ELLSWORTH COUNTY —The search for two bodies after a boating incident at Kanopolis Reservoir is over.

According to a social media report from the Ellsworth County Sheriff's office both bodies have now been recovered.

According to Ellsworth County Sheriff Kenny Bernard, at 7p.m. on Thursday,&nbsp;Ellsworth County dispatch reported three people went missing after being on a boat at the lake.&nbsp;&nbsp;A 14-year old girl was recovered by an individual in the area and was taken for treatment.

According to Bernard, a 44-year old man and a 14-year old girl were the two missing.

The sheriff's office wrote on Saturday afternoon, "Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of the victim's, their family and friends. Many Many thanks go out to all of the assisting agencies who came running including all of the First Responders, Area Dive Teams and other Volunteers who have given so much of themselves and their time."

The sheriff's office did not release any additional details.

UPDATE: Bodies of man, teen recovered from Kanopolis Lake

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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.

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our news tip email address. Have a breaking news story, a community event, or a feel-good story that deserves to be shared? 

Submit your news tips via email to <a href="http://newstips@salinapost.com">newstips@salinapost.com</a>

Whether you're a Salina local, a native Kansan, or have moved out of state, we want to hear from you. Your contributions help us keep our community informed and engaged. 

So, if you have a story to tell or a photo of breaking news we should know about, send it to newstips@salinapost.com.

Salina Post news tip email address

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

<a href="https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/direct-action/letters-to-editor/main">Information Courtesy University of Kansas Community Toolbox</a>

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

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

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 

Cope Notes is a text message-based service that provides individuals with randomly timed messages that contain anything from psychology facts to exercises and journaling prompts. Every subscriber’s text sequence is unique so that no two users ever receive the same message at the same time. 

Each <a href="https://copenotes.com/">Cope Notes</a> text must first undergo a thorough review process by a panel of peer-support advocates and mental health professionals, in order to ensure that the messages will have a positive effect on the subscriber’s health. The ultimate goal of the service is to train the brain to disrupt negative thoughts and promote a more positive pattern of thinking.

"We believe in the importance of mental health. We want to ensure our residents have access to the resources they need to stay healthy and thriving," said Saline County Health Officer Jason Tiller. "In my own personal experience with Cope Notes, I have found that the right messages seem to come at exactly the right time. It was been an uplifting experience for me, and I am thrilled we get to continue this service to our residents."

In 2022, Saline County initially offered the service for free to 300 residents. Because of the overwhelming response and in an effort to provide the service to more Saline County residents, the program is being offered at a 50 percent discount, according to information from the county.

To sign up for Cope Notes, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001scLNLAEK27GI7j38iOkmbBLY7glKLN0Wy6uF_d-8TLam2TPUzrfQlc9LS5oNICbDRUIbIxFeAe9F9t_3cBzqfldl0v4T9wLfMfxV5qLVYcHiyw0WBSsZFYJWzG17ByUTXv2fd3MbRsZWmxNokDZI85TAvv_DybpQ8u3RGpTS-VoOBpVKw3mIuQf0KEWbdEz2&amp;c=e8h8gccDrdCcdY1GLzjAyWQ83iic1YREdFKlJQ0cHZXKLBBGRtWzSA==&amp;ch=qH131SvBWUOQqWkIzjrjNennoWrg5mcmyLAePutxO-lGfSWshstgHw==" target="_blank">this link&nbsp;</a>and enter code&nbsp;SACOHALF&nbsp;and your credit or debit card information.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Saline County continues to offer Cope Notes at 50-percent discount

Not seeing precipitation totals from your area after a rain or snow event? Consider becoming a CoCoRaHS volunteer.

"CoCoRaHS is an acronym for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a unique, non-profit, community-based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation (rain, hail and snow). By using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and utilizing an interactive website, our aim is to provide the highest quality data for natural resource, education and research applications," the organization noted on its website.

After rain, hail, or snow storms, CoCoRaHS volunteers take precipitation measurements. Those totals are then recorded on the CoCoRaHS&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/ViewData/StateDailyPrecipReports.aspx?state=KS">website</a>&nbsp;(Kansas reporting).

The precipitation totals are used by various organizations and individuals, including the National Weather Service, other meteorologists, hydrologists, emergency managers, insurance adjusters, farmers and ranchers, and, of course, Salina Post.

For more information about CoCoRaHS and its March recruiting efforts or to sign up as a CoCoRaHS volunteer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cocorahs.org/marchmadness.aspx">click here</a>.

Precipitation reporting organization seeks local, area volunteers

By ROSARIO MENDEZ Attorney, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC

What’s worse than a bogus charity? A bogus charity with a dishonest fundraiser. The FTC has sued and stopped dishonest charity fundraisers that&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/09/spot-and-stop-dishonest-charity-fundraisers">called people</a>&nbsp;to get them to donate to fake charities. Some prey on your kindness and desire to help people impacted by weather emergencies or a disaster. But when you get a call from a charity fundraiser, how do you know the caller is telling you the truth?

Ask the caller specific questions.

What is the charity’s name, phone number, or address? Write these down so you can confirm them later. Keep in mind that many charity names sound alike, and that sham charities often use names that are sound and look like names of legitimate charities.

How much of your donation will go directly to the programs you want to support?

Will your donation be tax-deductible? Not every call seeking a donation is from a charity. Some calls might be from Political Action Committees or other groups where donations are not deductible. See more questions to ask here.

Resist the pressure to donate on the spot.

After you’ve listened to the caller, hang up the phone and think about what they said. Then, go online and do your own research:

Search for the organization’s name and phone number, plus the word “scam” or “complaint.” What you find might help you decide if you want to make that donation.

Look up the organization’s name and address. Does it show up? If it doesn’t, that could be a sign the caller was lying to you.

See what these rating organizations say about the charity: BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity Navigator, Charity Watch, and Candid.

If you get a donation request in the mail, do some research online before you donate. And if you spot a charity scam, report it to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.

If you get a donation request in the mail,&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/charity">do some research online</a>&nbsp;before you donate. And if you spot a charity scam, report it to the FTC at&nbsp;<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2020/09/www.reportfraud.ftc.gov">ReportFraud.ftc.gov</a>.

FTC: How to spot and stop dishonest charity fundraisers

TOPEKA&nbsp;– The start of a new school year is an expensive time for families. If you are struggling to pay for phone and internet services, there are programs to help you stay connected.

During Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week, the Kansas Corporation Commission joins utility regulators nationwide in encouraging those in need of assistance to apply for Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program.&nbsp; Both programs help low-income individuals and families stay connected so they can access health care, attend classes, find employment, and call for help in an emergency.

Lifeline provides federal and state discounts up to $17.02 per month on phone service (wireless or residential) and broadband. Seven million Americans currently benefit from the program, including approximately 30,000 Kansans.

The Federal Communication Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Plan&nbsp; provides a monthly internet service discount of up to $30 and a one-time device discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. According to FCC data, more than 20 million U.S. households are currently enrolled, including approximately 120,000 in Kansas.

Eligibility&nbsp;is based on income&nbsp;(at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for Lifeline and at or below 200% for Affordable Connectivity Plan)&nbsp;or participation in certain assistance programs&nbsp;such as:

•&nbsp;&nbsp;Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) •&nbsp; Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) •&nbsp; Federal Public Housing Assistance (FHPA) •&nbsp; Veterans Pensions &amp; Survivors Pension Benefit •&nbsp; Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance •&nbsp; Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance for Needy Families •&nbsp; Head Start Tribal Programs (income based) •&nbsp; Food Distribution Program on Tribal Lands&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anyone who qualifies for Lifeline is automatically eligible to participate in Affordable Connectivity Plan. Others may still qualify for the plan if they meet any of the following criteria:

• Are approved to receive benefits under the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, including the&nbsp;USDA Community Eligibility Provision.&nbsp; • Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year.&nbsp; • Meet the eligibility criteria for a participating broadband provider’s existing low-income program.&nbsp;

Due to higher income maximums, Affordable Connectivity Plan  also has the potential to help families that may not qualify for other types of assistance. The maximum income for a family of four to qualify for the&nbsp; program is&nbsp;$60,000 per year compared to $40,500 for Lifeline. Both Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Plan offer additional discounts for subscribers living on tribal lands.

More information on income eligibility, participating providers, and the enrollment process is available on the&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmtjYy5rcy5nb3YvdGVsZWNvbW11bmljYXRpb25zL2xpZmVsaW5lP3V0bV9tZWRpdW09ZW1haWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeSIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzA5MTEuODIzOTEwMjEifQ.SgutPMf7jc8B89ZmFqxVxA5ZBkjKYdszBMiWwbYC7oo/s/1510803030/br/225606126077-l" target="_blank">KCC’s website</a>.

Plans available to help Kansans unable to pay for phone, internet services stay connected

United Methodist Health Ministry Fund

HUTCHINSON - Kansas stands to lose $3.897 billion in federal and state Medicaid funding under the Senate-approved version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which will result in Kansas hospitals losing $2.65 billion in funding over 10 years.

Under the Senate plan, 13,000 Kansans are still projected to lose access to Medicaid for health insurance. Such losses would lead to higher uninsured rates and create more financial struggles for rural hospitals already on the brink of closure.

The Senate-approved bill includes more than $1.2 trillion in cuts to Medicaid when taking into account federal and state funding losses due to changes incorporated into the bill.

The Senate did include a $50 billion rural hospital relief fund to help offset funding losses, which would provide $811 million to Kansas hospitals. However, that still leaves hospitals billions short in Medicaid funding.

“We appreciate efforts to help our rural hospitals. However, it’s not enough,” said David Jordan, president and CEO of the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund. “It’s not a viable long-term solution. Our hospitals cannot afford to absorb billions of dollars in Medicaid cuts without cutting services and or possibly closing their doors. Our rural communities are aging and will only need more health care in the coming years – not less. This isn’t a sustainable solution to offsetting these losses, which will exacerbate the struggles our rural hospitals face.”

These results were recently released by Manatt Health, which conducted the analysis at the request of Kansas health philanthropies United Methodist Health Ministry Fund and REACH Healthcare Foundation. The two organizations wanted to better understand the financial and enrollment impacts of the latest bill, which implement deep cuts to Medicaid on top of reducing $300 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Medicaid, the public health insurance program that covers more than 366,000 Kansans, is funded jointly by the state and federal government. It provides health insurance for low-income parents, children, seniors and people with disabilities. Adults who do not have children do not qualify for Medicaid in Kansas.

The Senate proposal will have a direct and disproportionate impact on rural communities, where higher rates of residents rely on Medicaid for health insurance. In Kansas, more than half of rural hospitals are already at risk of closure. According to Manatt’s model, Kansas hospitals would lose $1.608 billion in federal Medicaid funding alone over 10 years, in addition to another $1.042 in state Medicaid funding for a combined $2.65 billion in lost funding.

Kansas already has more hospitals at risk of closure than any other state in the country. Sixty-three rural hospitals are currently at risk, and 87% of Kansas rural hospitals are operating in the red. These hospitals struggle to survive with existing federal funding. Provisions in the bill would cause them to lose billions, making it even harder to stay open. When rural hospitals close, it removes job opportunities in addition to access to health care, creating a ripple effect in small communities.

"This bill is a serious threat to the health and well-being of thousands of Kansans,” said Brenda Sharpe, president and CEO of REACH Healthcare Foundation. “Cutting Medicaid funding and SNAP would weaken the safety net that holds our communities together, especially in rural communities where health care options are already limited. This would move us further from a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We strongly urge the House to consider the long-term consequences of this bill and vote to protect the programs that sustain our communities.”

Manatt said these estimates are understated due to a lack of publicly available data. In addition, the model did not speculate how Kansas would respond if it were faced with steep losses in funding. Without an investment of new state dollars, the state may have to constrain base payments to providers, eliminate or narrow eligibility and benefits. Coverage losses due to the bill’s&nbsp;changes to the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace also couldn’t be modeled; however, they will result in additional Kansans losing health insurance.

“This bill makes sweeping changes to programs that help Kansas families access health care and put food on their tables,” Jordan said. “If approved, these changes will be devastating for Kansas families.

About the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund and REACH Healthcare Foundation

The United Methodist Health Ministry Fund (Health Fund) is a statewide health foundation working to improve the health of all Kansans since 1986 by funding innovative ideas, sparking conversations and convening those who can make a difference. 

Learn more at <a href="https://healthfund.org/a/">www.HealthFund.org</a>.

REACH Healthcare Foundation is a charitable foundation dedicated to improving health coverage and access to quality, affordable healthcare for uninsured and medically underserved people. The foundation focuses its support in a six-county service area that encompasses Allen, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass Jackson and Lafayette counties in Missouri, as well as the City of Kansas City, Missouri. 

Learn more about the foundation at <a href="https://reachhealth.org/">www.reachhealth.org</a>.

Manatt Health is a leading professional services firm specializing in health policy, healthcare transformation, and Medicaid redesign. Their modeling draws upon

publicly available state data including Medicaid financial management report data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, enrollment and expenditure data from the Medicaid Budget and Expenditure System, and data from the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission. The Manatt Health Model is tailored specifically to Kansas.

Report: Kansas to lose $3.897 billion in Medicaid funding under ‘One Big Beautiful Bill'

A total of 476 students were named to Kansas Wesleyan honor rolls for the Spring 2025 semester, the university announced Sunday, July 6.

Full-time students who accumulated a 3.75 GPA or better during the spring semester were named to the President’s Honor Roll, while those who posted a GPA between 3.25-3.74 this past semester were selected to the Dean’s Honor Roll.

Aiden Abraham (Loveland, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jaidyn Adams (Sapulpa, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;James Adams (South Lake Tahoe, Calif.)Ashlynn Adcock (Hutchinson, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alizabeth Aguilar (Clifton, Ariz.)Ameera Al-Maksosi (Bluffdale, Utah)Isabella Allen (Chandler, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Olivia Alls (Shawnee, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cayden Andersen (Ponca City, Okla.)Adrian Aranda (Salina, Kan.)Vanessa Arceo (Salina, Kan.)Luke Armstrong (Carlsbad, Calif.)Kori Arnold (Hillsboro, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Guilherme Ayres (Goiana, Brazil)Merissa Bailey Rios (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacob Baillie (Liberty Hill, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lydia Balser (Greensburg, Ind.)Marleigh Bates (Pratt, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Katherine Bebout (Tulsa, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tomas Becerra (Orlando, Fla.)Hayden Bellamy (Colby, Kan.)Ashley Bissell (Windsor, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ben Bliss (Round Rock, Texas)Savannah Bonilla (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sabrina Bontrager (Haven, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Katelyn Botz (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oriana Botz (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Catherine Bowman (Bucklin, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tucker Bowman (Rogers, Ark.)Brodie Bradshaw (Inola, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rachael Bradshaw (Delphos, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bodee Bratcher (Canyon, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacob Brown (Delphos, Kan.)&nbsp;Madalynn Brummit (Rock Island, Ill.)Michael Brummit (Rock Island, Ill.)Justin Burras (Burbank, Calif.)

Addison Cadwell (Arvada, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eliza Camp (Winfield, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Caitlyn Carlos (Yucaipa, Calif.)Jake Cartaginese (Covington, La.)Jaci Carter (Jamestown, Kan.)Xitlaly Castro (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benjamin Cechak (Littleton, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gustavo Celiz, Jr. (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Paige Chauncey (Junction City, Kan.)Gavin Chavez (Topeka, Kan.)Joshua Chelvan (Salina, Kan.)Javen Clemons (Yukon, Okla.)Avery Conner (Fritch, Texas)&nbsp;Talon Cope (Piedmont, Okla.)Kieran Courter (Valley Falls, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avery Crabtree (Shawnee Mission, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ava Crotty (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Edna Cruz (West Jordan, Utah)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shelby Davidson (Delphos, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Addison Denney (Wamego, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alejandro Diaz Castro (San Jose, Colo.)Parker Dicks (Great Bend, Kan.)Kean Dinkel (Sharon Springs, Kan.)Adriana DiPrima (Omaha, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;D'Heaven Domena (Denver, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jevin Dorsey (Cathedral City, Calif.)Ian Doss (Hoisington, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Magen Dow (Ponder, Texas)&nbsp;Ava Duerr (Ijamsville, Md.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Grant Dye (Ponca City, Okla.)McKinnley Evans (Rose Hill, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Rachael Everitt (Kansas City, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cohen Fahey (Manhattan, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacob Fallon (Leander, Texas)Miles Fant (Kansas City, Kan.)Hannah Farley (McPherson, Kan.)Tyler Favretto (Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada)Simon Fischer (Pfarrkirchen, Germany)Jordyn Fleckenstein (Jennings, Kan.)Gisselle Flores (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacob Flores (Kerrville, Texas)Tyler Fontenot (Houston, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lakin Franz (Hutchinson, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joseph Gallman (Shreveport, La.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jace Galvez (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)Riley Garcia (San Antonio, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tristian Garcia (Murrieta, Calif.)Garrett Garfield (Clovis, Calif.)Kyle Garrett (Bellevue, Wash.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Konstantinos Gavriel (Kaimakli, Cyprus)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emma Gertken (Ponca City, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emma Gervy (Independence, Mo.)Sarah Girard (Jefferson City, Mo.)Reagan Goetz (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Israel Good (Beaumont, Calif.)Beau Grant (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ashleigh Graves (Oklahoma City, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ella Gregg (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Perry Grewell (Odessa, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;William Griffith (Salina, Kan.)Jordan Grimes (Rapid City, S.D.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eric Grogan (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Abigail Gruber (Manhattan, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tru Haesemeyer (Lincoln, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Keira Hammen (Rockwell City, Iowa)Elli Han (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;Austin Harden (Topeka, Kan.)Jackson Harriger (Piedmont, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Koyer Hauck (Minneapolis, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Derek He (Manhattan, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Aidan Henderson (Broken Arrow, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kristi Henderson (Acton, Calif.)Katelynn Hendricks (Council Bluffs, Iowa)Lauren Higgins (Hoisington, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Benjamin Hipp (Ellsworth, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nico Horvat (Berlin, Germany)Darius Horvath (Carlisle, Calif.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tammy Houston (Cleveland, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;Max Howerton (Fort Smith, Ark.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oliviah Hughes (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace Hutchinson (Manhattan, Kan.)Chihiro Iwata (Tokyo, Japan)Kierra Jensen (Lone Jack, Mo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zephran Jeter (Viola, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aiden Jones (Manhattan, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Landon Jones (Murphy, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elizabeth Jordan (Silver Lake, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Zachary Juhl (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Jason Juiye (Mansfield, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kourtney Kaufman (Moundridge, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Aiden Kendall (Newton, Kan.)Ava Kenyon (Otis, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reese Kimmi (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kelsey Koza (Windsor, Colo.)&nbsp;Madisen Kratz (North Sioux City, S.D.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Spencer Krause (Solomon, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Briannah Kutschkau (Grand Island, Neb.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kaylee Laha (Wichita&nbsp; , Kan.)&nbsp;Madison Lambert (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alana Lamley (Kansas City, Mo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooklyn Lange (Missouri Valley, Iowa)Samuel Lanza Ruffino (Chico, Calif.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Jaron Lindsay (Bucklin, Kan.)&nbsp;Makayla Little (Hutchinson, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Abigail Lombardoni (Johnstown, N.Y.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Keegan Lott (Valley Falls, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cadence Mallet (Brisbane, Australia)Jackson Malone (Frisco, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alexandra Mansur (Henderson, Nev.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tiana Marion (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacob Marshall (Floresville, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;McKenna Mayhew (Saint Marys, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kira McGrown (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Samari McKinney (Douglasville, Ga.)&nbsp;Delanie McMullen (Colorado Springs, Colo.)Madelene McVey (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kayden McVicker (McPherson, Kan.)Brooke Metcalfe (Grantville, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alli Mickelsen (Pleasant Grove, Utah)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Caden Middleton (Calhoun, La.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lauryn Mikkelson (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trenity Miller (Tuttle, Okla.)Kayden Moline (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;Jovan Momic (Belgrade, Serbia)Kyla Moore (Centerville, Iowa)Christopher Morton (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anahi Navarrete (Liberal, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Barry Neff, Jr. (Pensacola, Fla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hunter Newell (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Savanna Nickum (Winfield, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Teigan Nielsen (Hutchinson, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amanda Noller (Glen Elder, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hailey Nordhus (Seneca, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lucas Nutter (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brandon Oaks (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Ian Orth (Larned, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jamie Orzel (Vineland, Ontario, Canada)Maylin Owen (Salina, Kan.)Montanna Packett (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Santiago Pagnutti (Salina, Kan.)Abigail Palmer (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Pedro Panades (Belo Horizonte, Brazil)Kylie Pappo (Chino Hills, Calif.)Graycen Partlow (Avoca, Iowa)Collin Patterson (Cloverdale, Calif.)Evan Pearce (Wallace, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Shiloh Pease (Farmington, Utah)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jackson Penny (Shawnee, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collin Phelps (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacob Phelps (Lawton, Okla.)&nbsp;Gabriel Phillips (Valley Center, Kan.)&nbsp;Linus Polster (Neunkirchen am Sand, Germany)Jamison Price (Killeen, Texas)Paige Proper (Belton, Mo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Peyton Propps (Frisco, Texas)Sam Pyland (Frisco, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thomas Pyland (Frisco, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lola Randolph (Las Vegas, Nev.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Morgan Rasmussen (Council Bluffs, Iowa)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Justice Rebuldela (Stockton, Calif.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Matthew Redden (Gypsum, Kan.)Henry Reeg (Overland Park, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emma Regan (Atchison, Kan.)Jada Renner (Oakley, Kan.)Elijah Ravenz Resano (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert Rezex (Magnolia, Ark.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kamryn Rietzke (Kensington, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Coulson Riggs (Yukon, Okla.)&nbsp;Ruben Rivera Agosto (Mansfield, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Garrett Robertson (Hutchinson, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Emilio Rodriguez (Mission, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Felix Rodriguez (La Feria, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shawna Rohrig (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;Angel Roman (Hastings, Fla.)&nbsp;Kolden Ryberg (Allen, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yamen Salameh&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;William Schaeffer (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brady Schneider (Saint George, Kan.)Anthony Schulte (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lauren Schwien (Arvada, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cole Segraves (Wichita, Kan.)Cristina Segura (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;Leslie Serrato (Herriman, Utah)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vanessa Sexton (Burleson, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gavin Shafer (Aliso Viejo, Calif.)Artaveon Shavers (Forney, Texas)Lauren Shaw (Arlington, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kelsey Shields (Tooele, Utah)Stephen Simpson III (Kingman, Ariz.)Danielle Slack (Whitewright, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;Drake Smart (Lakeport, Calif.)Alyssa Smith (Deerfield, Kan.)Amos Smith (Salina, Kan.)Andrew Smith (McPherson, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Avery Smith (Leawood, Kan.)Braylen Smith (Mansfield, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Logan Smith (New Berlin, Ill.)Malia Smith (Valley Center, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noah Snell (Las Cruces, N.M.)Elisa Sorell (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Kayli Spall (Elizabeth, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Landon Steeger (Monument, Colo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Ritter Steinmann (Cleveland, Tenn.)&nbsp;Cooper Stepp (Oaks, Mo.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jovan Suarez (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hailey Summers (Cypress, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steven Talbott III (Tribune, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allyson Taylor (Lawton, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Anna Thielen (Dorrance, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Autumn Thompson (Marshalltown, Iowa)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jayden Thornton (Collinsville, Okla.)&nbsp;Jakob Treitl (Saalfeld, Germany)Abril Vazquez-Ortiz (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sofia Velasco (Cancun, Mexico)Kalie Villagomez (Wichita, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Alexia Walsh (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Talia Walsh (Gilbert, Ariz)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enoch Walton (Taos, N.M.)Sydney Wapp (Frankfort, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Drew Wardell (Maize, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ryann Warren (Garden City, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yui Watanabe (Sugar Land, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Daniel Wehling (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;Jake Wellman (Sanger, Texas)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Carly Wells (Dwight, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace Welsh (Herington, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sebastian Welter (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Camry Whitekiller (Konawa, Okla.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hampton Williams (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jacob Williamson (Reno, Nev.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Griffin Wiltse (Lutz, Fla.)David Wind (Edmond, Okla.)&nbsp;Tori Wlodarczyk (Scranton, Pa.)Madelyn Wolf (Olathe, Kan.)&nbsp;Dylan Worrell (White City, Kan.)Aaliyah Young (Salina, Kan.)&nbsp;&nbsp;Kloe Young (Bennington, Kan.)

Gianna Adriaanse (Edmond, Okla.)Carter Allen (Manvel, Texas)Carstyn Anderson (Topeka, Kan.)Evens Appolon (Tabarre, Haiti)Courtney Jean Auld (Collinsville, Okla.)Chase Aurand (Moorpark, Calif.)Lisa Ayala (Hempstead, Texas)Samuel Baggett (Plano, Texas)Austin Baird (Clearwater, Kan.)Emmanuel Bassey (Brampton, Ontario, Canada)Sara Bebout (Tulsa, Okla.)Alayna Behrman (Wichita, Kan.)Dylan Bice (Agra, Kan.)Hunter Blea (Henderson, Colo.)Joanna Brawdy (Broken Bow, Neb.)Angelina Briano (Riverside, Calif.)Gary Brock (Wichita, Kan.)Cayden Brooks (Arlington, Texas)Cody Broome (Bennington, Kan.)Alexander Burns (Fort Collins, Colo.)Zamari Burrell (Colorado Springs, Colo.)Jose Caballero (Brownsville, Texas)Annabelle Cacho (Kansas City, Kan.)Ethan Campion (Dublin, Ireland)Ricardo Cedeno (Bray, Okla.)William Childers (Ness City, Kan.)Allison Cole (Salina, Kan.)Grace Conner (Ogden, Utah)Jesse Conrad (Waianae, Hi.)Evan Cooper (Orange, Calif.)Samantha Cox (Salina, Kan.)Christian Crain (Lufkin, Texas)Blake Dale (Riverton, Wyo.)Zachary Daley (Wagoner, Okla.)Jacob Dankenbring (Marysville, Kan.)Raul Davalos Gavino (San Luis Potosi, Mexico)Trenton Day (Holden, Mo.)Angel Diaz-Retana (Waukegan, Ill.)Micah Dickens (Broken Arrow, Okla.)Dylan Dodds (Clever, Mo.)Evonjre Donnell (Wichita Falls, Texas)Kylin Drennon (Oklahoma City, Okla.)Madisyn Ehrlich (Salina, Kan.)Myles Elam (McKinney, Texas)Brenden Ellis (Ingalls, Kan.)Dylan Esch (Salina, Kan.)Kelsey Essex (Doniphan, Neb.)Dominick Etheridge (Fort Worth, Texas)Caleigh Evans (Russell, Kan.)Emari Evans (Winnfield, La.)Luis Farinas Alcala (Maturin, Venezuela)Ty Fears (Sherrard, Ill.)Johan Fernandez (Decatur, Ala.)Sebastian Fernandez Sabatini (Madrid, Spain)Clay Gagnon (Andover, Kan.)Keanu Galang (Oakley, Calif.)Nathan Galusha (Fallon, Nev.)Alex Garcia (North Pole, Alaska)Madison Garcia (Weslaco, Texas)Braydon Gibson (Russell, Kan.)Shelby Giersch (Concordia, Kan.)Brock Gold (Siloam Springs, Ark.)Deyondre Gomez (Watsonville, Calif.)Nyjah Green (Phoenix, Ariz.)Aiden Gruber (Manhattan, Kan.)Chloe Grusing (Cheney, Kan.)Brooks Guinn (Olathe, Kan.)Maxwell Guldner (Independence, Mo.)Noah Guldner (Independence, Mo.)Isabella Gutierrez-Myers (Scott City, Kan.)Riley Gwin (Houston, Texas)Emma Haag (Great Bend, Kan.)Makenna Haas (Ellsworth, Kan.)Elizabeth Hagmeier (Derby, Kan.)Dahn Hanlon (Norton, Kan.)Jack Hanson (Edmond, Okla.)Craig Hartung (Olathe, Kan.)Ashley Hawthorne (Salina, Kan.)Hannah Hayes (Lawrence, Kan.)Tristyn Hedman (St. Paul, Neb.)Cody Herdman (Aiken, S.C.)Valeria Hernandez Maciel (Orem, Utah)Amanda Hidalgo (Salina, Kan.)Maile Hrabe (Smith Center, Kan.)Kevia Jackson (Salina, Kan.)Abigail Jensen (Indianola, Iowa)Gabriella Jima (Longmont, Colo.)Alexis Jimenez (Zephyrhills, Fla.)Paul Jittawait (Wichita, Kan.)Savannah Jolman (Crestview, Fla.)Dreylin Kemp (Wichita, Kan.)Rebecca Kennon (St.Peters, Mo.)Joshua Kiely (Plainfield, Ill.)Kyiella Kindlesparger (Lindsborg, Kan.)Jacari King (Fort Worth, Texas)Sarah Krenowicz (Frisco, Texas)Ian Kresin (Cawker City, Kan.)Abigail Lamson (Burton, Texas)Ana Lara (Salina, Kan.)Shaw Lee (Chico, Calif.)Bennett Lilienthal (Berlin, Germany)Charlene Lind (Saint George, Kan.)Shelby Lingle (Dearborn, Mo.)Jamie Lopez (Salina, Kan.)Juan Manuel Lozada Leon (Monagas, Venezuela)Kenneth Luanglatbandith (Orlando, Fla.)Alexis Lucas (Marietta, Ga.)Elijah Luckett (Jefferson City, Mo.)Juan Luna (Salina, Kan.)Roman Mai (McPherson, Kan.)Tobias Malone (North Baddesley, Southampton, England)Lexi Marquez (Henderson, Nev.)Emily Martin (Corona, Calif.)Nicolas Martinez (Parker, Colo.)Aryonna McEachin (Salina, Kan.)Jackson McKnight (Broken Arrow, Okla.)Daniel Micheletti (Islip, N.Y.)Samantha Middleton (Valley Falls, Kan.)Cade Miles (Salina, Kan.)Sydney Mitchell (Orleans, Neb.)Preston Mondy (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)Sean Mooney II (Waco, Texas)Bradley Neff (Hebron, Neb.)Caden Nelson (Brookville, Kan.)Anthony Orocio (Augusta, Kan.)Jesse Owens (Forest Hill, La.)Odessa Ozuna (Arlington, Texas)Ryan Pennington (Amarillo, Texas)David Pereira (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Vincent Pertusot (Crevechamps, France)Grace Pierce (Salina, Kan.)Sarah Portenier (Linn, Kan.)Callie Powell (Abilene, Kan.)Claire Provancha (Lincoln, Neb.)Ansdiane Rabano (Jersey City, N.J.)Emma Rains (North Newton, Kan.)Danny Ramirez (Calexico, Calif.)Pedro Ramirez (Cabudare, Lara, Venezuela)Davin Reed (Oklahoma City, Okla.)Taylor Riffel (Manhattan, Kan.)Nathan Righi (Pekin, Ill.)Giovanni Rios (Temecula, Calif.)Juan Rocha (Dallas, Texas)Jaime Rodriguez (Mission, Texas)Preston Rodriguez (Cypress, Texas)Arnaldo Rodriguez-Ortiz (Salina, Kan.)Justin Ross (Grand Prairie, Texas)Deja Rubio (Northridge, Calif.)Mayce Russell (Haviland, Kan.)Colin Salgado-Lindo (Las Vegas, Nev.)Erick Santillan (Santa Maria, Calif.)Ella Schmid (McPherson, Kan.)Joni Schroeder (Salina, Kan.)Mya Schweitzer (Osborne, Kan.)Cooper Scofield (Austin, Texas)Rylee Serpan (Spring Hill, Kan.)Savannah Shahan (Hillsboro, Kan.)Tyler Shepherd (Richardson Springs, Calif.)Kenzi Shipman (Moore, Okla.)Kacen Shreffler (Livermore, Calif.)Jacob Simpson (Broken Arrow, Okla.)Gavin Skerik (Redding, Calif.)Caleb Smith (Clinton, Mo.)Kylar Smith (Hutchinson, Kan.)Jenna Soule (Overland Park, Kan.)Alexander Spencer (Tulsa, Okla.)Tristyn Sporcic (Omaha, Neb.)Sophia Springer (Salina, Kan.)Braeden Stewart (Bonham, Texas)Jaylee Straub (Salina, Kan.)Marti Strickert (Lees Summit, Mo.)Donovon Suggs (Waxahachie, Texas)Casey Sutley (Lancaster, Kan.)Hannah Swagerty (Delphos, Kan.)Tyler Tarvin (North Richland Hills, Texas)John Thomas (Evergreen, Colo.)William Thompson (Lansing, Kan.)Joaquin Toledo (General Pacheco, Argentina)Jordan Trammell (Gentry, Ark.)Lorenzo Vaccari (Arese, Italy)Ricardo Vargas (Van Nuys, Calif.)Johnathan Vaughn (Hays, Kan.)Jonathan Vela (Brownsville, Texas)Ashtun Villagomez (Wichita, Kan.)Joyce Volk-Suenram (Salina, Kan.)Ryan Wagner (Gilbert, Ariz.)Ryan Watson (San Antonio, Texas)Kerrigan West (Bel Aire, Kan.)Katherine White (Salina, Kan.)Kai Wilkinson (Gilbert, Ariz.)Alisha Will (Salina, Kan.)Andrew Wise (Olathe, Kan.)Tyler Wise (Bennington, Neb.)Remington Wiseman (Howard, Kan.)Joseph Wisocki (VIrginia, Minn.)Aliyah Wood (Quitman, Ga.)Kaitlyn Wrye (Blue Springs, Mo.)Krista Yackeyonny (Cache, Okla.)Wil Yamka (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)Mario Young (Wagoner, Okla.)Londyn Ysidro (Wichita, Kan.)Noel Zimbeva (Salina, Kan.)Carter Zoeller (Las Vegas, Nev.)

For more information on Kansas Wesleyan, please visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.kwu.edu/news">www.kwu.edu/news</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

KWU announces Spring 2025 Honor Roll recipients

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 CHARGES:&nbsp;Failure to appear (2 requested charges); Theft of prop./services; Felony

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; Misdemeanor

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Battery; Knowing/recklessly causing bodily harm Domestic battery: Knowing/reckless bodily harm

NAME:&nbsp;Magenheimer, Maredith Ann

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Battery on LEO; Physical contact with county or city officer on duty; Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment; Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ.; misd.; Pedestrians Under Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

Saline County Jail Bookings, July 6

MANHATTAN - Forty-three students from seven schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Cheney, Ellsworth, Holton, Lyons, Mission Valley and Republic County.

Students have completed requirements in the areas of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience (SAE) and FFA. They have demonstrated excellence in agricultural knowledge, career readiness, and leadership development. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in all school courses to earn the certification.

“Students earning the Ag Skills and Competencies Certificate have truly taken steps to set themselves apart from their peers. The certificate completers will be some of the most well-rounded high school students, not only in the agriculture discipline, but among Kansas graduates across all areas of the state in the class of 2025. The career skills, hands-on experiences and technical knowledge gained from their four years in agricultural education — these future leaders have put many tools in their toolbox that will serve them well for a lifetime,” said Jason Larison, the agricultural education teacher at Holton High School.

“As agriculture evolves with advancing technologies and practices, the demand for a skilled and knowledgeable workforce has never been greater,” said Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, KDA marketing director. “These students represent the future of Kansas agriculture — equipped with the training, experience, and leadership qualities needed to thrive in a modern, competitive industry. We celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to the contributions they will make to our state’s agricultural success.”

For over 10 years, the certificate has been endorsed by industry organizations and employers. Applications for the Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate are accepted each spring. 

To find more information, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.agriculture.ks.gov%2Fageducation%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/01000197cc90fd52-365cf24c-10c4-4dee-8e99-741e6b5bf202-000000/iEak7hm5uC1GeuFdKNwQd3z9nbPGpbMleQJzo9aTum0=412">agriculture.ks.gov/AgEducation</a>.

Complete list of students awarded the Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate:&nbsp;

 Kansas students earn Agriculture skills and competencies certificates

The Salina Symphony invites you to celebrate 70 years of live orchestral music during the upcoming 70th Anniversary Season, Infinite Horizons.

“Our 70th anniversary is more than a celebration of the past,” said Yaniv Segal, music director and conductor. “It’s an invitation to experience music that stirs the soul, stretches the imagination, and expands the mind.” 

The Symphony will launch the landmark season Oct. 5 with Beyond the Planets, a stellar multi-media concert that includes a trio of thrilling themes from Star Wars. The program culminates in a breathtaking performance of Holst’s majestic The Planets suite, featuring world renowned projection artist Camilla Tassi’s visual interpretation of the iconic score. Prepare for an unforgettable voyage that blends visual beauty and the sheer power of orchestral music.

Fireworks will be the theme for the Nov. 9 concert. Be among the first to experience the vibrant energy of Carolina Calvache’s new “Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra,” showcasing principal trombonist Dan Hinman. The concert concludes with the hypnotic crescendo of Ravel’s captivating “Bolero,” promising an unforgettable concert experience.

The Symphony’s cherished holiday tradition continues Dec. 13 and 14 with the Christmas Festival. Multi-talented vocalist, instrumentalist, and composer Andrew Lipke

will return to Salina to conduct and perform. The concert will also feature festive song and dance from Iron Street Dance Company, Tamara Howe School of Dance, Salina Chorale, Kansas Wesleyan University Chorale, and Salina Symphony Youth Choir.

Celebrate 250 years of the American Spirit Jan. 25 with this dynamic symphonic concert! Crowd favorite Samantha Rose Williams returns to sing Alan Fletcher’s “Three American Songs” and selections by Florence Price. The evening ends with the vibrant and iconic sounds of Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances” from West Side Story, a testament to the nation’s enduring artistic energy.

Experience the timeless magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein March 8 at this unforgettable concert. Relive the heartwarming melodies from The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, The King and I, more! Join the Symphony for an evening filled with iconic songs that have captured hearts for generations.

The anniversary season will end May 3 with Beethoven’s awe-inspiring Ninth Symphony. A cornerstone of classical music and a triumph of human spirit, this legendary work unites orchestra, chorus, and soloists in a powerful celebration of unity and hope. 

Encore performances begin Sept. 27 with Fiddle Fusion, an outdoor chamber music concert blending classical elegance with folk fire. Enjoy the timeless beauty of a Mozart string quartet and then kick up your heels to a lively set of traditional Scottish fiddle tunes and other surprises.

Bring your family to the Symphony for an afternoon of music and more on Jan. 24 with The Harmony Games, a story about four families who come together through the power of music. The concert will also feature wildly popular music from Wicked. Join us for a concert experience that is interactive, inspirational, and fun for all ages!

Out of the Box returns April 25 at Theatre Salina’s Black Box with the groundbreaking minimalism of Terry Riley’s In C, a mesmerizing and ever-evolving piece. With its hypnotic rhythms and shifting textures, In C transforms each performance into a unique journey for the senses.

Celebrate America 250, commemorate the anniversary of D-Day, and honor our veterans at Symphony at Sunset, held June 6 on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The outdoor concert will feature patriotic and popular music from the Salina Symphony and the Fort Riley 1st Infantry Division Band.

Season tickets to all six mainstage concerts are available starting at $225. The Symphony is once again offering buy-one, get-one free season tickets for first-time subscribers.

Tickets may be ordered by phone at 785-823-8309, online at salinasymphoy.org, or in person at the Symphony Office, located on the second floor of the Stiefel Theatre. Single tickets to individual concerts will go on sale Sept. 2nd.

The Salina Symphony is dedicated to enriching lives through artistic music performance and education. For more information, contact the Symphony Office at (785) 823-8309 or visit salinasymphony.org.

Salina Symphony announces 70th anniversary season: 'Infinite Horizons'

LINDSBORG - Bethany College is proud to announce the continued development of its centralized, student-focused enrollment services, bringing together Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, and Registrar support in one location: the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center. This one-stop shop model reflects Bethany’s commitment to creating a seamless and supportive experience for students and their families.

Financial aid services are now fully staffed and operating on campus. Erica Clark has been named the new Director of Financial Aid. A Tabor College graduate with a bachelor's degree in business administration, Clark brings decades of experience in financial aid across multiple institutions. She is passionate about helping students and their families understand and navigate the financial aid process.

Joining Clark are Mikaila Carrillo, Financial Aid Specialist, and Jolene Fickes, Student Accounts and Payable Coordinator. Carrillo has worked closely with students throughout her career, while Fickes brings over 34 years of administrative experience. Their combined knowledge is already making a positive impact on campus.

These new hires join Mark Bandré, Dean of Academic Innovation and College Registrar, and Jenni Snider, Assistant Registrar, to strengthen student support in the areas of academic records and registration.

To better serve prospective students, Bethany has added three new Admissions and Financial Aid Counselors: Sarah Bricker, Jacob Rudolph, and Chandra Peterson. This team is equipped to guide students through the entire admissions process, from application to aid, with clarity and care.

They join the longstanding team of Vicki Cornett, Dean of Enrollment; Sabrina Wollenberg, Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid; Noah Parks, Admissions and Marketing Manager (Web and CRM Specialist); Crystal Houp, Admissions Operations Manager; and Adam Long, Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor.

By housing these departments together in the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Welcome Center, Bethany College now has a more streamlined and student-centered approach to service and support, from the first campus visit to graduation and beyond.

For more information about our new staff, please visit: <a href="https://www.bethanylb.edu/directory">https://www.bethanylb.edu/directory</a> for their full bios.

To view this press release online, please visit: <a href="https://www.bethanylb.edu/bethanycollege-expands-student-services-with-one-stop-enrollment-hub">https://www.bethanylb.edu/bethanycollege-expands-student-services-with-one-stop-enrollment-hub</a>.

Bethany College expands one-stop student services center

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Domestic Battery: rude physical contact

NAME:&nbsp;Arellano-Calzada, Manuel Alejando

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Violation of protection order; Unknown circumstance

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;DUI; 2nd conv.; comp. evidence of blood/breath .08+; Interfere w/ LEO; unknown circ.; misd.

NAME:&nbsp;Rogers, Maranda Mitchelle

REQUESTED CHARGE:&nbsp;Crim damage to prop.; w/o consent &lt;$1K

REQUESTED CHARGES:&nbsp;Outside warrant/NCIC hit; Agg. assault; w/ deadly weapon; Battery; Phys. contact rude/insult/angry manner; Criminal Deprivation of Property

Saline County Jail Bookings, July 5

The Tri-Rivers Fair invites you to kick off fair season in style with their official 2025 “Fairadise” shirts, designed to celebrate this year’s tropical theme.

Whether you are a long-time fairgoer or joining for the first time, the Tri-Rivers Fair encourages you to wear a Fairadise shirt, as it helps build excitement and community pride. 

Shirts are available in youth and adult sizes and are being sold for a limited time through July 13th.

Proceeds from shirt sales support fair programming, including 4-H, FFA, and family-friendly events. Order online at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://tririversfair.org/">https://tririversfair.org/</a>&nbsp;

The 2025 Tri-Rivers Fair runs&nbsp;Thursday, July 31st - Sunday, August 3rd.&nbsp;

2025 Tri-Rivers Fair shirts available for limited time 

The Kansas Aviation Museum (KAM) is proud to announce the distinguished 2025 class of the Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame.

The 2025 Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame inductees

Dr. Alysia Starkey; Dean &amp; CEO of Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology

Mark Schlegel; accomplished pilot and aviation leader

Rick Hamlin; lifelong advocate and contributor to Kansas aviation

The official induction ceremony will take place on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. This year’s event will feature keynote speaker General Michelle Johnson (retired), United States Air Force, a trailblazer in military aviation and the first female superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy.

“The Kansas Aviation Hall of Fame is a celebration of those whose contributions have shaped the legacy and future of flight in our state,” said Ben Sauceda, President and CEO of the Kansas Aviation Museum. “This year's class features pilots, educators, and advocates, and they ensure that Kansas will remain at the forefront of aviation and aerospace for years to come.”

This year’s inductees represent a dynamic cross-section of influence and innovation in aviation—from policy and public service to education, flight, and aerospace advancement. Their careers exemplify the spirit of Kansas as the Air Capital of the World and reinforce the state’s global impact on the aviation industry

Kansas Aviation Museum announces 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

Nearly 4,600 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the spring 2025 semester.

Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 graded credit hours receive semester honors along with commendations from their deans. The honors are also recorded on their permanent academic records.

Go to the link: <a href="https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/lists/sp25/semesterhonors.html">https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/lists/sp25/semesterhonors.html</a>&nbsp;to find out the&nbsp; students who earned semester honors for the spring 2025 semester from Kansas State University.

KSU students earn spring 2025 semester honors

PHOENIX (AP) — Ryne Nelson retired the first 16 Kansas City batters and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Royals 7-1 on Saturday to end a three-game losing streak.

Nelson (5-2), who moved into the rotation full-time when Corbin Burnes was sidelined for the season by elbow surgery, gave up four hits and one run over seven innings. The right-hander threw 86 pitches, walked none and struck out five.

Freddy Fermin’s sharp single to center with one out in the sixth ended Nelson’s perfect-game bid. Fermin scored on Bobby Witt Jr.'s two-out single.

Josh Naylor and Eugenio Suárez had RBI singles in the third off Michael Wacha (4-9), and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. doubled in two runs in the fifth for Arizona. Gurriel also tripled in the seventh off Taylor Clarke and scored on James McCann’s double.

Wacha lasted four-plus innings, giving up four hits and four runs. He threw 97 pitches, walking four and striking out four.

Randal Grichuk hit an&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/Dbacks/status/1941628353775272246">inside-the-park homer</a>&nbsp;in the eighth. With a man on base, he hit a long fly to right-center that bounced away from outfielders Jac Caglianone and Kyle Isbel and into center field as Grichuk scored standing up for his fifth homer of the season.

Before the game, the Diamondbacks activated outfielder Corbin Carroll from the injured list. The 2023 National League Rookie of the Year, who has 20 homers and a major league-leading nine triples, was 0 for 5 in his return. He had been sidelined since June 18, when he sustained a chip fracture in his left wrist when he was hit by a pitch in Toronto.

Utilityman Tim Tawa was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move.

Gurriel’s two-out, two-run double off reliever John Schreiber made it 4-0 in the fifth.

Nelson is 3-0 with a 2.01 ERA in his last five starts.

⚾ Nelson retires first 16 Royals in Diamondbacks' victory

PHOENIX (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino homered twice and drove in a career-high six runs, Bobby Witt Jr. added three hits and the Kansas City Royals beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3 on Friday night.

The Royals have won three of their past four games. The D-backs have dropped three straight.

Pasquantino gave the Royals a 3-0 lead in the first with a three-run shot into the right field seats off left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez. The first baseman took Rodriguez deep again in the fourth, this time mashing the ball 401 feet over the right-center wall for a two-run homer and an 8-2 lead.

It was Pasquantino's second career multi-homer game. Mark Canha added a solo homer in the fifth.

Kansas City lefty Kris Bubic (7-6) gave up three runs on seven hits and three walks over seven innings. He struck out six.

Rodriguez (3-5) gave up nine runs — eight earned — over 4 1/3 innings and now has a 5.78 ERA. He struck out seven, but gave up 12 hits, including three homers.

Arizona cut Kansas City's lead to 3-2 in the bottom of the first on Eugenio Suarez's sacrifice fly and Josh Naylor's RBI single. But the Royals came right back with three runs in the second to take a 6-2 lead.

Suarez added a solo homer in the sixth — his 28th of the season.

Rodriguez had two strikes on leadoff hitter Jonathan India in the first inning before hitting him with a pitch. Witt followed with a single and Pasquantino homered, foreshadowing a rough night for the D-backs.

Rodriguez has a 6-9 record with a 5.49 ERA over 25 starts since signing with the D-backs on an $80 million, four-year deal in December 2023.

The series continues Saturday when the Royals send RHP Michael Wacha (4-8, 3.62 ERA) to the mound. The D-backs counter with RHP Ryne Nelson (4-2, 3.61).

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