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Mid-November marks the peak of the deer rut season, a time when deer are more active as they search for mates, increasing the likelihood of vehicle collisions. Since November 11, the Saline County Sheriff’s Office has responded to 11 deer-related crashes, with only one resulting in minor injuries, according to Saline County Sheriff's Office Operations Captain Jim Hughes.

It is important not to swerve to avoid hitting a deer, as that can result in a more serious crash, potentially involving other vehicles or objects off the road.

Drivers are advised to reduce speed in areas where deer are commonly seen, especially at dawn and dusk, and to use high beams when appropriate to improve visibility.

Always wear your seatbelt and ensure children are in appropriate safety seats. Use bright headlights when there is no oncoming traffic, and scan for the reflective eyes of deer along the roadway.

Saline Co. Sheriff's Office urges caution during deer season

Salina Post is thrilled to announce an exciting update - we are now accepting letters to the editor from our readers. We believe that our community's voices deserve to be heard, and providing a platform for open dialogue and constructive discussions is essential to a strong free press.&nbsp;

With the new letters to the editor offering, we aim to create a space where readers can express their thoughts, concerns, and ideas on a wide range of local topics that impact their daily lives.&nbsp;

Submitting a letter to the editor is simple. Just email your letter to <a href="mailto:admin@salinapost.com">admin@salinapost.com</a>

Ensure that your letter is concise and respectful. We value thoughtful and constructive discussions, so please make sure to present your arguments in a clear and coherent manner.

While we appreciate and encourage diverse perspectives, we also have certain guidelines in place. Letters should be free from hate speech, name-calling or any form of discrimination. We believe in promoting a respectful and inclusive environment for all readers.

Our editorial team will review all submissions and select letters that align with our guidelines and contribute positively to the conversation. We may edit letters for clarity, grammar, and length, but we will strive to maintain the essence of your message.

We are excited about this new opportunity to amplify your voice and encourage you to take advantage of this platform.

So, whether you have a burning issue or an important message to share, we invite you to submit a letter to the editor. Let's come together, learn from each other, and build a stronger community through the power of words.

All letters must include the author's name. No anonymous letters to the editor will be published, but if you have a news tip or an issue you would like us to know about still reach out via email at newstips@salinapost.com

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You feel strongly about an issue, and you want to let people know what you think. You believe you can even influence people to take some action if you speak your mind. But, you want to reach an audience larger than just your friends or your group membership. Letters to the editor can be an effective way to get the word out.

A letter to the editor is a written way of talking to a newspaper, magazine, or other regularly printed publication. Letters to the editor are generally found in the first section of the newspaper, or towards the beginning of a magazine, or in the editorial page. They can take a position for or against an issue, or simply inform, or both. They can convince readers by using emotions, or facts, or emotions and facts combined. 

Letters to the editor are usually short and tight, rarely longer than 300 words.

Using a few carefully placed letters, you can generate plenty of community discussion. You can also keep an issue going by preventing it from disappearing from the public eye. You can stimulate the interest of the news media and create more coverage for the matters you're working on. You can also send a "good news" letter to bring recognition to people who deserve it or acknowledge the success of an effort.

Salina Post accepting letters to the editor

Looking for a new podcast to keep you informed and connected within your local community? Look no further than Eagle Media's latest podcast, "King in the Community."&nbsp;

Join Eagle Media Salina News Director Nate King as he talks with local and regional government officials, first responders, non-profit leaders and unique individuals with fascinating stories from north central Kansas and beyond. Learn about how organizations in your neighborhood leverage their partnerships to create a more interconnected community.

Available on all your favorite platforms, including&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/king-in-the-community/id1687185014">Apple podcasts,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://kinginthecommunity.podbean.com/">Podbean</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZeCj4TK3kaOZEvgQaDlio">&nbsp;Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/c78f2e2e-c714-4aaf-ad4c-4864a4038889">Amazon Audible</a>, TuneIn + Alexa,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/king-in-the-community-5324914">Podchaser,</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/62430">Boomplay</a>.&nbsp;

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🎙The latest from 'King in the Community' with Nate King

The Salina League of Women Voters held its 2024 General Election Forum on Oct. 20 at 1:30 in the Watson Room at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina. 

Click the link above to watch the candidates answer questions from the media and the public. Candidates present at the forum included Senate District 24-John Baker, House District 69-Lori Blake, and Clarke Sanders; Saline County Commission District 2-Annie Grevas and Kathleen Malone Crouch.

Noticeably absent from the forum was State Senator J.R. Claeys, whose empty chair and name card can be seen on the far left of the table of candidates.&nbsp;

Check Salina Post for an article about the candidate's responses on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

2024 League of Women Voters General Election Candidate Forum

Kansas Highway Patrol It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas with fall harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements.

“As the busy farming season is underway, each traveler in Kansas needs to be more aware of increased farm implement and truck traffic,” said Captain Candice Breshears. “In Kansas, we have many trucks exiting and entering the roadways at any given time. Traveling around these vehicles requires extra caution.”

Most farm equipment is not designed to travel at highway speeds and may only travel 15-25 mph. Farm equipment is often wider than the lane of traffic, so extra room should be allowed when sharing the road. Caution should be practiced on all roads, but especially on busy rural roads with unmarked intersections.

Don’t assume the farmer knows you’re there.

Although most farmers regularly check for vehicles behind them, the majority of their focus must be spent looking ahead to stay on the road and watch for oncoming traffic. Implements are very loud, hindering their ability to hear your vehicle.

Don’t pass unless you can see clearly ahead of both your vehicle and the equipment you are passing. If there are curves or hills blocking your view, wait until you can clearly visualize the area you are passing in. You should not pass in a designated “No Passing Zone,” even if you are stuck behind a farm vehicle. Do not pass if you are within 100 feet of any intersection, railroad grade crossing, bridge, elevated structure, or tunnel.

When a farm vehicle pulls to the right side of the road, it does not mean it is turning right or allowing you to pass.

Due to the size of some farm equipment, the farmer must execute wide left turns, so allow it plenty of room and time to turn and remain aware of any potential driveway or field they may be turning into.

Don’t assume that a farmer can move aside to let you pass. Shoulders may be soft, wet, or steep, which can cause the farm vehicle to tip, or the shoulder may not support the weight of a heavy farm vehicle. They understand you are being delayed and will move over at the first safe location available.

Think of the slow-moving vehicle emblem as a warning to adjust your speed.

When you see the slow-moving vehicle emblem, immediately slow down. While the emblems are visible from a long distance, it is difficult to judge the speed at which you are closing in on the vehicle, especially at night.

When you are not focused solely on the road, you increase your chances of a collision, especially if you should come upon a slow-moving farm vehicle.

KHP: Extra caution needed on Kansas roads during harvest

24/7 Travel Store is excited to kick off our 7th annual Food Bank Fill-Up campaign, “Driving Out Hunger. Together.” This month-long effort, which runs through September, will help local food banks across Kansas by matching donations up to $3,000 per store.

“At 24/7 Travel Store, giving back is a big part of who we are,” said Ted Augustine, President of 24/7 Travel Store. “Our Food Bank Fill-Up is a powerful way for us to team up with our customers and help those in need right here in our local communities. We’re grateful for the support we see each year and are proud to continue this tradition.”

The highlight of this year’s campaign is our “Hunger Action Day” event on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Food Bank representatives will be on-site at each of our stores, with times varying by location, to engage with customers and educate them on the available food bank services. They will also explain how the funds raised will be used and encourage individuals to give. On this day, we’ll also be accepting food donations in addition to monetary contributions.

The campaign has garnered strong support year after year, and Jackie Hynes, Director of Marketing at 24/7 Travel Store, is looking forward to this year’s efforts. "This will be my third year coordinating the Food Bank Fill-Up, and I’m continually inspired by the dedication of our team and the generosity of our community," Hynes said. "Through this campaign, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about the incredible work our Kansas food banks do, often relying solely on community support without access to state or grant funding. I’m proud of the efforts we all put in to support such a tremendous need and make a real difference in the lives of those who need it most."

We invite everyone to join us on September 21 and throughout the month to support this important cause. Whether by donating or simply spreading the word, every action counts. For more information, including event details and how to get involved, visit 24-7stores.com/news or check out our Facebook page.

Proudly Supporting These Kansas Food Banks Abilene Area Food &amp; Clothing Bank (Abilene) • Community Care Ministries (Maple Hill) • Genesis Food Pantry of Sherman County (Goodland) • Genesis Food Pantry of Thomas County (Colby) • McPherson County Food Bank (McPherson) • Russell County Food Pantry (Russell) • Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank (Salina) • Trego County Food Pantry (WaKeeney)

24/7 Travel Store launches 7th-annual food bank fill-up

Precipitation data courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/">CoCoRaHS</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">The National Weather Service</a>.

Following precipitation events, Salina Post will update this page with precipitation totals.&nbsp;

As of 08/01/2024 at 8:22 a.m.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/515dcf98-45ad-4e68-b2a2-ed8218a2c9e7">UPDATED: Thousands of Salinans left without power after severe thunderstorm</a>

CoCoRaHS 24-hour rain totals

Due to damages from Sunday's severe weather, the bridge and road south of Wilson, Kansas will NOT be open by Memorial Day, May 27.&nbsp;

According to the Ellsworth County Highway Department, a date has not been set for the road/bridge to reopen.&nbsp;

Plan an alternate route if you plan to travel in the area.&nbsp;

READ MORE<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/3969fc82-b07d-4d4e-885d-fe75a7799560">:&nbsp;🎥UPDATED: Severe weather coverage May 19 — Salina Airport reports 100 mph winds</a>

River bridge, road project south of Wilson closed indefinetly 

Without seeking the reputation of a “chameleon” among actors, Ralph Fiennes has quietly built an awesome range: he made a big impression in Schindler’s List as sociopathic Nazi commandant Amon Goeth; over 30 years later, Fiennes portrays Cardinal Lawrence, a devout, contemplative figure who’s light years away from that breakthrough role. 

Goeth was the embodiment of evil, a man without conscience, while Cardinal Lawrence is all conscience—and conscientiousness, as it’s his task to oversee the vote for a new Pope when the old Pope dies under mysterious circumstances. 

The major pursuers of the job are openly progressive Cardinal Bellini (Stanley Tucci), pious power-seeker Trembley (John Lithgow), staunchly conservative Tedesco (Sergio Castellitto), and the rather odious Adeyemi (Lucian Msamati)—looking to become the first Black Pope. Based on the page-turner by Robert Harris, Conclave sounds like it would be a dry-as-dust procedural but in fact it’s supremely entertaining: a potent cocktail of political intrigue, mystery, conspiracy thriller, powerhouse acting, sober meditation on the sins of the Catholic Church, and a wry commentary on our current state of polarizing elections and candidates of questionable character. 

Directed by Edward Berger, who helmed the recent All Quiet on the Western Front adaptation, Conclave is precise and masterfully paced, making sure we’re fully invested in the characters (including Isabelle Rossellini as crusading Sister Agnes) before tightening the screws: who will become the new Pope? And more importantly: will that person reveal an evil side? 

Full of twists and turns, including a final revelation that’s legitimately surprising, Berger’s film is a thoughtful, intelligent look at what differentiates faith and religion—perfectly portrayed by Fiennes with rock-steady conviction and quiet charisma.

Conclave is rated PG for mature themes and smoking.

Salina Art Center Cinema presents: Conclave

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Criminal Damage to Property; Misdemeanor

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Speeding; maximum limits and Susp/rev license; out of state conviction

NAME:&nbsp;&nbsp;Hall-Forkl, Kyrstein Elyse Raye

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Probation Violation

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Use/poss drug paraphernalian/human body, Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor, Driving While Suspended, Poss of marijuana and Poss of opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear and Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 20

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Salina Post is honored to publish full obituaries and photos at no cost to families. To submit obituaries, email the obituary text and a photo of the deceased to admin@salinapost.com&nbsp;

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The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced that ten proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor projects have been scaled down to three, none of which will run through Kansas. In the meantime, the Grain Belt Express transmission line, approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission in 2011, will continue through the state regulatory process.

While the route of the Grain Belt Express project fell within the borders of one of the proposed Department of Energy corridors, its status as a previously approved project has not changed and is moving forward.

In addition, without a federal corridor designation, state jurisdiction and approval processes remain intact for the Grain Belt Express, and the Kansas Corporation Commission will continue to review any potential future projects.

Federal “backstop” siting authority or the use of federal eminent domain are not an option.&nbsp; The Department of Energy’s decision does not reverse the previously announced $4.9 billion conditional loan guarantee awarded to the Grain Belt Express project on Nov. 25, 2024.&nbsp;

To date, the KCC has taken the following actions in respect to the Grain Belt Express project:

2011 – The Grain Belt Express project, designed to transport energy from Kansas wind and solar farms, was approved based on benefits to the state and granted a certificate of convenience and necessity to build the line.

 2013 – The route of the Kansas portion of the line was approved, beginning at a converter station in Ford County and continuing on to Missouri.

 2019 – The Commission approved the acquisition of the project by Invenergy Transmission LLC from Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC.

 2023 – The KCC approved a request to allow the line to be built in two phases. Phase 1, which includes Kansas and Missouri, can begin once all regulatory and financing requirements have been obtained for that portion of the project. 

The order did not remove or alter any of the protections for landowners required by the commission when it approved Invenergy's acquisition of the project in 2019. In 2024, the KCC gave conditional approval to a siting plan for two 345 kV transmission lines, known as the AC Collector System, designed to connect wind and solar farms to the Grain Belt Express.

A final order on the siting of the AC collector lines is expected to be issued in 2025.

Grain Belt Express line continues through Kansas regulatory process

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Our Salina location is looking to fill a 1st shift opening for a Journeyman Electrician, and our Abilene facility will be a 2nd shift position, complete with a $2 shift differential. 

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Seventeen nursing students were awarded $100,000 in scholarships from the Dane G. Hansen Scholarship fund at&nbsp;Cloud&nbsp;County&nbsp;Community College.

The college administers the scholarship, and students were awarded scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. The scholarship recipients are Melissa Chavez, Salina; Araceli Davila, Salina; Katie Eakins, Concordia; Caroline Flavin, Concordia; Nicole Gonzolas, Salina; Sienna Harris, Concordia; Amy Jones, Concordia; Kelsi Lamer, Salina; Holli Masek, Hickman, Neb; Binita Pokhrel, Manhattan; Meghan Sandlin, Salina; Keri Ymballa, Minneapolis.

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation aspires to enhance the quality of life throughout rural communities in northwest Kansas. The Foundation strongly supports the continuing education of rural community members and awards scholarships to those who are willing to work in the 26-county&nbsp;service area of northwest Kansas upon graduation. Those who receive this scholarship must be currently enrolled in the CCCC nursing program. The scholarship will cover tuition, fees, books, and some miscellaneous expenses.

“We are profoundly grateful for the continued student support provided by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation,” said Stefanie Perret, MSN, RN, Division Dean. “This scholarship fund equips our students to make meaningful contributions to rural healthcare, furthering the mission of&nbsp;Cloud&nbsp;County&nbsp;Community College.”

CCCC awards nursing scholarships

Following is recent booking activity for the Saline County Jail, as provided by law enforcement. Photos, if provided, are courtesy of Saline County Jail. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor Improper driving on laned roadway Fail to yield at stop or yield sign

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): &nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Driving While Suspended

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Failure to appear

REQUESTED CHARGE(S):&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit

Theft of prop/services:Value less than $1,500

Saline County Jail Bookings, Dec. 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — With winter in full swing, icy weather can lead to dangerous road conditions and accidents. 

It is never a bad time to consider taking a defensive driver course. Not only are these types of courses good practice, but they can also qualify you for a discount on your auto insurance. Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt encourages those with automobile coverage to consider taking a defensive driving course and to ask about discounts from their insurer.

“Companies that provide auto insurance are required to offer discounts to policy holders who take a defensive driving course” says Commissioner Schmidt. “Be sure to check with your insurance agent to see what approved courses qualify for a discount.”

State law requires companies providing auto insurance to provide a discount based on proof of an approved vehicle accident-avoidance course. Ask your auto insurer:

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How long will the discount last?&nbsp;Eligible courses will allow Kansas insureds to receive a discount for a three-year period. To renew after the three-year period, Kansas insureds must simply complete another approved accident prevention class.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How much will the discount be?&nbsp;All insurance companies provide varying discounts, but all will provide a discount for approved defensive driving courses. Speak with your insurance agent for information about the discount rate.

•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What courses are approved?&nbsp;Auto insurance providers will have a list of courses they accept. Ask your insurance agent about their company approved courses and how to sign up for them.

For more information about insurance, please visit the Kansas Department of Insurance website at&nbsp;<a href="http://insurance.kansas.gov/" target="_blank">insurance.kansas.gov</a>&nbsp;or contact our office at 785-296-3071.

Consumer Connection: Ask about defensive driver discounts

By TYLER HENRY Lead Sportswriter - Salina Post

The Southeast of Saline basketball teams traveled to Hillsboro on Thursday night for a bonus Trojan War.

Hillsboro would take both games, defeating SES 44-25 on the girl’s side and 62-43 on the boy’s side.

Girls: SE of Saline 25, Hillsboro 44

The first quarter of this game was one of the lowest scoring affairs across the state, with just four total field goals and a 6-5 Hillsboro lead at the end of the frame.

Both teams picked things up from there, and behind 12 second-half points for Kyiah Samuelson and Annabell Villalaz, Southeast pulled ahead to take a 17-15 lead at halftime.

Unfortunately for SES, the Lady Trojans in purple would score just eight points for the remainder of the game, including a lone three in the fourth quarter, as Hillsboro pulled away in a dominant second half.

Samuelson finished with 11 of Southeast’s 25 points, and was the only member of the purple and white in double figures.

Hillsboro was led in scoring by Amyah Werth (15), Ella Potucek (12), and Talia Jost (8).

SES falls to 2-2 on the year at the Christmas break while Hillsboro improves to 3-3.

Boys: SE of Saline 43, Hillsboro 62

The boy’s side of this doubleheader saw Southeast struggle right out of the gate, scoring just eight points and finding themselves down 23-8 after the first quarter.

Both sides of the ball would improve in the second, and SES managed to whittle down the lead a bit, but the damage was done as Hillsboro pulled away down the stretch in a 19-point win.

Just four Trojans found the scoring column in this game, led by a herculean effort from Gannon Jacobson, who dropped a new career-high 17 points in this game.

Jacobson was joined in double figures by Owen Bailey (11), but the rest of the team chipped in just five total points on two made field goals.

Hillsboro had six total players in scoring including three in double figures, led by Lincoln Wichert (18), Nash Dickinson (17), and Easton Shahan (11).

Southeast’s first win of the season will have to come in the new year as they fall to 0-4, Hillsboro meanwhile moves to 4-2.

Both SES teams will be back in action on January 3rd to open a 3-game homestand against Republic County.

Southeast swept by Hillsboro in 2024 finale

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Alright, as far as the guys that didn’t practice today, it was Chamarri (Conner) and D.J. (Humphries) and then the rest of the guys were out there working. I know the questions are about Patrick (Mahomes). He worked out this week, full and will most likely end up playing. We’ll just see how things worked out today – rotated guys at the left tackle position, Joe Thuney being one of them and then the young guys (Wanya Morris and Kingsley Suamataia) so – and we’ll just finalize that as we get closer here, but they all got work in there. (We) look forward to the challenge of playing the Texans. (Houston Texans Head Coach) DeMeco’s (Ryans) done a great job there and they’re good offensively, defensively and special teams-wise, but our guys have had a real good week of preparation (and we) look forward to that challenge. With that, time’s yours.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you expect Hollywood Brown to play on Saturday?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, there’s a good chance on that.”

Q:&nbsp;On the comments from the Texans players.

REID:&nbsp;“Listen, we just play. We practice and we play so (we’re) not worried about that.”

Q:&nbsp;How has Hollywood Brown looked in practice?

REID:&nbsp;“He’s (Hollywood Brown) done a nice job. I mentioned earlier just about (how) it’s not – it wasn’t his legs, so he’s been able to run and keep himself in running shape, but the rest of it where the surgery wasn’t at, he – it looked good and (he) was doing fine, yeah.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you feel like at this point that Patrick Mahomes will play unless he has a setback?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, listen I don’t want to lead you one way or the other. I’m (going to) make sure that – we’ve been taking it day-by-day and that’s kind of where we’re at, but he (Patrick Mahomes) did look good out there.”

Q: When you say look good, can you elaborate on that?

REID:&nbsp;“He (Patrick Mahomes) moved around pretty good. You’re always looking to make sure that he can get out of the way, not to further any harm to him so that’s what I look at.”

Q: Did you give Carson Wentz more reps with the regular guys this week?

REID:&nbsp;“Well, not necessarily with the regular guys but he (Carson Wentz) did some extra stuff, yeah.”

Q: Where is Chamarri Conner in his concussion protocol? Is there a chance he could play on Wednesday?

REID:&nbsp;“There’s a chance Wednesday but right now, he’s (Chamarri Conner) still in the protocol and going through it. He’s doing better every day, so we’ll just – we’ll have to see. Definitely though out for this game.”

Q: Five days ago, did you think Patrick Mahomes would be where he is today physically?

REID:&nbsp;“I wasn’t sure. I’ve been through it with him (Patrick Mahomes) before and he amazes me every time he does it. I mean, the guy, he’s so mentally tough and just puts – it’s a mindset that he has going into it. Where he was a few days ago, yeah, I’d probably say it was a long shot, but you know he’s done well with it.”

Q: Is your goal to get D.J. Humphries back in the left tackle spot?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we just have to let that hamstring – being a big - cause just because I don’t want him (D.J. Humphries) to go out and do it again but yeah, eventually he’ll get back in there and get going.”

Q: Is there a chance he can play against the Steelers?

Chiefs Quotes: 12-19-24

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;The All-America candidate duo of Ayoka Lee and Serena Sundell paced (13/12) K-State with 52 combined points as the Wildcats concluded its non-conference schedule with an 83-39 win over New Mexico State on Wednesday night at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats improved its season-best win streak to seven games.

Lee registered her 63rd&nbsp;career double-double to tie Brittney Griner for third place on the Big 12 career double-doubles list. Lee finished the night with a season-high 34 points on 14-of-18 shooting, 11 rebounds, three blocks and a steal in 26 minutes of action. This was Lee’s 13th&nbsp;career game with 30 or more points and 10 or more rebounds.

Sundell carded 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and a 5-of-5 effort at the foul line, six assists, two rebounds, a block and a steal.

This is the 41st&nbsp;time that Lee and Sundell have reached double figures in the same game. The 52 combined points marks the third time the duo has combined for 50 or more points in the same game and the first time since Jan. 23, 2022, when Lee and Sundell set the school record for combined points by two teammates at 72.

- K-State (12-1) won the first quarter on the back of Lee, as she outscored New Mexico State (6-5) on her own, 15-7. The Wildcats would hold a 19-7 advantage after the first frame, as Temira Poindexter added two free throws and Jaelyn Glenn converted a layup.

- The second quarter belonged to Sundell, as she scored K-State’s first nine points and assisted on the other made field goal to send the Wildcats to a 30-10 lead and force an Aggies timeout with 5:50 remaining.

- Sundell would end the second quarter with 13 points in the frame, pushing the Wildcats into a 38-22 lead at halftime.

- K-State would wallop New Mexico State in the third quarter, 28-7, by shooting 75.0 percent (9-of-12) from the field.

- Lee and Poindexter took turns scoring on New Mexico State to begin the third, as the tandem split the 15 points with Lee scoring eight and Poindexter added seven. The Wildcats held a 53-27 lead with 4:42 to play in the third.

- The Wildcats would end the third on a 13-2 run to hold a 66-29 lead.

- K-State would shoot 57.1 percent in the final frame to win the stanza, 17-10.

- The Wildcats registered 54 points in the paint aiding to its final field goal percentage of 59.3 percent (32-of-54) which included a 25.0 percent (4-of-16) effort from long range.

- K-State handed out 25 assists on its 32 made field goals.

- K-State and New Mexico State met for the first time in the series. The Wildcats are 17-13 against current members of Conference USA.

- K-State head coach Jeff Mittie owns a career record of 656-371 (.639), including a mark of 202-136 (.598).

- K-State owns a record of 260-96 (.730) as an AP ranked team. K-State is 22-3 (.880) all-time when ranked 13th in the nation.

- The Wildcats are 250-103 (.708) in games played in the month of December, including an active 13-game winning streak dating back to the start of December 2023. Under Mittie, K-State is 49-18 (.731) in games during the 12th&nbsp;month.

- K-State's starting five consisted of guards: Zyanna Walker, Jaelyn Glenn and Serena Sundell; forward Temira Poindexter and center Ayoka Lee. This was the 11th time this lineup has started together this season. This was the 125th career start for Lee, the 116th career start for Sundell, the 112th career start for Jaelyn Glenn, the 100th career collegiate start and 12th at K-State for Poindexter and the 13th career start for Walker. With her 125th career start at K-State, Lee remains in fourth in program history for career starts.

- The Wildcats held a 38-22 lead at halftime on Wednesday. Under Mittie, K-State is 161-19 (.894) when leading at halftime. The Wildcats have led at the half in 11 games this season (11-0).

- K-State improves to 56-3 (.949) over the last four seasons when holding foes to 60 points or less.

- K-State has scored 20-or more points in a quarter 32 times this season, including the third quarter on Wednesday. Since the start of the quarter-system in 2015-16, the Wildcats are 144-62 (.699) when scoring 20 or more points in any quarter of a game.

- K-State shot 50.0 percent or better in a quarter in all four quarters on Wednesday. The Wildcats have 33 quarters this season of 50.0 percent or better shooting.

- Over the last four seasons, K-State is 54-3 (.947) when holding the advantage on the glass.

- K-State improved to 102-8 (.927) when handing out 20 or more assists in a game. The Wildcats have dished out 20 or more assists in 10 games this season (10-0).

- With her 34 points on Wednesday, Lee boosted her career total to 2,392 and moved into sole possession of eighth on the Big 12 career scoring list. Lee registered her 15th&nbsp;career game with 30 or more points, tallied her 55th career game with 20 or more points and her 114th career game with 10 or more points. Lee has scored in every game of her career (125 games).

- Lee hauled in 11 rebounds on Wednesday. Lee’s career total for rebounds stands at 1,188, improving upon her own school record for career rebounds. Lee is seventh in Big 12 history for career rebounds. She owns 64 career games with 10 or more rebounds and 108 career games with five or more rebounds.

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