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Guild faces pandemic challenge, opening two exhibits

It has been an interesting time for the McPherson Quilt Guild — as the pandemic led to an interruption to in-person meetings for the group. For a significant portion of the last two years, the group’s meeting went to an online format.

McPherson hospital reports being over full

McPherson Hospital found themselves in a perfect storm last week, one that resulted in the hospital being overfull. “The public needs to be aware that their hospital and its staff are struggling to provide what the community needs right now.

Coroner rules homicide in teen’s death at Kansas jail

A Black teenager’s death after a struggle with officers at a Kansas jail has been ruled a homicide by the local coroner. Law enforcement officials have put the corrections officers on paid leave as the investigation continues with a potential for criminal charges.

Big 12 updates policy for ‘no contest’ in hoops

LAWRENCE — With cancellations occurring around the country for college programs in men’s and women’s basketball, the Big 12 Conference tweeted this past week its “Game Threshold/Game Postponement/Rescheduling Policy” has been updated for those sports.

Kansas basketball announces scheduling of Dec. 29 game against Nevada

LAWRENCE — Kansas men’s basketball is scheduled to get a midweek game again this week, as it announced Monday it will play Nevada on Wednesday at Allen Fieldhouse. The matchup against the Mountain West Conference’s Wolf Pack (6-4), which is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m., replaces a previously scheduled contest against Harvard that was supposed to be played this week.

TikTok monitoring for kids

The latest TikTok trend involving warnings of potential violence at schools may have parents wondering how can they get a handle on their children’s social media usage. Experts say it’s not easy.

IN BRIEF

Unvaccinated Colts QB Wentz goes to COVID-19 list Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz ran the risk all season of missing game action by not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Now his decision has come at a most inopportune time for his team.

PECANS

The cliché “easy as pie” needs to be modified. h “Easy as eating pie” is more accurate, because “easy as making pie” is an oxymoron. h I am solid in many immediate- and expert-level kitchen tasks. You want venison grilled to perfection, crispy fried chicken, moist baked or smoked salmon or brined brisket for old-school pastrami? I’m your cook. h I can peel a butternut squash in no time without slicing a finger or adjust the spiciness of a pot of chili to match any person’s heat tolerance. h But if you want to make me question my ability to succeed in the kitchen, give me a pie recipe.