A Salina man blames an acquaintance for stealing his vehicle after an overnight stay at his home.

According to the Salina Police Department (SPD) on Tuesday, July 22nd at around 5:00 pm, a 54-year old man reported that their vehicle was stolen. The man told police before the alleged incident happened, he had an 'acquaintance stay at his home overnight' on Saturday, July 19th. The following morning, the man reported that his acquaintance 'was gone' as well as his green 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.

SPD stated that the man suspected his acquaintance stole the vehicle. The man then called the suspect and told them to return the vehicle, but they did not.

The green 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe bears a KS tag,&nbsp;235PPC.

Value is listed at $5,000. The investigation is ongoing.

Salina man blames acquaintance for stealing his vehicle, investigation ongoing

Another round of storms are anticipated to occur on Wednesday evening, after the flooding from Monday evening.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), a round of storms are anticipated for Wednesday evening with the best chances occurring across central Kansas. Reportedly, the strongest storms may produce wind gusts near 60 mph and heavy rainfall.

Salina is depicted to have a 30-60% chance of storms for Wednesday night.

Monitor local weather updates frequently in multiple ways by listening to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/nwr/">NOAA Weather Radio</a>, checking local news and emergency notifications. You can also stay informed by following Saline County and the National Weather Service on social media.

For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.

Another round of storms anticipated for Wednesday evening across Central Kansas

LINCOLN COUNTY &amp; SALINE COUNTY - The US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS) has issued a flash flood warning for northern Lincoln County until late Monday evening.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), north Lincoln County is under a flash flood warning until 11:45 pm. Reportedly, radar is estimating 4 to 6 inches of rainfall across northern Lincoln county between Barnard and Lincoln.&nbsp;The storms are nearly stationary with more heavy rainfall likely.

The US National Weather Service stated this flash flood warning is a "very dangerous flooding situation" and to not drive in flooded areas. They are advising people to report any&nbsp;flooding problems to local officials.

According to the US National Weather Service, northwest Saline County is under a "high risk" of flash flooding,&nbsp;especially near the town of Glendale with slow moving thunderstorms producing 4 to 5 inches of rainfall.

Saline County Emergency Management advises people in the Saline County area to stay home during this flash flood warning. Saline County Emergency Management has stated the following:

Avoid low-lying areas and roads near creeks or ditches.

Keep headlights on and drive slowly if travel is absolutely necessary.&nbsp;

Please do not risk your safety or the safety of emergency responders.

Flash flood warning issued for northern Lincoln County and high risk for northwest Saline County

The US National Weather Service has issued an 'extreme heat warning' for Central Kansas until Wednesday evening.

According to the&nbsp;US National Weather Service, on Saturday, July 19th an 'extreme heat warning' was issued to be in effect from now until Wednesday evening (July 23rd). Heat indices were reported to be as high as 110 degrees, with high's being over 100 degrees. 

It was reported that humidity will also remain in place through this period, which will make it feel even hotter. Chances of showers and storms could occur through the week, with the best chances occurring on Thursday, July 24th.

The US National Weather Service has left some tips about staying safe during this advisory:

Work outdoors early or late in the day, and take breaks in the shade as often as possible

Check up on the elderly, sick and those without A/C

Never leave children or pets unattended in your vehicles ('look before you lock')

For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.&nbsp;

Extreme heat warning issued in Central Kansas until Wednesday evening

The US National Weather Service Wichita, KS has announced that rain and storms are beginning to move east into central Kansas as of 9:45 pm, late Thursday evening.

According to the US National Weather Service Wichita, KS, the strongest storms will be capable of producing up to '60 mph winds and quarter size hail.

The National Weather Services advises to stay vigilant and have multiple ways to receive any updates or warnings.

UPDATE: Storms moving towards Central Kansas late Thursday evening

Thunderstorms are expected to occur on Thursday evening throughout parts of central Kansas.

According to the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), scattered thunderstorms are expected to move into central Kansas this evening with a few strong to severe storms possible. The storms are expected to occur around 7:00 pm and likely last till about 2:00 am, early Friday morning.

The National Weather Service encourages to ensure you have a plan if you are outdoors and storms start to approach your location.

Eagle radio/media stations&nbsp;99.9FM KSKG&nbsp;and&nbsp;910AM/107.5FM KINA&nbsp;will be giving live updates on air if necessary.

Thunderstorms expected throughout central Kansas on Thursday evening

The Saline County Emergency Management team continues to monitor severe weather conditions and the associated flood risks, as the region enters an active weather period today through tonight on Tuesday, June 17th.

According to Saline County Emergency Management, the National Weather Service has placed much of central and south-central Kansas, including Saline County, under a 'moderate risk' for severe storms beginning this afternoon and continuing into early Wednesday morning. 

Residents should expect the potential for:

Wind gusts of 60 to 80 mph, tennis ball-sized hail, a few tornadoes﻿ and heavy rainfall that could result in localized flooding overnight.

Saline County Emergency Management also notes that&nbsp;area rivers and streams are forecast to rise significantly.&nbsp;

Mulberry Creek near Salina: Expected to crest near 26.5 feet, reaching major flood stage.

Smoky Hill River near Mentor: Forecasted crest near 24.2 feet, approaching moderate flood stage.

Smoky Hill River near New Cambria: Projected to crest around 30.3 feet, above moderate flood stage.

River levels are currently well below flood stage but are expected to rise rapidly as rainfall moves through the area. Residents in low-lying areas near rivers, streams and creeks should prepare for possible flooding and monitor conditions closely. Saline County encourages residents to not drive through flooded roadways and to always follow official detours and barricades.

Saline County Emergency Management remains in close coordination with the National Weather Service and regional response partners and will provide additional information as conditions warrant.

For the latest forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service Wichita office at <a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>. To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.&nbsp;

UPDATE: Possibility of severe thunderstorms and flooding for Saline County to continue throughout Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning

The US National Weather Service Wichita, KS has issued a watch for scattered showers and storms to continue across portions of central and south-central Kansas on Tuesday June 17th. 

According to the National Weather Service, these showers and storms will continue through at least 10:00 am on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service also reported of isolated hail up to ping pong size possibly occurred until earlier on Tuesday at 7:00 am with frequent lightning.

Eagle radio/media stations&nbsp;99.9FM KSKG&nbsp;and&nbsp;910AM/107.5FM KINA&nbsp;will be giving live updates if necessary.

To check forecasts frequently, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.&nbsp;

Scattered showers and storms for Saline County to continue throughout Tuesday morning  

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to take place in southeast Kansas and parts of North Central Kansas.

The National Weather Service has issued a forecast calling for multiple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain from Friday, May 23rd through Sunday night, May 25th. Thunderstorms are anticipated to occur periodically throughout Russell, Hutchinson and Salina till 3:00 pm and a second round after 7:00 pm on Friday. Very low chance of thunderstorms to occur for Saturday.

Areas such as Chanute and Coffeyville are on a "flood watch" from Friday till Sunday night. Salina is in the "low rainfall" amount range for this weekend.&nbsp;Although confidence is highest for flooding in southeast Kansas, Saline County residents should still remain alert. The risk of severe storms today and again Sunday night makes early preparation critical.

The National Weather Service recommends people to closely monitor weather alerts and prepare for rapidly changing conditions. Rainfall totals over the next 72 hours could lead to hazardous travel and localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas and intersections with poor drainage.&nbsp;

To check forecasts frequently, go to <a href="https://www.weather.gov/">weather.gov</a>.&nbsp;

Multiple rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall expected for southeast Kansas and parts of North Central Kansas

Another round of severe storms are predicted to occur for Salina and the Saline County area for Monday.

According to the National Weather Service, severe storms are likely for this afternoon and evening on Monday. It has been issued that wind gusts can get as high as 25 mph. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible, primarily along and east of I-135.

Residents should remain alert and take necessary precaution as needed for dangerous weather conditions.

For more updates and information, go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178</a>

Likelihood for another round of severe storms for the Salina/Saline County area

Severe thunderstorms are expected to occur tomorrow in Salina, according to the National Weather Service.&nbsp;

Throughout the day on Sunday, a 60% chance of showers are likely to occur with a possible thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy skies, with a high near 78 degrees. Furthermore, breezy winds will take place with an east wind of 11 - 20 mph and gusts as high as 29 mph.&nbsp;

Into the night, a 70% of thunderstorms are likely to occur. Mostly cloudy skies with a low of around 64. Southeast wind speeds will kick up to around 15 - 18 mph. Prepare as needed.

Eagle radio/media stations 99.9FM KSKG and 910AM/107.5FM KINA will be giving live updates tomorrow if necessary.

For more information go to:&nbsp;<a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178</a>

Severe thunderstorms expected for Sunday

The Salina Family YMCA is calling all young athletes to step up and put in the work. 

On&nbsp;August 8–9, the Y will host its&nbsp;Youth Performance Training Camp (YPTC)—a high-impact, two-day experience for youth&nbsp;ages 5–19&nbsp;who are ready to build a stronger foundation in sport, strength,and self-confidence.

This camp is designed to challenge, inspire, and equip young people to push beyond their limits and rise to the next level—whether they’re new to athletics or looking to refine their edge.

“The YPTC gives us an opportunity to better prepare Salina's athletes for the sport they are participating in,” said the YMCA Sports Director. “This camp focuses on the development of Speed Mechanics, Body Weight Explosiveness and Fundamental Strength Training. The vision is to give Salina's youth the confidence to perform while also introducing foundational aspects of health and wellness.”

With a focus on movement, mindset and motivation, participants will train with intention and leave with the confidence to perform—on the field, in the gym and in life. It’s not just about playing better. It’s about becoming better.

Times vary by age group – visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.salinaymca.org/sports/sports-camps">https://www.salinaymca.org/sports/sports-camps</a>&nbsp;for details.

Space is limited, and commitment starts with registration.

Sign up today and give your athlete the opportunity to train with purpose, grow in confidence, and build habits that last a lifetime. Non-members welcome.

YMCA hosts training camp to help grow the overall life of the youth

Saline County is asking the public to provide input for the search of the next Saline County Administrator.&nbsp;

According to Saline County, they are asking the public for input about what qualities and qualifications should be most valued in the upcoming candidates for County Administrator.

Current County Administrator, Phillip Smith-Hanes will retire on March 31, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, the County is beginning the search process early.

Among their many duties, the County Administrator oversees day-to-day county operations, manages budgets, coordinates departmental activities and ensures that county services effectively meet community needs. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts on what qualities they believe are necessary for Saline County's next Administrator. 

Input can be submitted by emailing:&nbsp;publiccommunications@salinecountyks.gov&nbsp;or through comments on the county’s social media channels.

All comments submitted will be made available to the commission, but those submitted by July 31 will help assist in developing the recruitment materials.

Saline County seeking public input during search for the next County Administrator

State street between Lightville and Muir Roads is now open, after the storms and flooding from Monday evening into Tuesday morning.

According to the Saline County Sheriff's Office, State street was closed on Tuesday due to flooding. Reportedly, State street is now open.

UPDATE: State street now open after flooding

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.

NAME:&nbsp;Greer, Annie Laura Love

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Probation Violation

NAME:&nbsp;Humbargar, Amanda Marie

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Theft of prop./services; Value $1,500 to $25,000

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Theft of prop./serv.; &lt;$1500 3 business in 72 hrs

Saline County Jail Bookings, July 23

It is time to showcase your culinary skills and unique chili creations at the 2025 Boiling Pot Chili Cook-Off during the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair. 

You will be provided with a generous starter kit—15 lbs. of beef, plus onions and tomatoes—to kick start your masterpiece. The rest is up to you! Add your secret ingredients to craft a chili that will wow the crowd. 

The event takes place on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Why join the fun? To Be a Community Champion: Promote your organization or business while helping make our city great. Support the Museum: Proceeds benefit year-round free events, exhibits, and presentations. Enjoy the Experience: Have a blast creating, competing, and meeting fellow chili lovers.

· People’s Choice Winner: Voted on by the public, announced at 2 pm. Cash + prizes valued at $150.

· Judge’s Choice Winner: Selected by our panel of local judges, announced at 2 pm. Cash + prizes valued at $150.

For more information contact Rosa De La Cruz at (785) 833-2021, <a href="http://rosa.delacruz@salina.org">rosa.delacruz@salina.org</a>, or Joshua Morris at (785) 833-8024, <a href="http://josh.morris@salina.org">josh.morris@salina.org</a>.

Public sampling begins at 10:30 am for only $2.50 to sample all the chili. Each ticket purchased will then vote for their favorite chili.

More information along with online or printable entry forms may be found at <a href="http://www.smokyhillmuseum.org">www.smokyhillmuseum.org</a> under what-to-do/special-events/street-fair/chili-cook-off. To have a copy mailed to you call (785) 309-5776 or email <a href="http://museum@salina.org">museum@salina.org</a>.

Completed applications and a $30 application fee must be postmarked or hand-delivered by August 29, 2025, to the Smoky Hill Museum at 211 West Iron Avenue. The application fee is non-refundable.

Smoky Hill Museum accepting entries for their Chili Cook-Off

Saline County Commissioners accepted a grant by the Kansas Department of Commerce (KDOC) on top of other funds, to fulfill improvements to the Senior Service building in Salina.

On Tuesday, the Saline County Commission approved by signature a $712,460 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provided by the KDOC to assist funds towards the improvements of the Senior Services building. This amount will be added along with donations ($10,000), Earl Bane Foundation ($15,000) and Capital Improvement Program funds ($200,000), making a total of $937,460 for the project cost.

The project includes replacing parking lot, replace uneven sidewalks, install lighting around the building and replacement of the roof.&nbsp;

Saline County Commission accepts grant for the improvements of the Senior Services building

U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 

2026 Kansas state senate candidate, Jim DuBois (district 24), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the term limits convention pledge. DuBois is the first signer in this race.

The U.S. Term Limits pledge is provided to candidates and members of state legislatures. It reads, “I pledge that, as a member of the state legislature, I will cosponsor, vote for, and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the sole purpose of enacting term limits on Congress.”

In the 1995 case, Thornton v. U.S. Term Limits, the Supreme Court of the United States opined that only a Constitutional Amendment could limit the terms of U.S. Senators and House Representatives. According to Nick Tomboulides, Chief Executive Officer of USTL, the best chance of imposing term limits on Congress is through an Article V Proposal Convention of state legislatures.

“The Constitution allows for amendments to be proposed by either 2/3 of Congress or 2/3 of the states. While we’d like for Congress to take the high road and propose term limits on itself, we know they are too self-interested to do that without external pressure.” said Tomboulides. “That is why it is important to get buy-in from state legislators,” he added. Once proposed, the amendment must be ratified by 38 states.”

Tomboulides noted, “More than 87% of Americans have rejected the career politician model and want to replace it with citizen leadership. The way to achieve that goal is through a congressional term limits amendment. Jim knows this and is willing to work to make sure we reach our goal.”

According to the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.0kMF4cq3xkorcqewaitHksJBB715yP6Bt5lbhnifrKGcZJ-2FJHez6LdkBjVS0JT8KI2fTsgpbD9mUau8TOTVG4vr6N0uVZ5RVFEkhyi-2F-2BLJ8uYN4B26g63SDSEi-2BrVfQaLgaCFLNdM5dJ4-2FRlBD7DKiXtSQfIW38d7XhMUgAF39E-3DQqCX_IvIwffF0vyXZB-2BDobl6v3t0-2FogTUNFMh2Yjod3HyUO6KzARFx8ZO19Pe0s3gIh6m-2FaFulms5a24K7cFREIJ4i5D2Ym9G6NWJpqYMNLWjgBkAJpx5q3Kfqg-2FOmhQS7ij2X1cs1MeQinpTguTdhSR2p2EL9NYMd6FgpEr2xsOibr7Z-2BRFWTvT4ps8qgq5JJLvAuoitU3SbJrrlwB8N3iS0WpcE-2Fi7-2F-2BhYh-2FIP9kIemN20pJPWjiPhXzH-2F7AoPVBlz28Up7oltPhTPiRfp6BnDLhGhfN8DsgMy8vCpl8BQ-2Fq64R22NtKFNQqmUShWiYJ4U1uRjOcv8re6FOLIZ-2Be6sg2112zP0jQ9hV4234ezTE6abw5UoCXJTalJ-2BQVgIuxPuRzpCsdwGNGlwU2S5sNrAEog-3D-3D">latest nationwide poll on term limits conducted by Pew Research</a>, term limits enjoy wide bipartisan support. Pew's analysis states, “An overwhelming majority of adults (87%) favor limiting the number of terms that members of Congress are allowed to serve. This includes a majority 56% who strongly favor this proposal, just 12% are opposed.”

<a target="_blank" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.0kMF4cq3xkorcqewaitHksJBB715yP6Bt5lbhnifrKGcZJ-2FJHez6LdkBjVS0JT8K4eZ1MbkKzfzpD-2BsKeEoX2tUX6JQpQ9AnyA7AVYIwmwTX3EteGwavn8-2Fboncb5NnQq7o-2BaxmCc-2B1WXdTwvj7wmg-3D-3DLa1r_IvIwffF0vyXZB-2BDobl6v3t0-2FogTUNFMh2Yjod3HyUO6KzARFx8ZO19Pe0s3gIh6m-2FaFulms5a24K7cFREIJ4i5D2Ym9G6NWJpqYMNLWjgBkAJpx5q3Kfqg-2FOmhQS7ij2X1cs1MeQinpTguTdhSR2p2EL9NYMd6FgpEr2xsOibr7Z-2BRFWTvT4ps8qgq5JJLvAuoitU3SbJrrlwB8N3iS0WpcE-2Fi7-2F-2BhYh-2FIP9kIemN21T0LkEkcYbWyMDgrDypArdo7m-2FkD5pTRPgrwoCdobGBYelCTUesyv-2B8Cvs94NbACeCyS6DjWsVdfBLRvvHNM6UbtKE66IfpI-2FrqkZOKaJdLbILUKMhPwmZ2egVSop-2BVStsrGdS4uwiB5P-2FAg4-2BkcbScx4w0aSbtCAIiT7Bk1JRPg-3D-3D">View DuBois's signed pledge here.</a>

DuBois supports UTSL for term limits on Congress 

After the storms from Monday and into Tuesday morning, State Street will be closed&nbsp;between Lightville and Muir Roads due to flooding, according to the Saline County Sheriff's Office.

The Saline County Sheriff's Office advises people to not travel through the area at this time.

State street in Salina closed due to flooding 

Kansas Courts, Kansas Judicial Branch

The&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://go.kansascourts.gov/l/T9FLWtKcBdumwuRI97wZ7SNd21SHrwiKu_TkexQQ8jA">28th Judicial District Nominating Commission</a>&nbsp;sent the names of three nominees for district judge to Gov. Laura Kelly, who has 60 days to decide who will fill the vacancy.

The vacancy will be created when District Judge Rene Young retires August 1 from her position in Saline County.

The 28th Judicial District is composed of Ottawa and Saline counties.

To be considered for district judge, a nominee must be:

After serving one year in office, a new judge must stand for a retention vote in the next general election to remain in the position. If retained, the incumbent will serve a four-year term.

The 28th Judicial District Nominating Commission consists of Justice K.J. Wall as the nonvoting chair.

Salina: Lance Cochran, Robert German, Donald Merriman, Russel Prophet, and Christine Ritter

Salina attorney and two City of Salina staff members nominated for 28th district judge

(Video) Husker Football Coach Matt Rhule's Big 10 Media Day Press Conference

Kansas Wesleyan Women's Volleyball has earned its 16th straight American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award as the AVCA released its 2024-25 Academic award winners.

KWU's streak is the third longest in the NAIA and is among the Top 50 longest streak in all of college volleyball (all NCAA, NAIA, USCAA and 2-year colleges).

KWU only trails Concordia University, Nebraska (27 straight) and Carroll College (18 straight) for the longest streak in the NAIA. Only seven NAIA institutions have a streak of more than 10 years.

In the NAIA, there were only 67 institutions to earn the AVCA Team Academic Award.

Volleyball programs from across the country continue to prove their dominance off the court as <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/317abaaa-73f0-473a-941d-3a6c57272edc?elinkdata=27178">a record-breaking 1,450 collegiate and high school volleyball teams</a> maintained a year-long grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale), to earn the 2025 AVCA Team Academic Award.

"It is very exciting to see that the record-setting, on-court successes during the 2024-25 season have extended to the classroom," says AVCA CEO Jaime Gordon. "The fact that more programs earned the Team Academic Award than ever before is evidence of how committed our coaches are when it comes to helping their players reach their goals as both students and athletes."

Teams that have received the award for 15 or more years are highlighted on the list of honorees for their consistent commitment to academics. Two programs hold the extraordinary record of receiving the award for 33 consecutive seasons: the girls teams at Jonesboro High School (Jonesboro, Ark.) and Ross S. Sterling High School (Baytown, Texas).

The High School Boys and High School Girls divisions again set records for total recipients, reaching 66 and 527 participants, respectively.

This season's award was earned by several teams that also won national collegiate championships on the court and in the sand during the 2024-25 season:

Lynn University (NCAA Women's Division II)

Juniata College (NCAA Women's Division III)

Florida Southwestern State College (NJCAA Women's Division I)

Cowley College (NJCAA Women's Division II)

Texas Christian University (NCAA Women's Beach)

University of Mary Hardin Baylor (AVCA Small College Beach Women's Division III)

Stevenson University (AVCA Fall Beach - Men's National Champions)

Stanford University (Division I), Barry University (Division II), and Emmanuel [Ga.] University (Division II) hit the trifecta, as their women's, men's, and beach teams are all being honored.

Here is the list of the schools with the longest current streaks by division:

The additional distinction of <a href="http://kwucoyotes.com/services/go.ashx/ce3dca66-48f9-4d8f-ae41-3df709700bc4?elinkdata=27178">Team Academic Honor Roll </a>celebrates programs in the top 20% of GPAs for their division.

Beginning this year, the AVCA also named a Team Academic Champion for each collegiate division. The programs named to this exclusive list achieved the highest GPAs in their respective divisions.

Here is the inaugural list of Team Academic Champions:

KWU Women's Volleyball earns 16th straight AVCA Team Academic Award

WICHITA, Kan. (July 22, 2025)—Kyler Fedko became the first player in Wind Surge franchise to record a 20-20 season in franchise history in a 12-5 victory for Wichita over the Frisco RoughRiders at Equity Bank Park. He hit a pair of home runs to reach 20 this year, while he entered the game with 23 stolen bases, swiping his 24th in the contest.&nbsp;

Kala’i Rosario and Fedko opened the night by becoming the sixth pair of Wind Surge teammates to hit back-to-back home runs this season. Rosario’s 11th of the year was a two-run homer, while Fedko’s 19th in 2025 came on a solo shot to make the score 3-0 Wichita after an inning.

Jake Rucker left the yard to left field on the first pitch of the bottom of the second for the third Wind Surge long ball of the night and the team’s fourth run. Andrew Cossetti lofted a double off the outfield wall in the home half of the third to bring in Fedko for a 5-0 Wind Surge advantage.

Abimelec Ortiz broke the scoreless spell for Frisco with a sacrifice fly to right in the top of the fourth. A groundout put across another run later in the inning to put the game within three for the RoughRiders.&nbsp;

Fedko found the Wichita bullpen in left-center in the bottom of the fifth for his second long ball of the night, becoming the first-ever Wind Surge player to record a 20-20 season in franchise history.&nbsp;

While three more scores came for Frisco on two hits in the top of the sixth, a round-tripper trio courtesy of Kaelen Culpepper, Gabby Gonzalez, and Rosario added four more tallies for Wichita in the bottom half of the inning for an 11-5 Wind Surge score through sixth, while Cossetti singled home the 12th run for Wichita in the eighth, bringing the eventual final score into the picture.

Mike Paredes threw three innings of two-hit baseball to go with three strikeouts on the way to his 10th win of the year.&nbsp;

Wind Surge Throw Their Own Home Run Derby In Series Opener Against RoughRiders

Chiefs Quotes: 7-22-25

CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Boyd pitched seven crisp innings for his 11th win, and the Chicago Cubs spoiled Rich Hill’s return to the majors with a 6-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw each had two hits as Chicago ended a two-game slide. Shaw, Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly had RBIs.

Boyd (11-3) gave up four hits, struck out six and walked one in winning his fifth straight start. The left-hander retired the first eight Royals batters and didn't allow a hit until Nick Loftin led off the fifth with a line single.

Caleb Thielbar followed with a perfect eighth and Daniel Palencia worked around two singles in the ninth to complete a six-hitter.

Hill (0-1)&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/royals-cubs-rich-hill-oldest-e09c2d43a7a83309e1cf9696c3e80d71">became the oldest active player in baseball</a>&nbsp;after the Royals selected the 45-year-old from Triple-A Omaha. He allowed three runs — one earned — and six hits in five innings. The left-hander threw 90 pitches (55 strikes), walking two and striking out one.

It was the debut of Hill's 21st season in the majors and his first with Kansas City. The Royals are his 14th major league team, matching Edwin Jackson’s record.

Hill and the Royals fell behind 2-0 in the second when the Royals committed two errors, botching potential double plays. Crow-Armstrong doubled in a run off Hill in the fifth.

The Cubs put the game away with three runs in the seventh off Jonathan Bowlan.

After Loftin singled in the fifth, the Royals loaded the bases with one out on Freddy Fermin’s bloop and John Rave’s bunt single. Swanson snared Kyle Isbel’s broken-bat liner at shortstop, then dived to tag out Fermin before he could get back to second for an inning-ending double play.

The Cubs stole six bases in the game, including four off Hill. That included a double-steal by Justin Turner and Shaw in the second, Chicago scored its final run with on double-steal with Kyle Tucker stealing home and Suzuzki second base in the seventh.

Royals RHP Seth Lugo (6-5, 2.94 ERA) will face Cubs RHP Colin Rea (8-3, 3.80) on Wednesday.

⚾ Matthew Boyd sharp for 11th win, Cubs blank Royals and Rich Hill 

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;– K-State women’s basketball was successful in the classroom as well as the court during the 2024-25 season, as the Wildcats received Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Academic Honor Roll Special Mention for its team grade point average last season. K-State was one of eight Big 12 programs to be included on the WBCA Academic Honor Roll.

Under the direction of head coach Jeff Mittie, K-State women’s basketball completed the 2024-25 academic year with a team grade point average of 3.317. This was the fourth straight season K-State received Special Mention honors for the WBCA Academic Honor Roll.

During the 2024-25 season, K-State received six Academic All-Big 12 honors, two College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District citations and one CSC Academic All-American Second Team member (Serena Sundell).

In Mittie’s 11 seasons at K-State, the Wildcats have collected 65 Academic All-Big 12 citations, five Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year recipients, 12 Big 12 Academic All-Rookie Team honorees, 14 CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-District honorees, six CSC/CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and one Senior CLASS Award finalist.

K-State WBB Receives Special Mention on WBCA Academic Honor Roll

CHICAGO (AP) — Salvador Perez homered twice and drove in four runs, Jac Caglianone and John Rave added solo shots and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 12-4 on Monday night.

Chicago’s Matt Shaw and Carson Kelly went deep off Noah Cameron (4-4) in the second, but the rookie lefthander was in control for most of the first six innings. He allowed all four Cubs runs and seven hits while striking out six to help the Royals win their second straight.

Ben Brown (4-7), recalled earlier in the day from Triple-A Iowa, replaced opener Ryan Brasier in the second and gave up six earned runs and seven hits while striking out four over the next four innings. Caglianone had a solo shot off Brown in the second and Perez added a two-run homer in the fourth.

Kansas City got RBI hits from Jonathan India and Bobby Witt Jr. to start a four-run fifth. The two scored on a throwing error and wild pitch, respectively.

Rave homered in the seventh off Chris Flexen, who gave up Perez’s two-run shot in a four-run eighth that ensured the Cubs’ second straight loss. Relievers John Schreiber and Andrew Hoffman kept Chicago scoreless, and Witt and Rave each finished with a pair of RBIs.

Shaw drove in three runs for the Cubs, who gave All-Star centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong the night off due to knee soreness.

Witt made the most of his at-bat in the fifth inning. He drove in Kyle Isbel with a single to put the Royals in front for good, stole second and went to third on Kelly’s errant pickoff throw, then scored on Brown’s wild pitch for the final run of the inning.

The top third of the Cubs’ order — Nico Hoerner, Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki — was a combined 0 for 11.

Cubs LHP Matthew Boyd (10-3, 2.34 ERA) makes his first post-All Star break appearance Tuesday. Kansas City has not named a starter.

⚾ Perez, Caglianone and Rave homers power Royals over the Cubs

MANHATTAN, Kan.&nbsp;–&nbsp;C.J. Jones&nbsp;will return to K-State for his senior season in 2025-26 after withdrawing from the transfer portal.

The East St. Louis, Ill., native was one of four players who played in all 33 games in 2024-25, earning 9 starts, after two seasons (2022-24) at UIC. He averaged 5.7 points on 40.7 percent (70-of-172) shooting, including 30.9 percent (17-of-55) from 3-point range, with 1.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals in 18.9 minutes per game as a junior.

Jones scored in double figures in 5 games in his first season as a Wildcat, including a season-high 12 points vs. Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 19 and at UCF on Feb. 26.

Jones has seen action in 95 games with 59 starts in his college career, including 62 games with 50 starts at UIC. He has scored 744 points during his college career on 39.7 percent (286-of-720) shooting from the field, including 34.6 percent (71-of-205) from 3-point range and 64.7 percent (101-of-156) from the free throw line.

Jones has 31 career double-digit scoring games, including three 20-point performances. His career-high of 25 points came against Bradley on Jan. 13, 2024, while at UIC. He led the Flames in assists (159) and minutes played (1,102) as a sophomore in 2023-24, while he was second in scoring (11.4 ppg.) and steals (1.0 spg.).Jones is one of four players who are returning to K-State in 2025-26, joining rising juniors&nbsp;Mobi Ikegwuruka&nbsp;and&nbsp;Taj Manning&nbsp;and sophomore&nbsp;David Castillo.

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