The Southeast of Saline Trojans travel to Ellsworth tonight, and if you&nbsp;can't make it to the games, you can listen on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM).

The KINA Pregame Show starts at 5:45 p.m.

The girls play at 6 p.m., with the boys' game following.

KINA, the home of Southeast of Saline athletics!

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 </figure>The Southeast of Saline Trojans travel to Ellsworth tonight, and if you&nbsp;can't make it to the games, you can listen on KINA (910 AM and 107.5 FM).The KINA Pregame Show starts at 5:45 p.m.The girls play at 6 p.m., with the boys' game following.KINA, the home of Southeast of Saline athletics!

SES basketball at Ellsworth tonight

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly declared Thursday that a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution would return the state “to the Dark Ages” and called it a political attack on women's rights that will hurt the state's business climate.

Kelly, a strong supporter of abortion rights elected in 2018, has no formal role as the Republican-controlled Legislature considers putting the proposed amendment on the ballot for possible approval by voters. The measure would overturn a Kansas Supreme Court decision last year declaring access to abortion a “fundamental” right under the state's Bill of Rights.

The Democratic governor had a Statehouse news conference a day after the Senate approved the measure and sent it to the House. It's not clear that abortion opponents have the two-thirds majority needed there to get the measure on the ballot in the August primary election as planned.

Kelly said the proposed amendment attacked “fundamental American freedoms that should never be subject to a vote.”

“They are foundational to who we are as a state and as a nation,” Kelly said. “I fear for a future in which the Legislature chooses to stand between a woman and her doctor. This would throw the state back into the Dark Ages.”

Republicans and anti-abortion groups pushing the amendment immediately called their own news conference to answer the governor. They portrayed Kelly as opposing “protections for both women and their babies” because she voted consistently against abortion restrictions as a state senator before being elected governor.

“Gov. Kelly is very concerned about women's rights. She's concerned about the mom's heartbeat," said Senate President Susan Wagle, a Wichita Republican who led anti-abortion forces in her chamber's debate. "And we stand here as the pro-life community concerned about two heartbeats, the mom and the baby inside the womb.”

Kelly did not say whether she'd take steps other than publicly expressing her opposition to the proposed amendment and urging lawmakers to vote against it. But her comments could help solidify Democrats against the measure, making it trickier for GOP leaders to get it through the House.

The proposed amendment would give the Legislature the authority to regulate abortion as it sees fit, consistent with federal court decisions. Anti-abortion groups and lawmakers fear that without a constitutional change, the Kansas Supreme Court will strike down a raft of restrictions that would or have withstood federal court challenges.

“We are not banning abortions,” said Rep. Susan Humphries, another Wichita Republican, suggesting that the danger of not acting is “unregulated abortion.”

The proposal is modeled after an amendment that Tennessee's&nbsp;voters added to their state's constitution in 2014, though the language is not identical. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, announced last week that he would pursue legislation to ban most abortions.

A similar 2019 law in Georgia, burgeoning hub for film and TV production, drew condemnation from Hollywood writers and celebrities. The law has been blocked by a federal judge.

Kelly said of the Kansas amendment will “make companies think twice about coming here.”

“This only creates another hurdle for businesses interested in recruiting talented young people to our state,” she said.

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 </figure>BY JOHN HANNA, AP&nbsp;Political WriterTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly declared Thursday that a proposed anti-abortion amendment to the Kansas Constitution would return the state “to the Dark Ages” and called it a political attack on women's rights that will hurt the state's business climate.Kelly, a strong supporter of abortion rights elected in 2018, has no formal role as the Republican-controlled Legislature considers putting the proposed amendment on the ballot for possible approval by voters. The measure would overturn a Kansas Supreme Court decision last year declaring access to abortion a “fundamental” right under the state's Bill of Rights.The Democratic governor had a Statehouse news conference a day after the Senate approved the measure and sent it to the House. It's not clear that abortion opponents have the two-thirds majority needed there to get the measure on the ballot in the August primary election as planned.Kelly said the proposed amendment attacked “fundamental American freedoms that should never be subject to a vote.”“They are foundational to who we are as a state and as a nation,” Kelly said. “I fear for a future in which the Legislature chooses to stand between a woman and her doctor. This would throw the state back into the Dark Ages.”<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Listen to Susan share why the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ValueThemBoth?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ValueThemBoth</a> amendment is so important to protecting life. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ksleg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ksleg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kssen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kssen</a> <a href="https://t.co/XBt9seSstB">pic.twitter.com/XBt9seSstB</a>&mdash; Susan Wagle (@WagleforKansas) <a href="https://twitter.com/WagleforKansas/status/1222633804029931523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 29, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Republicans and anti-abortion groups pushing the amendment immediately called their own news conference to answer the governor. They portrayed Kelly as opposing “protections for both women and their babies” because she voted consistently against abortion restrictions as a state senator before being elected governor.<figure>
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 </figure>“Gov. Kelly is very concerned about women's rights. She's concerned about the mom's heartbeat," said Senate President Susan Wagle, a Wichita Republican who led anti-abortion forces in her chamber's debate. "And we stand here as the pro-life community concerned about two heartbeats, the mom and the baby inside the womb.”Kelly did not say whether she'd take steps other than publicly expressing her opposition to the proposed amendment and urging lawmakers to vote against it. But her comments could help solidify Democrats against the measure, making it trickier for GOP leaders to get it through the House.The proposed amendment would give the Legislature the authority to regulate abortion as it sees fit, consistent with federal court decisions. Anti-abortion groups and lawmakers fear that without a constitutional change, the Kansas Supreme Court will strike down a raft of restrictions that would or have withstood federal court challenges.“We are not banning abortions,” said Rep. Susan Humphries, another Wichita Republican, suggesting that the danger of not acting is “unregulated abortion.”The proposal is modeled after an amendment that Tennessee's&nbsp;voters added to their state's constitution in 2014, though the language is not identical. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, a Republican, announced last week that he would pursue legislation to ban most abortions.A similar 2019 law in Georgia, burgeoning hub for film and TV production, drew condemnation from Hollywood writers and celebrities. The law has been blocked by a federal judge.Kelly said of the Kansas amendment will “make companies think twice about coming here.”“This only creates another hurdle for businesses interested in recruiting talented young people to our state,” she said.

Governor: Abortion measure would put Kansas in 'Dark Ages'

Washington (AP)—Senators in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial have posed dozens of questions to White House lawyers and to House Democrats prosecuting the case.&nbsp;

The questioning continues for a second day ahead of a vote on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?468707-1/senate-impeachment-trial-day-10">Click here to watch the trial.</a>

On Thursday, there were questions about quid pro quos and whisteblowers, the Constitution and an unpublished book. The questions, written on paper and read aloud by Chief Justice John Roberts, provide a window into the thinking of senators who until now had been silent inside the chamber.

WASHINGTON (AP) — At last during the impeachment trial, they got to do what comes naturally in their native habitat: speak on the Senate floor.

But when senators engaged in a bit of their beloved talk, the result was something between a political debate and a low-budget reality show. That's in part because they mostly asked for answers about the Trump-Ukraine saga they already knew.

Yet the softballs and loaded questions told a story of their own about what President Donald Trump's allies want the president to hear and what his critics want Americans to remember during the heat of the 2020 election year.

Democrats and the House prosecutors drove a campaign to call witnesses, including John Bolton, over Trump's pressure on Ukraine for political help. Republicans and Trump's defense team focused on an array of points any of the president's Twitter followers would recognize, chiefly that the abuse and obstruction charges against him are unfounded.

There was no immediate answer to the biggest question hanging over the daylong production: Whether four Republicans would vote with all Democrats to force the Senate to call witnesses. Bolton is at the top of that list, given the book manuscript by the former national security adviser alleges Trump explicitly tied American aid to Ukraine to whether its president investigates Democrat Joe Biden.

While the witness issue was being hashed out largely in private, senators got their first chance to engage in the trial. They entered the Senate to find cream-colored question cards on their desks, though aides soon handed out pre-printed cards to specific senators chosen to pose questions.

But that might have been a slight improvement over sitting in phone-free silence — sneaking snacks, gum and and an occasional nap — as senators had been required to do. Chief Justice John Roberts, too, shifted from his role as administrator of the trial to something more like the town crier.

Alternating Republicans and Democrats rose at their desks, off-camera, to announce they had a question. High school students serving as Senate pages then took the card from the senator, walked down the center aisle and transferred it to a clerk, who handed it up to Roberts. He then read each question on-camera and handed it back down to a clerk, who set it aside.

Two early questions highlighted the parties' approaches. First, 17 minutes in, came one from a trio of senators widely considered the most likely votes on calling witnesses. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine asked for herself and for Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah.

Roberts read aloud, to the defense team: “If President Trump had more than one motive for his alleged conduct, such as the pursuit of personal political advantage, rooting out corruption, and the promotion of national interests, how should the Senate consider more than one motive in its assessment of Article 1” abuse of power?

“Once you’re into mixed-motive land, it’s clear that their case fails,” White House lawyer Patrick Philbin responded. Then he invoked the issue of the senators' weariness on Day Nine of the impeachment trial. Calling witnesses, he said, could entangle the trial in lengthy legal battles and delay Trump's expected acquittal.

“This institution will effectively be paralyzed for months on end,” he said.

Democrats, meanwhile, hammered the point.

“The Democratic leader asks of the House managers: John Bolton's forthcoming book states the president wanted to continue withholding $391 million in military aid to Ukraine until Ukraine announced investigations into his top political rival and a debunked theory that Biden interfered in the 2016 election," Roberts intoned.

“Is there any way,” Roberts continued, “for the Senate to render a fully informed verdict in this case without hearing the testimony of Bolton” and other witnesses?

Of course not, said House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who is leading the prosecution.

“The short answer to that question is no. There's no way to have a fair trial without witnesses,” let alone one as “relevant” as Bolton, Schiff said. “It makes sense to call the man who spoke directly with the president.”

At one point, the discussion swerved into hypothetical territory involving Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential candidate and now a senator from Utah. Democrats posited: What if President Barack Obama had done the same thing Trump had, but against Romney? Republicans fired back: If Obama had evidence that Romney's son was being paid by corrupt Russian companies, would Obama have sought an investigation?

For his part, Romney stood near his chair in the back corner of the chamber, listening and appearing to smile at one point.

And though Trump has vociferously insisted there was “no quid pro quo,” Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas asked: Does it really matter if there was a this-for-that?

Answered Trump attorney Alan Dershowitz: Every president believes his interest and the public interest combine, and the blend is not necessarily corrupt.

“It cannot be impeachable if it's a mixed motive that combines personal interest and the public interest," Dershowitz told them.

Sometimes, the high-stakes nature of the trial made for curious viewing.

“Would you please respond to the arguments or assertions the House managers just made in response to the previous question?” Roberts read, in a query from Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D. Republicans erupted in laughter.

“The question is, for the House managers, would you please respond to the answer that was just given by the president's counsel?” Roberts said, reading Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's question. This time, the chuckles came from the Democratic side.

“I would be delighted,” said Schiff, grinning and stepping to the podium.

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 </figure>Washington (AP)—Senators in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial have posed dozens of questions to White House lawyers and to House Democrats prosecuting the case.&nbsp;The questioning continues for a second day ahead of a vote on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?468707-1/senate-impeachment-trial-day-10">Click here to watch the trial.</a>On Thursday, there were questions about quid pro quos and whisteblowers, the Constitution and an unpublished book. The questions, written on paper and read aloud by Chief Justice John Roberts, provide a window into the thinking of senators who until now had been silent inside the chamber.------------WASHINGTON (AP) — At last during the impeachment trial, they got to do what comes naturally in their native habitat: speak on the Senate floor.But when senators engaged in a bit of their beloved talk, the result was something between a political debate and a low-budget reality show. That's in part because they mostly asked for answers about the Trump-Ukraine saga they already knew.Yet the softballs and loaded questions told a story of their own about what President Donald Trump's allies want the president to hear and what his critics want Americans to remember during the heat of the 2020 election year.Democrats and the House prosecutors drove a campaign to call witnesses, including John Bolton, over Trump's pressure on Ukraine for political help. Republicans and Trump's defense team focused on an array of points any of the president's Twitter followers would recognize, chiefly that the abuse and obstruction charges against him are unfounded.There was no immediate answer to the biggest question hanging over the daylong production: Whether four Republicans would vote with all Democrats to force the Senate to call witnesses. Bolton is at the top of that list, given the book manuscript by the former national security adviser alleges Trump explicitly tied American aid to Ukraine to whether its president investigates Democrat Joe Biden.While the witness issue was being hashed out largely in private, senators got their first chance to engage in the trial. They entered the Senate to find cream-colored question cards on their desks, though aides soon handed out pre-printed cards to specific senators chosen to pose questions.But that might have been a slight improvement over sitting in phone-free silence — sneaking snacks, gum and and an occasional nap — as senators had been required to do. Chief Justice John Roberts, too, shifted from his role as administrator of the trial to something more like the town crier.Alternating Republicans and Democrats rose at their desks, off-camera, to announce they had a question. High school students serving as Senate pages then took the card from the senator, walked down the center aisle and transferred it to a clerk, who handed it up to Roberts. He then read each question on-camera and handed it back down to a clerk, who set it aside.Two early questions highlighted the parties' approaches. First, 17 minutes in, came one from a trio of senators widely considered the most likely votes on calling witnesses. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine asked for herself and for Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah.Roberts read aloud, to the defense team: “If President Trump had more than one motive for his alleged conduct, such as the pursuit of personal political advantage, rooting out corruption, and the promotion of national interests, how should the Senate consider more than one motive in its assessment of Article 1” abuse of power?“Once you’re into mixed-motive land, it’s clear that their case fails,” White House lawyer Patrick Philbin responded. Then he invoked the issue of the senators' weariness on Day Nine of the impeachment trial. Calling witnesses, he said, could entangle the trial in lengthy legal battles and delay Trump's expected acquittal.“This institution will effectively be paralyzed for months on end,” he said.Democrats, meanwhile, hammered the point.“The Democratic leader asks of the House managers: John Bolton's forthcoming book states the president wanted to continue withholding $391 million in military aid to Ukraine until Ukraine announced investigations into his top political rival and a debunked theory that Biden interfered in the 2016 election," Roberts intoned.“Is there any way,” Roberts continued, “for the Senate to render a fully informed verdict in this case without hearing the testimony of Bolton” and other witnesses?Of course not, said House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who is leading the prosecution.“The short answer to that question is no. There's no way to have a fair trial without witnesses,” let alone one as “relevant” as Bolton, Schiff said. “It makes sense to call the man who spoke directly with the president.”At one point, the discussion swerved into hypothetical territory involving Romney, the 2012 Republican presidential candidate and now a senator from Utah. Democrats posited: What if President Barack Obama had done the same thing Trump had, but against Romney? Republicans fired back: If Obama had evidence that Romney's son was being paid by corrupt Russian companies, would Obama have sought an investigation?For his part, Romney stood near his chair in the back corner of the chamber, listening and appearing to smile at one point.And though Trump has vociferously insisted there was “no quid pro quo,” Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas asked: Does it really matter if there was a this-for-that?Answered Trump attorney Alan Dershowitz: Every president believes his interest and the public interest combine, and the blend is not necessarily corrupt.“It cannot be impeachable if it's a mixed motive that combines personal interest and the public interest," Dershowitz told them.Sometimes, the high-stakes nature of the trial made for curious viewing.“Would you please respond to the arguments or assertions the House managers just made in response to the previous question?” Roberts read, in a query from Senate Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D. Republicans erupted in laughter.“The question is, for the House managers, would you please respond to the answer that was just given by the president's counsel?” Roberts said, reading Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's question. This time, the chuckles came from the Democratic side.“I would be delighted,” said Schiff, grinning and stepping to the podium.___

🎥 Day 2 of questions from Senators in impeachment trial

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Walker A. Davis, age 72, of Inman, Kansas, passed away peacefully January 19, 2020, at Pleasant View Home in Inman. After years of battling Parkinson’s disease against his body and mind, he has beat it by transcending to a higher plane where he can finally be at peace.

Walker was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, husband, mentor, veteran, and friend. Walker was born June 25, 1947, to Helen and Walker Davis. He enjoyed time spent with his family and meeting new friends. He is preceded by his father, Walker Davis, Sr., mother, Helen Ragusi, step-father, Arthur Ragusi, and brother, Ronald Davis.

Walker received a degree in Cultural Anthropology. He learned to read and speak Thai and Spanish, and enjoyed meeting people from different backgrounds and learning about their cultures. He dedicated 20 years to the Air Force working in Security Police. While in the service, he spent time in Vietnam, Thailand, and was a Vietnam War veteran. He had many other rewarding and formative jobs and careers throughout his lifetime; beginning at age nine shining shoes, clerking at a grocery store , working with developmentally delayed children and adults, and training his loyal German Shepherd, Shaffer, while assigned as an Air Force security dog handler. He later retired at the rank of Master Sergeant, and also retired from the U.S. Postal Service.

An avid lifetime learner, and one to never shy away from something new, Walker enjoyed challenges and new opportunities. Walker earned a Black Belt in Karate, enjoyed reading, running marathons, swimming, scuba diving, salsa dancing, listening to music, staying informed about current events, and playing chess. Walker liked playing his guitar and keyboard. Walker was an animal lover and owned a few cats, several dogs, and birds.

Walker is survived by his older brother Glenn; his younger sister Debra; two daughters, Sohntaya and Nicholle; three sons, Nakarin, Walker, and Austin; as well as adoring daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Now Walker is at peace, and we hold him close within us. Our lives are that much richer for knowing and loving him.

Interment with Air Force Honors will be held at Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River, New York on March 6, 2020,at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson’s Foundation, or Freedom Service Dogs.



Walker A. Davis, age 72, of Inman, Kansas, passed away peacefully January 19, 2020, at Pleasant View Home in Inman. After years of battling Parkinson’s disease against his body and mind, he has beat it by transcending to a higher plane where he can finally be at peace.Walker was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, husband, mentor, veteran, and friend. Walker was born June 25, 1947, to Helen and Walker Davis. He enjoyed time spent with his family and meeting new friends. He is preceded by his father, Walker Davis, Sr., mother, Helen Ragusi, step-father, Arthur Ragusi, and brother, Ronald Davis.Walker received a degree in Cultural Anthropology. He learned to read and speak Thai and Spanish, and enjoyed meeting people from different backgrounds and learning about their cultures. He dedicated 20 years to the Air Force working in Security Police. While in the service, he spent time in Vietnam, Thailand, and was a Vietnam War veteran. He had many other rewarding and formative jobs and careers throughout his lifetime; beginning at age nine shining shoes, clerking at a grocery store , working with developmentally delayed children and adults, and training his loyal German Shepherd, Shaffer, while assigned as an Air Force security dog handler. He later retired at the rank of Master Sergeant, and also retired from the U.S. Postal Service.An avid lifetime learner, and one to never shy away from something new, Walker enjoyed challenges and new opportunities. Walker earned a Black Belt in Karate, enjoyed reading, running marathons, swimming, scuba diving, salsa dancing, listening to music, staying informed about current events, and playing chess. Walker liked playing his guitar and keyboard. Walker was an animal lover and owned a few cats, several dogs, and birds.Walker is survived by his older brother Glenn; his younger sister Debra; two daughters, Sohntaya and Nicholle; three sons, Nakarin, Walker, and Austin; as well as adoring daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.Now Walker is at peace, and we hold him close within us. Our lives are that much richer for knowing and loving him.Interment with Air Force Honors will be held at Calverton National Cemetery in Wading River, New York on March 6, 2020,at 10:00 AM.In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson’s Foundation, or Freedom Service Dogs.

Walker A. Davis

KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– As the upcoming season approaches,&nbsp;the Kansas City Royals are excited to announce the 2020 promotions, theme tickets, and special events calendar.&nbsp; 

This year’s schedule features great giveaways and new theme tickets.&nbsp;

Highlights from the 2020 lineup of giveaways, events and ticket offerings are listed below.&nbsp; In addition, the complete giveaways and special events schedule is attached and can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.royals.com/promotions" target="_blank">www.royals.com/promotions</a>.&nbsp;

Please note all dates and times are subject to change.&nbsp; Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.royals.com/promotions" target="_blank">www.royals.com/promotions</a>&nbsp;for updates.

Bobbleheads:&nbsp; Below are the bobbleheads that will be distributed during the 2020 season.&nbsp; Bobbleheads are available for the first 15,000 fans through the gates.

May 23 – Jorge “Soler Power” bobblehead,&nbsp;courtesy of Pepsi

June 6 – Hunter “Bull-Dozier” bobblehead,&nbsp;courtesy of AAA Insurance

June 13 – Whit Merrifield “Hit Counter” bobblehead

July 25 – Royals Hall of Fame Series – Whitey Herzog bobblehead,&nbsp;courtesy of Papa John’s

Aug. 8 – George Brett MVP bobblehead,&nbsp;courtesy of Price Chopper

Jackie Robinson Monarchs Tee:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Salute to the Negro Leagues Day, the club is honoring Jackie Robinson as a Kansas City Monarch, with the first 10,000 fans receiving a Monarchs ¾-length Tee with Robinson’s name and number on the back (he wore #5 as a Monarch,&nbsp;courtesy of Brown &amp; Crouppen.

1970 Away Jersey:&nbsp;&nbsp;On June 12, the first 10,000 fans will receive a jersey replicating the 1970 road uniform, with the vintage Kansas City script on the front,&nbsp;courtesy of Unilever.

Hawaiian Shirt:&nbsp;&nbsp;Back by popular demand, the first 10,000 fans 21 and over will receive a Hawaiian Shirt on June 26,&nbsp;courtesy of Miller Lite.&nbsp; The design features baseball, beach, and pool themes.

Ladies Hat:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Girls Night Out on Aug. 22, the first 8,000 females will receive a ladies hat,&nbsp;courtesy of KC Area Chevy Dealers, featuring the Royals crown logo on the front and the Royals script logo in metallic gold on the side.

Lightweight Hoodie:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Fan Appreciation Night, the first 10,000 fans will receive a Royals-branded hoodie, made of thinner fabric on Sept. 26,&nbsp;courtesy of Minit Mart.

Many Theme Tickets will return for the 2020 season including University Days, Bark in the Park, Pride Night and Country Music Night.&nbsp; Below are some of the new Theme Tickets.

Royals for a Cause:&nbsp;&nbsp;Once a month, the Royals will support various health-related causes.&nbsp; Each ticket will include a donation to Royals Charities.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; April 17: Autism Awareness Night

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; May 20: Breast Cancer Awareness Night&nbsp;presented by The University of Kansas Health System

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; June 2: Skin Cancer Awareness Night

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July 21: Visual Impairment Night

Aug. 6: Mental Wellness Night&nbsp;presented by The University of Kansas Health System

Sept. 8: Childhood Cancer Awareness Night&nbsp;presented by The University of Kansas Health System

Poster Series: This three-date series will feature posters released during the three seasons of baseball.&nbsp; All posters will be created by Kansas City artists.&nbsp; The first design will occur on May 3.

Grateful Dead Night:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans who purchase this Theme Ticket will get a dancing bear bobblehead.&nbsp; Music by Grateful Dead will play during the Summer Fireworks show on May 22.

Jewish Heritage Night:&nbsp;&nbsp;The first-ever event will occur on May 24.&nbsp; Fans who purchase the Theme Ticket will get a Mensch on a Bench bobblehead.

Sluggerrr’s Birthday Brunch:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sluggerrr will celebrate his birthday with friends from MLB teams on June 14.&nbsp; Fans who purchase the Theme Ticket will have access a pregame brunch in the Hall of Fame Pavilion.&nbsp;

Margaritaville Night:&nbsp; On June 26, fans who purchase the Theme Ticket will get a Margaritaville-branded sun hat.&nbsp; Tropical beach music will also play following the game during Summer Fireworks.&nbsp;

Christmas in July:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans who purchase the Theme Ticket will get a Buddy the Elf bobblehead.&nbsp; The event will occur on July 25.

Día de los Meurtos:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Viva Los Reales Night on Sept. 12, the club will include a Day of the Dead celebration.&nbsp; The Theme Ticket will include a skeleton salsa dancer bobblehead.

Salute to the Negro Leagues:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Royals will honor the Centennial Celebration of the Negro Leagues as part of our annual Salute to the Negro Leagues Day on May 17 against the Dodgers, complete with Monarchs uniforms and themed ballpark experiences.&nbsp; All fans are encouraged to come Dressed to the Nines.&nbsp; The first 10,000 fans will receive a Jackie Robinson Monarchs tee,&nbsp;courtesy of Brown &amp; Crouppen.

Big Slick Celebrity Softball Game:&nbsp;&nbsp;Your favorite Kansas City celebrities are back for the Big Slick softball game prior to the game against Cleveland on June 5.&nbsp; Scheduled to make return appearances are Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner and many of their celebrity friends.&nbsp; Come enjoy the fun as Hollywood invades The K!

Sluggerrr Birthday Bash:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sluggerrr is having a birthday party on&nbsp; June 14 and he wants to celebrate with our fans!&nbsp; Sluggerrr’s Birthday Bash,&nbsp;presented by Popsicle, will feature other MLB mascots and other local mascots at the game supporting their friend Sluggerrr for his birthday.&nbsp; Fans can purchase tickets to a VIP Mascot Brunch Experience.&nbsp; There will also be several activities for all fans to enjoy before and during the game in the Outfield Experience.

Fireworks Spectacular:&nbsp;In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, the Royals will celebrate with a Fireworks Specactular,&nbsp;presented by Price Chopper, after the game on&nbsp; July 1.

Girls Night Out:&nbsp;&nbsp;The annual Girls Night Out,&nbsp;presented by Kansas City Area Chevy Dealers, will take place Aug. 22. Bring your girlfriends out for a night of fun and entertainment!&nbsp; The Outfield Experience will feature pre-game booths and activities catered to women of all ages.&nbsp; The night benefits the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, and fans who purchase the VIP Girls Night Out Theme Ticket will receive an exclusive Royals gift.&nbsp; In addition, the first 8,000 females through the gates will receive a ladies hat,&nbsp;courtesy of Kansas City Area Chevy Dealers.&nbsp;

Viva Los Reales:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Hispanic heritage month, the Royals will feature a pre-game cultural festival in the Outfield Experience and the Royals will don Los Reales uniforms on Sept. 12.

Fan Appreciation Night:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Royals salute all fans for their support throughout the season during this annual tradition on Sept. 26.&nbsp; The night will feature prizes and activities throughout the night to thank the best fans in baseball.

Price Chop Mondays:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans can get $10 View Reserved tickets for all Monday games, excluding Aug. 10,&nbsp;courtesy of Price Chopper&nbsp;(subject to availability).

T-Shirt Tuesdays:&nbsp;&nbsp;The fan-favorite T-Shirt Tuesdays returns for four games during the 2020 seasons.&nbsp; The first 10,000 fans will be able to pick up shirts on May 19, June 30 (presented by Planet Fitness, July 21 (presented by State Farm, and August 11 (presented by Sprint).

Student Nights:&nbsp;&nbsp;The event returns for every Wednesday home game, but now includes a free hot dog with your Student Night ticket!&nbsp; The $10 tickets are also available for purchase at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office with a valid high school or college ID or youth 14 years of age and under with an adult.&nbsp; Also before the game enjoy Happy Hour specials with select Boulevard Beers at the Radler Stand, Concession Stand behind Section 252 and Craft &amp; Draft!

Buck Nights:&nbsp;&nbsp;Offered for every Friday home game during the season, fans can enjoy Buck Night, presented by&nbsp;Heinz &amp; Price Chopper!&nbsp; On Buck Night fans can get hot dogs and peanuts for just $1.&nbsp;

Summer Fireworks:&nbsp;&nbsp;On Friday nights from May through August, fans can enjoy a post-game fireworks show,&nbsp;presented by Price Chopper.

610 Saturday:&nbsp;&nbsp;Get $6.10 tickets for Saturday home games by listening for the promo code on 610 AM the week of the Saturday home game, presented by 610 Sports Radio.

Family FunDay Sundays:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday home games will feature various free interactive kids entertainment in the Outfield Experience during pre-game.&nbsp; The Royals will also offer a pre-game autograph opportunity, Signature Sundays, with select players on top of the Royals dugout.&nbsp; In addition, all fans ages 14 and under can run the bases after the game for the Fun Run (conditions permitting).&nbsp;

Sluggerrr’s Blue Crew Kids Club:&nbsp;&nbsp;Back for 2020, kids can again join Sluggerrr’s Blue Crew Kids Club,&nbsp;courtesy of the Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program.&nbsp; For just $30, each package includes a long sleeved performance t-shirt, Royals lunchbox backpack, special edition socks, membership badge and lanyard, two home game ticket vouchers, and much more!&nbsp; Available for youth 14 and under.&nbsp; Fans can sign up at Royals home games or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://royals.com/bluecrew" target="_blank">royals.com/bluecrew</a>, while supplies last.&nbsp;

Royals Charities 50/50 Raffle:&nbsp;Royals Charities is excited to announce the popular 50/50 Raffle fundraiser will be returning throughout every Royals home game&nbsp;this season.&nbsp; Staff will sell raffle tickets until the end of the sixth inning.&nbsp; Fans who live in Missouri are also able to purchase tickets online at&nbsp;<a href="http://royals.com/5050" target="_blank">royals.com/5050</a>.&nbsp; One winning ticket will be selected with the winner taking home half of the evening's net proceeds.&nbsp; The other half will be donated to Royals Charities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fans can take advantage of all the gate-giveaway promotions and special events planned for 2020 by becoming a Royals Season Ticket Member.&nbsp; Many different season ticket packages are available including an 81-game plan, 41-game plan or 20 game plan.&nbsp; Season Ticket packages offer a number of special benefits and huge savings off single-game ticket prices.&nbsp; All ticket packages are currently available online at&nbsp;<a href="http://royals.com/" target="_blank">royals.com</a>&nbsp;or by contacting the Royals Sales Department at (816) 504-4040, option 2, or emailing:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seasonsales@royals.com" target="_blank">seasonsales@royals.com</a>.&nbsp;

The very best Royals special offers, discounts, and daily ticket deals, all in one place.&nbsp; Updated throughout the season, be sure to check out <a href="http://Royals.com/fanvalue">Royals.com/fanvalue</a>.

Single-game tickets for&nbsp;all 2020 regular-season home games (excluding Opening Day) went on sale Friday, January 24, at 10 a.m. exclusively online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.royals.com/" target="_blank">www.royals.com</a>.&nbsp;Beginning Monday, February 24, at 9 a.m., single-game tickets may be purchased at the box office at Kauffman Stadium, over the phone at (816) 504-4040 or any of the Price Chopper stores in the greater Kansas City area.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.&nbsp;– As the upcoming season approaches,&nbsp;the Kansas City Royals are excited to announce the 2020 promotions, theme tickets, and special events calendar.&nbsp; This year’s schedule features great giveaways and new theme tickets.&nbsp;Highlights from the 2020 lineup of giveaways, events and ticket offerings are listed below.&nbsp; In addition, the complete giveaways and special events schedule is attached and can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.royals.com/promotions" target="_blank">www.royals.com/promotions</a>.&nbsp;Please note all dates and times are subject to change.&nbsp; Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.royals.com/promotions" target="_blank">www.royals.com/promotions</a>&nbsp;for updates.GIVEAWAY HIGHLIGHTSBobbleheads:&nbsp; Below are the bobbleheads that will be distributed during the 2020 season.&nbsp; Bobbleheads are available for the first 15,000 fans through the gates.May 23 – Jorge “Soler Power” bobblehead,&nbsp;courtesy of PepsiJune 6 – Hunter “Bull-Dozier” bobblehead,&nbsp;courtesy of AAA InsuranceJune 13 – Whit Merrifield “Hit Counter” bobbleheadJuly 25 – Royals Hall of Fame Series – Whitey Herzog bobblehead,&nbsp;courtesy of Papa John’sAug. 8 – George Brett MVP bobblehead,&nbsp;courtesy of Price ChopperJackie Robinson Monarchs Tee:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Salute to the Negro Leagues Day, the club is honoring Jackie Robinson as a Kansas City Monarch, with the first 10,000 fans receiving a Monarchs ¾-length Tee with Robinson’s name and number on the back (he wore #5 as a Monarch,&nbsp;courtesy of Brown &amp; Crouppen.1970 Away Jersey:&nbsp;&nbsp;On June 12, the first 10,000 fans will receive a jersey replicating the 1970 road uniform, with the vintage Kansas City script on the front,&nbsp;courtesy of Unilever.Hawaiian Shirt:&nbsp;&nbsp;Back by popular demand, the first 10,000 fans 21 and over will receive a Hawaiian Shirt on June 26,&nbsp;courtesy of Miller Lite.&nbsp; The design features baseball, beach, and pool themes.Ladies Hat:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Girls Night Out on Aug. 22, the first 8,000 females will receive a ladies hat,&nbsp;courtesy of KC Area Chevy Dealers, featuring the Royals crown logo on the front and the Royals script logo in metallic gold on the side.Lightweight Hoodie:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Fan Appreciation Night, the first 10,000 fans will receive a Royals-branded hoodie, made of thinner fabric on Sept. 26,&nbsp;courtesy of Minit Mart.THEME TICKET HIGHLIGHTSMany Theme Tickets will return for the 2020 season including University Days, Bark in the Park, Pride Night and Country Music Night.&nbsp; Below are some of the new Theme Tickets.Royals for a Cause:&nbsp;&nbsp;Once a month, the Royals will support various health-related causes.&nbsp; Each ticket will include a donation to Royals Charities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; April 17: Autism Awareness Night&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; May 20: Breast Cancer Awareness Night&nbsp;presented by The University of Kansas Health System&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; June 2: Skin Cancer Awareness Night&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July 21: Visual Impairment NightAug. 6: Mental Wellness Night&nbsp;presented by The University of Kansas Health SystemSept. 8: Childhood Cancer Awareness Night&nbsp;presented by The University of Kansas Health SystemPoster Series: This three-date series will feature posters released during the three seasons of baseball.&nbsp; All posters will be created by Kansas City artists.&nbsp; The first design will occur on May 3.Grateful Dead Night:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans who purchase this Theme Ticket will get a dancing bear bobblehead.&nbsp; Music by Grateful Dead will play during the Summer Fireworks show on May 22.Jewish Heritage Night:&nbsp;&nbsp;The first-ever event will occur on May 24.&nbsp; Fans who purchase the Theme Ticket will get a Mensch on a Bench bobblehead.Sluggerrr’s Birthday Brunch:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sluggerrr will celebrate his birthday with friends from MLB teams on June 14.&nbsp; Fans who purchase the Theme Ticket will have access a pregame brunch in the Hall of Fame Pavilion.&nbsp;Margaritaville Night:&nbsp; On June 26, fans who purchase the Theme Ticket will get a Margaritaville-branded sun hat.&nbsp; Tropical beach music will also play following the game during Summer Fireworks.&nbsp;Christmas in July:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans who purchase the Theme Ticket will get a Buddy the Elf bobblehead.&nbsp; The event will occur on July 25.Día de los Meurtos:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Viva Los Reales Night on Sept. 12, the club will include a Day of the Dead celebration.&nbsp; The Theme Ticket will include a skeleton salsa dancer bobblehead.SPECIAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTSSalute to the Negro Leagues:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Royals will honor the Centennial Celebration of the Negro Leagues as part of our annual Salute to the Negro Leagues Day on May 17 against the Dodgers, complete with Monarchs uniforms and themed ballpark experiences.&nbsp; All fans are encouraged to come Dressed to the Nines.&nbsp; The first 10,000 fans will receive a Jackie Robinson Monarchs tee,&nbsp;courtesy of Brown &amp; Crouppen.Big Slick Celebrity Softball Game:&nbsp;&nbsp;Your favorite Kansas City celebrities are back for the Big Slick softball game prior to the game against Cleveland on June 5.&nbsp; Scheduled to make return appearances are Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet, David Koechner and many of their celebrity friends.&nbsp; Come enjoy the fun as Hollywood invades The K!Sluggerrr Birthday Bash:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sluggerrr is having a birthday party on&nbsp; June 14 and he wants to celebrate with our fans!&nbsp; Sluggerrr’s Birthday Bash,&nbsp;presented by Popsicle, will feature other MLB mascots and other local mascots at the game supporting their friend Sluggerrr for his birthday.&nbsp; Fans can purchase tickets to a VIP Mascot Brunch Experience.&nbsp; There will also be several activities for all fans to enjoy before and during the game in the Outfield Experience.Fireworks Spectacular:&nbsp;In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, the Royals will celebrate with a Fireworks Specactular,&nbsp;presented by Price Chopper, after the game on&nbsp; July 1.Girls Night Out:&nbsp;&nbsp;The annual Girls Night Out,&nbsp;presented by Kansas City Area Chevy Dealers, will take place Aug. 22. Bring your girlfriends out for a night of fun and entertainment!&nbsp; The Outfield Experience will feature pre-game booths and activities catered to women of all ages.&nbsp; The night benefits the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, and fans who purchase the VIP Girls Night Out Theme Ticket will receive an exclusive Royals gift.&nbsp; In addition, the first 8,000 females through the gates will receive a ladies hat,&nbsp;courtesy of Kansas City Area Chevy Dealers.&nbsp;Viva Los Reales:&nbsp;&nbsp;In conjunction with Hispanic heritage month, the Royals will feature a pre-game cultural festival in the Outfield Experience and the Royals will don Los Reales uniforms on Sept. 12.Fan Appreciation Night:&nbsp;&nbsp;The Royals salute all fans for their support throughout the season during this annual tradition on Sept. 26.&nbsp; The night will feature prizes and activities throughout the night to thank the best fans in baseball.FAN FAVORITESPrice Chop Mondays:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fans can get $10 View Reserved tickets for all Monday games, excluding Aug. 10,&nbsp;courtesy of Price Chopper&nbsp;(subject to availability).T-Shirt Tuesdays:&nbsp;&nbsp;The fan-favorite T-Shirt Tuesdays returns for four games during the 2020 seasons.&nbsp; The first 10,000 fans will be able to pick up shirts on May 19, June 30 (presented by Planet Fitness, July 21 (presented by State Farm, and August 11 (presented by Sprint).Student Nights:&nbsp;&nbsp;The event returns for every Wednesday home game, but now includes a free hot dog with your Student Night ticket!&nbsp; The $10 tickets are also available for purchase at the Kauffman Stadium Box Office with a valid high school or college ID or youth 14 years of age and under with an adult.&nbsp; Also before the game enjoy Happy Hour specials with select Boulevard Beers at the Radler Stand, Concession Stand behind Section 252 and Craft &amp; Draft!Buck Nights:&nbsp;&nbsp;Offered for every Friday home game during the season, fans can enjoy Buck Night, presented by&nbsp;Heinz &amp; Price Chopper!&nbsp; On Buck Night fans can get hot dogs and peanuts for just $1.&nbsp;Summer Fireworks:&nbsp;&nbsp;On Friday nights from May through August, fans can enjoy a post-game fireworks show,&nbsp;presented by Price Chopper.610 Saturday:&nbsp;&nbsp;Get $6.10 tickets for Saturday home games by listening for the promo code on 610 AM the week of the Saturday home game, presented by 610 Sports Radio.Family FunDay Sundays:&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunday home games will feature various free interactive kids entertainment in the Outfield Experience during pre-game.&nbsp; The Royals will also offer a pre-game autograph opportunity, Signature Sundays, with select players on top of the Royals dugout.&nbsp; In addition, all fans ages 14 and under can run the bases after the game for the Fun Run (conditions permitting).&nbsp;Sluggerrr’s Blue Crew Kids Club:&nbsp;&nbsp;Back for 2020, kids can again join Sluggerrr’s Blue Crew Kids Club,&nbsp;courtesy of the Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Program.&nbsp; For just $30, each package includes a long sleeved performance t-shirt, Royals lunchbox backpack, special edition socks, membership badge and lanyard, two home game ticket vouchers, and much more!&nbsp; Available for youth 14 and under.&nbsp; Fans can sign up at Royals home games or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://royals.com/bluecrew" target="_blank">royals.com/bluecrew</a>, while supplies last.&nbsp;Royals Charities 50/50 Raffle:&nbsp;Royals Charities is excited to announce the popular 50/50 Raffle fundraiser will be returning throughout every Royals home game&nbsp;this season.&nbsp; Staff will sell raffle tickets until the end of the sixth inning.&nbsp; Fans who live in Missouri are also able to purchase tickets online at&nbsp;<a href="http://royals.com/5050" target="_blank">royals.com/5050</a>.&nbsp; One winning ticket will be selected with the winner taking home half of the evening's net proceeds.&nbsp; The other half will be donated to Royals Charities.&nbsp;&nbsp;SEASON TICKET PACKAGESFans can take advantage of all the gate-giveaway promotions and special events planned for 2020 by becoming a Royals Season Ticket Member.&nbsp; Many different season ticket packages are available including an 81-game plan, 41-game plan or 20 game plan.&nbsp; Season Ticket packages offer a number of special benefits and huge savings off single-game ticket prices.&nbsp; All ticket packages are currently available online at&nbsp;<a href="http://royals.com/" target="_blank">royals.com</a>&nbsp;or by contacting the Royals Sales Department at (816) 504-4040, option 2, or emailing:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:seasonsales@royals.com" target="_blank">seasonsales@royals.com</a>.&nbsp;FAN VALUE OFFERSThe very best Royals special offers, discounts, and daily ticket deals, all in one place.&nbsp; Updated throughout the season, be sure to check out <a href="http://Royals.com/fanvalue">Royals.com/fanvalue</a>.SINGLE-GAME TICKETSSingle-game tickets for&nbsp;all 2020 regular-season home games (excluding Opening Day) went on sale Friday, January 24, at 10 a.m. exclusively online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.royals.com/" target="_blank">www.royals.com</a>.&nbsp;Beginning Monday, February 24, at 9 a.m., single-game tickets may be purchased at the box office at Kauffman Stadium, over the phone at (816) 504-4040 or any of the Price Chopper stores in the greater Kansas City area.--<a href="http://royals.com">Royals</a>--

Royals announce 2020 promotions and special events

Kansas Wesleyan University will host a special sound art performance,&nbsp;echoescape: learning a dead birdsong in ‘the place where you go to listen,’&nbsp;by Dr. Julianne Warren on Thursday.

The special surround-sound event gets underway at noon in Fitzpatrick Auditorium and admission is free.

Warren’s performance will include storytelling, poetry and sound art reflecting the ecosphere, with a focus on extinct animals, and is the latest in KWU’s long-running Intersections series, which focuses on the crossover between real-world issues and academia. The event at KWU will be part of Warren’s week-long visit to The Land Institute.

Warren&nbsp;is a freelance scholar, storyteller, and community activist with a Ph.D. in ecology. She is author of the intellectual biography&nbsp;Aldo Leopold’s Odyssey. Her creative works have appeared in a variety of venues, including&nbsp;Newfound,&nbsp;Minding Nature,&nbsp;Zoomorphic,&nbsp;The Poetry Lab&nbsp;of The Merwin Conservancy, Lost and Found Theatrum Anatomicum,&nbsp;and The Deutsches Museum.&nbsp;While teaching at New York University, Julianne was awarded a Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Research Award for collaborations with students in the climate justice Fossil Free movement. She served two years on the Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition Council and as co-facilitator of the #KeepItIntheGround! working group. Julianne&nbsp;has worked as a Scholar and remains a Fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature. Julianne is also an Ecosphere Studies collaborator and visiting scholar at The Land Institute. She currently lives in the “Jemez Valley Area” of New Mexico, un-ceded ancestral lands of the Jemez Nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Kansas Wesleyan University will host a special sound art performance,&nbsp;echoescape: learning a dead birdsong in ‘the place where you go to listen,’&nbsp;by Dr. Julianne Warren on Thursday. The special surround-sound event gets underway at noon in Fitzpatrick Auditorium and admission is free.Warren’s performance will include storytelling, poetry and sound art reflecting the ecosphere, with a focus on extinct animals, and is the latest in KWU’s long-running Intersections series, which focuses on the crossover between real-world issues and academia. The event at KWU will be part of Warren’s week-long visit to The Land Institute.Warren&nbsp;is a freelance scholar, storyteller, and community activist with a Ph.D. in ecology. She is author of the intellectual biography&nbsp;Aldo Leopold’s Odyssey. Her creative works have appeared in a variety of venues, including&nbsp;Newfound,&nbsp;Minding Nature,&nbsp;Zoomorphic,&nbsp;The Poetry Lab&nbsp;of The Merwin Conservancy, Lost and Found Theatrum Anatomicum,&nbsp;and The Deutsches Museum.&nbsp;While teaching at New York University, Julianne was awarded a Martin Luther King, Jr. Faculty Research Award for collaborations with students in the climate justice Fossil Free movement. She served two years on the Fairbanks Climate Action Coalition Council and as co-facilitator of the #KeepItIntheGround! working group. Julianne&nbsp;has worked as a Scholar and remains a Fellow at the Center for Humans and Nature. Julianne is also an Ecosphere Studies collaborator and visiting scholar at The Land Institute. She currently lives in the “Jemez Valley Area” of New Mexico, un-ceded ancestral lands of the Jemez Nation.&nbsp;&nbsp;--<a href="http://kwu.edu">kwu.edu</a>--

KWU to co-host ecospheric sound art event

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 </figure>Want to work for a family owned local company? Comfort Heating &amp; Air is a continually growing business. We are looking for experienced HVAC installers &amp; technicians interested in furthering their career in the Salina area. We pride ourselves in offering top pay, the best benefits in the industry, and treating our employees with respect. We are hiring long term employees to help us grow and continue to be the best residential and commercial service provider in Salina and&nbsp;the surrounding area.The Responsibilities:-Addressing customers' HVAC concerns-Thoroughly checking the entire HVAC system for the customer-Listening to the customer and providing suggestions and feedback to improve their existing system-Completing all necessary repairs-Completing all necessary paperworkThe Qualifications:-Have experience troubleshooting HVAC systems-Have a EPA Refrigerant Certification-Enjoy working with people-Have excellent communication skills-Have a valid driver's license-Have no DUI convictions or license suspensions within 5 years-Can pass a drug test and a background checkThe Perks:-We pay TOP dollar for experience-401K Plan with company match-Health insurance benefits-Paid holidays and vacations-Excellent earnings potential!-Fully Stocked trucks, uniforms and field support****PLUS up to $5,000 Signing Bonus!****The Next Step:Apply in person by submitting a resume or filling out an application at 720 N Broadway in Salina or call 785-822-7550 fore more info.&nbsp;

Mowery Clinic has announced the hiring of nurse practitioners Ashley Forshee, APRN, and Amy Radatz, APRN, for the Mowery Walk-In Clinic.

Forshee graduated from Simmons University with a master’s degree in nursing, and is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She joins Mowery Clinic with ten years of experience as a nurse before returning to school to become a nurse practitioner.

“I am looking forward to working with the Mowery team and having the vast array of specialists available to collaboratively meet the patient’s health care needs. I strive to be a positive part of my patient’s lives by working with them to improve their whole body health, so they can have the best opportunity to have the quality of health that they desire,” said Forshee.

Radatz graduated from Graceland University with a master’s degree in nursing. She is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She joins Mowery Clinic with seven years of experience as a registered nurse before returning to school for a master’s degree.

“I really enjoy interacting with patients, learning who they are and how we, as medical professionals, can help them. It is an honor to be trusted by my patients and it’s fulfilling to assist them in achieving the highest level of well-being. My goal has always been to help better their health with my education and leave a positive impact in their lives,” said Radatz.

“Ashley and Amy are excellent nurse practitioners. They are knowledgeable and really take the time to listen to their patient’s concerns. Our team at the walk-in clinic is a very tight knit group, and both of these practitioners make great additions to the team.” said Todd Smith, APRN.

Mowery Walk-In Clinic is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-noon.

Individuals do not need to be an established patient at Mowery Clinic to utilize the Walk-In Clinic. No appointment is necessary. For more information visit <a href="http://moweryurgentcare.com">moweryurgentcare.com</a> or call (785) 827-7261.

Mowery Clinic has announced the hiring of nurse practitioners Ashley Forshee, APRN, and Amy Radatz, APRN, for the Mowery Walk-In Clinic.<figure>
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 </figure>Forshee graduated from Simmons University with a master’s degree in nursing, and is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She joins Mowery Clinic with ten years of experience as a nurse before returning to school to become a nurse practitioner.“I am looking forward to working with the Mowery team and having the vast array of specialists available to collaboratively meet the patient’s health care needs. I strive to be a positive part of my patient’s lives by working with them to improve their whole body health, so they can have the best opportunity to have the quality of health that they desire,” said Forshee.<figure>
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 </figure>Radatz graduated from Graceland University with a master’s degree in nursing. She is board-certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She joins Mowery Clinic with seven years of experience as a registered nurse before returning to school for a master’s degree.“I really enjoy interacting with patients, learning who they are and how we, as medical professionals, can help them. It is an honor to be trusted by my patients and it’s fulfilling to assist them in achieving the highest level of well-being. My goal has always been to help better their health with my education and leave a positive impact in their lives,” said Radatz.“Ashley and Amy are excellent nurse practitioners. They are knowledgeable and really take the time to listen to their patient’s concerns. Our team at the walk-in clinic is a very tight knit group, and both of these practitioners make great additions to the team.” said Todd Smith, APRN.Mowery Walk-In Clinic is open Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-noon.Individuals do not need to be an established patient at Mowery Clinic to utilize the Walk-In Clinic. No appointment is necessary. For more information visit <a href="http://moweryurgentcare.com">moweryurgentcare.com</a> or call (785) 827-7261.

Mowery Clinic welcomes two nurse practitioners

WASHINGTON (AP) — The challenge is becoming increasingly clear for House Democrats prosecuting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/Trumpimpeachment">President Donald Trump’s impeachment case</a>&nbsp;as the Senate convenes for another day of arguments in the landmark trial.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?468376-1/senate-impeachment-trial-day-4">here to watch</a>

The evidence confronting Trump becomes less compelling when presented again and again, day after day, as Democrats try to convince not just fidgety senators but an American public deeply divided over the Republican president in&nbsp;<a href="https://interactives.ap.org/2020-candidates/" target="_blank">an election year</a>.

As the Senate gavels in Thursday, the Democrats are one-third of the way through the 24 hours allotted to make their case.

The team led by Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of House Intelligence Committee, constructed what they hoped was a gripping account of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/273e46e2fa324eb9ba5d69ab2a2c69cb">Trump’s political pressure on Ukraine</a>&nbsp;and attempt to cover up the “corrupt scheme” central to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/9b96e6d47cfc7c8fa0288bf040307ede">the charges</a>. But the limits are apparent. Prosecutors must rely on the same loops of videotaped testimony — ambassadors, national security officials and even the president himself — after Trump’s GOP Senate allies blocked new witnesses.

Once reluctant to take on impeachment during an election year, Democrats are now marching toward a decision by the Senate that the American public also will judge.

“We’re trying this case to two juries — the Senate and the American people,” Schiff acknowledged. “The American people are watching. The American people are listening. And they do have an open mind.”

Trump blasted the proceedings in a Thursday morning tweet, declaring them the “Most unfair &amp; corrupt hearing in Congressional history!”

House Democrats&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0756fda2b5143891c5da1c6897001cee">impeached Trump</a>&nbsp;last month, arguing he abused his office by asking Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden while&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/94fdeaddc6b34c02b97278674b87541e">withholding crucial military aid</a>. They also charged him with obstructing Congress by refusing to turn over documents or allow officials to testify in the House probe. Republicans have defended Trump’s actions as appropriate and cast the process as a politically motivated effort to weaken the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.

Campaigning in Iowa, Biden stood by the effort to remove Trump from office.

“People ask the question, ‘Isn’t the president going to be stronger and harder to beat if he survives this?’ Yes, probably. But Congress has no choice,” he said. Senators must cast their votes and “live with that in history.”

Each side has up to three days to present its case. After the House prosecutors finish, likely Friday, the president’s lawyers will launch their 24 hours. It’s unclear how much time they will actually take, but Trump’s team promises not only to defend the president but to take apart the Democrats’ case. The Senate is expected to take only Sunday off and push into next week.

“There’s a lot of things I’d like to rebut,” said Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow at the Capitol, “and we will rebut.”

After that senators will face the question of whether they do, or do not, want to call witnesses to testify.

On the first day of opening arguments, Schiff appealed to senators not to be “cynical” about politics, but to draw on the intent of the nation’s Founding Fathers in providing the remedy of impeachment and removal. He spoke directly to Republicans to join in voting to oust Trump from office to “protect our democracy.”

Holding the room proved difficult. Most senators sat at their desks throughout, as the rules stipulate, though some stretched their legs, standing behind the desks or against the back wall of the chamber. Sometimes they yawned. Republicans sometimes quietly smirked at the presentation from Schiff and the lesser-known House Democrats prosecuting the case.

Nearing nine long hours of arguments, the empty seats became glaringly apparent. Sen. Dianne Feinstein D-Calif., was under the weather and left early. Some lawmakers dashed down the hall to appear on television. Visitors thinned from the galleries, one briefly interrupting in protest and being removed by Capitol police.

GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina told reporters he was “hearing exactly what they said yesterday.... nothing new whatsoever.”

But another Republican, Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, acknowledged that the case against the president is probably new information for most of them. ”’Nine out of 10 senators will tell you that they have not read the transcript of the proceedings of the House. And the 10th senator who says he has is lying.”

The impeachment trial is set against the backdrop of the 2020 election. All four senators who are Democratic presidential candidates are off the campaign trail, seated as jurors.

Several GOP senators said Wednesday they’d seen no evidence to support the allegations against Trump even though, just 24 hours earlier, they had rejected subpoenas for additional witnesses as well as documents. Democrats, meanwhile, described the evidence against the president as overwhelming but said senators had a duty to gather more.

A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/06eb66d980777296f8509c154107c28f">new poll</a>&nbsp;from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed the public slightly more likely to say the Senate should convict and remove Trump from office than to say it should not, 45% to 40%. But a sizable percentage, 14%, said they didn’t know enough to have an opinion.

One issue with wide agreement: Trump should allow top aides to appear as witnesses at the trial. About 7 in 10 said so, including majorities of Republicans and Democrats, according to the poll.

The strategy of more witnesses, though, seemed all but settled. Republicans rejected Democratic efforts to get Trump aides including former national security adviser John Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, to testify in back-to-back votes earlier this week.

Senators were likely to repeat that rejection next week, shutting out any chance of new testimony.

Some Republicans expressed disdain for it all. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa spoke sarcastically about how excited she was to hear the “overwhelming evidence” the House Democrats promised against Trump.

“And once we’ve heard that overwhelming evidence,” she said, raising her voice mockingly, “I don’t know that we’ll need to see additional witnesses, but let’s hear about that overwhelming evidence.”

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer bemoaned the limits on witnesses, saying Wednesday the impeachment trial “begins with a cloud hanging over it, a cloud of unfairness.”

Republicans remained eager for a swift trial. Yet Trump’s legal team passed on an opportunity to file a motion to dismiss the case on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that there were not enough Republican votes to support it.

The White House legal team, in its court filings and presentations, has not disputed Trump’s actions. But the lawyers insist the president did nothing wrong.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579800882293.png" alt="House impeachment manager Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) presents arguments in the Trump impeachment trial" />
 <figcaption>House impeachment manager Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) presents arguments in the Trump impeachment trial</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — The challenge is becoming increasingly clear for House Democrats prosecuting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/Trumpimpeachment">President Donald Trump’s impeachment case</a>&nbsp;as the Senate convenes for another day of arguments in the landmark trial.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?468376-1/senate-impeachment-trial-day-4">here to watch</a>The evidence confronting Trump becomes less compelling when presented again and again, day after day, as Democrats try to convince not just fidgety senators but an American public deeply divided over the Republican president in&nbsp;<a href="https://interactives.ap.org/2020-candidates/" target="_blank">an election year</a>.As the Senate gavels in Thursday, the Democrats are one-third of the way through the 24 hours allotted to make their case.The team led by Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of House Intelligence Committee, constructed what they hoped was a gripping account of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/273e46e2fa324eb9ba5d69ab2a2c69cb">Trump’s political pressure on Ukraine</a>&nbsp;and attempt to cover up the “corrupt scheme” central to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/9b96e6d47cfc7c8fa0288bf040307ede">the charges</a>. But the limits are apparent. Prosecutors must rely on the same loops of videotaped testimony — ambassadors, national security officials and even the president himself — after Trump’s GOP Senate allies blocked new witnesses.Once reluctant to take on impeachment during an election year, Democrats are now marching toward a decision by the Senate that the American public also will judge.“We’re trying this case to two juries — the Senate and the American people,” Schiff acknowledged. “The American people are watching. The American people are listening. And they do have an open mind.”Trump blasted the proceedings in a Thursday morning tweet, declaring them the “Most unfair &amp; corrupt hearing in Congressional history!”House Democrats&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/0756fda2b5143891c5da1c6897001cee">impeached Trump</a>&nbsp;last month, arguing he abused his office by asking Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden while&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/94fdeaddc6b34c02b97278674b87541e">withholding crucial military aid</a>. They also charged him with obstructing Congress by refusing to turn over documents or allow officials to testify in the House probe. Republicans have defended Trump’s actions as appropriate and cast the process as a politically motivated effort to weaken the president in the midst of his reelection campaign.Campaigning in Iowa, Biden stood by the effort to remove Trump from office.“People ask the question, ‘Isn’t the president going to be stronger and harder to beat if he survives this?’ Yes, probably. But Congress has no choice,” he said. Senators must cast their votes and “live with that in history.”Each side has up to three days to present its case. After the House prosecutors finish, likely Friday, the president’s lawyers will launch their 24 hours. It’s unclear how much time they will actually take, but Trump’s team promises not only to defend the president but to take apart the Democrats’ case. The Senate is expected to take only Sunday off and push into next week.“There’s a lot of things I’d like to rebut,” said Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow at the Capitol, “and we will rebut.”After that senators will face the question of whether they do, or do not, want to call witnesses to testify.On the first day of opening arguments, Schiff appealed to senators not to be “cynical” about politics, but to draw on the intent of the nation’s Founding Fathers in providing the remedy of impeachment and removal. He spoke directly to Republicans to join in voting to oust Trump from office to “protect our democracy.”Holding the room proved difficult. Most senators sat at their desks throughout, as the rules stipulate, though some stretched their legs, standing behind the desks or against the back wall of the chamber. Sometimes they yawned. Republicans sometimes quietly smirked at the presentation from Schiff and the lesser-known House Democrats prosecuting the case.Nearing nine long hours of arguments, the empty seats became glaringly apparent. Sen. Dianne Feinstein D-Calif., was under the weather and left early. Some lawmakers dashed down the hall to appear on television. Visitors thinned from the galleries, one briefly interrupting in protest and being removed by Capitol police.GOP Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina told reporters he was “hearing exactly what they said yesterday.... nothing new whatsoever.”But another Republican, Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana, acknowledged that the case against the president is probably new information for most of them. ”’Nine out of 10 senators will tell you that they have not read the transcript of the proceedings of the House. And the 10th senator who says he has is lying.”The impeachment trial is set against the backdrop of the 2020 election. All four senators who are Democratic presidential candidates are off the campaign trail, seated as jurors.Several GOP senators said Wednesday they’d seen no evidence to support the allegations against Trump even though, just 24 hours earlier, they had rejected subpoenas for additional witnesses as well as documents. Democrats, meanwhile, described the evidence against the president as overwhelming but said senators had a duty to gather more.A&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/06eb66d980777296f8509c154107c28f">new poll</a>&nbsp;from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed the public slightly more likely to say the Senate should convict and remove Trump from office than to say it should not, 45% to 40%. But a sizable percentage, 14%, said they didn’t know enough to have an opinion.One issue with wide agreement: Trump should allow top aides to appear as witnesses at the trial. About 7 in 10 said so, including majorities of Republicans and Democrats, according to the poll.The strategy of more witnesses, though, seemed all but settled. Republicans rejected Democratic efforts to get Trump aides including former national security adviser John Bolton, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, to testify in back-to-back votes earlier this week.Senators were likely to repeat that rejection next week, shutting out any chance of new testimony.Some Republicans expressed disdain for it all. Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa spoke sarcastically about how excited she was to hear the “overwhelming evidence” the House Democrats promised against Trump.“And once we’ve heard that overwhelming evidence,” she said, raising her voice mockingly, “I don’t know that we’ll need to see additional witnesses, but let’s hear about that overwhelming evidence.”Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer bemoaned the limits on witnesses, saying Wednesday the impeachment trial “begins with a cloud hanging over it, a cloud of unfairness.”Republicans remained eager for a swift trial. Yet Trump’s legal team passed on an opportunity to file a motion to dismiss the case on Wednesday, an acknowledgment that there were not enough Republican votes to support it.The White House legal team, in its court filings and presentations, has not disputed Trump’s actions. But the lawyers insist the president did nothing wrong.

🎥  Senate will hear abuse of power case in Trump impeachment

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid met with the media Monday to talk about winning the AFC title and playing in the Super Bowl. Following are his comments.

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;"Good to be back in this room again seeing everybody. I have no injuries to report, which is a plus. Very excited to have the Lamar Hunt Trophy back in Kansas City, where it belongs, with the Hunt Family. That was a special day yesterday. To be a part of that, I was honored. For the city of Kansas City, it was a beautiful thing. The fans were phenomenal. They all stuck around. It was pretty chilly around that time, and they were there keeping all of us warm. It was a great thing. It was good to see (Kansas City Mayor) Quinton Lucas there, our mayor, and likewise here. I appreciated the shout-out off of the stage there. Our players and coaches, I'm so proud of them for the job that they did, getting us ready and getting us to this position. The best part is, we still have another game left. We need to make sure that we take care of business from there. Guys have been in. Coaches have been in and are cranking already on San Francisco. We know that they are a heck of a football team. Through all of the different distractions that present themselves with the Super Bowl, we have to make sure that we focus in and get ourselves ready to play against a good football team. That's where we're at right now. Time's yours."

Q:&nbsp;How did you spend the evening last night after the win in the AFC Championship Game?

REID:&nbsp;"I had a cheeseburger and went to bed&nbsp;(laughter)."

Q:&nbsp;Did you get out of Chris Jones what you anticipated yesterday?

REID:&nbsp;"Yeah, we started him off slow – just on third downs to see how he would do. He was feeling better as we went along, so we gave him a little bit more. I thought (Run Game Coordinator / DL Coach) Brendan Daly did a nice job with managing him throughout it. Chris did a good job of communicating. As a result, I think he came out feeling pretty good. Not that he won't be sore, he hasn't played for a little bit. All in all, I think he came out healthy."

Q:&nbsp;Do you anticipate Jones being able to do more in a couple of weeks?

REID:&nbsp;"Yeah, I'd presume. Yes."

Q:&nbsp;I know it's early, but what do you know about the 49ers?

REID:&nbsp;"I've had a chance to look at them. I spent the morning doing that. I know that they're a good, solid football team. They play hard and aggressive. You saw that last night in playing against a good Green Bay team. They do a variety of things on both sides of the ball. They can run it and they can pass it on the offensive side. On defense, they have a variety of things that they throw at you from a defensive standpoint. Solid on special teams. All in all, it's a good football team. Well-coached, very well-coached."

Q: How do you go about balancing getting the team ready for the Super Bowl game itself and ensuring that they are focused before having to do all of the media commitments next week?

REID:&nbsp;"You try to get as much done as you possibly can right here. That's what we'll do. Get most of the gameplan in while you're in your own environment here. Try to keep it as normal as possible. Once we get down there, within all of the media obligations that you have and all of the other things that go on, try to keep it as normal as you can, practice-wise, there, too."

Q:&nbsp;How will you prepare the team for playing in the environment that you'll see at Super Bowl LIV?

REID:&nbsp;"I've checked on that, now that you've asked about that. The sun sets at like 5:55 (p.m.) and the game is at 6 (p.m.). It's averaging like 73 degrees, and it's supposed to be that the next few weeks with a low in the 60s, right in there. I think we're going to be OK that way. We've been playing in all of this cold weather. I've reminded the guys, throughout the last month or so here, to keep yourselves in warm weather shape. They were probably looking at me crazy for saying that. This is why. Everybody was doing a little bit extra running and conditioning after practice and all of that. I think we'll be OK. You're wearing that (Mexico City) jacket, we had the opportunity to play there, where there was the high altitude and all of that, and the guys pushed themselves through all of that. I think they'll be OK at sea level."

Q:&nbsp;Are there any similar characteristics between the 2004 Philadelphia Eagles team that you coached that went to the Super Bowl and this 2019 Kansas City Chiefs team?

REID:&nbsp;"I had great leaders on that team, future Hall of Famers -- at least one of them is in now. I was fortunate that way and I feel like I have future Hall of Famers on this team here. Hall of Fame leaders, too. There's a difference. We have some real good leaders on this team. Similarities are with some good players. I've been blessed in that way as a head coach."

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573518063480.png" alt="Head Coach Andy Reid. Photo courtesy <a href="http://chiefs.com">Chiefs</a>" />
 <figcaption>Head Coach Andy Reid. Photo courtesy <a href="http://chiefs.com">Chiefs</a></figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid met with the media Monday to talk about winning the AFC title and playing in the Super Bowl. Following are his comments.OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;"Good to be back in this room again seeing everybody. I have no injuries to report, which is a plus. Very excited to have the Lamar Hunt Trophy back in Kansas City, where it belongs, with the Hunt Family. That was a special day yesterday. To be a part of that, I was honored. For the city of Kansas City, it was a beautiful thing. The fans were phenomenal. They all stuck around. It was pretty chilly around that time, and they were there keeping all of us warm. It was a great thing. It was good to see (Kansas City Mayor) Quinton Lucas there, our mayor, and likewise here. I appreciated the shout-out off of the stage there. Our players and coaches, I'm so proud of them for the job that they did, getting us ready and getting us to this position. The best part is, we still have another game left. We need to make sure that we take care of business from there. Guys have been in. Coaches have been in and are cranking already on San Francisco. We know that they are a heck of a football team. Through all of the different distractions that present themselves with the Super Bowl, we have to make sure that we focus in and get ourselves ready to play against a good football team. That's where we're at right now. Time's yours."Q:&nbsp;How did you spend the evening last night after the win in the AFC Championship Game?REID:&nbsp;"I had a cheeseburger and went to bed&nbsp;(laughter)."Q:&nbsp;Did you get out of Chris Jones what you anticipated yesterday?REID:&nbsp;"Yeah, we started him off slow – just on third downs to see how he would do. He was feeling better as we went along, so we gave him a little bit more. I thought (Run Game Coordinator / DL Coach) Brendan Daly did a nice job with managing him throughout it. Chris did a good job of communicating. As a result, I think he came out feeling pretty good. Not that he won't be sore, he hasn't played for a little bit. All in all, I think he came out healthy."Q:&nbsp;Do you anticipate Jones being able to do more in a couple of weeks?REID:&nbsp;"Yeah, I'd presume. Yes."Q:&nbsp;I know it's early, but what do you know about the 49ers?REID:&nbsp;"I've had a chance to look at them. I spent the morning doing that. I know that they're a good, solid football team. They play hard and aggressive. You saw that last night in playing against a good Green Bay team. They do a variety of things on both sides of the ball. They can run it and they can pass it on the offensive side. On defense, they have a variety of things that they throw at you from a defensive standpoint. Solid on special teams. All in all, it's a good football team. Well-coached, very well-coached."Q: How do you go about balancing getting the team ready for the Super Bowl game itself and ensuring that they are focused before having to do all of the media commitments next week?REID:&nbsp;"You try to get as much done as you possibly can right here. That's what we'll do. Get most of the gameplan in while you're in your own environment here. Try to keep it as normal as possible. Once we get down there, within all of the media obligations that you have and all of the other things that go on, try to keep it as normal as you can, practice-wise, there, too."Q:&nbsp;How will you prepare the team for playing in the environment that you'll see at Super Bowl LIV?REID:&nbsp;"I've checked on that, now that you've asked about that. The sun sets at like 5:55 (p.m.) and the game is at 6 (p.m.). It's averaging like 73 degrees, and it's supposed to be that the next few weeks with a low in the 60s, right in there. I think we're going to be OK that way. We've been playing in all of this cold weather. I've reminded the guys, throughout the last month or so here, to keep yourselves in warm weather shape. They were probably looking at me crazy for saying that. This is why. Everybody was doing a little bit extra running and conditioning after practice and all of that. I think we'll be OK. You're wearing that (Mexico City) jacket, we had the opportunity to play there, where there was the high altitude and all of that, and the guys pushed themselves through all of that. I think they'll be OK at sea level."Q:&nbsp;Are there any similar characteristics between the 2004 Philadelphia Eagles team that you coached that went to the Super Bowl and this 2019 Kansas City Chiefs team?REID:&nbsp;"I had great leaders on that team, future Hall of Famers -- at least one of them is in now. I was fortunate that way and I feel like I have future Hall of Famers on this team here. Hall of Fame leaders, too. There's a difference. We have some real good leaders on this team. Similarities are with some good players. I've been blessed in that way as a head coach."Q:&nbsp;What has it been like to see General Manager Brett Veach's development over the years, dating back to when he was on your Eagles staff?REID:&nbsp;"Listen, a lot of the credit goes to him. Look at what he did with our defensive side of the football, as far as personnel goes. My hat goes off to him. I think he has done a phenomenal job. You guys have gotten to know him now over time. You feel that energy that he presents every day. It's not just when he is around you, it's every day. He has a dynamic personality that way. He's relentless. It has shown with the guys that he has brought in here."Q:&nbsp;With Sammy Watkins, is there something about playoff games that brings out the best in him?REID:&nbsp;"Sammy has been doing a great job all year. For the majority of the year, he has been healthy, I think for the first time in a long time. He is a Pro Bowl player. He is a first-round draft pick. That's what he is. He is a great player. We just have a few of them around him, so everybody can't get the ball every snap. He is the most unselfish guy you've ever been around that has that caliber. It's great for the other guys to see, being that he was picked that high. He just wants to win. He doesn't care who gets the ball, when or where, he is going to play hard, block, catch, do all of the right things. I tried to give him a chance to throw it last week, he didn't do very good on that one&nbsp;(laughter). But he has a great arm. They just covered it."Q:&nbsp;In your experience, just how difficult is it to go from one season to another and overturn a unit on one side of the football so successfully like Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has done?REID:&nbsp;"Spags has done a great job with that group. He has guys with him on the defensive side that he was familiar with. He'll be the first to tell you, that is such a big part of it. He didn't have to teach the coaches; the coaches just hit the ground running and already knew what was expected of them. Therefore, the players go, 'Man, all of these guys believe this, they can teach it, they're all tied in.' With that, there was a confidence that was built in. Even when things start off slow, the guys are going, 'We're this close, we're this close to turning this thing around again to the way we want it.' They just kept at it and kept at it. You have some good leaders there on that side, too."Q:&nbsp;Patrick was the leading rusher again yesterday, what kind of dimension does that add to your offense?REID:&nbsp;“It helps, especially with stuff like coverages they’re presenting. They have the ultimate respect for him and they’re doubling our guys. You aren’t just getting one guy doubled but two guys doubled. The defensive line is trying to sack him so if they make one miss on him or get out of their lane a bit, it’s over. He’s got all this running space. We’ve seen that the last couple of weeks now. For him to be able to decipher it, see it and then go and still keep his eyes down field, giving guys a chance to get open. That’s what happened with Sammy (Watkins). He scrambled to the right and throws a 60-yard or whatever it was on a dime. He probably could’ve run that for a little bit too.”Q:&nbsp;Is that something you have encouraged him to do?REID:&nbsp;“It’s just part of the game. He knows that. I don’t have to tell him anything on that.”Q:&nbsp;What have you thought about the offensive line’s pass protection the last two games?REID:&nbsp;“Listen, I think they’ve done a nice job. They’ll have a big challenge with this game coming up here. That’s a good defensive line but I have confidence they’ll rise up to the challenge. They’re wired the right way and they’ve battled these last couple of weeks. I’m proud of them for that.”Q:&nbsp;Raheem Mostert had a career day yesterday, what challenges does he present in comparison to a guy like Derrick Henry?REID:&nbsp;“He did have a career day yesterday. He ran like crazy. We’ll have to get down and study him, get the blocking schemes down and all that. Our guys will do that. They’ll bear down on it. They also have a good quarterback who can throw the ball and good receivers and an All-Pro tight end. There are a lot of variables to that offense that they can use as different weapons. Our guys will spend the time going over it and all that, studying it.”Q:&nbsp;Stefen Wisniewski has started the last four games, what does he give you over Andrew Wylie?REID:&nbsp;“They’re both good. They’re both good players. There’s nothing wrong with Wylie, it’s just you get in and get going and it’s working. So you stick to it and roll with it. It doesn’t mean Wylie can’t. We do a good job with him in there also. Wis (Stefen Wisniewski) has experience and his strengths are that. He’s got experience, he’s dirty tough, he brings good energy and he’s brilliant. He’s up there with (Mitchell) Schwartz and Larry (Laurent Duvernay-Tardif). We might have, academically, one of the smartest groups. We got a doctor, I mean come on&nbsp;(laughter). It’s not bad.”Q:&nbsp;Do you know the impact you have made on people throughout the league and how excited they are for you to get back to the Super Bowl?REID:&nbsp;“Just before I got here I answered every one of them. I had quite a few texts. I appreciate every one of them. It’s a small fraternity and a great fraternity. We’re all trying to do what’s best for this league because of the way we’re treated. That ends up creating this thing and you all go through a recession and the league was that strong that it could battle through that. We all had jobs, right. We were all there and working and there’s something to be said for that.”Q:&nbsp;For those who aren’t around Patrick Mahomes all the time, what is his leadership style like and second, how do you process 50 years it’s taken to get back to this point?REID:&nbsp;“He’s great to be around every day because he brings energy every day. You respect that. Everybody has their ups and downs because there is life outside of football. When he’s in that building it’s all football, it’s all team. He’s never said it’s about me. I’ve never heard that from him. It’s all 100% about the team and how we’re doing and what can we do better, where can I help. Then, he buckles down to get the game plan down and he studies. For the young guys out there, what a great example. He’s not the fastest guy out there but you see him know when to run, when to get down, know when to throw it. For a young guy, he’s a special kid. The city is lucky to have him. It’s a nice match up having great fans and a great quarterback like that.”Q:&nbsp;How do you process 50 years, were you watching that game back then?REID:&nbsp;“50 years ago, I was watching the game. I was doing punt, pass and kick&nbsp;(laughter). I have video evidence of that. They’ve worn out.”Q:&nbsp;After a full year of coaching Frank Clark, is there something you’ve learned about him that you didn’t know when you traded for him?REID:&nbsp;“He’s a great teammate. I knew this before because we played against him, but he is relentless. I mean absolutely relentless. So, it’s one hundred miles an hour at practice. It’s one hundred miles an hour during the game. He goes. That’s contagious. That ends up being something that effects the other guys in a positive way. He loves to play. If you’re slacking at all, he’ll let you know. He’s not afraid to tell you. It’s all in a very good way. He’s got a good way about him.”Q:&nbsp;You were talking about the 49ers offensive weapons, they run more 21 personnel than any other team in the league by far, what are the hallmarks of a team like that?REID:&nbsp;“That’s an old tradition with the Shanahan’s. They know that offense very well. I was fortunate to start with that offense, so I’m familiar with it. There are all kinds of things you can do with it. We’ve all gone different ways, but our roots come back to it. He’s done a very nice job with it. He’s a very smart kid, he’s sharp. Great for this league. This influx of these new coaches with great minds on both sides of the ball. It makes this league strong.”Q:&nbsp;How much do you think you have evolved since your last Super Bowl appearance?REID:&nbsp;“It’s different, but I think I try to play to the players strengths the best I can. I think my coaches do the same thing. We’re all trying to exploit your talents if you’re playing for us and we try to get to you playing better at the things you’re not. These kids are coming out of college now that are offensively throwing the ball like crazy. We’re utilizing that from whatever formations might be familiar to them and just try to give them an opportunity. Then, Spags does it the same way. You’re always changing. That’s what is so great about this league, you don’t get stale. There’s always work to be done. Always learning that takes place. Football is in a good place right now, it’s exciting. On both sides of the ball, it’s exciting. You are utilizing the whole field and playing in space which creates some unique looks for the fans.”--<a href="http://chiefs.com">CHIEFS</a>--