Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Alright, as far as the injuries go here, (Jake) Briningstool did not practice today, Hollywood (Brown) didn’t practice, Deon Bush had an Achilles tendon rupture, we will get that fixed, (Ethan) Driskell had the appendectomy, he got it fixed, so were doing good there. Janarius Robinson ended up having a foot fracture on his little toe there and then Jaylen Watson had a concussion. Other than that, everybody got out there and moved around. So, we had a 10-10-10 practice today working some situational things and it was good work. As far as the game goes, very similar to what I mentioned after the game that (there) were too many mistakes. As far as penalties go you have 108-yards of penalty, that’s a good day rushing for a running back and you can’t have that. You can’t go backwards on the offensive side, and you can’t allow them to move forward on the defensive side. So, we’ve got to clean that up. Within that there were some good individual efforts, with some of the young guys it was good to see them practice. It was good to see the young guys on the left side of the line do their thing. A couple of defensive players, young guys that I thought did well. (Nohl) Williams jumped out with some big physical plays on special teams and on the defensive side. So, anyway, I thought the young guys did a – collectively a nice job. With that, time is yours.”

Q: What did you think about Kingsley Suamataia’s performance in the first preseason game?

REID:&nbsp;“I thought he (Kingsley Suamataia) did a good job. Both he and (Josh) Simmons, I thought worked well together. They didn’t have a ton of snaps, but for what they had, I thought they did well with.”

Q: What did you want to see from Mike Caliendo in the first preseason game and what do you hope to see from him moving forward?

REID:&nbsp;“I thought Mike (Caliendo) actually played well in the game, too. But I would expect that. We look at him like he’s a starter, which he did last year. He got great experience last year. So, we have pure confidence that he can step in and play either of those positions that you mentioned there.”

Q: How do you address the penalties from the game, here at practice?

REID:&nbsp;“You just have to detail your work. You have to focus in on the game plan, know where you’re at and then understand the snap counts – and up your attention span there so that you get those covered.”

Q: How do you see the wide receiver competition shaking out?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah (laughs). Listen, we’ll have a tough decision to make, (General Manager) Brett (Veach) will and the coaches. There are some good players there and we will just see how it sorts out here. We have a couple more games (and) a few more practices, so we will see how it all sorts out before we have to make those cuts. Listen, I’m pleased with what we have there - some of the young guys (on) how they’re going out here and producing. You know what I’m saying.”

Q:&nbsp;How is Hollywood Brown’s ankle sprain? Was it a high ankle sprain?

REID:&nbsp;“It’s not really a high ankle sprain. It’s more (of the) ankle/foot area. He’s (Hollywood Brown) making great progress, so he’s up and running now, a little bit. So, that’s a positive, I don’t think he’s too far out, but we will see. He’s doing good.”

Q<a>:</a>&nbsp;On Robert Tonyan’s performance.

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, Robert (Tonyan) did. He did some good things (and) there’s some things he has to work on, he’s a veteran guy and he knows that. More in the run game than probably the pass game, but I thought he caught the ball well, he had some big catches and then he had the one drop he’d like to have back. But he’ll figure that one out and get it taken care of. This guy has been productive in the league, so he gets it. He’s been banged up a little bit, and he’s been able to keep himself healthy and on the field. Which has been probably the issue over the last couple of years.”

Q:&nbsp;On how the defense performed in the first preseason game.

BOLTON:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think we did a decent job during the game. I think tackling was pretty decent, we got some leaky yards. I think our run defense showed up pretty well, got some physicality and obviously we got a turnover. Some of the things we wanted to do this year, we were able to do that, so I think it’s a good start, good foundation but a lot to improve on still.”

Q:&nbsp;On Jeffrey Bassa’s improvement throughout camp.

BOLTON:&nbsp;“He (Jeffrey Bassa) definitely – every week, every day he’s getting a little bit better. (He is) learning the scheme, asking good questions (and) trying to find the right answer. I think all those things add up over time and you can see in the game, he led the team in tackles if I’m not mistaken. Off to a good start. That dude is confident, (he is a) confident guy, high IQ guy, I’m excited for what he has for us.”

Q:&nbsp;What kind of Coach is Brendan Daly?

BOLTON:&nbsp;“(Linebackers) Coach (Brendan) Daly is definitely a player’s coach, man, (and) definitely tries to find ways to make his players around him better. (He) understands that everybody’s not the same, so he gives you different schools and keys based off your size and your style of play. Me and Leo (Chenal) don’t have the same exact skillset, neither do me and Drue (Tranquill), so he definitely (Coach Brendan Daly) tries to find things (for the) individual to cater around that. (It) definitely makes our job a little bit easier, we just come out there and just execute what he has out there in drills, and we just go out there and play and have fun. But also, he’s a high IQ guy, obviously he has won a lot, been a lot of different places and (has) been able to win. He brings that to our room: competition, IQ (and) physicality. All things he preaches, and he is a great coach.”

Q:&nbsp;On his description of the tight end room.

WILEY:&nbsp;“It’s great. A great group of guys. We joke around all day; we compete all the time. Having those older guys mixed in with the younger guys like we have, it’s been awesome.”

Q:&nbsp;What was the most challenging part of your recovery process?

WILEY:&nbsp;“Honestly, just figuring out who I was outside of football, to be honest with you. Like I said earlier, just having something like that stripped away from you and then having to find a way to still stay involved as much as you can. But I would say it would be that, you really feel like you are missing out getting to watch these guys play on Sundays and you’re just at the house, just kind of (having your) feet kicked back, it sucked.”

Q:&nbsp;On if he gained a new level of respect for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce over the course of a year.

WILEY:&nbsp;"Oh yeah, 1,000%. You think you know until you go through a real NFL season. It’s a lot longer than what you could ever imagine. Just seeing guys like that (Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce) doing it week in and week out, it’s really special to see."

Q: What stands out about the Chiefs offense?

MINSHEW:&nbsp;“I love the way they teach it here, man. I think between (Offensive Coordinator) Coach (Matt) Nagy, (Quarterbacks) Coach (David) Girardi in our room, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid, obviously. They communicate very well on like, potential looks that you can get, how the play might adjust on the fly, and really give the guys the opportunity to go play ball and be successful. So that’s been a lot of fun.”

MINSHEW:&nbsp;“It’s been awesome, man. I love just getting the work. That’s really the only way you get better in this league is to get in there and run reps. So, I’ve been very fortunate enough this camp to get as many as I have, and I think it’s been good for us as a group.”&nbsp;

Q: What has Head Coach Andy Reid been challenging you on?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesAugust 11, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Alright, as far as the injuries go here, (Jake) Briningstool did not practice today, Hollywood (Brown) didn’t practice, Deon Bush had an Achilles tendon rupture, we will get that fixed, (Ethan) Driskell had the appendectomy, he got it fixed, so were doing good there. Janarius Robinson ended up having a foot fracture on his little toe there and then Jaylen Watson had a concussion. Other than that, everybody got out there and moved around. So, we had a 10-10-10 practice today working some situational things and it was good work. As far as the game goes, very similar to what I mentioned after the game that (there) were too many mistakes. As far as penalties go you have 108-yards of penalty, that’s a good day rushing for a running back and you can’t have that. You can’t go backwards on the offensive side, and you can’t allow them to move forward on the defensive side. So, we’ve got to clean that up. Within that there were some good individual efforts, with some of the young guys it was good to see them practice. It was good to see the young guys on the left side of the line do their thing. A couple of defensive players, young guys that I thought did well. (Nohl) Williams jumped out with some big physical plays on special teams and on the defensive side. So, anyway, I thought the young guys did a – collectively a nice job. With that, time is yours.”Q: What did you think about Kingsley Suamataia’s performance in the first preseason game?REID:&nbsp;“I thought he (Kingsley Suamataia) did a good job. Both he and (Josh) Simmons, I thought worked well together. They didn’t have a ton of snaps, but for what they had, I thought they did well with.”Q: What did you want to see from Mike Caliendo in the first preseason game and what do you hope to see from him moving forward?REID:&nbsp;“I thought Mike (Caliendo) actually played well in the game, too. But I would expect that. We look at him like he’s a starter, which he did last year. He got great experience last year. So, we have pure confidence that he can step in and play either of those positions that you mentioned there.”Q: How do you address the penalties from the game, here at practice?REID:&nbsp;“You just have to detail your work. You have to focus in on the game plan, know where you’re at and then understand the snap counts – and up your attention span there so that you get those covered.”Q: How do you see the wide receiver competition shaking out?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah (laughs). Listen, we’ll have a tough decision to make, (General Manager) Brett (Veach) will and the coaches. There are some good players there and we will just see how it sorts out here. We have a couple more games (and) a few more practices, so we will see how it all sorts out before we have to make those cuts. Listen, I’m pleased with what we have there - some of the young guys (on) how they’re going out here and producing. You know what I’m saying.”Q:&nbsp;How is Hollywood Brown’s ankle sprain? Was it a high ankle sprain?REID:&nbsp;“It’s not really a high ankle sprain. It’s more (of the) ankle/foot area. He’s (Hollywood Brown) making great progress, so he’s up and running now, a little bit. So, that’s a positive, I don’t think he’s too far out, but we will see. He’s doing good.”Q<a>:</a>&nbsp;On Robert Tonyan’s performance.REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, Robert (Tonyan) did. He did some good things (and) there’s some things he has to work on, he’s a veteran guy and he knows that. More in the run game than probably the pass game, but I thought he caught the ball well, he had some big catches and then he had the one drop he’d like to have back. But he’ll figure that one out and get it taken care of. This guy has been productive in the league, so he gets it. He’s been banged up a little bit, and he’s been able to keep himself healthy and on the field. Which has been probably the issue over the last couple of years.”Chiefs Player QuotesAugust 11, 2025LB NICK BOLTONQ:&nbsp;On how the defense performed in the first preseason game.BOLTON:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think we did a decent job during the game. I think tackling was pretty decent, we got some leaky yards. I think our run defense showed up pretty well, got some physicality and obviously we got a turnover. Some of the things we wanted to do this year, we were able to do that, so I think it’s a good start, good foundation but a lot to improve on still.”Q:&nbsp;On Jeffrey Bassa’s improvement throughout camp.BOLTON:&nbsp;“He (Jeffrey Bassa) definitely – every week, every day he’s getting a little bit better. (He is) learning the scheme, asking good questions (and) trying to find the right answer. I think all those things add up over time and you can see in the game, he led the team in tackles if I’m not mistaken. Off to a good start. That dude is confident, (he is a) confident guy, high IQ guy, I’m excited for what he has for us.”Q:&nbsp;What kind of Coach is Brendan Daly?BOLTON:&nbsp;“(Linebackers) Coach (Brendan) Daly is definitely a player’s coach, man, (and) definitely tries to find ways to make his players around him better. (He) understands that everybody’s not the same, so he gives you different schools and keys based off your size and your style of play. Me and Leo (Chenal) don’t have the same exact skillset, neither do me and Drue (Tranquill), so he definitely (Coach Brendan Daly) tries to find things (for the) individual to cater around that. (It) definitely makes our job a little bit easier, we just come out there and just execute what he has out there in drills, and we just go out there and play and have fun. But also, he’s a high IQ guy, obviously he has won a lot, been a lot of different places and (has) been able to win. He brings that to our room: competition, IQ (and) physicality. All things he preaches, and he is a great coach.”TE JARED WILEYQ:&nbsp;On his description of the tight end room.WILEY:&nbsp;“It’s great. A great group of guys. We joke around all day; we compete all the time. Having those older guys mixed in with the younger guys like we have, it’s been awesome.”Q:&nbsp;What was the most challenging part of your recovery process?WILEY:&nbsp;“Honestly, just figuring out who I was outside of football, to be honest with you. Like I said earlier, just having something like that stripped away from you and then having to find a way to still stay involved as much as you can. But I would say it would be that, you really feel like you are missing out getting to watch these guys play on Sundays and you’re just at the house, just kind of (having your) feet kicked back, it sucked.”Q:&nbsp;On if he gained a new level of respect for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce over the course of a year.WILEY:&nbsp;"Oh yeah, 1,000%. You think you know until you go through a real NFL season. It’s a lot longer than what you could ever imagine. Just seeing guys like that (Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce) doing it week in and week out, it’s really special to see."QB GARDNER MINSHEWQ: What stands out about the Chiefs offense?MINSHEW:&nbsp;“I love the way they teach it here, man. I think between (Offensive Coordinator) Coach (Matt) Nagy, (Quarterbacks) Coach (David) Girardi in our room, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid, obviously. They communicate very well on like, potential looks that you can get, how the play might adjust on the fly, and really give the guys the opportunity to go play ball and be successful. So that’s been a lot of fun.”Q: On the “long-drive” drill.MINSHEW:&nbsp;“It’s been awesome, man. I love just getting the work. That’s really the only way you get better in this league is to get in there and run reps. So, I’ve been very fortunate enough this camp to get as many as I have, and I think it’s been good for us as a group.”&nbsp;Q: What has Head Coach Andy Reid been challenging you on?

Chiefs Quotes: 8-11-25

Joyce (Lamer), (Cash), Nelson, 81, of Salina, born January 14, 1944, passed away early on Friday August 8th, 2025&nbsp;and went home with her Savior.

Joyce Elaine Lamer was born in Salina, Kansas the second&nbsp;of six children to Roland Walter Lamer and Helen Louise Lamer. Joyce grew up in Salina, New Cambria and Culver Kansas. Joyce so loved her home, her family, and her Lord.

Throughout her life she studied anything that enabled her to better understand her bible and the words of her Lord. She enjoyed sharing her gained knowledge with others. &nbsp;

To ensure for the needs of home and family Joyce established a small service business providing home maintenance. The business thrived&nbsp;for many years. She, along with her husband&nbsp; Clarence (Rick) Nelson enjoyed building their family and growing their three boys Ed, Randy and Chris to adulthood in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;

Joyce enjoyed music of all types; in her later years she could be observed listening to her beloved hymns whether she was driving or at home. &nbsp;She continually demonstrated her devotion to God, home and family right up to Friday August 8th when our Lord extended his loving arms to little Joyce Elaine and she went home to further attend to family.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, August 17, at Roselawn Memorial Chapel, 1920 E Crawford, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 10 a.m.&nbsp; Monday, August 18, at Roselawn Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.&nbsp;

To send a flower arrangement in memory of&nbsp;Joyce Elaine Nelson, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/joyce-nelson/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our sympathy store</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754939066945.jpeg" alt="Joyce Elaine Nelson" />
 <figcaption>Joyce Elaine Nelson</figcaption>
 </figure>Joyce (Lamer), (Cash), Nelson, 81, of Salina, born January 14, 1944, passed away early on Friday August 8th, 2025&nbsp;and went home with her Savior.Joyce Elaine Lamer was born in Salina, Kansas the second&nbsp;of six children to Roland Walter Lamer and Helen Louise Lamer. Joyce grew up in Salina, New Cambria and Culver Kansas. Joyce so loved her home, her family, and her Lord.Throughout her life she studied anything that enabled her to better understand her bible and the words of her Lord. She enjoyed sharing her gained knowledge with others. &nbsp;To ensure for the needs of home and family Joyce established a small service business providing home maintenance. The business thrived&nbsp;for many years. She, along with her husband&nbsp; Clarence (Rick) Nelson enjoyed building their family and growing their three boys Ed, Randy and Chris to adulthood in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;Joyce enjoyed music of all types; in her later years she could be observed listening to her beloved hymns whether she was driving or at home. &nbsp;She continually demonstrated her devotion to God, home and family right up to Friday August 8th when our Lord extended his loving arms to little Joyce Elaine and she went home to further attend to family.Visitation will be 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Sunday, August 17, at Roselawn Memorial Chapel, 1920 E Crawford, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 10 a.m.&nbsp; Monday, August 18, at Roselawn Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.&nbsp;To send a flower arrangement in memory of&nbsp;Joyce Elaine Nelson, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.roselawnsalina.com/obituary/joyce-nelson/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our sympathy store</a>.

Joyce Elaine Nelson

<a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>

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.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754921774696.png" alt="Weather forecast for August 11 - August, 13 2025 in Salina; according to the US National Weather Service" />
 <figcaption>Weather forecast for August 11 - August, 13 2025 in Salina; according to the US National Weather Service</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>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.

Three day weather forecast Salina, August 11 - August 13

Saline County Food Action Community Team

<a>The Saline County Food Action Community Team (FACT) invites the public to attend one of two upcoming community listening sessions aimed at completing a comprehensive assessment of the local food system. These sessions are open to all and will focus on gathering feedback about the full scope of Saline County’s food system — from growing and distributing food, to buying, preparing, and eating it.</a>

The listening sessions build on the results of a countywide food survey conducted earlier this year, which collected insights from hundreds of residents. Now, FACT is inviting deeper conversation to better understand the stories behind the survey responses and gather input on community needs, gaps, and opportunities across the food system.

“Our food system is bigger than just access — it includes our farmers, food businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and families,” said Michelle Coats, Chair. “These sessions are about hearing from the people who live and work here, so we can support a healthier, more connected, and more resilient local food system.”

The two listening sessions will be held at the following times and locations:

Light refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome to attend. No registration is required.

Feedback from the sessions will be used to help shape a community-informed food action plan for Saline County, guiding future projects, partnerships, and funding efforts.

FACT is also actively seeking new members to join the team. If you're passionate about food, health, and community—and want to help shape the future of Saline County’s food system—we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp; Complete the interest form here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://forms.gle/mM1JSD1B2QXqcgCa9">https://forms.gle/mM1JSD1B2QXqcgCa9</a>

This project is made possible through the generous support of the Salina Regional Health Foundation and the Kansas Health Foundation.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;Saline County Food Action Community Team (FACT)&nbsp;is a coalition of local organizations, businesses, and community members dedicated to improving food access and security in Saline County. FACT works collaboratively to identify food system challenges, support local food initiatives, and develop strategies that ensure all residents have access to healthy, affordable food. Through partnerships, advocacy, and community-driven solutions, FACT aims to strengthen the local food network, reduce food insecurity, and promote sustainable food practices across the county.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.eatwellsalinecounty.com/">www.eatwellsalinecounty.com</a>&nbsp;or email the Saline County Food Action Community Team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:salinecountyfact@gmail.com">salinecountyfact@gmail.com</a>

The&nbsp;Salina Regional Health Foundation&nbsp;is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health and well-being in Salina and the surrounding region. Through grant funding, community partnerships, and strategic initiatives, the foundation supports programs that enhance healthcare access, promote wellness, and address social determinants of health, including food security. By investing in projects like the Saline County Food Assessment, the foundation is committed to building a healthier community where all residents have the resources they need to thrive.&nbsp; For more information about the Salina Regional Health Foundation, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.srhealthfoundation.com/">www.srhealthfoundation.com</a>&nbsp;.

The Kansas Health Foundation is a philanthropy dedicated to improving the health of all Kansans.&nbsp; For more information about the Kansas Health Foundation, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansashealth.org/">www.kansashealth.org</a>.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1754489742465.png" alt="Saline County Food Action Community Team" />
 <figcaption>Saline County Food Action Community Team</figcaption>
 </figure>Saline County Food Action Community Team<a>The Saline County Food Action Community Team (FACT) invites the public to attend one of two upcoming community listening sessions aimed at completing a comprehensive assessment of the local food system. These sessions are open to all and will focus on gathering feedback about the full scope of Saline County’s food system — from growing and distributing food, to buying, preparing, and eating it.</a>The listening sessions build on the results of a countywide food survey conducted earlier this year, which collected insights from hundreds of residents. Now, FACT is inviting deeper conversation to better understand the stories behind the survey responses and gather input on community needs, gaps, and opportunities across the food system.“Our food system is bigger than just access — it includes our farmers, food businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and families,” said Michelle Coats, Chair. “These sessions are about hearing from the people who live and work here, so we can support a healthier, more connected, and more resilient local food system.”The two listening sessions will be held at the following times and locations:<ul>
 <li>August 20, 2025: 1:30 p.m. at the Salina Public Library’s Prescott Meeting Room, 301 W. Elm</li><li>August 20, 2025: 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Cross, 1600 Rush Street</li>
 </ul>Light refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome to attend. No registration is required.Feedback from the sessions will be used to help shape a community-informed food action plan for Saline County, guiding future projects, partnerships, and funding efforts.FACT is also actively seeking new members to join the team. If you're passionate about food, health, and community—and want to help shape the future of Saline County’s food system—we’d love to hear from you!&nbsp; Complete the interest form here:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://forms.gle/mM1JSD1B2QXqcgCa9">https://forms.gle/mM1JSD1B2QXqcgCa9</a>This project is made possible through the generous support of the Salina Regional Health Foundation and the Kansas Health Foundation.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Saline County Food Action Community Team (FACT)&nbsp;is a coalition of local organizations, businesses, and community members dedicated to improving food access and security in Saline County. FACT works collaboratively to identify food system challenges, support local food initiatives, and develop strategies that ensure all residents have access to healthy, affordable food. Through partnerships, advocacy, and community-driven solutions, FACT aims to strengthen the local food network, reduce food insecurity, and promote sustainable food practices across the county.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.eatwellsalinecounty.com/">www.eatwellsalinecounty.com</a>&nbsp;or email the Saline County Food Action Community Team at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:salinecountyfact@gmail.com">salinecountyfact@gmail.com</a>The&nbsp;Salina Regional Health Foundation&nbsp;is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving health and well-being in Salina and the surrounding region. Through grant funding, community partnerships, and strategic initiatives, the foundation supports programs that enhance healthcare access, promote wellness, and address social determinants of health, including food security. By investing in projects like the Saline County Food Assessment, the foundation is committed to building a healthier community where all residents have the resources they need to thrive.&nbsp; For more information about the Salina Regional Health Foundation, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.srhealthfoundation.com/">www.srhealthfoundation.com</a>&nbsp;.The Kansas Health Foundation is a philanthropy dedicated to improving the health of all Kansans.&nbsp; For more information about the Kansas Health Foundation, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.kansashealth.org/">www.kansashealth.org</a>.&nbsp;

Two community listening sessions announced to complete Saline County Food System assessment

BY&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/mchilson/">MORGAN CHILSON</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Kansas reported no new measles cases for the third week in a row Wednesday, and health officials are encouraging parents to vaccinate their children as they return to school next week to keep that trend going.&nbsp;

The lack of new cases puts Kansas about halfway through the 42 days required for a measles outbreak to be considered over, which is two incubation periods of 21 days each, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;

Close proximity in classrooms creates the ideal environment for the spread of measles, considered the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, said Karen Winkelman, public health director for the Barton County Health Department.&nbsp;

She said county health officials maintain a strong working relationship with schools, which helps speed communications if there is a measles case.

“With measles, it’s going to be quick action, quick notification,” she said, adding that they’re also encouraging schools to adopt and teach strong hygiene practices.

Handwashing, good practices when sneezing and coughing, and encouraging parents to keep their children home when they have symptoms are among the practices Winkelman highlighted.

“Also review immunization records, making sure they are properly and appropriately vaccinated, and also just being honest, up front,” she said. “We’re not going to force vaccination, but we want you to know what the consequences are if there would happen to be an exposure.”

With a 21-day incubation period, an unvaccinated child who has been exposed may not be able to attend school for that time period.

School vaccination data from 2025 isn’t available yet, but many Kansas school districts last year reported&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/04/02/vaccination-rates-down-in-most-kansas-counties-where-measles-cases-occurring/">decreased vaccination rates</a>, according to Kansas State Department of Education data. For instance, the Gray County kindergarten vaccination rate dropped from 76% in the 2022-23 school year to 66% in 2023-24. Stevens County dropped from 98% to 83% in the same time period.

Ninety cases of measles have been reported in 12 Kansas counties since January, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2314/Measles-Outbreak-Data" target="_blank">Kansas Department of Health and Environment data</a>. Most of the cases, 87, are related to an outbreak, which occurs when three or more cases are linked to each other.&nbsp;

The last new Kansas measles cases were reported during the week of July 6.&nbsp;

“Certainly we can hope that the current outbreak situation is improved and nearly ending,” said Dana Hawkinson, medical director of infection prevention and control at the University of Kansas Health System.

But Hawkinson said measles cases continue to increase at the national level. The CDC reported 1,356 confirmed cases of measles as of Wednesday.

Communicating about the importance of vaccines continues to be important, he said. Many people still quote information that has been thoroughly researched and debunked, Hawkinson said.

“There have continued to be publications which continue to support the safety and benefits of vaccines, but especially the (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine,” he said. “There continue to be new, updated, well-done studies that show the safety of these vaccines.”

Hawkinson referenced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-00997" target="_blank">a recent Denmark study</a>&nbsp;of 1.2 million children born between 1997 and 2018 that found no association between minute amounts of aluminum in vaccines and long-term health impacts.

“I think we have to continue to promote honest science and transparency, and it is a battle against disinformation, which has persisted and really grown in the past few decades,” he said.

Hawkinson said vaccine information has become intertwined with political and societal views.

“When we’re talking about our mechanic or our lawyer or our electrician, we will listen to them and take their advice,” he said. “But when it comes to the most important thing, we are finding it harder and harder, as a society, to take the advice of those people and those experts who are dedicating their lives and their training and their every day to giving accurate information and trying to keep individuals and communities healthy.”

Hawkinson said it’s important for parents to make informed decisions about their children’s health, and to also consider that an illness like measles can have an economic impact in terms of missed work and medical costs.

Before the measles vaccine was available in the 1960s, most people were infected with the measles virus, with about 400 to 500 people dying each year; 48,000 being hospitalized; and 1,000 suffering from encephalitis, or brain swelling, the CDC website said.

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 </figure>BY&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/author/mchilson/">MORGAN CHILSON</a> <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Kansas reported no new measles cases for the third week in a row Wednesday, and health officials are encouraging parents to vaccinate their children as they return to school next week to keep that trend going.&nbsp;The lack of new cases puts Kansas about halfway through the 42 days required for a measles outbreak to be considered over, which is two incubation periods of 21 days each, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.&nbsp;Close proximity in classrooms creates the ideal environment for the spread of measles, considered the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, said Karen Winkelman, public health director for the Barton County Health Department.&nbsp;She said county health officials maintain a strong working relationship with schools, which helps speed communications if there is a measles case.“With measles, it’s going to be quick action, quick notification,” she said, adding that they’re also encouraging schools to adopt and teach strong hygiene practices.Handwashing, good practices when sneezing and coughing, and encouraging parents to keep their children home when they have symptoms are among the practices Winkelman highlighted.“Also review immunization records, making sure they are properly and appropriately vaccinated, and also just being honest, up front,” she said. “We’re not going to force vaccination, but we want you to know what the consequences are if there would happen to be an exposure.”With a 21-day incubation period, an unvaccinated child who has been exposed may not be able to attend school for that time period.School vaccination data from 2025 isn’t available yet, but many Kansas school districts last year reported&nbsp;<a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2025/04/02/vaccination-rates-down-in-most-kansas-counties-where-measles-cases-occurring/">decreased vaccination rates</a>, according to Kansas State Department of Education data. For instance, the Gray County kindergarten vaccination rate dropped from 76% in the 2022-23 school year to 66% in 2023-24. Stevens County dropped from 98% to 83% in the same time period.Ninety cases of measles have been reported in 12 Kansas counties since January, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/2314/Measles-Outbreak-Data" target="_blank">Kansas Department of Health and Environment data</a>. Most of the cases, 87, are related to an outbreak, which occurs when three or more cases are linked to each other.&nbsp;The last new Kansas measles cases were reported during the week of July 6.&nbsp;“Certainly we can hope that the current outbreak situation is improved and nearly ending,” said Dana Hawkinson, medical director of infection prevention and control at the University of Kansas Health System.But Hawkinson said measles cases continue to increase at the national level. The CDC reported 1,356 confirmed cases of measles as of Wednesday.Communicating about the importance of vaccines continues to be important, he said. Many people still quote information that has been thoroughly researched and debunked, Hawkinson said.“There have continued to be publications which continue to support the safety and benefits of vaccines, but especially the (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine,” he said. “There continue to be new, updated, well-done studies that show the safety of these vaccines.”Hawkinson referenced&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/ANNALS-25-00997" target="_blank">a recent Denmark study</a>&nbsp;of 1.2 million children born between 1997 and 2018 that found no association between minute amounts of aluminum in vaccines and long-term health impacts.“I think we have to continue to promote honest science and transparency, and it is a battle against disinformation, which has persisted and really grown in the past few decades,” he said.Hawkinson said vaccine information has become intertwined with political and societal views.“When we’re talking about our mechanic or our lawyer or our electrician, we will listen to them and take their advice,” he said. “But when it comes to the most important thing, we are finding it harder and harder, as a society, to take the advice of those people and those experts who are dedicating their lives and their training and their every day to giving accurate information and trying to keep individuals and communities healthy.”Hawkinson said it’s important for parents to make informed decisions about their children’s health, and to also consider that an illness like measles can have an economic impact in terms of missed work and medical costs.Before the measles vaccine was available in the 1960s, most people were infected with the measles virus, with about 400 to 500 people dying each year; 48,000 being hospitalized; and 1,000 suffering from encephalitis, or brain swelling, the CDC website said.

Kansas reports no new measles cases in three weeks as cases increase nationally

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OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“All right so this (is) what we got. Injury wise- (Jake) Briningstool, Marquise (Hollywood) Brown, (Cam) Jones, (Rashee) Rice. They did not play, the guys that came back were (Kristian) Fulton and Drue Tranquill, came back and did some individual work. And then the guys at the end were (Fabien) Lovett, (he) tweaked his ankle but he came back in. Then (Brashard) Smith hurt his finger, but they’re going to take care of him up there. He should be alright. All in all, good practice, long one today. The guys got a lot of reps in and worked their tail off getting through. We had a little bit of heat today. I thought the effort was definitely there. Ones got a lot of reps in particular. Anyways, with that as far as the game goes, since I know you’re going to go in that direction, the quarterbacks, we situated out the quarterbacks so they’ll each get a quarter. The first one will be Patrick (Mahomes), the second one is (Gardner) Minshew, and then (Bailey) Zappe and then Chris (Oladokun) at the end there. All right, so each one gets a quarter. And then everybody kind of follows that as we go. All right? Any questions? Time is yours.”

Q: On where Chukwuebuka Godrick fit in.

REID:&nbsp;“He’s (Chukwuebuka Godrick) actually doing a good job. Talking about Chu here. He’s actually doing a good job out there. He’s worked guard, he’s worked tackle, he’s trying to get into that flex position where he can help out and compete. But he’s having a good camp so far. Look forward to seeing him in the games.”

Q:&nbsp;Do you feel that Chukwuebuka Godrick is ready for the regular season?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah well, he’s getting there for sure, yeah. Yeah, for sure. This will be a big, big camp for him as we go.”

Q:&nbsp;On leaving in players longer than one quarter.

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we’ll see. We’ll see how it goes. I’ll play that by ear, but you know probably not more than a quarter.”

Q:&nbsp;On the decision to put the rookies in during the preseason games.&nbsp;

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, so it’s important that they get in now, they’re in front of some bright lights, and it takes it up one more notch. Not quite the season, but you’re still in front of a big crowd, and I guess another team so your adrenaline level gets pushed to another level, and let’s see how we do.”

Q:&nbsp;Would you consider Rashee Rice’s injury minor?

REID:&nbsp;“It seems to be, but going to be cautious, cautious with that thing.”

Q:&nbsp;Did you invite Terrell Owens down?

REID:&nbsp;“I did, yeah. He was in town.”

Q:&nbsp;On Terrell Owens being at practice.

REID:&nbsp;“Listen, it’s great. It’s great to have him. I’ve watched him grow up and he’s a dad now. His son’s with the 49ers doing a nice job. He’s got a daughter that is a heck of a volleyball player and you know, just watching people grow I think that’s a great position that I’m in to see that. And he’s got a good heart. T.O. has got a good heart.”

Q:&nbsp;What went into the decision to do the ESPN series?

REID:&nbsp;“Well our owner asked me to do it (laughter). So, I mean it’s not really my deal, but that’s, you know, he’s, my boss. And so, I jumped in on it. So, if I’m going in, I’m going in. I’m going to go all in.”

Q:&nbsp;Was there any point in time where you felt it was too intrusive or wish you weren’t doing it?

REID:&nbsp;“No, you know, I thought the people handled it well. I thought they did a really good job of not being a distraction. I worry about that, and one reason I don’t like doing those things. I thought they actually really handled themselves well, where I didn’t have to tell people to get back, get out of here, you know. That’s not what it was. So, my hat goes off to them for handling it that way.”

Q:&nbsp;When evaluating the ones in the preseason, what do you need to see to know they’re good and they can come out?

REID:&nbsp;“Well, you know, you’d like us to do well, but I know we have other preseason games to answer your question if I’m going to be truthful about it. So, (just) go out (there), and do the best you can. I’m going to keep the numbers down, for the first game, and then we’ll see about the second game.”

Q:&nbsp;Is there a specific reason for a longer practice today than normal?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we don’t - listen, I’ve told you before, we don’t spend a ton of time on the game part of it. We try to get our work done in here. I think that’s the most important, right now. We’ll give them some stuff this afternoon and talk about it and get a walk through tomorrow, you know with the mock game. But we’re not spending a ton of time on it, and I imagine they’re doing the same thing. But it’s always good to go get somebody else and have a little competition in there.”

Q: On researching Josh Simmons before the 2025 NFL Draft.&nbsp;

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I told (General Manager Brett) Veach when I watched him (Josh Simmons) that he was really good. I think that was the biggest thing. I mean, obviously, the health stuff and stuff like that, I can’t be there for (that) medical stuff and everything like that. But when you watch him on tape you realize how talented he was, how strong he was (and) the way he was able to move. And so, good for us that we were able to get him, and that he’s gotten here and he’s been healthy so far. And so, he’s done a great job, man. I mean, he’s gotten better and better, he’s learning, and obviously he’s had some highlights and made some big plays. But it’s about getting better and better, and he’s continuing to do that.”

Q: Do you feel like Noah Gray is taking another step in his career this year?&nbsp;

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think you saw that last year and I think he’s (Noah Gray) just carrying that momentum into this season. He makes plays. I mean, he’s not the guy that’s going to go out and like, be vocalized about it or kind of show off or showboat, or anything like that. He just goes out there and does his job to the best of his ability, and whenever he gets the opportunity, he makes the play happen. So, that’s a guy that I trust a lot. He’s learned a ton from Trav (Travis Kelce), and I think he’s going to be a guy that’s going to be a vital part of our offense as we continue to push the game moving forward.”

Q: Are you experimenting more with throwing passes into tight windows this season?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“We definitely want to push the ball down the field and push the ball into tighter windows this year. I mean, we got the guys that can make the contested catches. I think you all have seen that out there. And the guys are – we told them we’re going to give them a chance, and they got to prove to us that they can make those plays, and they’re proving that. So, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid has been adamant about pushing the ball, (and) trying to make plays happen and we’ve been having success with it. And the goal is to keep that going throughout the regular season.”&nbsp;

Q: Is it an acquired mentality to throw into those tight windows?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean, that’s how I’ve always played. I mean these last few years, I’d say it was abnormal not pushing the ball down the field, (and) not being (in) an attacking mindset. And so, we’re trying to get back to that. And so, (we’re) giving guys chances to make plays. We got the receivers, we got the offensive line blocking. Let’s get the guys chances to make plays down the field, and if it’s a one-on-one, we think our guys are going to win.”

Q: How did injuries impact your play last season?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think it’s – you don’t want it to affect you. I mean, that’s the biggest thing. I mean, obviously last year we didn’t play our best offensive football, but to be a great quarterback in this league you got to stand in there, take the hits and make the throws, and I think you see the greats do that. And so, for me, being able to get back to that mindset and trusting the offensive line, they’ve done a great job at this camp so far, and I’m going to (put) trust in those guys, stand in there, make those throws and let guys make plays.”

Q: What do you want the rookies to know about their first NFL experience?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think it’s going out there and doing what they’ve (rookies) done this camp. I mean, obviously it’s going to be a bigger stage. You’re going up against another team, but I think (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid prepares us better than anybody else in the league to go out there and play your best football. And that’s because we practice hard (and) we practice fast. And so, when we get to the game, it’s not that huge step up. It’s a step up for sure, but it’s not that huge step up. So go out there like you practice, have that right mindset, and just play fast and let the rest handle itself.”

Q: On his thoughts of Jason Brownlee and Tyquan Thornton.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Those guys gotta step up and make plays and they’ve done that. That speaks to the depth of our receiving room this year and being able to have some guys that are just having some knicks and bruises here and there and they get to rest a little bit (and) rest their bodies and other guys step up and make some plays, that is a good sign to see, and so (Head) Coach Reid, (General Manager Brett) Veach all those guys providing a lot of talented players and they (are) making plays whenever they get the opportunity to.”

Q:&nbsp;Are you looking forward to going against another defense Saturday?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I don’t necessarily look forward to getting hit. I always like getting hit once, but it’s still a shock but going up against (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags is always tough but it’ll be a good defense that we are going up against and they have a great scheme and a great coach so I’m just excited to see where we’re at. Go out there and see where we’re at and hopefully get a couple series in - go out there and play some good football.”

Q: On the use of smelling salts on the sideline.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I’m not a big smelling salt guy. I’m not really hitting people though, so I know guys are – people do use those, not for bad reasons but to get themselves ready to go. I know we can bring them, but they can’t provide them. I don’t know how that works, but I’m sure some people will figure out a way to get the smelling salts out there since it is a vital part of the football game.”

Q:&nbsp;On if he feels like he can be his best this year.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, 100 percent. I think that’s not just me. We brought in the players to do that. (General Manager Brett) Veech, like I said, has brought in a lot of great receivers and tight ends and running backs to make plays. The offensive line, we got depth there. They’re (the offensive line) playing some great football and then my mindset is just let these guys go out there and make plays, and so I think sometimes you try to do too much when you have too much information and I feel like at times these last few years I’ve done that. Just being smart and being able to see stuff, but at the end of the day, it’s football and if you think it’s one on one and your guy can beat that guy, let him have a chance to make a play.”

Q:&nbsp;On how Head Coach Andy Reid has put him in a position to better himself.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I wanted to up my mentality. Sometimes you get to camp and you just wanna go out there and dominate the day. I want to dominate every single rep. I want to make sure we are getting the best that we can out of every single rep when we get on the field if that’s, even like being a shift in motion for example, we are just going through the shifts and the motions I just wanna make sure we are getting set, we are doing those things the right way and that carries through the entire practice and no days off. You have to get better and better every day, no bad days and I think that is something we have been great at this camp.”

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean, I like playing Madden, so I would like to be rated higher, but I got to play and showcase that stuff on the football field and so I believe if I go out there and play the football that I wanna play that we can get to 99 (overall) pretty quickly.”

Q:&nbsp;On being a partner in the ‘The Kingdom’ and if he had seen it yet.

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I have seen parts for sure. It’s a great documentary. Obviously, the season is part of it but it’s great to see the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, and I saw stuff that I didn’t even know. I thought I knew everything about the Kansas City Chiefs. So, the Hunt family, the Kansas City Chiefs (and) Disney, they all did it the right way and for them to let me be a part of it in some way and some form it was really cool for me. I got to do that after the season, so now we’re back to football, but it is cool to see stuff like that done because I have loved documentaries my whole entire life and so seeing how the bread is buttered is really cool.”

Q:&nbsp;Did you have an editorial say?

MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I do stuff here and there, but I’m very low on the totem pole. It’s more of like ‘let’s keep this codeword out of there’ so I can use it this next year and stuff like that. Nothing too crazy as far – those people are amazing at their jobs, so I’m going to let them handle that.”

Q: How much do you rely on Trent McDuffie when it comes to learning the nickel position?

ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“Any questions that I have, he did it at a high level, so all I got to do is just look over my shoulder and talk to him. I’m thankful for him.”

Q: What was your experience before the NFL, playing the nickel position?

ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“In college when I was at SC (University of Southern California), I got a little bit of dime, a little bit of safety (and) a little bit of nickel. So, it wasn’t brand new when I transitioned over.”

Q: Last year you went through training camp for the first time, how did that help you as a player this past season?

ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“It helped me a lot, actually. Just being around great guys (like) Coach (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags, (Senior Defense Assistant) Coach (Matt) House, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and just the players. It’s been extremely helpful, so I can lean on them any time.”

Q:&nbsp;What will it mean to you stepping on the field for your first preseason game?

WILLIAMS:&nbsp;“It hasn’t hit me just yet. I’m just taking it day by day, but it’s going to be a blessing just going out there with my guys. Just putting on for Kansas City, name on my back and the people next to me. It will be big.”

Q:&nbsp;How comfortable are you feeling after learning the defense and being at training camp for a couple of weeks?

WILLIAMS:&nbsp;“I’m getting comfortable more and more. The more I study, the more it starts to gel with me, and like I said, ‘watching the veterans, (you) see they’ve been in the system for a while, learning from them, picking their brains, and I feel like every day I get a step closer to our goal.’”

Q:&nbsp;How cool is it having a Defensive Coordinator like Steve Spagnuolo?

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid QuotesAugust 7, 2025OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“All right so this (is) what we got. Injury wise- (Jake) Briningstool, Marquise (Hollywood) Brown, (Cam) Jones, (Rashee) Rice. They did not play, the guys that came back were (Kristian) Fulton and Drue Tranquill, came back and did some individual work. And then the guys at the end were (Fabien) Lovett, (he) tweaked his ankle but he came back in. Then (Brashard) Smith hurt his finger, but they’re going to take care of him up there. He should be alright. All in all, good practice, long one today. The guys got a lot of reps in and worked their tail off getting through. We had a little bit of heat today. I thought the effort was definitely there. Ones got a lot of reps in particular. Anyways, with that as far as the game goes, since I know you’re going to go in that direction, the quarterbacks, we situated out the quarterbacks so they’ll each get a quarter. The first one will be Patrick (Mahomes), the second one is (Gardner) Minshew, and then (Bailey) Zappe and then Chris (Oladokun) at the end there. All right, so each one gets a quarter. And then everybody kind of follows that as we go. All right? Any questions? Time is yours.”Q: On where Chukwuebuka Godrick fit in.REID:&nbsp;“He’s (Chukwuebuka Godrick) actually doing a good job. Talking about Chu here. He’s actually doing a good job out there. He’s worked guard, he’s worked tackle, he’s trying to get into that flex position where he can help out and compete. But he’s having a good camp so far. Look forward to seeing him in the games.”Q:&nbsp;Do you feel that Chukwuebuka Godrick is ready for the regular season?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah well, he’s getting there for sure, yeah. Yeah, for sure. This will be a big, big camp for him as we go.”Q:&nbsp;On leaving in players longer than one quarter.REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we’ll see. We’ll see how it goes. I’ll play that by ear, but you know probably not more than a quarter.”Q:&nbsp;On the decision to put the rookies in during the preseason games.&nbsp;REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, so it’s important that they get in now, they’re in front of some bright lights, and it takes it up one more notch. Not quite the season, but you’re still in front of a big crowd, and I guess another team so your adrenaline level gets pushed to another level, and let’s see how we do.”Q:&nbsp;Would you consider Rashee Rice’s injury minor?REID:&nbsp;“It seems to be, but going to be cautious, cautious with that thing.”Q:&nbsp;Did you invite Terrell Owens down?REID:&nbsp;“I did, yeah. He was in town.”Q:&nbsp;On Terrell Owens being at practice.REID:&nbsp;“Listen, it’s great. It’s great to have him. I’ve watched him grow up and he’s a dad now. His son’s with the 49ers doing a nice job. He’s got a daughter that is a heck of a volleyball player and you know, just watching people grow I think that’s a great position that I’m in to see that. And he’s got a good heart. T.O. has got a good heart.”Q:&nbsp;What went into the decision to do the ESPN series?REID:&nbsp;“Well our owner asked me to do it (laughter). So, I mean it’s not really my deal, but that’s, you know, he’s, my boss. And so, I jumped in on it. So, if I’m going in, I’m going in. I’m going to go all in.”Q:&nbsp;Was there any point in time where you felt it was too intrusive or wish you weren’t doing it?REID:&nbsp;“No, you know, I thought the people handled it well. I thought they did a really good job of not being a distraction. I worry about that, and one reason I don’t like doing those things. I thought they actually really handled themselves well, where I didn’t have to tell people to get back, get out of here, you know. That’s not what it was. So, my hat goes off to them for handling it that way.”Q:&nbsp;When evaluating the ones in the preseason, what do you need to see to know they’re good and they can come out?REID:&nbsp;“Well, you know, you’d like us to do well, but I know we have other preseason games to answer your question if I’m going to be truthful about it. So, (just) go out (there), and do the best you can. I’m going to keep the numbers down, for the first game, and then we’ll see about the second game.”Q:&nbsp;Is there a specific reason for a longer practice today than normal?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, we don’t - listen, I’ve told you before, we don’t spend a ton of time on the game part of it. We try to get our work done in here. I think that’s the most important, right now. We’ll give them some stuff this afternoon and talk about it and get a walk through tomorrow, you know with the mock game. But we’re not spending a ton of time on it, and I imagine they’re doing the same thing. But it’s always good to go get somebody else and have a little competition in there.”Chiefs Player QuotesAugust 7, 2025QB PATRICK MAHOMESQ: On researching Josh Simmons before the 2025 NFL Draft.&nbsp;MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I told (General Manager Brett) Veach when I watched him (Josh Simmons) that he was really good. I think that was the biggest thing. I mean, obviously, the health stuff and stuff like that, I can’t be there for (that) medical stuff and everything like that. But when you watch him on tape you realize how talented he was, how strong he was (and) the way he was able to move. And so, good for us that we were able to get him, and that he’s gotten here and he’s been healthy so far. And so, he’s done a great job, man. I mean, he’s gotten better and better, he’s learning, and obviously he’s had some highlights and made some big plays. But it’s about getting better and better, and he’s continuing to do that.”Q: Do you feel like Noah Gray is taking another step in his career this year?&nbsp;MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think you saw that last year and I think he’s (Noah Gray) just carrying that momentum into this season. He makes plays. I mean, he’s not the guy that’s going to go out and like, be vocalized about it or kind of show off or showboat, or anything like that. He just goes out there and does his job to the best of his ability, and whenever he gets the opportunity, he makes the play happen. So, that’s a guy that I trust a lot. He’s learned a ton from Trav (Travis Kelce), and I think he’s going to be a guy that’s going to be a vital part of our offense as we continue to push the game moving forward.”Q: Are you experimenting more with throwing passes into tight windows this season?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“We definitely want to push the ball down the field and push the ball into tighter windows this year. I mean, we got the guys that can make the contested catches. I think you all have seen that out there. And the guys are – we told them we’re going to give them a chance, and they got to prove to us that they can make those plays, and they’re proving that. So, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid has been adamant about pushing the ball, (and) trying to make plays happen and we’ve been having success with it. And the goal is to keep that going throughout the regular season.”&nbsp;Q: Is it an acquired mentality to throw into those tight windows?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean, that’s how I’ve always played. I mean these last few years, I’d say it was abnormal not pushing the ball down the field, (and) not being (in) an attacking mindset. And so, we’re trying to get back to that. And so, (we’re) giving guys chances to make plays. We got the receivers, we got the offensive line blocking. Let’s get the guys chances to make plays down the field, and if it’s a one-on-one, we think our guys are going to win.”Q: How did injuries impact your play last season?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think it’s – you don’t want it to affect you. I mean, that’s the biggest thing. I mean, obviously last year we didn’t play our best offensive football, but to be a great quarterback in this league you got to stand in there, take the hits and make the throws, and I think you see the greats do that. And so, for me, being able to get back to that mindset and trusting the offensive line, they’ve done a great job at this camp so far, and I’m going to (put) trust in those guys, stand in there, make those throws and let guys make plays.”Q: What do you want the rookies to know about their first NFL experience?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I think it’s going out there and doing what they’ve (rookies) done this camp. I mean, obviously it’s going to be a bigger stage. You’re going up against another team, but I think (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid prepares us better than anybody else in the league to go out there and play your best football. And that’s because we practice hard (and) we practice fast. And so, when we get to the game, it’s not that huge step up. It’s a step up for sure, but it’s not that huge step up. So go out there like you practice, have that right mindset, and just play fast and let the rest handle itself.”Q: On his thoughts of Jason Brownlee and Tyquan Thornton.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Those guys gotta step up and make plays and they’ve done that. That speaks to the depth of our receiving room this year and being able to have some guys that are just having some knicks and bruises here and there and they get to rest a little bit (and) rest their bodies and other guys step up and make some plays, that is a good sign to see, and so (Head) Coach Reid, (General Manager Brett) Veach all those guys providing a lot of talented players and they (are) making plays whenever they get the opportunity to.”Q:&nbsp;Are you looking forward to going against another defense Saturday?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I don’t necessarily look forward to getting hit. I always like getting hit once, but it’s still a shock but going up against (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags is always tough but it’ll be a good defense that we are going up against and they have a great scheme and a great coach so I’m just excited to see where we’re at. Go out there and see where we’re at and hopefully get a couple series in - go out there and play some good football.”Q: On the use of smelling salts on the sideline.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I’m not a big smelling salt guy. I’m not really hitting people though, so I know guys are – people do use those, not for bad reasons but to get themselves ready to go. I know we can bring them, but they can’t provide them. I don’t know how that works, but I’m sure some people will figure out a way to get the smelling salts out there since it is a vital part of the football game.”Q:&nbsp;On if he feels like he can be his best this year.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, 100 percent. I think that’s not just me. We brought in the players to do that. (General Manager Brett) Veech, like I said, has brought in a lot of great receivers and tight ends and running backs to make plays. The offensive line, we got depth there. They’re (the offensive line) playing some great football and then my mindset is just let these guys go out there and make plays, and so I think sometimes you try to do too much when you have too much information and I feel like at times these last few years I’ve done that. Just being smart and being able to see stuff, but at the end of the day, it’s football and if you think it’s one on one and your guy can beat that guy, let him have a chance to make a play.”Q:&nbsp;On how Head Coach Andy Reid has put him in a position to better himself.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“Yeah, I wanted to up my mentality. Sometimes you get to camp and you just wanna go out there and dominate the day. I want to dominate every single rep. I want to make sure we are getting the best that we can out of every single rep when we get on the field if that’s, even like being a shift in motion for example, we are just going through the shifts and the motions I just wanna make sure we are getting set, we are doing those things the right way and that carries through the entire practice and no days off. You have to get better and better every day, no bad days and I think that is something we have been great at this camp.”Q:&nbsp;On his Madden rating.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I mean, I like playing Madden, so I would like to be rated higher, but I got to play and showcase that stuff on the football field and so I believe if I go out there and play the football that I wanna play that we can get to 99 (overall) pretty quickly.”Q:&nbsp;On being a partner in the ‘The Kingdom’ and if he had seen it yet.MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I have seen parts for sure. It’s a great documentary. Obviously, the season is part of it but it’s great to see the history of the Kansas City Chiefs, and I saw stuff that I didn’t even know. I thought I knew everything about the Kansas City Chiefs. So, the Hunt family, the Kansas City Chiefs (and) Disney, they all did it the right way and for them to let me be a part of it in some way and some form it was really cool for me. I got to do that after the season, so now we’re back to football, but it is cool to see stuff like that done because I have loved documentaries my whole entire life and so seeing how the bread is buttered is really cool.”Q:&nbsp;Did you have an editorial say?MAHOMES:&nbsp;“I do stuff here and there, but I’m very low on the totem pole. It’s more of like ‘let’s keep this codeword out of there’ so I can use it this next year and stuff like that. Nothing too crazy as far – those people are amazing at their jobs, so I’m going to let them handle that.”CB CHRIS ROLAND-WALLACEQ: How much do you rely on Trent McDuffie when it comes to learning the nickel position?ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“Any questions that I have, he did it at a high level, so all I got to do is just look over my shoulder and talk to him. I’m thankful for him.”Q: What was your experience before the NFL, playing the nickel position?ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“In college when I was at SC (University of Southern California), I got a little bit of dime, a little bit of safety (and) a little bit of nickel. So, it wasn’t brand new when I transitioned over.”Q: Last year you went through training camp for the first time, how did that help you as a player this past season?ROLAND-WALLACE:&nbsp;“It helped me a lot, actually. Just being around great guys (like) Coach (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags, (Senior Defense Assistant) Coach (Matt) House, (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid and just the players. It’s been extremely helpful, so I can lean on them any time.”DB NOHL WILLIAMSQ:&nbsp;What will it mean to you stepping on the field for your first preseason game?WILLIAMS:&nbsp;“It hasn’t hit me just yet. I’m just taking it day by day, but it’s going to be a blessing just going out there with my guys. Just putting on for Kansas City, name on my back and the people next to me. It will be big.”Q:&nbsp;How comfortable are you feeling after learning the defense and being at training camp for a couple of weeks?WILLIAMS:&nbsp;“I’m getting comfortable more and more. The more I study, the more it starts to gel with me, and like I said, ‘watching the veterans, (you) see they’ve been in the system for a while, learning from them, picking their brains, and I feel like every day I get a step closer to our goal.’”Q:&nbsp;How cool is it having a Defensive Coordinator like Steve Spagnuolo?

Chiefs Quotes: 8-7-25

WICHITA, Kan. (August 6, 2025)—Ben Ross drove in a pair of runs in a 6-0 win for the Wichita Wind Surge over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Equity Bank Park. C.J. Culpepper, Logan Whitaker, Jacob Wosinski, and Kade Bragg combine for the ninth shutout victory of the season for the Wind Surge.

Rubel Cespedes threw to Ricardo Olivar at the plate for the force out with the bases loaded in the top of the third. 

Culpepper, who stranded two men on base in the top of the second, followed that by striking out Justin Johnson on three pitches to leave the bases loaded in the inning. Culpepper finished his night throwing four frames for the second time this season, striking out two and giving up four hits with a walk

.While Whitaker tossed a pair of scoreless frames, Wichita sent 10 men to the plate and scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh. 

Kaelen Culpepper and Ben Ross had the big hits of the innings with a bloop RBI knock to shallow right center and a two-run single to left field. Andrew Cossetti brought in a run in the home half of the eighth as well on a double to the wall for a 6-0 Wind Surge lead in the bottom of the eighth.&nbsp;Wosinski and Bragg completed the shutout. 

Wosinski improved to 4-1 with Wichita after earning the win, giving up just two hits with a strikeout over two innings. Bragg worked out of a two-on, two-out jam in the ninth by striking out Carson Roccaforte to end the ballgame with a 6-0 Wind Surge score.POSTGAME NOTES

The Wind Surge continue the series with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on August 7 at 7:05 PM on Women's Empowerment Night, presented by Scheel’s. The 50 women can get a free permanent bracelet thanks to Jewels by J. Wichita will also play as the Turbo Tubs on another Thirsty Thursday. 

You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/" target="_blank">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/" target="_blank">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets" target="_blank">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.

WICHITA, Kan. (August 6, 2025)—Ben Ross drove in a pair of runs in a 6-0 win for the Wichita Wind Surge over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Equity Bank Park. C.J. Culpepper, Logan Whitaker, Jacob Wosinski, and Kade Bragg combine for the ninth shutout victory of the season for the Wind Surge.Rubel Cespedes threw to Ricardo Olivar at the plate for the force out with the bases loaded in the top of the third. Culpepper, who stranded two men on base in the top of the second, followed that by striking out Justin Johnson on three pitches to leave the bases loaded in the inning. Culpepper finished his night throwing four frames for the second time this season, striking out two and giving up four hits with a walk.While Whitaker tossed a pair of scoreless frames, Wichita sent 10 men to the plate and scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh. Kaelen Culpepper and Ben Ross had the big hits of the innings with a bloop RBI knock to shallow right center and a two-run single to left field. Andrew Cossetti brought in a run in the home half of the eighth as well on a double to the wall for a 6-0 Wind Surge lead in the bottom of the eighth.&nbsp;Wosinski and Bragg completed the shutout. Wosinski improved to 4-1 with Wichita after earning the win, giving up just two hits with a strikeout over two innings. Bragg worked out of a two-on, two-out jam in the ninth by striking out Carson Roccaforte to end the ballgame with a 6-0 Wind Surge score.POSTGAME NOTES<ul>
 <li>C.J. Culpepper throws a four-inning start for the second time in 2025.</li><li>Wichita records their ninth shutout victory of the season.&nbsp;</li><li>The Wind Surge win their fourth consecutive game.</li><li>Kala’i Rosario collects his fourth triple of the season, tying for fifth place on the Texas League leaderboard. The triple also marked his 40th extra base hit of the season.&nbsp;</li><li>Wichita becomes the Turbo Tubs tomorrow night.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>The Wind Surge continue the series with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on August 7 at 7:05 PM on Women's Empowerment Night, presented by Scheel’s. The 50 women can get a free permanent bracelet thanks to Jewels by J. Wichita will also play as the Turbo Tubs on another Thirsty Thursday. You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/" target="_blank">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/" target="_blank">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets" target="_blank">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.

Wichita Shuts Out Northwest Arkansas

Temperatures are ramping back up after a dropdown last week in Central Kansas.

According the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), heat indices throughout the Central Kansas region are expected to reach over 100 degrees. 

Areas such as Salina, Russell, Hutchinson, Wichita, Harper and Winfield are under a heat advisory for Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8. 

Additional areas include Emporia, Eureka, Chanute and Coffeyville for Friday

US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS) advises everyone to take precaution during these times.

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>.

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 </figure>Salina PostTemperatures are ramping back up after a dropdown last week in Central Kansas.According the US National Weather Service (Wichita, KS), heat indices throughout the Central Kansas region are expected to reach over 100 degrees. Areas such as Salina, Russell, Hutchinson, Wichita, Harper and Winfield are under a heat advisory for Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8. Additional areas include Emporia, Eureka, Chanute and Coffeyville for FridayUS National Weather Service (Wichita, KS) advises everyone to take precaution during these times.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>.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNWSWichita%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02DxeUyAAGtKneYZeMEVp2hvQqKkobGWvQ7eTr7EeZW3QDz3vscpLWCUB4wBEPGTXCl&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="430" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>

Temperatures ramping back up in Central Kansas with heat indices over 100

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that it is removing age limits for new hires at the agency responsible for immigration enforcement, as it aims to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-hiring-trump-border-mass-deportations-c89c6d51aa13a5cfce75705377afe2e5">expand hiring</a>&nbsp;after a massive infusion of cash from Congress.

The department said in a news release that it would waive age limits for new applicants so “even more patriots will qualify to join ICE,” the agency responsible for finding, arresting, detaining and removing people who are in the U.S. illegally.

The agency is at the center of the Trump administration’s efforts to carry out President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-india-russia-oil-tariffs-2db9dc22d7b56624bdceb2e15c134d60">Donald Trump’s</a>&nbsp;mass deportation agenda. Earlier this summer Congress passed a spending bill that gives ICE money to hire 10,000 more staff.

Currently, ICE applicants must be 21 years old and no older than 37 or 40, depending on what position they are applying for.

In an interview with Fox &amp; Friends, Homeland Security Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/noem-homeland-security-habeas-corpus-trump-338604206f40fed32c2790608d3e5da6">Kristi Noem</a>&nbsp;said applicants could be as young as 18.

“We no longer have a cap on how old you can be or you can continue at age 18, sign up for ICE and join us and be a part of it. We’ll get you trained and ready to be equipped to go out on the streets and help protect families,” Noem said.

The department said all recruits would have to go through medical and drug screening and complete a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-presidential-fitness-test-schoolchildren-1e0b667df467f767df1cd1388ea29f1c">physical fitness test</a>.

ICE earlier announced a recruiting campaign aimed at finding and hiring the deportation officers, investigators and lawyers it will need to meet its hiring goals.

As part of that campaign the agency is offering an eye-catching bonus of up&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-hiring-trump-border-mass-deportations-ed1580c3f5c0c2a2b5c1ebd621574365">to $50,000 for new recruits</a>&nbsp;as well as other benefits like student loan forgiveness and abundant overtime for deportation officers.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that it is removing age limits for new hires at the agency responsible for immigration enforcement, as it aims to&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-hiring-trump-border-mass-deportations-c89c6d51aa13a5cfce75705377afe2e5">expand hiring</a>&nbsp;after a massive infusion of cash from Congress.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">You spoke, we listened and we took action – the age cap for joining ICE has now been REMOVED. We must Defend the Homeland.<a href="https://t.co/3c7b0Ry86A">https://t.co/3c7b0Ry86A</a> <a href="https://t.co/xEeCXwnjTR">pic.twitter.com/xEeCXwnjTR</a>&mdash; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (@ICEgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICEgov/status/1953080223827705972?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The department said in a news release that it would waive age limits for new applicants so “even more patriots will qualify to join ICE,” the agency responsible for finding, arresting, detaining and removing people who are in the U.S. illegally.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Protect. Serve. Deport. <a href="https://t.co/nZkBEj3GGi">https://t.co/nZkBEj3GGi</a> <a href="https://t.co/2nNr5nh3vx">pic.twitter.com/2nNr5nh3vx</a>&mdash; Homeland Security (@DHSgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1952771243112862206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The agency is at the center of the Trump administration’s efforts to carry out President&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-india-russia-oil-tariffs-2db9dc22d7b56624bdceb2e15c134d60">Donald Trump’s</a>&nbsp;mass deportation agenda. Earlier this summer Congress passed a spending bill that gives ICE money to hire 10,000 more staff.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/smcq5ynxLB">https://t.co/smcq5ynxLB</a> <a href="https://t.co/bpElwEIiou">pic.twitter.com/bpElwEIiou</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1953263174087786644?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Currently, ICE applicants must be 21 years old and no older than 37 or 40, depending on what position they are applying for.In an interview with Fox &amp; Friends, Homeland Security Secretary&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/noem-homeland-security-habeas-corpus-trump-338604206f40fed32c2790608d3e5da6">Kristi Noem</a>&nbsp;said applicants could be as young as 18.“We no longer have a cap on how old you can be or you can continue at age 18, sign up for ICE and join us and be a part of it. We’ll get you trained and ready to be equipped to go out on the streets and help protect families,” Noem said.The department said all recruits would have to go through medical and drug screening and complete a&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-presidential-fitness-test-schoolchildren-1e0b667df467f767df1cd1388ea29f1c">physical fitness test</a>.ICE earlier announced a recruiting campaign aimed at finding and hiring the deportation officers, investigators and lawyers it will need to meet its hiring goals.As part of that campaign the agency is offering an eye-catching bonus of up&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/immigration-hiring-trump-border-mass-deportations-ed1580c3f5c0c2a2b5c1ebd621574365">to $50,000 for new recruits</a>&nbsp;as well as other benefits like student loan forgiveness and abundant overtime for deportation officers.

Now teenagers and seniors can be ICE agents

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 <figcaption>Weather forecast for August 6 - August, 8 2025 in Salina; according to the US National Weather Service</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Salina&amp;state=KS&amp;site=ICT&amp;lat=38.8158&amp;lon=-97.6178">For a full look at the weather forecast, click here.</a>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.

Three day weather forecast Salina, August 6 - August 8

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary and a longtime vaccine critic, announced in a statement Tuesday that $500 million worth of vaccine development projects, all using mRNA technology, will be halted.

The projects — 22 of them — are being led by some of the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna to prevent flu, COVID-19 and H5N1 infections.

The mRNA vaccines are credited with slowing the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Kennedy said in the Tuesday statement that he wants the health department to move away from mRNA vaccines, calling on the department to start “investing in better solutions.” He provided no details on what those technologies might be.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We reviewed the science, listened to the experts, and acted. BARDA is terminating 22 mRNA vaccine development investments because the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu. We’re shifting that funding toward… <a href="https://t.co/GPKbuU7ywN">pic.twitter.com/GPKbuU7ywN</a>&mdash; Secretary Kennedy (@SecKennedy) <a href="https://twitter.com/SecKennedy/status/1952851097019633766?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary and a longtime vaccine critic, announced in a statement Tuesday that $500 million worth of vaccine development projects, all using mRNA technology, will be halted.The projects — 22 of them — are being led by some of the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna to prevent flu, COVID-19 and H5N1 infections.The mRNA vaccines are credited with slowing the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.Kennedy said in the Tuesday statement that he wants the health department to move away from mRNA vaccines, calling on the department to start “investing in better solutions.” He provided no details on what those technologies might be.

🎥Why RFK Jr. pulled $500 million in funding for vaccine development

WICHITA, Kan. (August 5, 2025)—Mike Paredes became the Wichita Wind Surge single-season franchise wins leader in an 8-7 come-from-behind victory over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Equity Bank Park. The win makes it three in a row for the Wind Surge since Saturday night in Amarillo.&nbsp;

Kaelen Culpepper and Walker Jenkins went back-to-back on a three-run blast and a solo shot off of Major League rehabber Michael Lorenzen to give Wichita a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning.&nbsp;Sam Ruta gave the Naturals their first run on a sac fly to left in the top of the third. Carson Roccaforte tied the game 4-4 on a three-run home run over the top of the wall in right field an inning later.

Jenkins reached base again on a single in the home half of the fifth, later scoring on a single by Kala’i Rosario, where a throwing error allowed him to come to the plate. Rosario later scored on a wild pitch to put the Wind Surge ahead by two runs.Brett Squires yanked an RBI double to right in the top of the sixth to make it 6-5 Wichita. Omar Hernandez came across from second on a passed ball, and then Brett Squires doubled to right to give the 7-6 lead to Northwest Arkansas in the next frame, ahead of the seventh inning stretch.&nbsp;

Hendry Mendez sprinted home in his Wind Surge debut to tie the game on a passed ball in the bottom of the eighth, then Nate Baez touched the plate on a groundout for Wichita to jump out in front 8-7.&nbsp;Paredes finished the night and earned his 11th win of the season, throwing for three innings of two-run baseball with four hits, a walk, and a strikeout. He is the new single-season franchise record holder for wins in a season.&nbsp;

The Wind Surge continue the series with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals beginning August 6 at 7:05 PM on Wet Nose Wednesday, presented by Quantum Credit Union. Bring your dogs to the ballpark and enjoy some baseball under the summertime lights! You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/" target="_blank">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/" target="_blank">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets" target="_blank">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.

WICHITA, Kan. (August 5, 2025)—Mike Paredes became the Wichita Wind Surge single-season franchise wins leader in an 8-7 come-from-behind victory over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Equity Bank Park. The win makes it three in a row for the Wind Surge since Saturday night in Amarillo.&nbsp;Kaelen Culpepper and Walker Jenkins went back-to-back on a three-run blast and a solo shot off of Major League rehabber Michael Lorenzen to give Wichita a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning.&nbsp;Sam Ruta gave the Naturals their first run on a sac fly to left in the top of the third. Carson Roccaforte tied the game 4-4 on a three-run home run over the top of the wall in right field an inning later.Jenkins reached base again on a single in the home half of the fifth, later scoring on a single by Kala’i Rosario, where a throwing error allowed him to come to the plate. Rosario later scored on a wild pitch to put the Wind Surge ahead by two runs.Brett Squires yanked an RBI double to right in the top of the sixth to make it 6-5 Wichita. Omar Hernandez came across from second on a passed ball, and then Brett Squires doubled to right to give the 7-6 lead to Northwest Arkansas in the next frame, ahead of the seventh inning stretch.&nbsp;Hendry Mendez sprinted home in his Wind Surge debut to tie the game on a passed ball in the bottom of the eighth, then Nate Baez touched the plate on a groundout for Wichita to jump out in front 8-7.&nbsp;Paredes finished the night and earned his 11th win of the season, throwing for three innings of two-run baseball with four hits, a walk, and a strikeout. He is the new single-season franchise record holder for wins in a season.&nbsp;POSTGAME NOTES<ul>
 <li>Kaelen Culpepper and Walker Jenkins become the 10th pair of Wichita Wind Surge teammates to hit back-to-back home runs this season.</li><li>Mike Paredes is the new Wind Surge single-season franchise-leading winning pitcher (11).</li><li>Hendry Mendez has opened up his time in Wichita with three straight multi-hit games.</li><li>Sam Armstrong made his Wind Surge debut, striking out six over five frames.&nbsp;</li><li>Wichita has won three games in a row.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>The Wind Surge continue the series with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals beginning August 6 at 7:05 PM on Wet Nose Wednesday, presented by Quantum Credit Union. Bring your dogs to the ballpark and enjoy some baseball under the summertime lights! You can listen to Wind Surge games on ESPN Wichita 92.3 FM and&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/" target="_blank">windsurge.com</a>&nbsp;or watch online at&nbsp;<a href="http://milb.tv/" target="_blank">MiLB.TV</a>&nbsp;and Bally Sports Live. For ticket information, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://windsurge.com/tickets" target="_blank">windsurge.com/tickets</a>.

Wind Surge Claw Back To Win Against Naturals

Q: How excited do you think Patrick Mahomes is for this upcoming season, with potentially more pass protection and a healthy wide receiver group?

NAGY:&nbsp;“He’s (Patrick Mahomes) really excited. He’s motivated in the right way. That’s just how he is, it’s who he is. He doesn’t want to – we spend a lot of time in OTAs going back to the basics on a lot of stuff. We’re graduating now with these wide receivers, working on that timing, and I think you’re seeing a trust element with him with several guys and then you’ll get to see some of that too with these guys in the preseason. We’ll get some people that stand out and get to show what they can do. Every year we probably say the same thing with Pat, but he creates a known edge for him. He wants to be great. He wants to be the best and he wants to be coached hard. So, that what we’re trying to do.”

Q: On Patrick Mahomes’ mentality and burn to win.

NAGY:&nbsp;“Yeah, that burn to win is at the highest level of probably any player in the NFL. He’s (Patrick Mahomes) built different that way, and I think when you have that it goes on to these other players on the team, offensive, defense, special teams, and us as coaches. You want to make sure you are doing everything possible. He’s a competitor. So, every game is going to be close. When you have him on your side, you know he’s going to give you a great chance. That’s where he’s at. So, when we lost that Super Bowl (LIX), it was the very next day and he was ready to go and we just know that it’s a great, high standard that we all have and (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid is at the top of that. So, it’s been good.”

<a>Q</a>: How excited are the guys for this first preseason game and will there be any changes to the way you prepare?

NAGY:&nbsp;“No changes for the practice prep. The excitement is there. These guys are going against each other every day now for the past couple of weeks, so they get to go live, which is number one phenomenal for them. It gets to become real (and) you get to see some different looks on defense, and then these guys are all competing for spots. It’s a great competition I mean, even when our guys go out there, no matter whether you are Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, or someone towards the bottom end of the roster working for a spot, it’s such an important time for these guys. We as coaches want to put them in the best position possible by letting them play fast. If we let them play fast, they can show us what they have, so it’ll be fun. We want to go there and try to do everything to win.”

Q: How are Jaylon Moore and Jawaan Taylor handing the competition at the right tackle position and how would you evaluate it?

NAGY:&nbsp;“Handling it great. Both (Jaylon Moore and Jawaan Taylor) true pros. I like what they are doing on tape. Again, Jawaan has been here for a few years now, so the mental side of just hearing the cadences and kind of knowing the scheme is great. I love where he is at mentally right now. He’s a competitor – these guys like to compete. It’s what they know all of their life. So, for both of them to be able to be out there and just compete, I think they’re handling it great. So, I love where they are at.”

Chiefs Coordinator QuotesAugust 5, 2025OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR MATT NAGYQ: How excited do you think Patrick Mahomes is for this upcoming season, with potentially more pass protection and a healthy wide receiver group?NAGY:&nbsp;“He’s (Patrick Mahomes) really excited. He’s motivated in the right way. That’s just how he is, it’s who he is. He doesn’t want to – we spend a lot of time in OTAs going back to the basics on a lot of stuff. We’re graduating now with these wide receivers, working on that timing, and I think you’re seeing a trust element with him with several guys and then you’ll get to see some of that too with these guys in the preseason. We’ll get some people that stand out and get to show what they can do. Every year we probably say the same thing with Pat, but he creates a known edge for him. He wants to be great. He wants to be the best and he wants to be coached hard. So, that what we’re trying to do.”Q: On Patrick Mahomes’ mentality and burn to win.NAGY:&nbsp;“Yeah, that burn to win is at the highest level of probably any player in the NFL. He’s (Patrick Mahomes) built different that way, and I think when you have that it goes on to these other players on the team, offensive, defense, special teams, and us as coaches. You want to make sure you are doing everything possible. He’s a competitor. So, every game is going to be close. When you have him on your side, you know he’s going to give you a great chance. That’s where he’s at. So, when we lost that Super Bowl (LIX), it was the very next day and he was ready to go and we just know that it’s a great, high standard that we all have and (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid is at the top of that. So, it’s been good.”<a>Q</a>: How excited are the guys for this first preseason game and will there be any changes to the way you prepare?NAGY:&nbsp;“No changes for the practice prep. The excitement is there. These guys are going against each other every day now for the past couple of weeks, so they get to go live, which is number one phenomenal for them. It gets to become real (and) you get to see some different looks on defense, and then these guys are all competing for spots. It’s a great competition I mean, even when our guys go out there, no matter whether you are Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, or someone towards the bottom end of the roster working for a spot, it’s such an important time for these guys. We as coaches want to put them in the best position possible by letting them play fast. If we let them play fast, they can show us what they have, so it’ll be fun. We want to go there and try to do everything to win.”Q: How are Jaylon Moore and Jawaan Taylor handing the competition at the right tackle position and how would you evaluate it?NAGY:&nbsp;“Handling it great. Both (Jaylon Moore and Jawaan Taylor) true pros. I like what they are doing on tape. Again, Jawaan has been here for a few years now, so the mental side of just hearing the cadences and kind of knowing the scheme is great. I love where he is at mentally right now. He’s a competitor – these guys like to compete. It’s what they know all of their life. So, for both of them to be able to be out there and just compete, I think they’re handling it great. So, I love where they are at.”Chiefs Player QuotesAugust 5, 2025LB JEFFREY BASSAQ:&nbsp;On learning from the other linebackers.BASSA:&nbsp;“I’ve learned, truthfully, a lot from those guys (linebackers). Especially Drue (Tranquill) in the mix as well. So much knowledge and so much game because they have been in the game for such a long time and (have) been in (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) Spags’ defense for a long time, so for them to spill some knowledge on things that I can improve on and things that they know I’m not seeing, I take a lot – kinda have to take a step back and open your eyes and see the bigger picture in what they are trying to say. You gotta listen to the message not the tone. I appreciate a lot of those guys for spilling some of the knowledge and game that they got.”Q:&nbsp;What has Steve Spagnuolo been challenging you with this camp?BASSA:&nbsp;“Really learning both positions, the MIKE and the WILL. Really trying to cross train, so when it comes to a situation where he (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) can get me in (the game) at either position. I feel like I have been doing a great job at that as well. The fact that I’m learning two positions and now that I’m going to be able to – later on in my career learn the backend and learn the full front. I feel like it’s going to be a good job and it’s going to help me in the long end but really haven’t gotten too much into second team, third team or mixing in with the first team, that’s not what I’m really worried about right now. Really just worried on fully knowing the playbook and being confident enough coach can put me out with whoever.”Q:&nbsp;On what Nick Bolton learned about him by watching rookie minicamp footage.BASSA:&nbsp;“It really started off rip, just like you said when he (Nick Bolton) watched that tape it was kind of like ‘ok, why did you call this, and you could’ve did this to the front.’ It could’ve been a small adjustment that I missed, but then that is something that he (Nick Bolton) would’ve done. After I already watched some tape, now from his corrections I can go back and be like ‘ok, I’m seeing what he’s seeing now.’ So little things like that where it wasn’t too many glaring errors, but it was more so like ‘ok you could’ve did this to the front or when they motion here, you should bump to this alignment instead of this alignment.’ Just little things like that.”TE ROBERT TONYANQ:&nbsp;How much had you heard about the long drive drill before camp, and what is it like to experience it?TONYAN:&nbsp;“I just heard about it from Trav(is) (Kelce) and Noah (Gray) kind of over just the past couple (of) years. But to be in it, like experiencing it; we did a little bit of it in OTAs, and that was cool. We had the pads off, but when you get in the St. Joe heat and you get rolling, and you’re actually out there for 10 straight plays, you feel it. But you’re not going to feel anything more game-like than that long drive drill.”Q:&nbsp;What do you want to show in the preseason game?TONYAN:&nbsp;“Yeah just that I’m consistent. I’m gonna make plays. Like I said, I want to get better every day, and then those games are a great opportunity to do so. Yeah, I’m just going to keep grinding it out. Like I said, like this is an (Head Coach) Andy Reid camp, (you) just keep on grinding. If you make full speed mistakes, don’t make them twice and then just make plays and keep grinding.”Q:&nbsp;On the experience of playing with Patrick Mahomes.&nbsp;TONYAN:&nbsp;“Just like I said, the throws he (Patrick Mahomes) makes, it’s just incredible. You know the windows he’s fitting them (throws) in, and the anticipation, and like I said the command in the huddle is just awesome. He’s super confident in there; I mean, this is year nine for him as well, so again like nine years in this offense is - and doing the way he’s doing it, commanding an MVP Super Bowl type (of) champion. So, yeah, I’m pumped for that.”S MIKE EDWARDSQ:&nbsp;On return to the Chiefs.EDWARDS:&nbsp;“I mean, look at the organization. Anybody would be excited to play for this organization, so any time I get a chance to play here, I mean, I love it. My one year I was here -&nbsp; sadly enough, I had to go away. I went away, but (I’m) glad to be back. And like I said, it’s a big thing being a part of the Chiefs, so I love being here.”Q:&nbsp;Do you appreciate the “long-drive drill” more, now that you’ve done it before or do you dread it more?EDWARDS:&nbsp;“It’s tough. I feel like the second time around you kind of know what to expect, so it’s not – I wouldn’t say it’s not as hard, because it’s going to be hard, but you kind of know what to expect. So, it’s not as challenging, I guess. But it’s still tough.”Q:&nbsp;Are you excited for the first preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals?&nbsp;