got. We thought we had a good one for him (Hollywood Brown) and you’re seeing that right, there was a throw to Hollywood (Brown).”

Q: How do you feel after the fourth down decision, now that you’ve had time to reflect?

REID:&nbsp;“We’ve been so good in that area. Whether it was run or pass. I felt we were in a good position. I thought we had a good play. Again, I thought it was the right thing to do then – this is terrible to say in a situation like this because we didn’t win and we didn’t get that, but I would probably do that same thing again. I also know when you don’t get them it can be a problem, especially when they’re in that field goal range area. Very aware of that. I thought the risk-reward was right for that time. It slapped me in the face though; it didn’t go that way.”

Q: Based on your experience, how do you keep the team motivated and have faith?

REID:&nbsp;“You hate for it to come down to that Pete (Sweeney), but I have learned over the years that anything is possible. I communicated that to the guys that were down in the dumps after the game. They put their heart and soul into that thing, and we came up short. But at the same time, there’s a way you got to pick yourself up and get yourself going again. Hope is always a good motivator there. I think our guys realize that I mentioned it to them after the game – not that that’s what they wanted to hear at that particular time. They were still very upset about what had just went on. They wanted to win that game, obviously.”

Q: What was the thought process of putting Wanya Morris at the left tackle position and Jaylon Moore at the right tackle position?

REID:&nbsp;“Well, Matt (Derrick), you saw the matchups and all of that, so we always take matchups into mind. But also, where the player is comfortable too. So that’s what we felt was right. I can’t tell you if that will be the case this week. We’ll see how things go in the game plan part of it. With the exception of the pressure on the 4th-and-one there were some pretty good things that I thought we did there. 51 (Texans DE Will Anderson Jr.) got us a little bit on that 4th-and-one to where we wanted to go with the ball. Other than that, I thought they did a respectable job.”

Q: What were your thoughts on the Nohl Williams holding call?

REID:&nbsp;“I think my reaction probably to it said it all. We’ll just leave it at that. You can go back and look at the tape. I’m sure you have Matt (Derrick).”

Q:&nbsp;On going for it on 4th-and-four with 5:31 left.

REID:&nbsp;“There were five minutes, and [31] seconds left on the clock in that area. I really felt like we had a great play there that we could dial up that fit into what they (Houston Texans) were doing defensively. By that time, you have a pretty decent feel on what’s going on. I thought we were within striking distance there to take care of it. It didn’t work out.”

Q: On the decision to not go for it on fourth down after a penalty moved the ball up.

REID:&nbsp;“I think through them all but I’m not going to tell you I don’t go through it. The one we went for I felt real good about and the one we didn’t go for I wasn’t feeling it. Listen we had a productive play there – or a chance for a productive play and we just have to make sure we take care of business there.”

Q: What did you see from Esa Pole?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah Soren (Petro), so after the game I mentioned I was proud of him (Esa Pole) because he had no reps in practice for the most part and then just a couple fill in things. I thought he did a nice job for what he was asked to do. We just picked him back up here and he again had limited reps and jumps in and I mean he’s a rookie. He jumps in and did some pretty good things against what I think is a pretty good football player.”

REID:&nbsp;“It’s not from a lack of effort part. It could be as simple as taking your eyes off the ball to see where you’re going to want to go in these traffic throws. That can be the case or maybe the ball’s a little bit on your back shoulder and you have to squeeze it before you finish it and try and take it up the field so there’s all kinds of things. It could be part is the throw (or) part is just making sure you look at it all the way into the tuck.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you feel like you need to cheer up the coaches and players in the facility?

REID:&nbsp;“It falls on me, first of all. Our guys will be ready; they’ll be ready to go. You go through this and you kind of regather your thoughts and time is a friend here for you in that area because you spend a lot of time on this Todd (Leabo), as you know, getting ready for these games, and there’s a lot of effort that goes into it and you should feel that. If you’ve put everything out there and you’ve come up on the short end, you should feel a sense that listen, we’ve got to do better here and that’s not a great feeling normally. On the other hand, you go back through and you still have an opportunity to go (and) that fires you up. You just need a minute here to catch it. Now, we don’t have the players in today, so they’re going through that. We’re deep into the Chargers right now as we speak, so that’s how it rolls.”

Q: You’ve been in fourth quarter situations before; do you feel the same energy on the sidelines in those moments that are similar from the rest of the season?

REID:&nbsp;“I do feel it. I thought there was great energy, actually going into that. I don’t think it was an energy thing that got us in this game here. I felt like the guys were into it (and) were encouraging each other. It seemed very positive. We just had a couple negative things go wrong, that’s where I’m kicking myself in the tail. On the fourth down, we did have some momentum if you want to call it that. There at least was a positive feel going and tried to build on that, but it didn’t work out. When they don’t work, it’s not a good thing.”

Q: Was there a missed opportunity on the missed play of potential offsides by the Texans?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesDecember 8, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Really don’t have anything injury wise to give you yet. Wanya’s (Morris) did not look good, but we’ll be able to get you that later as we go. Listen, it was a great atmosphere for a football game. The fans were phenomenal. We came up short obviously. I need to make sure I give the guys an opportunity on those fourth downs to make plays. I take full responsibility for that. (I) thought we could have mustered something up there, and I knew points were important. But that’s my responsibility to make sure those work. The obvious is we’ve had too many drops, you’ve got to take care of that. I’m not sure where these came from. We’ve been catching the ball pretty good there the last couple of games, so we have got to go back to that and make sure – these are great players that have had some drops and the quarterback (Patrick Mahomes) I know would have liked a couple of those throws back.&nbsp; We have to start making those kind of plays offensively. Defensively, I thought again the second half of the game, we played really good sound football and made plays. We were able to put the ball back into the offense’s hands and special teams I thought they did a good job too. With that, time’s yours.”Q: What were your intentions on the 4th-and-one? It looked like you were trying to hit Hollywood Brown.REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, so Jesse (Newell), we thought we had a good play. Some of that going for fourth is you’ve got to feel what you’ve got. We thought we had a good one for him (Hollywood Brown) and you’re seeing that right, there was a throw to Hollywood (Brown).”Q: How do you feel after the fourth down decision, now that you’ve had time to reflect?REID:&nbsp;“We’ve been so good in that area. Whether it was run or pass. I felt we were in a good position. I thought we had a good play. Again, I thought it was the right thing to do then – this is terrible to say in a situation like this because we didn’t win and we didn’t get that, but I would probably do that same thing again. I also know when you don’t get them it can be a problem, especially when they’re in that field goal range area. Very aware of that. I thought the risk-reward was right for that time. It slapped me in the face though; it didn’t go that way.”Q: Based on your experience, how do you keep the team motivated and have faith?REID:&nbsp;“You hate for it to come down to that Pete (Sweeney), but I have learned over the years that anything is possible. I communicated that to the guys that were down in the dumps after the game. They put their heart and soul into that thing, and we came up short. But at the same time, there’s a way you got to pick yourself up and get yourself going again. Hope is always a good motivator there. I think our guys realize that I mentioned it to them after the game – not that that’s what they wanted to hear at that particular time. They were still very upset about what had just went on. They wanted to win that game, obviously.”Q: What was the thought process of putting Wanya Morris at the left tackle position and Jaylon Moore at the right tackle position?REID:&nbsp;“Well, Matt (Derrick), you saw the matchups and all of that, so we always take matchups into mind. But also, where the player is comfortable too. So that’s what we felt was right. I can’t tell you if that will be the case this week. We’ll see how things go in the game plan part of it. With the exception of the pressure on the 4th-and-one there were some pretty good things that I thought we did there. 51 (Texans DE Will Anderson Jr.) got us a little bit on that 4th-and-one to where we wanted to go with the ball. Other than that, I thought they did a respectable job.”Q: What were your thoughts on the Nohl Williams holding call?REID:&nbsp;“I think my reaction probably to it said it all. We’ll just leave it at that. You can go back and look at the tape. I’m sure you have Matt (Derrick).”Q:&nbsp;On going for it on 4th-and-four with 5:31 left.REID:&nbsp;“There were five minutes, and [31] seconds left on the clock in that area. I really felt like we had a great play there that we could dial up that fit into what they (Houston Texans) were doing defensively. By that time, you have a pretty decent feel on what’s going on. I thought we were within striking distance there to take care of it. It didn’t work out.”Q: On the decision to not go for it on fourth down after a penalty moved the ball up.REID:&nbsp;“I think through them all but I’m not going to tell you I don’t go through it. The one we went for I felt real good about and the one we didn’t go for I wasn’t feeling it. Listen we had a productive play there – or a chance for a productive play and we just have to make sure we take care of business there.”Q: What did you see from Esa Pole?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah Soren (Petro), so after the game I mentioned I was proud of him (Esa Pole) because he had no reps in practice for the most part and then just a couple fill in things. I thought he did a nice job for what he was asked to do. We just picked him back up here and he again had limited reps and jumps in and I mean he’s a rookie. He jumps in and did some pretty good things against what I think is a pretty good football player.”Q: Why do you think drops happen?REID:&nbsp;“It’s not from a lack of effort part. It could be as simple as taking your eyes off the ball to see where you’re going to want to go in these traffic throws. That can be the case or maybe the ball’s a little bit on your back shoulder and you have to squeeze it before you finish it and try and take it up the field so there’s all kinds of things. It could be part is the throw (or) part is just making sure you look at it all the way into the tuck.”Q:&nbsp;Do you feel like you need to cheer up the coaches and players in the facility?REID:&nbsp;“It falls on me, first of all. Our guys will be ready; they’ll be ready to go. You go through this and you kind of regather your thoughts and time is a friend here for you in that area because you spend a lot of time on this Todd (Leabo), as you know, getting ready for these games, and there’s a lot of effort that goes into it and you should feel that. If you’ve put everything out there and you’ve come up on the short end, you should feel a sense that listen, we’ve got to do better here and that’s not a great feeling normally. On the other hand, you go back through and you still have an opportunity to go (and) that fires you up. You just need a minute here to catch it. Now, we don’t have the players in today, so they’re going through that. We’re deep into the Chargers right now as we speak, so that’s how it rolls.”Q: You’ve been in fourth quarter situations before; do you feel the same energy on the sidelines in those moments that are similar from the rest of the season?REID:&nbsp;“I do feel it. I thought there was great energy, actually going into that. I don’t think it was an energy thing that got us in this game here. I felt like the guys were into it (and) were encouraging each other. It seemed very positive. We just had a couple negative things go wrong, that’s where I’m kicking myself in the tail. On the fourth down, we did have some momentum if you want to call it that. There at least was a positive feel going and tried to build on that, but it didn’t work out. When they don’t work, it’s not a good thing.”Q: Was there a missed opportunity on the missed play of potential offsides by the Texans?

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Texans never made their trip to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night into anything more than their next game.

Didn't matter that the Kansas City Chiefs had been the AFC's bully for the better part of a decade. Or the Chiefs had knocked Houston out of the playoffs last year. Or that the Texans needed to win to keep pace with Jacksonville in the AFC South.

“It was our next game,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “We needed to come out and execute. Play good football. And we did.”

C.J Stroud threw for 203 yards and a touchdown, the Texans leaned on the NFL's top-ranked defense to shut down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and Houston walked out with a 20-10 victory that gave a big boost to their postseason hopes.

Nico Collins contributed four catches for 121 yards, and Dare Ogunbowale added a go-ahead touchdown run in the fourth quarter, as the Texans (8-5) won their fifth straight overall and remained a game back of the Jaguars in a tight division race.

“We did what we came to do,” Ryans said. “It was just about accomplishing your mission. It wasn't anything extra on top for winning this game. We just knew we had to get the win no matter what it took.”

Mahomes, operating behind an ailing offensive line, was 14 of 33 for 160 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. The last of the picks came late in the fourth quarter, when Kansas City was trailing by a touchdown and trying to get the game to overtime.

“I thought our defense did a great job sticking in coverage, and relentlessly rushing," Stroud said. "An amazing job.”

While the win gave a big boost to Houston's playoff chances, whether it be a division title or wild-card spot, it dealt a crippling blow to the defending AFC champs. Kansas City dropped to 6-7, its worst record through 13 games since a 2-11 start to the 2012 season.

“You're getting late in the season. You're not going to get these opportunities back,” Mahomes said. “That's a good football team, but we had chances and we didn't execute at the right time to win it.”

The Chiefs had won five straight against the Texans, including that divisional playoff matchup last January on their way to another Super Bowl appearance. But they were two different teams entirely when they returned for the rematch Sunday night.

The streaking Texans were trying to keep their momentum going, and perhaps join a rare club of teams that includes Houston's 2018 version that started 0-3 and made the playoffs. And the once-dominant Chiefs were simply trying to stay in the postseason fight amid a dismal season marked by injuries, underwhelming performances and too many mistakes across the board.

The first half turned into a microcosm of all of it.

Stroud, who played so well against Indianapolis last week in his return from a concussion, connected with Collins for a 46-yard gain that set up Ka'imi Fairbairn's field goal and a 53-yard catch that led to a short touchdown toss to Woody Marks.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs sustained&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-injuries-775ebe979ae3135b65a16b1d11c5cfbe">two more significant injuries</a>, this time to left tackle Wanya Morris and cornerback Trent McDuffie, leaving them without their best defensive back and Mahomes working with an offensive line consisting of three backups.

“Listen, they battled,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said afterward. “Some of the guys in there hadn't practiced much.”

Still, the Chiefs wound up with just 98 first-half yards, and they trailed 10-0 at the break. It was only the fourth time with Mahomes at quarterback and the second time in the regular season that the Chiefs had been shut out in the first half.

The Chiefs' defense held its own, though, forcing Stroud into eight consecutive incompletions to start the second half. It allowed Mahomes and the offense to pick away at their deficit, first on Kareem Hunt's TD run and then on Harrison Butker's tying field goal.

Ultimately, the game hinged on two fourth-down decisions in the fourth quarter.

With the score still 10-10, the Texans had fourth-and-1 at their own 35 and punted. The Chiefs were then held to fourth-and-1 at their own 31, chose to go for it, and watched Mahomes throw incomplete with just over 10 minutes remaining.

Six plays later, Ogunbowale plowed into the end zone from 5 yards out to give Houston the lead again.

The Chiefs failed on fourth down again moments later, when Rashee Rice dropped a wide-open pass that would have produced a first down. And after Kansas City got the ball back one last time, Mahomes was picked off to end any hope of a comeback.

“We've still got an opportunity. Even though it's a slim opportunity, we have an opportunity,” Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones said. “For us, the door is still open. It might be a 10 percent chance. It might be a 5 percent chance. But as long as we have an opportunity and a chance, we can control that, and let the cards fall where they fall.”

Texans: RB Nick Chubb (ribs) left in the first half and did not return.

Chiefs: RG Trey Smith (ankle) and RT Jawaan Taylor (triceps) were inactive. Morris (knee) and CB McDuffie (knee) got hurt in the first half, leaving Kansas City with a patchwork offensive line and without its best defensive back.

Kansas City plays the Chargers the same day.

<figure>
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Texans never made their trip to Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday night into anything more than their next game.Didn't matter that the Kansas City Chiefs had been the AFC's bully for the better part of a decade. Or the Chiefs had knocked Houston out of the playoffs last year. Or that the Texans needed to win to keep pace with Jacksonville in the AFC South.“It was our next game,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “We needed to come out and execute. Play good football. And we did.”Did enough, anyway.C.J Stroud threw for 203 yards and a touchdown, the Texans leaned on the NFL's top-ranked defense to shut down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and Houston walked out with a 20-10 victory that gave a big boost to their postseason hopes.Nico Collins contributed four catches for 121 yards, and Dare Ogunbowale added a go-ahead touchdown run in the fourth quarter, as the Texans (8-5) won their fifth straight overall and remained a game back of the Jaguars in a tight division race.“We did what we came to do,” Ryans said. “It was just about accomplishing your mission. It wasn't anything extra on top for winning this game. We just knew we had to get the win no matter what it took.”Mahomes, operating behind an ailing offensive line, was 14 of 33 for 160 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions. The last of the picks came late in the fourth quarter, when Kansas City was trailing by a touchdown and trying to get the game to overtime.“I thought our defense did a great job sticking in coverage, and relentlessly rushing," Stroud said. "An amazing job.”While the win gave a big boost to Houston's playoff chances, whether it be a division title or wild-card spot, it dealt a crippling blow to the defending AFC champs. Kansas City dropped to 6-7, its worst record through 13 games since a 2-11 start to the 2012 season.“You're getting late in the season. You're not going to get these opportunities back,” Mahomes said. “That's a good football team, but we had chances and we didn't execute at the right time to win it.”The Chiefs had won five straight against the Texans, including that divisional playoff matchup last January on their way to another Super Bowl appearance. But they were two different teams entirely when they returned for the rematch Sunday night.The streaking Texans were trying to keep their momentum going, and perhaps join a rare club of teams that includes Houston's 2018 version that started 0-3 and made the playoffs. And the once-dominant Chiefs were simply trying to stay in the postseason fight amid a dismal season marked by injuries, underwhelming performances and too many mistakes across the board.The first half turned into a microcosm of all of it.Stroud, who played so well against Indianapolis last week in his return from a concussion, connected with Collins for a 46-yard gain that set up Ka'imi Fairbairn's field goal and a 53-yard catch that led to a short touchdown toss to Woody Marks.Meanwhile, the Chiefs sustained&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/texans-chiefs-injuries-775ebe979ae3135b65a16b1d11c5cfbe">two more significant injuries</a>, this time to left tackle Wanya Morris and cornerback Trent McDuffie, leaving them without their best defensive back and Mahomes working with an offensive line consisting of three backups.“Listen, they battled,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid said afterward. “Some of the guys in there hadn't practiced much.”Still, the Chiefs wound up with just 98 first-half yards, and they trailed 10-0 at the break. It was only the fourth time with Mahomes at quarterback and the second time in the regular season that the Chiefs had been shut out in the first half.The Chiefs' defense held its own, though, forcing Stroud into eight consecutive incompletions to start the second half. It allowed Mahomes and the offense to pick away at their deficit, first on Kareem Hunt's TD run and then on Harrison Butker's tying field goal.Ultimately, the game hinged on two fourth-down decisions in the fourth quarter.With the score still 10-10, the Texans had fourth-and-1 at their own 35 and punted. The Chiefs were then held to fourth-and-1 at their own 31, chose to go for it, and watched Mahomes throw incomplete with just over 10 minutes remaining.Six plays later, Ogunbowale plowed into the end zone from 5 yards out to give Houston the lead again.The Chiefs failed on fourth down again moments later, when Rashee Rice dropped a wide-open pass that would have produced a first down. And after Kansas City got the ball back one last time, Mahomes was picked off to end any hope of a comeback.“We've still got an opportunity. Even though it's a slim opportunity, we have an opportunity,” Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones said. “For us, the door is still open. It might be a 10 percent chance. It might be a 5 percent chance. But as long as we have an opportunity and a chance, we can control that, and let the cards fall where they fall.”<h2>Injuries</h2>Texans: RB Nick Chubb (ribs) left in the first half and did not return.Chiefs: RG Trey Smith (ankle) and RT Jawaan Taylor (triceps) were inactive. Morris (knee) and CB McDuffie (knee) got hurt in the first half, leaving Kansas City with a patchwork offensive line and without its best defensive back.<h2>Up next</h2>Houston plays the Cardinals next Sunday.Kansas City plays the Chargers the same day.

🏈 Texans beat the Chiefs in crucial matchup at Arrowhead

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“As far as the injuries go, (Chris) Roland-Wallace will end up being listed as out and then we’re just waiting to see on the days here with Trey Smith and Jawaan Taylor, but they are making progress, which is a positive. Look forward to the challenge of playing the Texans. Good football team. Guys have had a good week of practice so, again we always look forward to playing at home at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. With that, time’s yours.”

Q: If Jawaan Taylor is out, have you settled on Jaylon Moore at right tackle and Wanya Morris at left tackle?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah they’ve (Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris) actually worked both sides, so we’ll just make that decision when we get there Matt (Derrick).”

Q: How realistic is it for guys that don’t practice to play in a game?

REID:&nbsp;“It’s been done before, yeah. Listen, I think it will be a stretch for them (Trey Smith and Jawaan Taylor) to get there so (if) the other guys play, they play. We have trust in everybody there.”

Q: Who is closer to playing, Trey Smith or Jawaan Taylor?

REID:&nbsp;“Probably Trey (Smith).”

Q: On BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake signing an extension with BYU.

REID:&nbsp;“I think it’s great. They’ve (BYU Football) got such a good thing going and I know a lot of the people up there and am proud of them for what they’ve done. It’s a great university and they do a whole lot of good for a whole lot of folks, but I’m glad that he’s (Kalani Sitake) staying because he’s one of those guys. A good person, I mean really good person, and he does a heck of job in recruiting and the people up there love him, so I think it’s a real positive.”

Q: How do you think Esa Pole did this week?

REID:&nbsp;“I thought he (Esa Pole) did a good job. He seemed to pick it up – he’s a smart kid, so he was able to pick it up fast and get some reps in there. We’re kind of moving people around a bit, so he jumped in and did some good stuff there.”

Q:&nbsp;Did training camp work with Esa Pole help out?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think so. Sure. I think his (Esa Pole) retention is good. He’s been away for a while, but I thought he did a nice job there”

Q: On Travis Kelce being nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year.

REID:&nbsp;“How great is that? Well deserved for a lot of reasons. All of the community work that he (Travis Kelce) does is tremendous, helping people out. He’s always got time for everybody, especially kids and does a great job with his teammates and most of all the community.”

Q: On the challenge of Houston’s defensive front.

PACHECO:&nbsp;“Absolutely, it’s always a challenge every week. They have a good front over there (Texans) as you can see, coming in hot. Us as a whole, coming in motivated and understanding one play at a time.”

Q: How important is it for you and Kareem Hunt to set the tone in the run game against Houston?

PACHECO:&nbsp;“It’s important. First play of the game (or) whenever it is, every carry matters and playing off of each other’s energy. Bringing that energy is going to be important this game.”

Q: What is the mentality of the team going into this game?

PACHECO:&nbsp;“It’s a challenge. We’re up for a challenge and that’s what it’s all about. Coming out to work and to compete every day. When it’s a competition, it’s fun and it’s what we love doing, competing.”

Q:&nbsp;How do you feel the team has practiced this week to face the Texans on Sunday?

BOLTON:&nbsp;“I think we had a good week and focused in on the things we need to do – the intangibles and being good at the things that require a little talent, effort (and) energy and just between the ears kind of where we need to be and stuff like that. But I think we’ve had a great week and give us a chance to go out there and have a good 65-75 plays.”

Q:&nbsp;What have you seen from C.J. Stroud in his return from injury and what do you expect?

BOLTON:&nbsp;“He (Texans QB C.J. Stroud) did a good job trying to get the ball out to his pass catchers out in the space who run the ball very well. He’s doing good job of knowing he can throw the ball, quick rhythm passes, three stepping, getting the ball to his receivers quick and give them a chance to run. So, he’s doing a good job of managing the game in that department.”

Q:&nbsp;What can the team take away from the Cowboys game to improve on?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesDecember 5, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“As far as the injuries go, (Chris) Roland-Wallace will end up being listed as out and then we’re just waiting to see on the days here with Trey Smith and Jawaan Taylor, but they are making progress, which is a positive. Look forward to the challenge of playing the Texans. Good football team. Guys have had a good week of practice so, again we always look forward to playing at home at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. With that, time’s yours.”Q: If Jawaan Taylor is out, have you settled on Jaylon Moore at right tackle and Wanya Morris at left tackle?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah they’ve (Jaylon Moore and Wanya Morris) actually worked both sides, so we’ll just make that decision when we get there Matt (Derrick).”Q: How realistic is it for guys that don’t practice to play in a game?REID:&nbsp;“It’s been done before, yeah. Listen, I think it will be a stretch for them (Trey Smith and Jawaan Taylor) to get there so (if) the other guys play, they play. We have trust in everybody there.”Q: Who is closer to playing, Trey Smith or Jawaan Taylor?REID:&nbsp;“Probably Trey (Smith).”Q: On BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake signing an extension with BYU.REID:&nbsp;“I think it’s great. They’ve (BYU Football) got such a good thing going and I know a lot of the people up there and am proud of them for what they’ve done. It’s a great university and they do a whole lot of good for a whole lot of folks, but I’m glad that he’s (Kalani Sitake) staying because he’s one of those guys. A good person, I mean really good person, and he does a heck of job in recruiting and the people up there love him, so I think it’s a real positive.”Q: How do you think Esa Pole did this week?REID:&nbsp;“I thought he (Esa Pole) did a good job. He seemed to pick it up – he’s a smart kid, so he was able to pick it up fast and get some reps in there. We’re kind of moving people around a bit, so he jumped in and did some good stuff there.”Q:&nbsp;Did training camp work with Esa Pole help out?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think so. Sure. I think his (Esa Pole) retention is good. He’s been away for a while, but I thought he did a nice job there”Q: On Travis Kelce being nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year.REID:&nbsp;“How great is that? Well deserved for a lot of reasons. All of the community work that he (Travis Kelce) does is tremendous, helping people out. He’s always got time for everybody, especially kids and does a great job with his teammates and most of all the community.”Chiefs Player QuotesDecember 5, 2025RB ISIAH PACHECOQ: On the challenge of Houston’s defensive front.PACHECO:&nbsp;“Absolutely, it’s always a challenge every week. They have a good front over there (Texans) as you can see, coming in hot. Us as a whole, coming in motivated and understanding one play at a time.”Q: How important is it for you and Kareem Hunt to set the tone in the run game against Houston?PACHECO:&nbsp;“It’s important. First play of the game (or) whenever it is, every carry matters and playing off of each other’s energy. Bringing that energy is going to be important this game.”Q: What is the mentality of the team going into this game?PACHECO:&nbsp;“It’s a challenge. We’re up for a challenge and that’s what it’s all about. Coming out to work and to compete every day. When it’s a competition, it’s fun and it’s what we love doing, competing.”LB NICK BOLTONQ:&nbsp;How do you feel the team has practiced this week to face the Texans on Sunday?BOLTON:&nbsp;“I think we had a good week and focused in on the things we need to do – the intangibles and being good at the things that require a little talent, effort (and) energy and just between the ears kind of where we need to be and stuff like that. But I think we’ve had a great week and give us a chance to go out there and have a good 65-75 plays.”Q:&nbsp;What have you seen from C.J. Stroud in his return from injury and what do you expect?BOLTON:&nbsp;“He (Texans QB C.J. Stroud) did a good job trying to get the ball out to his pass catchers out in the space who run the ball very well. He’s doing good job of knowing he can throw the ball, quick rhythm passes, three stepping, getting the ball to his receivers quick and give them a chance to run. So, he’s doing a good job of managing the game in that department.”Q:&nbsp;What can the team take away from the Cowboys game to improve on?

Chiefs Quotes: 12-5-25

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Four day weather forecast Salina, December 5 - December 8

Wallace Dale Murphy, 94, passed away at his home while preparing for Thanksgiving lunch on November 27, 2025. He was born December 11, 1930, to Dallas and Rosaline (Panzer) Murphy at the family home in rural Lincoln County, Kansas.

Wallace was baptized and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Kansas. He was raised on the farm of his grandparents, Karl “Charlie” and Caroline “Mary” Panzer, by his mother; grandparents; uncle George and aunt Ruth Panzer; and aunt Louise and uncle George “Billy” Bettenbrock. His childhood on the farm shaped the man he became—he learned early to ride horses, raise cattle, farm, and enjoy the outdoors through hunting and fishing with his uncles and cousins.

He attended grade school at St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from Ellsworth High School in May 1948. After high school, he began farming. On July 23, 1950, he married Melba Donley at the St. John’s parsonage, beginning a devoted partnership that lasted until Melba’s passing in 2013. Their first home was the “house behind the hill,” at the Panzer farm, a very primitive old house, before moving to Sylvan Grove. Ultimately the young family moved to Alton, Kansas, in 1956 when Wallace became manager of Shields Ranch. He later leased the ranch and operated it as Murphy Ranch. Through all these years, Wallace and Melba raised four sons—Terry, Daniel, Carlin, and Richard.

Ranching was more than a livelihood for Wallace—it was a calling. He raised cattle and farmed throughout his life, with a particular passion for building a quality Hereford cow herd that eventually reached 400 head. He was known for his skill working cattle on horseback and always kept a good cow horse. He remained in the cattle business until 2014 when the ranch was sold, and he continued living there until this past winter, checking water tanks and rounding up any cows that managed to slip out of their pasture.

After he was no longer actively ranching, Wallace challenged himself to have a roast beef or roast chicken dinner—with dessert—ready for anyone who let him know they were stopping by. No one ever left his table hungry. He loved visiting with friends and family, though he preferred small groups over large crowds.

Wallace believed deeply in community involvement and service. He served in the Army Reserve and Kansas National Guard (E5) until moving to Alton. He provided leadership to numerous boards and organizations, including Farm Bureau, the Alton School Board, his church, the Fair Board, the Soil Conservation District, County Extension, Cattlemen’s Associations, the Alton Rural Fire Department, and Sumner 4-H. He was also a long-time member of Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas. His commitment to these organizations reflected his dedication to rural life and the people who shared it with him.

In his later years, Wallace continued to enjoy the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Deer hunting always held a special place for him, with fishing becoming a favorite when hunting was no longer possible. He also developed a deep passion for sharing God’s love with those who helped him with projects or accompanied him on longer drives to appointments in Hays or Salina. When he could no longer drive to Natoma as often for church services, he looked forward to pastoral visits from Pastor Schmidt—usually accompanied by lunch. He was a lifelong listener of The Lutheran Hour on the radio, a Sunday tradition begun in his grandparents’ home.

Wallace will be deeply missed. Survivors include:

Terry Murphy and family—Ricky &amp; Stacey Rankin and family, Erick &amp; Julie Rankin and family, and Rylee &amp; Alex Christensen and family;

Daniel &amp; Linda Murphy and family—Danielle &amp; Toby Brown and family, Braeden &amp; Melissa Murphy and family, Brady Wilson, and Jessica &amp; Carlos Labrador and family;

cousins who were like sisters, Anna Marie Wolting and Georgia Prochaska;

He was preceded in death by his wife, Melba; mother, Rosaline Peterman; sister, Mary Lou Pflughoeft; brother, Gene Peterman; daughter-in-law, Karen Murphy; and granddaughter, Rachael Wilson.

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 </figure>Wallace Dale Murphy, 94, passed away at his home while preparing for Thanksgiving lunch on November 27, 2025. He was born December 11, 1930, to Dallas and Rosaline (Panzer) Murphy at the family home in rural Lincoln County, Kansas.Wallace was baptized and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln, Kansas. He was raised on the farm of his grandparents, Karl “Charlie” and Caroline “Mary” Panzer, by his mother; grandparents; uncle George and aunt Ruth Panzer; and aunt Louise and uncle George “Billy” Bettenbrock. His childhood on the farm shaped the man he became—he learned early to ride horses, raise cattle, farm, and enjoy the outdoors through hunting and fishing with his uncles and cousins.He attended grade school at St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from Ellsworth High School in May 1948. After high school, he began farming. On July 23, 1950, he married Melba Donley at the St. John’s parsonage, beginning a devoted partnership that lasted until Melba’s passing in 2013. Their first home was the “house behind the hill,” at the Panzer farm, a very primitive old house, before moving to Sylvan Grove. Ultimately the young family moved to Alton, Kansas, in 1956 when Wallace became manager of Shields Ranch. He later leased the ranch and operated it as Murphy Ranch. Through all these years, Wallace and Melba raised four sons—Terry, Daniel, Carlin, and Richard.Ranching was more than a livelihood for Wallace—it was a calling. He raised cattle and farmed throughout his life, with a particular passion for building a quality Hereford cow herd that eventually reached 400 head. He was known for his skill working cattle on horseback and always kept a good cow horse. He remained in the cattle business until 2014 when the ranch was sold, and he continued living there until this past winter, checking water tanks and rounding up any cows that managed to slip out of their pasture.After he was no longer actively ranching, Wallace challenged himself to have a roast beef or roast chicken dinner—with dessert—ready for anyone who let him know they were stopping by. No one ever left his table hungry. He loved visiting with friends and family, though he preferred small groups over large crowds.Wallace believed deeply in community involvement and service. He served in the Army Reserve and Kansas National Guard (E5) until moving to Alton. He provided leadership to numerous boards and organizations, including Farm Bureau, the Alton School Board, his church, the Fair Board, the Soil Conservation District, County Extension, Cattlemen’s Associations, the Alton Rural Fire Department, and Sumner 4-H. He was also a long-time member of Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas. His commitment to these organizations reflected his dedication to rural life and the people who shared it with him.In his later years, Wallace continued to enjoy the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Deer hunting always held a special place for him, with fishing becoming a favorite when hunting was no longer possible. He also developed a deep passion for sharing God’s love with those who helped him with projects or accompanied him on longer drives to appointments in Hays or Salina. When he could no longer drive to Natoma as often for church services, he looked forward to pastoral visits from Pastor Schmidt—usually accompanied by lunch. He was a lifelong listener of The Lutheran Hour on the radio, a Sunday tradition begun in his grandparents’ home.Wallace will be deeply missed. Survivors include:Terry Murphy and family—Ricky &amp; Stacey Rankin and family, Erick &amp; Julie Rankin and family, and Rylee &amp; Alex Christensen and family;Daniel &amp; Linda Murphy and family—Danielle &amp; Toby Brown and family, Braeden &amp; Melissa Murphy and family, Brady Wilson, and Jessica &amp; Carlos Labrador and family;Carlin &amp; Stephanie Murphy;Richard &amp; Gene Murphy;sister Jesse Kralik;brother Robert Peterman;cousins who were like sisters, Anna Marie Wolting and Georgia Prochaska;and many other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his wife, Melba; mother, Rosaline Peterman; sister, Mary Lou Pflughoeft; brother, Gene Peterman; daughter-in-law, Karen Murphy; and granddaughter, Rachael Wilson.

Wallace Dale Murphy

According to the US National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of snow flurries for Wednesday afternoon and into the evening in Salina.

A chance of sprinkles before 4:00 pm, then a chance of sprinkles and flurries.&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

A chance of flurries before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northeast wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Stay updated with local weather on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas</a>&nbsp;Facebook page.

Salina PostAccording to the US National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of snow flurries for Wednesday afternoon and into the evening in Salina.<h2>Afternoon's weather</h2>A chance of sprinkles before 4:00 pm, then a chance of sprinkles and flurries.&nbsp;Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a north wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.<h2>Tonight's weather</h2>A chance of flurries before 10pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 15. North northeast wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.Stay updated with local weather on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas</a>&nbsp;Facebook page.Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.

Slight chance of flurries in Salina Wednesday evening

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Three day weather forecast Salina, December 3 - December 5

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely on Tuesday to side with a faith-based pregnancy center raising First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions.

<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/24-781">Click here to listen to </a>the replay of the oral argument

The facilities often known as “crisis pregnancy centers” have been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pregnancy-centers-crisis-medicaid-913614d7622a67af17cdf24339e8e700">on the rise</a>&nbsp;in the U.S., especially since the Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">overturned abortion as a nationwide right</a>&nbsp;in 2022. Most Republican-controlled states have since started&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/roe-wade-dobbs-anniversary-abortion-states-cadff0d905d1c4d7b9825c8406aadffb">enforcing bans or restrictions</a>&nbsp;on abortion, and some have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-business-health-nashville-personal-taxes-fffa6f6f86e6eaa448b8ea89087a1c46">steered tax dollars</a>&nbsp;to the centers.

The conservative majority court has given abortion opponents some high-profile wins in recent years, but the free-speech arguments at the center of Tuesday's case also drew support from groups like the American Civil Liberties Union.

The dispute started in New Jersey, when Democratic attorney general Matthew Platkin's consumer-protection division sent a subpoena to First Choice Women’s Resource Centers for details about donors and other information.

The state said it was probing whether the centers misled women into thinking they offered abortions so they could steer them toward having their babies instead.

First Choice pushed back, arguing the investigation was baseless and the demand for donor lists threatened their First Amendment rights. They tried to challenge the subpoena in federal court, but a judge found the case wasn’t yet far enough along. An appeals court agreed.

First Choice then turned to the Supreme Court, where a majority of the justices seemed to agree that they should be able to challenge the subpoena in federal court.

“You don't think it might have an effect on potential future donors to the organization, to know that their name, phone number, address, et cetera, could be disclosed?” a dubious Chief Justice John Roberts asked an attorney for New Jersey.

The state argued that the information would only have been used to ask donors whether they had been deceived about First Choice's services. An attorney for New Jersey, Sundeep Iyer, said free-speech rights aren't at risk because the group has not even been required to turn over any information yet. A court order is required to enforce the subpoena.

Conservatives on the court seemed skeptical, as did liberal justice Elena Kagan. “An ordinary person, one of the funders for this organization or any similar organization, presented with this subpoena ... is not going to take that as very reassuring,” Kagan said.

New Jersey also argued that a ruling in favor of First Choice could allow a rush lawsuits from any of the thousands of businesses that get similar subpoenas. “Federal courts would potentially be inundated,” Iyer said.

An attorney for the Trump administration, which weighed in to support First Choice, countered that any impact would be relatively small since the decision would only apply to groups with similar First Amendment arguments.

First Choice said access to federal court is important in cases where government investigators are accused of misusing state power, and the ACLU agreed that subpoenas seeking donor information can scare away supporters even before they're enforced.

Erin Hawley, an attorney for the conservative Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom, said state investigations can hurt advocacy groups with unpopular points of view. “It is a broad non-ideological issue that really does transcend ideological boundaries,” she said.

Aimee Huber, executive director of First Choice, said that if the court rules in their favor she hopes other, largely Democratic-aligned states, would “back off” their own investigations of pregnancy centers.

The Supreme Court is expected to decide the case in the coming months.

<figure>
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 </figure>By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed likely on Tuesday to side with a faith-based pregnancy center raising First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions.<a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/audio/2025/24-781">Click here to listen to </a>the replay of the oral argumentThe facilities often known as “crisis pregnancy centers” have been&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-pregnancy-centers-crisis-medicaid-913614d7622a67af17cdf24339e8e700">on the rise</a>&nbsp;in the U.S., especially since the Supreme Court&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-supreme-court-decision-854f60302f21c2c35129e58cf8d8a7b0">overturned abortion as a nationwide right</a>&nbsp;in 2022. Most Republican-controlled states have since started&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/roe-wade-dobbs-anniversary-abortion-states-cadff0d905d1c4d7b9825c8406aadffb">enforcing bans or restrictions</a>&nbsp;on abortion, and some have&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-business-health-nashville-personal-taxes-fffa6f6f86e6eaa448b8ea89087a1c46">steered tax dollars</a>&nbsp;to the centers.The conservative majority court has given abortion opponents some high-profile wins in recent years, but the free-speech arguments at the center of Tuesday's case also drew support from groups like the American Civil Liberties Union.The dispute started in New Jersey, when Democratic attorney general Matthew Platkin's consumer-protection division sent a subpoena to First Choice Women’s Resource Centers for details about donors and other information.The state said it was probing whether the centers misled women into thinking they offered abortions so they could steer them toward having their babies instead.First Choice pushed back, arguing the investigation was baseless and the demand for donor lists threatened their First Amendment rights. They tried to challenge the subpoena in federal court, but a judge found the case wasn’t yet far enough along. An appeals court agreed.First Choice then turned to the Supreme Court, where a majority of the justices seemed to agree that they should be able to challenge the subpoena in federal court.“You don't think it might have an effect on potential future donors to the organization, to know that their name, phone number, address, et cetera, could be disclosed?” a dubious Chief Justice John Roberts asked an attorney for New Jersey.The state argued that the information would only have been used to ask donors whether they had been deceived about First Choice's services. An attorney for New Jersey, Sundeep Iyer, said free-speech rights aren't at risk because the group has not even been required to turn over any information yet. A court order is required to enforce the subpoena.Conservatives on the court seemed skeptical, as did liberal justice Elena Kagan. “An ordinary person, one of the funders for this organization or any similar organization, presented with this subpoena ... is not going to take that as very reassuring,” Kagan said.New Jersey also argued that a ruling in favor of First Choice could allow a rush lawsuits from any of the thousands of businesses that get similar subpoenas. “Federal courts would potentially be inundated,” Iyer said.An attorney for the Trump administration, which weighed in to support First Choice, countered that any impact would be relatively small since the decision would only apply to groups with similar First Amendment arguments.First Choice said access to federal court is important in cases where government investigators are accused of misusing state power, and the ACLU agreed that subpoenas seeking donor information can scare away supporters even before they're enforced.Erin Hawley, an attorney for the conservative Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom, said state investigations can hurt advocacy groups with unpopular points of view. “It is a broad non-ideological issue that really does transcend ideological boundaries,” she said.Aimee Huber, executive director of First Choice, said that if the court rules in their favor she hopes other, largely Democratic-aligned states, would “back off” their own investigations of pregnancy centers.The Supreme Court is expected to decide the case in the coming months.

🎧Supreme Court weighs free speech rights of faith-based ‘pregnancy center’

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Players got a couple of days off for the Thanksgiving break there and then they will be back in to work here tomorrow. I don’t have a ton to give you on where we’re at with them. Then the injury update, the guys are working to get themselves healthy right now (and) everybody is in the process. Josh (Simmons) is getting a second evaluation on his wrist, and we’ll just see what goes from there and then other guys the Trey’s (Smith) and JT (Jawaan Taylor), all those guys are improving as we go forward here. We’ll see how they do here the next couple of days. As far as the game goes, the obvious is the penalty situation we have got to make sure we take care of business with the penalties. Keep working on the fundamentals and techniques. I’m not telling you I agree with all of them or half of them, but I will tell you that they took place. So, we’re not going to use that as any kind of an excuse, we’re going to work on getting better at what we do and what we can control then we will take it from there. I thought the effort was good. I thought the guys that stepped in did a nice job on the offensive line. We had a couple – three guys that had played in there that hadn’t played in there but had the opportunities to play where they started or a couple of them had to come into the game. Listen, they’ve all played in games, and they’ve all started games so we have trust in them that if called on here, they will be ready to go. Still with all of this I’d hope people are and media included I get it but we’re still in the mix here, which is a great thing. Once the guys get back here, they will be ready to go, and we will head through the practices coming up and get ourselves ready to play a good Texans team. They’re good and are one of the top defenses in the National Football League – top third down defense in the National Football League and they have a great defensive front and so on. Again, we get ourselves ready to play and that’s our primary focus. We are fortunate to play here at home at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium with our fans, and we know, we tighten up a couple of things here, we’re right there to put a push on here these last few games. With that time’s yours.”

Q: On Wanya Morris’ abilities and potential on starting due to injuries.

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, Wanya (Morris) went in and had a chance to play in the game. I thought after the first couple of plays he really settled in and did a nice job there. But yes, he would be one of the potential guys in there.”

Q: Do you feel like the offense and defense are close?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, Pete (Sweeney) you’re one or two plays away. That’s what this game is. Look at our season, we’re one or two plays off, and we’ve got to take care of that, whether it’s a penalty at a crucial time, possible turnover somewhere or having a chance to create a turnover. We’re right in position where if we can figure out those two/three plays you flip this around. We’re talking three-point games – one score games here is what we’re dealing with. But you’ve got to do that, and you’ve got to figure that out and that’s our challenge. As coaches, we have got to make sure we’re putting the guys in the right position and mentally prepared to play four quarters and have a positive attitude. You’re not going to hear a lot of positive from the outside coming in. So, you have to make sure you understand where you really sit and the opportunities that you have sitting in front of you. I know our fans understand that and you guys (media) understand, you’re here. But there are still opportunities.”

Q: Do you feel like you guys are fixing the same problems every week, or do they change week-to-week?

REID:&nbsp;“You got to take care of the holding calls on the offense. We have got to make sure we take care of that part. Then on the defensive side, we have opportunities there, whether it’s third down to get off the field, you have got to get off the field. Those are some things we can work through – guys are pushing through some things. George (Karlaftis) is out there busting his tail and now he’s got the bad hand, and he’s trying to work through that and get that taken care of. A fumble that might be right there, we’ll make sure you’re following the play (and) get on the play or an interception that goes through your hands make sure we squeeze the ball. Those are things we can take care of. Those are things that we control and we take care of. I think we can pinpoint the things that are going on and work on them and fix them.”

REID:&nbsp;“We had the one at the end – there was one at the end and Rashee (Rice) normally doesn’t drop a football so that’s not his deal. The (Travis) Kelce one, there was a penalty on the play so that negated that whole thing. You talk about either one of those two (Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce) and they’ve made the great plays too. I don’t look at that as something that’s hindering us. We’ve got to take care of the penalty part of it I think Soren (Petro) as we go forward here. Get that taken care of and these things are happening at crucial times and take you out of a flow. It might be a time that you’re 1st-and-15, 1st-and-20 (or) 2nd-and-20. It takes you out of your run game stuff – the flow of that potentially or whatever you have going at that time that is sending you forward now you’re going backwards. Then likewise you’re using good plays so you’re using up plays when you do these things and that’s not a healthy thing to do.”

Q: On the routes of the wide receivers and their connection with Patrick Mahomes.

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, they’re (wide receivers) doing okay. I was proud of one (Xavier Worthy) and four (Rashee Rice), they both pushed through some nagging things there with the ankle and the hamstring to get themselves out there and actually get out and play. They had some good plays and big plays for us. For the most part yeah they’re on the same page with the quarterback (Patrick Mahomes).”

Q:&nbsp;“On this year’s point margin and being 6-6.

REID:&nbsp;“We do have stats, but you need points. You need to make sure you take care of business when you’re in the red zone, if you need to score 35 you score 35 (and) if you need to score 20 you need to make sure that you have more points than they have. That’s all three phases it includes everybody we pick up Jesse (Newell) – you pick up and you saw it in this last game, you pick up a play here or there and that’s the difference in the game and that’s where we’re at right now. We’ve got to flip that around (and) to do that you’ve got to take care of some of these issues and then it’s a different ball game. But you have to do it. I can stand here and talk about it, but you have got to go do it.”

Q: Do you and Mike Frazier still talk on 4th&nbsp;down decisions during games?&nbsp;

REID:&nbsp;“Yes, he (Statistical Analysis Coordinator Mike Frazier) and I will talk during or before those take place. Even before the game we go through all of that during the week. Frazier and I have a meeting – a long meeting on Fridays where he and I go through situation stuff and where we need to go with it.”

Q: On the officiating this season.

REID:&nbsp;“From a team standpoint I just say, we’re going to keep working on fundamentals and make sure we’re staying sound on those. As far as the league goes, they give you an opportunity to express yourself. That’s what we do and then right or wrong you hope either we can learn from it, or they can learn from it and see where we’re at. So, we can continue to coach the guys in the right direction.”

Q: Have you felt like you can understand the flow of the league officiating throughout this season?

REID:&nbsp;“You’re never going to agree with everything. You’re not going to do that, so you try to express yourself and then you move on. There’s nothing you can do. There’s never been a call of me griping that gets changed but you just hope that between the two parties you can come together and figure out what it is and from a coaching standpoint, what I can tell my guys and two, maybe it can help an official. That’s what I’ve found over the years that’s probably the best way and the only way to get it done.”

Q: How does the team rank in the Top 10 in various stats but are still 6-6?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah Matt (Derrick) I’m telling you it’s a few plays there. That’s what it is. Penalties are killers and you want to create turnovers on the defensive side and when you have opportunities to do that, you have got to capitalize on them. Third downs become important (on) both sides of the ball (and) how you handle those. So, what can we do better with the rush, we can get a little bit more rush on the defensive side (and) on the offensive side we can continue to work on our protection and scheme there. You can’t allow quarterbacks at this level to stand back there and throw the ball with just comfortable feet I think we know that. So, you have got to make sure that you have pressure on those guys (and) when that takes place you have got to make sure your coverage is tight. That’s what you work on, and you go through that and work on trying to get better. You see teams two weeks ago, you look at the Dallas Cowboys and you’re kind of like ‘eh they’re playing okay’ (and) two weeks later they’re playing good football. Things change quickly in this league one way or the other, so you have got to keep going forward and try to limit some of the things that are taking you backwards and do it with a positive attitude. That’s the only way to go.”

Q:&nbsp;What is your level of confidence in winning the next five games?

REID: “I believe that – I believe if you’re coming to me on this Matt (Derrick) I’m telling you we’re going to go after you every game. That’s how we roll. We’re going to try and tickle your tonsils on every play (and) every game. That’s the attitude that we’re coming in with and you let the chips fall where they may. But at the same time, you have got to make sure you take care of the small things here that we’ve got rolling. We have got to make sure we get rid of some of these mistakes, but there’s not a game that I go into that I don’t think we’re going to get after you.”

Q:&nbsp;What are the challenges your staff is dealing with this year versus past years?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesDecember 1, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Players got a couple of days off for the Thanksgiving break there and then they will be back in to work here tomorrow. I don’t have a ton to give you on where we’re at with them. Then the injury update, the guys are working to get themselves healthy right now (and) everybody is in the process. Josh (Simmons) is getting a second evaluation on his wrist, and we’ll just see what goes from there and then other guys the Trey’s (Smith) and JT (Jawaan Taylor), all those guys are improving as we go forward here. We’ll see how they do here the next couple of days. As far as the game goes, the obvious is the penalty situation we have got to make sure we take care of business with the penalties. Keep working on the fundamentals and techniques. I’m not telling you I agree with all of them or half of them, but I will tell you that they took place. So, we’re not going to use that as any kind of an excuse, we’re going to work on getting better at what we do and what we can control then we will take it from there. I thought the effort was good. I thought the guys that stepped in did a nice job on the offensive line. We had a couple – three guys that had played in there that hadn’t played in there but had the opportunities to play where they started or a couple of them had to come into the game. Listen, they’ve all played in games, and they’ve all started games so we have trust in them that if called on here, they will be ready to go. Still with all of this I’d hope people are and media included I get it but we’re still in the mix here, which is a great thing. Once the guys get back here, they will be ready to go, and we will head through the practices coming up and get ourselves ready to play a good Texans team. They’re good and are one of the top defenses in the National Football League – top third down defense in the National Football League and they have a great defensive front and so on. Again, we get ourselves ready to play and that’s our primary focus. We are fortunate to play here at home at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium with our fans, and we know, we tighten up a couple of things here, we’re right there to put a push on here these last few games. With that time’s yours.”Q: On Wanya Morris’ abilities and potential on starting due to injuries.REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, Wanya (Morris) went in and had a chance to play in the game. I thought after the first couple of plays he really settled in and did a nice job there. But yes, he would be one of the potential guys in there.”Q: Do you feel like the offense and defense are close?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, Pete (Sweeney) you’re one or two plays away. That’s what this game is. Look at our season, we’re one or two plays off, and we’ve got to take care of that, whether it’s a penalty at a crucial time, possible turnover somewhere or having a chance to create a turnover. We’re right in position where if we can figure out those two/three plays you flip this around. We’re talking three-point games – one score games here is what we’re dealing with. But you’ve got to do that, and you’ve got to figure that out and that’s our challenge. As coaches, we have got to make sure we’re putting the guys in the right position and mentally prepared to play four quarters and have a positive attitude. You’re not going to hear a lot of positive from the outside coming in. So, you have to make sure you understand where you really sit and the opportunities that you have sitting in front of you. I know our fans understand that and you guys (media) understand, you’re here. But there are still opportunities.”Q: Do you feel like you guys are fixing the same problems every week, or do they change week-to-week?REID:&nbsp;“You got to take care of the holding calls on the offense. We have got to make sure we take care of that part. Then on the defensive side, we have opportunities there, whether it’s third down to get off the field, you have got to get off the field. Those are some things we can work through – guys are pushing through some things. George (Karlaftis) is out there busting his tail and now he’s got the bad hand, and he’s trying to work through that and get that taken care of. A fumble that might be right there, we’ll make sure you’re following the play (and) get on the play or an interception that goes through your hands make sure we squeeze the ball. Those are things we can take care of. Those are things that we control and we take care of. I think we can pinpoint the things that are going on and work on them and fix them.”Q: On drops this season.REID:&nbsp;“We had the one at the end – there was one at the end and Rashee (Rice) normally doesn’t drop a football so that’s not his deal. The (Travis) Kelce one, there was a penalty on the play so that negated that whole thing. You talk about either one of those two (Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce) and they’ve made the great plays too. I don’t look at that as something that’s hindering us. We’ve got to take care of the penalty part of it I think Soren (Petro) as we go forward here. Get that taken care of and these things are happening at crucial times and take you out of a flow. It might be a time that you’re 1st-and-15, 1st-and-20 (or) 2nd-and-20. It takes you out of your run game stuff – the flow of that potentially or whatever you have going at that time that is sending you forward now you’re going backwards. Then likewise you’re using good plays so you’re using up plays when you do these things and that’s not a healthy thing to do.”Q: On the routes of the wide receivers and their connection with Patrick Mahomes.REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, they’re (wide receivers) doing okay. I was proud of one (Xavier Worthy) and four (Rashee Rice), they both pushed through some nagging things there with the ankle and the hamstring to get themselves out there and actually get out and play. They had some good plays and big plays for us. For the most part yeah they’re on the same page with the quarterback (Patrick Mahomes).”Q:&nbsp;“On this year’s point margin and being 6-6.REID:&nbsp;“We do have stats, but you need points. You need to make sure you take care of business when you’re in the red zone, if you need to score 35 you score 35 (and) if you need to score 20 you need to make sure that you have more points than they have. That’s all three phases it includes everybody we pick up Jesse (Newell) – you pick up and you saw it in this last game, you pick up a play here or there and that’s the difference in the game and that’s where we’re at right now. We’ve got to flip that around (and) to do that you’ve got to take care of some of these issues and then it’s a different ball game. But you have to do it. I can stand here and talk about it, but you have got to go do it.”Q: Do you and Mike Frazier still talk on 4th&nbsp;down decisions during games?&nbsp;REID:&nbsp;“Yes, he (Statistical Analysis Coordinator Mike Frazier) and I will talk during or before those take place. Even before the game we go through all of that during the week. Frazier and I have a meeting – a long meeting on Fridays where he and I go through situation stuff and where we need to go with it.”Q: On the officiating this season.REID:&nbsp;“From a team standpoint I just say, we’re going to keep working on fundamentals and make sure we’re staying sound on those. As far as the league goes, they give you an opportunity to express yourself. That’s what we do and then right or wrong you hope either we can learn from it, or they can learn from it and see where we’re at. So, we can continue to coach the guys in the right direction.”Q: Have you felt like you can understand the flow of the league officiating throughout this season?REID:&nbsp;“You’re never going to agree with everything. You’re not going to do that, so you try to express yourself and then you move on. There’s nothing you can do. There’s never been a call of me griping that gets changed but you just hope that between the two parties you can come together and figure out what it is and from a coaching standpoint, what I can tell my guys and two, maybe it can help an official. That’s what I’ve found over the years that’s probably the best way and the only way to get it done.”Q: How does the team rank in the Top 10 in various stats but are still 6-6?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah Matt (Derrick) I’m telling you it’s a few plays there. That’s what it is. Penalties are killers and you want to create turnovers on the defensive side and when you have opportunities to do that, you have got to capitalize on them. Third downs become important (on) both sides of the ball (and) how you handle those. So, what can we do better with the rush, we can get a little bit more rush on the defensive side (and) on the offensive side we can continue to work on our protection and scheme there. You can’t allow quarterbacks at this level to stand back there and throw the ball with just comfortable feet I think we know that. So, you have got to make sure that you have pressure on those guys (and) when that takes place you have got to make sure your coverage is tight. That’s what you work on, and you go through that and work on trying to get better. You see teams two weeks ago, you look at the Dallas Cowboys and you’re kind of like ‘eh they’re playing okay’ (and) two weeks later they’re playing good football. Things change quickly in this league one way or the other, so you have got to keep going forward and try to limit some of the things that are taking you backwards and do it with a positive attitude. That’s the only way to go.”Q:&nbsp;What is your level of confidence in winning the next five games?REID: “I believe that – I believe if you’re coming to me on this Matt (Derrick) I’m telling you we’re going to go after you every game. That’s how we roll. We’re going to try and tickle your tonsils on every play (and) every game. That’s the attitude that we’re coming in with and you let the chips fall where they may. But at the same time, you have got to make sure you take care of the small things here that we’ve got rolling. We have got to make sure we get rid of some of these mistakes, but there’s not a game that I go into that I don’t think we’re going to get after you.”Q:&nbsp;What are the challenges your staff is dealing with this year versus past years?

Chiefs Quotes: 12-1-25

What a way to start December, as accumulated snow has touched down in Salina and several areas throughout central Kansas.

KDOT webcams (See above) showing accumulated snow on roadways at Russell and Great Bend in central Kansas early this morning. This will create hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute.

Salina is under a winter weather advisory until 6:00 pm on Monday. The high for today is 28, and the low is 14.

The US National Weather Service has provided winter travel safety tips for those who are will be traveling on the roads for the holidays.

- Share your travel plans with friends or family.

- Frequently check weather forecasts in your area.

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 </figure>Salina PostWhat a way to start December, as accumulated snow has touched down in Salina and several areas throughout central Kansas.KDOT webcams (See above) showing accumulated snow on roadways at Russell and Great Bend in central Kansas early this morning. This will create hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute.Salina is under a winter weather advisory until 6:00 pm on Monday. The high for today is 28, and the low is 14.The US National Weather Service has provided winter travel safety tips for those who are will be traveling on the roads for the holidays.Those tips include:&nbsp;- Share your travel plans with friends or family.- Winterize your vehicle.- Pack and emergency supply kit.- Check road conditions.- Frequently check weather forecasts in your area.<figure>
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 </figure>Stay updated with local weather on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas</a>&nbsp;Facebook page.Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.

Accumulated snowfall throughout Salina and central Kansas kicks off month of December

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 </figure><a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.

Three day weather forecast Salina, December 1 - December 3

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/pope-leo-xiv">Pope Leo XIV</a>&nbsp;visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united.

Leo took his shoes off and, in his white socks, toured the 17th-century mosque, looking up at its soaring tiled domes and the Arabic inscriptions on its columns as an imam pointed them out to him.

The Vatican had said Leo would observe a “brief moment of silent prayer” in the mosque, but he didn't. An imam of the mosque, Asgin Tunca, said he had invited Leo to pray, since the mosque was “Allah's house,” but the pope declined.

Later, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said: “The pope experienced his visit to the mosque in silence, in a spirit of contemplation and listening, with deep respect for the place and the faith of those who gather there in prayer.”

Leo, history's first American pope, was following in the footsteps of his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/2444bfb0a63143d19605055b29ceba6d">recent predecessors,</a>&nbsp;who all made high-profile visits to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, as it is officially known, in a gesture of respect to Turkey’s Muslim majority.

Papal visits to Blue Mosque often raise questions

But the visits have always raised questions about whether the pope would pray in the Muslim house of worship, or at the very least pause to gather thoughts in a meditative silence.

When Pope Benedict XVI visited Turkey in 2006, tensions were high because Benedict had offended many in the Muslim world a few months earlier with a speech in Regensburg, Germany that was widely interpreted as linking Islam and violence.

The Vatican added a visit to the Blue Mosque at the last minute in a bid to reach out to Muslims. He observed a moment of silent prayer, head bowed, as the imam prayed next to him, facing east.

Benedict later thanked him “for this moment of prayer" for what was only the second time a pope had visited a mosque, after St. John Paul II visited one briefly in Syria in 2001.

There were no doubts in 2014 when Pope Francis visited the Blue Mosque: He stood for two minutes of silent prayer facing east, his head bowed, eyes closed and hands clasped in front of him. The Grand Mufti of Istanbul, Rahmi Yaran, told the pope afterwards, “May God accept it.”

With Leo, though, even the Vatican seemed caught off guard by his decision not to pray. The Holy See had to correct the official record of the visit after it originally kept the planned reference to him pausing for prayer.

Speaking to reporters after the visit, the imam Tunca said he had told the pope: “It’s not my house, not your house, (it’s the) house of Allah.” He said he invited Leo to worship "But he said, ‘That’s OK.’”

“He wanted to see the mosque, wanted to feel (the) atmosphere of the mosque, I think. And was very pleased,” he said.

In the afternoon, Leo prayed with the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, Patriarch Bartholomew, at the patriarchal church of Saint George.

There, they prayed the doxology, a hymn of praise and glory to God, and signed a joint declaration vowing to take courageous steps on the path to unity including to find a common date for Easter.

Eastern and Western churches split in the Great Schism of 1054, a divide precipitated largely by disagreements over the primacy of the pope. While ties have warmed, they remain divided and other schisms have formed.

“It is our shared desire to continue the process of exploring a possible solution for celebrating together the Feast of Feasts every year,” the joint statement said, referring to Easter.

The Vatican said in his remarks to the patriarchs gathered, Leo pointed to the next Holy Year to be celebrated by Christians, in 2033 on the anniversary of Christ's crucifixion, and invited them to go to Jerusalem on “a journey that leads to full unity.”

Leo's final event was a Catholic Mass in Istanbul's Volkswagen Arena for the country's Catholic community, who number 33,000 in a country of more than 85 million people, most of whom are Sunni Muslim.

Renato Marai was among a group of 26 visitors from Florence, Italy, who traveled to Istanbul to see the pope. “It’s wonderful to see him on his first foreign trip, a really important moment for our group,” he said.

Tarcin Unlu, meanwhile, was among many Turkish attendees, a recent convert to Christianity from Islam. "I became Christian because I thought it was the best religion for me but my family is definitely not happy,” Unlu said.

Her friend, Rodrick Nuel, originally from Nigeria’s Biafra region but now living in northern Cyprus, said the papal visit sent a “a powerful message for the global Christian community.”

“Also, as Turkey is 99.9% Muslim and just 0.1% Christian, it shows the pope is reaching out to other religions as well,” he added.

The Airbus software update doesn't spare pope

While Leo was focusing on bolstering relations with Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Muslims, trip organizers were dealing with more mundane issues.

Leo's ITA Airways Airbus A320neo charter was among those caught up in the worldwide Airbus software update, ordered by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The order came after an analysis found the computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jetblue-flight-emergency-landing-florida-4b5d0809c2a11a197634a4b0cdf343f1">altitude of a JetBlue plane</a>&nbsp;last month.

The Vatican spokesman, Bruni, said the necessary monitor to update the aircraft was on its way to Istanbul from Rome along with the technician who would install it.

Leo is scheduled to fly from Istanbul to Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday afternoon for the second leg of his inaugural trip as pope.

Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/ap-twir">collaboration</a>&nbsp;with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1764464278616.jpeg" alt="Pope Leo XIV arrives with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world's Eastern Orthodox Christians to celebrate a Mass at the Volkswagen Arena, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)" />
 <figcaption>Pope Leo XIV arrives with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, the spiritual leader of the world's Eastern Orthodox Christians to celebrate a Mass at the Volkswagen Arena, in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)</figcaption>
 </figure>ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) —&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/pope-leo-xiv">Pope Leo XIV</a>&nbsp;visited Istanbul’s iconic Blue Mosque on Saturday but didn't stop to pray, as he focused more on bolstering ties with Orthodox patriarchs and promoting courageous steps for Eastern and Western churches to be united.Leo took his shoes off and, in his white socks, toured the 17th-century mosque, looking up at its soaring tiled domes and the Arabic inscriptions on its columns as an imam pointed them out to him.The Vatican had said Leo would observe a “brief moment of silent prayer” in the mosque, but he didn't. An imam of the mosque, Asgin Tunca, said he had invited Leo to pray, since the mosque was “Allah's house,” but the pope declined.Later, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said: “The pope experienced his visit to the mosque in silence, in a spirit of contemplation and listening, with deep respect for the place and the faith of those who gather there in prayer.”Leo, history's first American pope, was following in the footsteps of his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/2444bfb0a63143d19605055b29ceba6d">recent predecessors,</a>&nbsp;who all made high-profile visits to the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, as it is officially known, in a gesture of respect to Turkey’s Muslim majority.<h2>Papal visits to Blue Mosque often raise questions</h2>But the visits have always raised questions about whether the pope would pray in the Muslim house of worship, or at the very least pause to gather thoughts in a meditative silence.When Pope Benedict XVI visited Turkey in 2006, tensions were high because Benedict had offended many in the Muslim world a few months earlier with a speech in Regensburg, Germany that was widely interpreted as linking Islam and violence.The Vatican added a visit to the Blue Mosque at the last minute in a bid to reach out to Muslims. He observed a moment of silent prayer, head bowed, as the imam prayed next to him, facing east.Benedict later thanked him “for this moment of prayer" for what was only the second time a pope had visited a mosque, after St. John Paul II visited one briefly in Syria in 2001.There were no doubts in 2014 when Pope Francis visited the Blue Mosque: He stood for two minutes of silent prayer facing east, his head bowed, eyes closed and hands clasped in front of him. The Grand Mufti of Istanbul, Rahmi Yaran, told the pope afterwards, “May God accept it.”With Leo, though, even the Vatican seemed caught off guard by his decision not to pray. The Holy See had to correct the official record of the visit after it originally kept the planned reference to him pausing for prayer.Speaking to reporters after the visit, the imam Tunca said he had told the pope: “It’s not my house, not your house, (it’s the) house of Allah.” He said he invited Leo to worship "But he said, ‘That’s OK.’”“He wanted to see the mosque, wanted to feel (the) atmosphere of the mosque, I think. And was very pleased,” he said.<h2>A joint declaration on Easter talks</h2>In the afternoon, Leo prayed with the spiritual leader of the world’s Orthodox Christians, Patriarch Bartholomew, at the patriarchal church of Saint George.There, they prayed the doxology, a hymn of praise and glory to God, and signed a joint declaration vowing to take courageous steps on the path to unity including to find a common date for Easter.Eastern and Western churches split in the Great Schism of 1054, a divide precipitated largely by disagreements over the primacy of the pope. While ties have warmed, they remain divided and other schisms have formed.“It is our shared desire to continue the process of exploring a possible solution for celebrating together the Feast of Feasts every year,” the joint statement said, referring to Easter.The Vatican said in his remarks to the patriarchs gathered, Leo pointed to the next Holy Year to be celebrated by Christians, in 2033 on the anniversary of Christ's crucifixion, and invited them to go to Jerusalem on “a journey that leads to full unity.”Leo's final event was a Catholic Mass in Istanbul's Volkswagen Arena for the country's Catholic community, who number 33,000 in a country of more than 85 million people, most of whom are Sunni Muslim.Renato Marai was among a group of 26 visitors from Florence, Italy, who traveled to Istanbul to see the pope. “It’s wonderful to see him on his first foreign trip, a really important moment for our group,” he said.Tarcin Unlu, meanwhile, was among many Turkish attendees, a recent convert to Christianity from Islam. "I became Christian because I thought it was the best religion for me but my family is definitely not happy,” Unlu said.Her friend, Rodrick Nuel, originally from Nigeria’s Biafra region but now living in northern Cyprus, said the papal visit sent a “a powerful message for the global Christian community.”“Also, as Turkey is 99.9% Muslim and just 0.1% Christian, it shows the pope is reaching out to other religions as well,” he added.<h2>The Airbus software update doesn't spare pope</h2>While Leo was focusing on bolstering relations with Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Muslims, trip organizers were dealing with more mundane issues.Leo's ITA Airways Airbus A320neo charter was among those caught up in the worldwide Airbus software update, ordered by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The order came after an analysis found the computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jetblue-flight-emergency-landing-florida-4b5d0809c2a11a197634a4b0cdf343f1">altitude of a JetBlue plane</a>&nbsp;last month.The Vatican spokesman, Bruni, said the necessary monitor to update the aircraft was on its way to Istanbul from Rome along with the technician who would install it.Leo is scheduled to fly from Istanbul to Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday afternoon for the second leg of his inaugural trip as pope.___Fraser contributed from Ankara, Turkey.___Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/ap-twir">collaboration</a>&nbsp;with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.

Surprise move by the Pope in visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque 

Traces of snowfall have touched down in Central Kansas, with more snow expected for Monday, plus cold air throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Throughout Central Kansas, colder air will spread southward across the region for Saturday along with strong and gusty northwest winds. Wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph are likely.

Rain will change to snow briefly over parts of central Kansas through mid-morning on Saturday. Minor accumulations on elevated and grassy surfaces are possible.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/11/1764429538941.png" alt="Minor accumulations on grassy surfaces at the Wilson exit along I-70. Snow will come to an end from west to east as we move through the morning hours. Photo from KDOT cameras" />
 <figcaption>Minor accumulations on grassy surfaces at the Wilson exit along I-70. Snow will come to an end from west to east as we move through the morning hours. Photo from KDOT cameras</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina PostTraces of snowfall have touched down in Central Kansas, with more snow expected for Monday, plus cold air throughout Saturday and Sunday.<h2>Saturday and Sunday's weather</h2>Throughout Central Kansas, colder air will spread southward across the region for Saturday along with strong and gusty northwest winds. Wind gusts of 35 to 50 mph are likely.Rain will change to snow briefly over parts of central Kansas through mid-morning on Saturday. Minor accumulations on elevated and grassy surfaces are possible.Low of 7 degrees is expected for Sunday, with a high of 30 in Salina.Salina is also under a wind advisory until 6:00 pm for Saturday.<h2>Monday's weather</h2>According to the US National Weather Service, light to moderate snow is expected to move-in from the west on Monday and provide many locations with the first measurable snow of the season. Snow will start around or shortly after sunrise and continue through the Monday afternoon hours with travel impacts likely, especially across central and northeast Kansas.Highs are expected to be between 27-32 degrees, with the low expected to be around 14 degrees throughout the region.Stay updated with local weather on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NWSWichita">US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas</a>&nbsp;Facebook page.Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.