<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 August 3 - August 6 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.

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

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 </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 August 3 - August 6 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.For the latest forecast updates, visit&nbsp;the&nbsp;National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>.

Three day weather forecast Salina, August 3 - August 5

<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 July 31 - August 3 forecast, click here.</a>

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 </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 July 31 - August 3 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.For the latest forecast updates, visit&nbsp;the&nbsp;National Weather Service Wichita office at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.weather.gov/ict/">https://www.weather.gov/ict/</a>.

Three day weather forecast Salina, July 31 - August 2

As the 2027 budgeting process continues for local government, Saline County Commissioners have heard from the community about concerns for the home health program.

The <a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/home-health">Saline County Home Health program</a> has, since 1966, provided home health care services to all ages and has received support from grants, government funding and taxpayer dollars.

Now, conversations within the county are starting to shape around its future.

A recent <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HeHg6E59Z/">Facebook post</a> from the community advocated for continued support for the home health program.

The post vouched for its support by saying, "Our County Home Health team has the privilege of caring for some of the most vulnerable members of our community—older adults, individuals with disabilities, people living with chronic illnesses, and those who need assistance to remain safely in their own homes."

A key component of the home health program is the primary nursing care model. This model means that a single nurse is identified as the point of contact and supervises all other disciplines during the episode of care.&nbsp;

The program values the relationship between the patient and caregiver.

Moreover, a registered nurse is on call 24/7.

One of the main discussion points within the commission is whether or not the home health program is the same as other programs and services within the community.

When comparing the county's home health program to other services in the community, Commissioner Annie Grevas said it is "apples and oranges."

Grevas said the county's home health program is&nbsp;one of three departments in Kansas that do home health.

Moreover, the county's home health program also accepts insurances such as:&nbsp;

The community Facebook post added, "Some patients require Medicaid, waiver services, or other forms of care that private agencies may not be able—or willing—to provide at the same level. There are patients whose needs are complex."

Commissioner Joe Hay said he has spoken with various residents, healthcare professionals, received emails, text messages and phone calls regarding the program.

He said after his research, conversations and reviewing information about the program, that he does not want the home health program to be disbanded.

"I do not believe this is the direction our county should take," Hay said. "Home Health provides critical care that allows many of our seniors, veterans, and other vulnerable residents to remain safely in their homes while receiving the care they need. It has been serving our community for decades and continues to be an important part of our local healthcare system."

Hay added he is deciding to support the program based on facts and what is right for our community.

"I was elected to listen, to ask questions, to study the issues, and to make decisions that are in the best interest of the people of Saline County—not based on politics, but based on facts and what is right for our community."

Grevas said the budgeting process is in the preliminary stage and is nowhere near making any final decisions.

She also reached out to the community and heard both sides saying to "cut funding, or not."

Grevas stated she is leaning more toward not cutting the program as well.&nbsp;

She also clarified that the budgeting process is not about choosing one thing over the other.&nbsp;

The county stated that the goal remains the same: providing quality services to residents in the most effective way possible.

According to the county, the commission will continue this discussion during its next public meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at 9:00 am in Room #107 at the City-County building (300 W. Ash Street, Salina, KS)

Health Department Director Jason Tiller will present information on the current state of the program, the challenges it faces, and options for how the county could proceed.

County Administrator Matt Stiles said the commission wants the conversation to occur openly and with meaningful public participation.

"Trust is the currency of public service; public input is a core part of that," Stiles said. "Home Health is a unique and complicated service that requires significant county investment. Nothing final has been decided but the options range from continuing the status quo to winding the service down completely. We recognize that this issue is important to patients, caregivers, employees, and our community in general. We want anyone interested to have the opportunity to share their point of view."

Grevas commends Stiles and county staff for making the budgeting process run smoothly.

"In his (Stiles) first year doing this, he is doing an excellent job.&nbsp;Stiles has given us thoughtful and well laid out plans, which makes a huge difference.&nbsp;Commissioners don't have to do it on their own, and staff makes the process a whole lot better."

Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting and share their perspectives during that portion of the agenda. The commission welcomes respectful feedback from anyone with an interest in the future of home health services at the Saline County Health Department. 

Commissioners can also be reached through the county’s website by clicking <a href="http://salinecountyks.gov">here</a>.

Anyone unable to attend in person may also watch the meeting through the county's regular livestream and archived video platforms.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@salinecountykansas3125">here</a> for access to the county's YouTube page.

Links to all agendas, documents, and access to the video platforms can be found on the county’s website by clicking <a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/commission/#commissionersstaff">here</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/7/1785471310243.png" alt="Saline County Health Department building on 125 W. Elm Street - Google image" />
 <figcaption>Saline County Health Department building on 125 W. Elm Street - Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>By: NICOLAS FIERROSalina PostAs the 2027 budgeting process continues for local government, Saline County Commissioners have heard from the community about concerns for the home health program.The <a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/home-health">Saline County Home Health program</a> has, since 1966, provided home health care services to all ages and has received support from grants, government funding and taxpayer dollars. Now, conversations within the county are starting to shape around its future.A recent <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HeHg6E59Z/">Facebook post</a> from the community advocated for continued support for the home health program.The post vouched for its support by saying, "Our County Home Health team has the privilege of caring for some of the most vulnerable members of our community—older adults, individuals with disabilities, people living with chronic illnesses, and those who need assistance to remain safely in their own homes."A key component of the home health program is the primary nursing care model. This model means that a single nurse is identified as the point of contact and supervises all other disciplines during the episode of care.&nbsp;The program values the relationship between the patient and caregiver.Moreover, a registered nurse is on call 24/7.One of the main discussion points within the commission is whether or not the home health program is the same as other programs and services within the community.When comparing the county's home health program to other services in the community, Commissioner Annie Grevas said it is "apples and oranges."Grevas said the county's home health program is&nbsp;one of three departments in Kansas that do home health.Moreover, the county's home health program also accepts insurances such as:&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Medicare.</li><li>Medicaid.</li><li>Grant programs through the Area Agency on Aging (link to ncfhaaa.com)&nbsp;</li><li>VA Optum (Veterans).</li><li>Home Community-Based Services (HCBS).</li><li>Private insurance like Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and other commercial plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Private pay.&nbsp;</li>
 </ul>The community Facebook post added, "Some patients require Medicaid, waiver services, or other forms of care that private agencies may not be able—or willing—to provide at the same level. There are patients whose needs are complex."Commissioner Joe Hay said he has spoken with various residents, healthcare professionals, received emails, text messages and phone calls regarding the program.He said after his research, conversations and reviewing information about the program, that he does not want the home health program to be disbanded."I do not believe this is the direction our county should take," Hay said. "Home Health provides critical care that allows many of our seniors, veterans, and other vulnerable residents to remain safely in their homes while receiving the care they need. It has been serving our community for decades and continues to be an important part of our local healthcare system."Hay added he is deciding to support the program based on facts and what is right for our community."I was elected to listen, to ask questions, to study the issues, and to make decisions that are in the best interest of the people of Saline County—not based on politics, but based on facts and what is right for our community."Grevas said the budgeting process is in the preliminary stage and is nowhere near making any final decisions.She also reached out to the community and heard both sides saying to "cut funding, or not."Grevas stated she is leaning more toward not cutting the program as well.&nbsp;She also clarified that the budgeting process is not about choosing one thing over the other.&nbsp;The county stated that the goal remains the same: providing quality services to residents in the most effective way possible.According to the county, the commission will continue this discussion during its next public meeting on Tuesday, August 11 at 9:00 am in Room #107 at the City-County building (300 W. Ash Street, Salina, KS)Health Department Director Jason Tiller will present information on the current state of the program, the challenges it faces, and options for how the county could proceed.County Administrator Matt Stiles said the commission wants the conversation to occur openly and with meaningful public participation."Trust is the currency of public service; public input is a core part of that," Stiles said. "Home Health is a unique and complicated service that requires significant county investment. Nothing final has been decided but the options range from continuing the status quo to winding the service down completely. We recognize that this issue is important to patients, caregivers, employees, and our community in general. We want anyone interested to have the opportunity to share their point of view."Grevas commends Stiles and county staff for making the budgeting process run smoothly."In his (Stiles) first year doing this, he is doing an excellent job.&nbsp;Stiles has given us thoughtful and well laid out plans, which makes a huge difference.&nbsp;Commissioners don't have to do it on their own, and staff makes the process a whole lot better."Members of the public are encouraged to attend the meeting and share their perspectives during that portion of the agenda. The commission welcomes respectful feedback from anyone with an interest in the future of home health services at the Saline County Health Department. Commissioners can also be reached through the county’s website by clicking <a href="http://salinecountyks.gov">here</a>.Anyone unable to attend in person may also watch the meeting through the county's regular livestream and archived video platforms.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@salinecountykansas3125">here</a> for access to the county's YouTube page.Links to all agendas, documents, and access to the video platforms can be found on the county’s website by clicking <a href="https://www.salinecountyks.gov/commission/#commissionersstaff">here</a>.

Saline County Home Health program's future discussed during 2027 budget process

Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt

HUNT: “Good morning. It's great to see everyone. We're excited to be back at Missouri Western. This is our 16th time out of the last 17 years. I appreciate the fans who came out today and weathered the storm to watch practice. Before I say any more, I want to say a few words about Coach (Eric) Bieniemy and just how much we're thinking about him and his family, wishing his wife a very speedy recovery, and when he's back, we'll be delighted to have him back. But we're glad that he's taking the time that he needs with his family right now. We've had a very busy offseason. The World Cup was at the top of that list and just couldn't be prouder of the job that Kansas City did in hosting the World Cup. I thought it was outstanding on every level. We've also announced the architects for our new stadium, MANICA, as well as the training facility, Populous. We're delighted to be working with such outstanding firms, two Kansas City-based firms on those projects. Having said that, it's great to be back here at training camp and thinking about the football season, which is just around the corner. It was fun to see practice this morning and Patrick (Mahomes) moving around and throwing the ball as well as he did. With that, I'll open it up.”

Q:&nbsp;What was your favorite part about the World Cup and when you see Kansas City sitting on the biggest stage, what was the best part that you saw and experienced yourself?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think the best part about World Cups are the fans, both the international fans who come into the cities and spend days celebrating and cheering on their teams and then watching how they interacted with the fans from Kansas City. As I mentioned, I think Kansas City did an outstanding job on every level. It was a community-wide effort, the entire community really came together to do a great job. And as I traveled around the country during the World Cup, I frequently heard how great a job Kansas City was doing, which obviously should make us all feel very proud.”

Q:&nbsp;How many cities did you go to?

Q:&nbsp;Including the final?

HUNT: “Sorry, five. I went to five and I did go to the final.”

Q:&nbsp;On the World Cup Final

HUNT:&nbsp;“Well, World Cup finals are special. I've attended 13 of the last 14 World Cups and I haven't been to all those finals. So, when you get a chance to go to the final it's special. You know, tremendous matchup between Spain, which was obviously an outstanding team, and Argentina led by Messi. Spain obviously prevailed. They were an amazing team throughout the tournament. My family and I were sitting in a section with a bunch of Argentinian fans, so we learned some new chants.”

Q:&nbsp;In regard to the new stadium rendering, when you took a look at those, how close is that to what you envisioned when you began this process and as it goes through the process?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, so the conceptual design phase is always fascinating, and we looked at lots of different design concepts from both design firms throughout that process, and I can't really say that I had something in the back of my mind going into it. But we're delighted with where we've ended up. We think it does a great job of recognizing the franchise's past and Arrowhead while combining it with a stadium that's modern, innovative, bold, and something that will last for decades.”

Q:&nbsp;You and your family have always been vocal about how much you loved Arrowhead. How do you feel like you and your family are going to reconcile for the next few years as you're really saying goodbye to one but excited for the next one?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, well, I mentioned this back in December. You know, leaving Arrowhead is not a small decision. And we're going to really cherish these five years. And, you know, it's a special place and always will have a special place in our heart and we're going to appreciate every moment in the building. But at the same time, we're equally excited about the new building because we think it's going to be special, and it'll be a place that our fans over time will really come to love.”

Q:&nbsp;A lot of the new stadiums are smaller, you announced 70,000 plus. Why was that important?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, and you know, that's a debate we've had internally. Definitely the trend with new stadiums is to go much smaller. I've always been proud of the capacity of Arrowhead. I think it's one of the things that sets it apart. It's an asset when you get to host AFC Championship games or you get to host World Cup games. So, keeping that capacity at the 70,000 level was important to me. We wanted to make sure that we could do that.”

Q:&nbsp;(Chiefs President) Mark (Donovan) mentioned yesterday about how you guys wanted to host a Super Bowl. Just how much of the design of the renderings that we've seen has had that in mind with getting that Super Bowl and having that be a part of it in the next phase of the project?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, as we've gone through the design process obviously most importantly, we want to design something that's great for Chiefs football and the Chiefs Kingdom. But in the back of our mind on every decision is okay how would this facility work for a Super Bowl? How would this facility work for a Final Four? How would this facility work for a future World Cup? We're thinking about all that and trying to incorporate as many features and as much space as you would need to have for those type of events.”

Q:&nbsp;Can you give your initial reaction to the idea of translucent roof, and what was it like when you actually saw it?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, so pretty early in the decision process, we decided to go with a fixed roof, and that was for several reasons. First of all, I've been in many retractable roof stadiums, and the roof has never retracted. And if you ask the operators, they'll tell you that they may be retracting the roof for one or two games during the season. And what I've noticed about those facilities is when they have the roof open, you're seeing not much sky, right? The open part of the roofs ends up being very small. Part of the experience of coming to a Chiefs game is enjoying the flyovers that we're so blessed to have with Whiteman Air Force Base so close. And so, we wanted to design something that would give our fans the best opportunity to see those flyovers. It's part of the reason why we have glass in both end zones, so our fans can see the planes approach and after they've flown over. And then we wanted the translucent roof where they would be able to see the flyover as it goes past. So that's how we ended up with that design.”

Q:&nbsp;Have you guys made a decision on PSLs (Personal Seat Licenses)?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, we've not made a decision on that. We're still in the study phase on that, that'll be something that we'll get to next year.”

Q:&nbsp;Mark also talked about the importance of seeing the design for the parking lot. How important is that to you as well?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, so there were two things that we knew had to be part of the new facility. One was we had to have a stadium that was as loud or louder than Arrowhead and we believe that we've achieved that with this design. I think you maybe heard (MANICA Founder) David Manica talk about hiring acoustical engineers to make sure that the stadium is really, really loud on gameday. And then the second thing is we want to make the tailgating experience is as good or better than we have right now. And we think we're going to be able to achieve that. We have a very large piece of real estate that we're working with, and we think our fans are going to be really excited about the tailgate experience. It's going to be special.”

Q:&nbsp;On the outlook for this season compared to last season.

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, well, obviously last year was disappointing for all of us. But sometimes that happens, sometimes injuries happen. And you've got to be able to bounce back. We had a year early in (Head Coach) Andy's (Reid) tenure where we didn't make the playoffs and it was disappointing. And there was a lot of concern at the end of that season and some questions about whether Andy should continue to be the coach of the Chiefs. And fortunately, we made that decision that we thought he had a bright future, and he certainly lived up to that. I just think Andy's a special coach; he's a Hall of Fame coach. He has an incredible staff, got to hear from Spags (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) today who's one of the best in the business. And I'm very optimistic that the team's going to bounce back. But there's a lot that goes into it. It starts here at training camp; it's about getting better every day. You can't think about what happened last year, and you can't look ahead. You've got to be focused on winning the day. That was part of my message to the team last night is we've got to focus on the present.”

Q:&nbsp;How close does the vision for the new practice facility mirror what they have in Frisco, in The Star, down in Texas? And also, how important is it to be able to deliver a fan experience for that practice facility for training camp to be similar to what you guys were able to offer up here?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, so we've looked at a lot of team’s practice facilities as we've thought about the future design of our new practice facility. And there certainly will be some similarities to what the (Dallas) Cowboys have at the Star or what the (Minnesota) Vikings have. Those are two that we've looked at closely. Obviously, every situation is a little bit different based on geography and location of the facility. We think we do have an opportunity to have a mixed-use development around the new practice facility which would be similar to both the Vikings and the Cowboys. We will design the practice facility so that we're able to host training camp. Having the right amount of space, having parking lots, those are the kind of things you have to think about. Ultimately, the decision on where we have training camp is going to be up to the head coach of the team. I certainly hope it's still Andy at that point. But if it's a new coach, the new coach will have a big say in that as well.”

Q:&nbsp;You’ve done this before in the past, and I know (General Manager) Brett (Veach) has always looked to add competition, bring in guys throughout the course of the season. I think you guys have about four million dollars left in cap space. Just what were the conversations in the past about maybe creating more cap space to add players in training camp right before the season and have those discussions sort of already begun?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Well, during this offseason we did a number of things to create cap space so that we could add the players that we've added to the roster. But invariably as you get close to the season there are always injuries or perhaps places that you want to get better. And certainly, if we feel like we need to do that, if we need to create some cap space, we'll do that to make sure that we go into the season as strong as we can.”

Q:&nbsp;Can you elaborate a bit on what you did say to the team? Mark made a point in saying you guys’ sort of started talking about this season on the plane ride home at the end of last season. How have you been handling this and the ability to look forward?

HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, well, again, I mentioned how disappointing last year was, and it's not something that we've really talked about since. It's in the past, and it's time to move forward. That's certainly Andy's mentality, the entire coaches' mentality, something that has been stressed to the team that we're not going to think about last year because it doesn't do us any good. They've studied the film already; they know what didn't go right. Andy’s made the adjustments that he feels like he needs to from a scheme standpoint, but also from a personnel standpoint, and we're excited about moving into '26. Can't wait for September 14th to get here.”

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLO

Q:&nbsp;What has the progression been like with rookie CB Mansoor Delane?

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, you probably took the words right out of my mouth. Listen, with all these rookies, it's a process, right? (CB Mansoor Delane) He's going through, let's call it, stage three. First, he did rookie minicamp where he was just around rookies and the vets came in for some OTAs, but it's pajama football. And now we're about to get in the training camp where it gets real. I've seen him kind of progress. I mean, early on in the rookie training camp here, he needed a little bit of time to get his legs underneath him. I mean, he had the shoulder deal, so I'm sure he wasn't able to do as much as he would normally do in the offseason, so, but I like the way he's interacting with the guys.”

Q:&nbsp;On the role of CB L’Jarius Sneed.

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“You know how I feel about (CB L’Jarius Sneed) him. It’s like having the son come back, right? You guys know he's in the ramp up, he hasn't really been out there, but when you see him just in the jog throughs that we do against ourselves, I mean, you can see it's coming back, he's excited. I love the way LJ, (LB) Nick (Bolton), (LB) Drue (Tranquill), (DB) Chamarri (Conner)—I love the way they interact. They were together for those number of years when we were playing really well, so hopefully we can find that same ingredient.”

Q:&nbsp;Can you talk about the competition to start opposite DE George Karlaftis on the defensive line?

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think they're all going to compete in there. Listen, (DE) R Mason (Thomas) has done some really good things, but he's in the rookie process. (DE) Ashton's (Gillotte) in the second year, and he looks like a guy that's made some steps in the second year. It's not all new to him like it was a year ago, and then (DE) Felix (Anudike-Uzomah), getting Felix back has been pretty important, especially with the fact that (LB) Ethan (Downs) got dinged. In my mind, Felix made one really good play today in the run game, and let's hope he can do that, get over the injury issues and be a factor for us.”

Q:&nbsp;What progression have you seen from CB Chris Roland-Wallace?

SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, it's funny, so last night when I had the unit, we’ve got a lot of bodies out there, and there's some guys that are like third and fourth on the depth chart when you put it up, and I said, don't ever worry about that. And I used (CB) Chris Roland-Wallace as an example. When he came here three years ago, whatever it was, he was buried in the depth chart, and we didn't really know where to fit him, and then he just chipped away, and now he's out there playing with the first group, so real happy with what he's doing. He's a smart football player. It's really important to him.”

Q:&nbsp;On the addition of RB Kenneth Walker.

HUMPHREY: “Yeah, really excited. Really excited about (RB Kenneth Walker) K9. He’s a dynamic player, freak athlete. Great with his reads and everything with that. So, we’re really excited to get him in there and start working with him.”

Q:&nbsp;On getting back into the rhythm of training camp.

HUMPHREY: “Yeah, I think it’s just focusing on the details in practice. Locking down exactly what we need to do, what we need to accomplish with each screen. Really just getting the reps with the (QB Garrett Nussmeier and QB Justin Fields) new backs and everybody just to get that cohesion.”

Q:&nbsp;What do you learn about the offensive line without the pads on right now?

HUMPHREY:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think communication is a big thing right now. Being able to communicate with each other pre-snap, post-snap, all those things. So far the guys have been doing a great job with it, and I feel like it’s gotten better each day so far. The work ethic in individual drills, all those things, it’s (headed) in the right direction.”

Q: What’s your mindset heading into your third season?

HICKS:&nbsp;“Definitely improving every day, each and every day. Getting the guys on the same page and just building that bond where no matter what goes (on) throughout the season that we’re together and we’re in it for one goal.”

Q:&nbsp;What evaluation do you have on your induvial season last year?

HICKS: “There were definitely things to improve on, but I feel like it was a steppingstone, a learning stone for me. Definitely in a new role, but definitely things to build on.”

Q:&nbsp;How much more comfortable do you feel as this is your third year in Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo system and retaining all the information?

HICKS: “Yeah, it’s definitely more laid back now. I got the swing of things, and it’s a great feeling. We got a bunch of new guys in the room, so it’s fun helping everybody around.”

Q:&nbsp;You had the opportunity to go anywhere. What made Kansas City attractive and coming back again?

THORTON:&nbsp;“I would say the history of the organization. They play a lot of clean football here. They play at the highest level. Obviously (Quarterback) Patrick Mahomes, and working with (Head Coach) Andy Reid, the coaching staff — one of the best coaching staffs in the league, so why not Kansas City?”

Q:&nbsp;You were really productive the first month of the season last year. How confident are you with these reps and opportunity that you could do that for the whole season?

THORTON: “I am very confident, but it’s also a process. It’s day two, so coming out here and working with the rest of the offense and putting our feet together and just working.”

Q:&nbsp;What are your impressions on WR Cyrus Allen and what he’s able to do in these few days?

Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark HuntJuly 30, 2026HUNT: “Good morning. It's great to see everyone. We're excited to be back at Missouri Western. This is our 16th time out of the last 17 years. I appreciate the fans who came out today and weathered the storm to watch practice. Before I say any more, I want to say a few words about Coach (Eric) Bieniemy and just how much we're thinking about him and his family, wishing his wife a very speedy recovery, and when he's back, we'll be delighted to have him back. But we're glad that he's taking the time that he needs with his family right now. We've had a very busy offseason. The World Cup was at the top of that list and just couldn't be prouder of the job that Kansas City did in hosting the World Cup. I thought it was outstanding on every level. We've also announced the architects for our new stadium, MANICA, as well as the training facility, Populous. We're delighted to be working with such outstanding firms, two Kansas City-based firms on those projects. Having said that, it's great to be back here at training camp and thinking about the football season, which is just around the corner. It was fun to see practice this morning and Patrick (Mahomes) moving around and throwing the ball as well as he did. With that, I'll open it up.”Q:&nbsp;What was your favorite part about the World Cup and when you see Kansas City sitting on the biggest stage, what was the best part that you saw and experienced yourself?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think the best part about World Cups are the fans, both the international fans who come into the cities and spend days celebrating and cheering on their teams and then watching how they interacted with the fans from Kansas City. As I mentioned, I think Kansas City did an outstanding job on every level. It was a community-wide effort, the entire community really came together to do a great job. And as I traveled around the country during the World Cup, I frequently heard how great a job Kansas City was doing, which obviously should make us all feel very proud.”Q:&nbsp;How many cities did you go to?HUNT:&nbsp;“I think four.”Q:&nbsp;Including the final?HUNT: “Sorry, five. I went to five and I did go to the final.”Q:&nbsp;On the World Cup FinalHUNT:&nbsp;“Well, World Cup finals are special. I've attended 13 of the last 14 World Cups and I haven't been to all those finals. So, when you get a chance to go to the final it's special. You know, tremendous matchup between Spain, which was obviously an outstanding team, and Argentina led by Messi. Spain obviously prevailed. They were an amazing team throughout the tournament. My family and I were sitting in a section with a bunch of Argentinian fans, so we learned some new chants.”Q:&nbsp;In regard to the new stadium rendering, when you took a look at those, how close is that to what you envisioned when you began this process and as it goes through the process?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, so the conceptual design phase is always fascinating, and we looked at lots of different design concepts from both design firms throughout that process, and I can't really say that I had something in the back of my mind going into it. But we're delighted with where we've ended up. We think it does a great job of recognizing the franchise's past and Arrowhead while combining it with a stadium that's modern, innovative, bold, and something that will last for decades.”Q:&nbsp;You and your family have always been vocal about how much you loved Arrowhead. How do you feel like you and your family are going to reconcile for the next few years as you're really saying goodbye to one but excited for the next one?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, well, I mentioned this back in December. You know, leaving Arrowhead is not a small decision. And we're going to really cherish these five years. And, you know, it's a special place and always will have a special place in our heart and we're going to appreciate every moment in the building. But at the same time, we're equally excited about the new building because we think it's going to be special, and it'll be a place that our fans over time will really come to love.”Q:&nbsp;A lot of the new stadiums are smaller, you announced 70,000 plus. Why was that important?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, and you know, that's a debate we've had internally. Definitely the trend with new stadiums is to go much smaller. I've always been proud of the capacity of Arrowhead. I think it's one of the things that sets it apart. It's an asset when you get to host AFC Championship games or you get to host World Cup games. So, keeping that capacity at the 70,000 level was important to me. We wanted to make sure that we could do that.”Q:&nbsp;(Chiefs President) Mark (Donovan) mentioned yesterday about how you guys wanted to host a Super Bowl. Just how much of the design of the renderings that we've seen has had that in mind with getting that Super Bowl and having that be a part of it in the next phase of the project?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, as we've gone through the design process obviously most importantly, we want to design something that's great for Chiefs football and the Chiefs Kingdom. But in the back of our mind on every decision is okay how would this facility work for a Super Bowl? How would this facility work for a Final Four? How would this facility work for a future World Cup? We're thinking about all that and trying to incorporate as many features and as much space as you would need to have for those type of events.”Q:&nbsp;Can you give your initial reaction to the idea of translucent roof, and what was it like when you actually saw it?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, so pretty early in the decision process, we decided to go with a fixed roof, and that was for several reasons. First of all, I've been in many retractable roof stadiums, and the roof has never retracted. And if you ask the operators, they'll tell you that they may be retracting the roof for one or two games during the season. And what I've noticed about those facilities is when they have the roof open, you're seeing not much sky, right? The open part of the roofs ends up being very small. Part of the experience of coming to a Chiefs game is enjoying the flyovers that we're so blessed to have with Whiteman Air Force Base so close. And so, we wanted to design something that would give our fans the best opportunity to see those flyovers. It's part of the reason why we have glass in both end zones, so our fans can see the planes approach and after they've flown over. And then we wanted the translucent roof where they would be able to see the flyover as it goes past. So that's how we ended up with that design.”Q:&nbsp;Have you guys made a decision on PSLs (Personal Seat Licenses)?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, we've not made a decision on that. We're still in the study phase on that, that'll be something that we'll get to next year.”Q:&nbsp;Mark also talked about the importance of seeing the design for the parking lot. How important is that to you as well?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, so there were two things that we knew had to be part of the new facility. One was we had to have a stadium that was as loud or louder than Arrowhead and we believe that we've achieved that with this design. I think you maybe heard (MANICA Founder) David Manica talk about hiring acoustical engineers to make sure that the stadium is really, really loud on gameday. And then the second thing is we want to make the tailgating experience is as good or better than we have right now. And we think we're going to be able to achieve that. We have a very large piece of real estate that we're working with, and we think our fans are going to be really excited about the tailgate experience. It's going to be special.”Q:&nbsp;On the outlook for this season compared to last season.HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, well, obviously last year was disappointing for all of us. But sometimes that happens, sometimes injuries happen. And you've got to be able to bounce back. We had a year early in (Head Coach) Andy's (Reid) tenure where we didn't make the playoffs and it was disappointing. And there was a lot of concern at the end of that season and some questions about whether Andy should continue to be the coach of the Chiefs. And fortunately, we made that decision that we thought he had a bright future, and he certainly lived up to that. I just think Andy's a special coach; he's a Hall of Fame coach. He has an incredible staff, got to hear from Spags (Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) today who's one of the best in the business. And I'm very optimistic that the team's going to bounce back. But there's a lot that goes into it. It starts here at training camp; it's about getting better every day. You can't think about what happened last year, and you can't look ahead. You've got to be focused on winning the day. That was part of my message to the team last night is we've got to focus on the present.”Q:&nbsp;How close does the vision for the new practice facility mirror what they have in Frisco, in The Star, down in Texas? And also, how important is it to be able to deliver a fan experience for that practice facility for training camp to be similar to what you guys were able to offer up here?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, so we've looked at a lot of team’s practice facilities as we've thought about the future design of our new practice facility. And there certainly will be some similarities to what the (Dallas) Cowboys have at the Star or what the (Minnesota) Vikings have. Those are two that we've looked at closely. Obviously, every situation is a little bit different based on geography and location of the facility. We think we do have an opportunity to have a mixed-use development around the new practice facility which would be similar to both the Vikings and the Cowboys. We will design the practice facility so that we're able to host training camp. Having the right amount of space, having parking lots, those are the kind of things you have to think about. Ultimately, the decision on where we have training camp is going to be up to the head coach of the team. I certainly hope it's still Andy at that point. But if it's a new coach, the new coach will have a big say in that as well.”Q:&nbsp;You’ve done this before in the past, and I know (General Manager) Brett (Veach) has always looked to add competition, bring in guys throughout the course of the season. I think you guys have about four million dollars left in cap space. Just what were the conversations in the past about maybe creating more cap space to add players in training camp right before the season and have those discussions sort of already begun?HUNT:&nbsp;“Well, during this offseason we did a number of things to create cap space so that we could add the players that we've added to the roster. But invariably as you get close to the season there are always injuries or perhaps places that you want to get better. And certainly, if we feel like we need to do that, if we need to create some cap space, we'll do that to make sure that we go into the season as strong as we can.”Q:&nbsp;Can you elaborate a bit on what you did say to the team? Mark made a point in saying you guys’ sort of started talking about this season on the plane ride home at the end of last season. How have you been handling this and the ability to look forward?HUNT:&nbsp;“Yeah, well, again, I mentioned how disappointing last year was, and it's not something that we've really talked about since. It's in the past, and it's time to move forward. That's certainly Andy's mentality, the entire coaches' mentality, something that has been stressed to the team that we're not going to think about last year because it doesn't do us any good. They've studied the film already; they know what didn't go right. Andy’s made the adjustments that he feels like he needs to from a scheme standpoint, but also from a personnel standpoint, and we're excited about moving into '26. Can't wait for September 14th to get here.”Chiefs Coordinator QuotesJuly 30, 2026DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SPAGNUOLOQ:&nbsp;What has the progression been like with rookie CB Mansoor Delane?SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, you probably took the words right out of my mouth. Listen, with all these rookies, it's a process, right? (CB Mansoor Delane) He's going through, let's call it, stage three. First, he did rookie minicamp where he was just around rookies and the vets came in for some OTAs, but it's pajama football. And now we're about to get in the training camp where it gets real. I've seen him kind of progress. I mean, early on in the rookie training camp here, he needed a little bit of time to get his legs underneath him. I mean, he had the shoulder deal, so I'm sure he wasn't able to do as much as he would normally do in the offseason, so, but I like the way he's interacting with the guys.”Q:&nbsp;On the role of CB L’Jarius Sneed.SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“You know how I feel about (CB L’Jarius Sneed) him. It’s like having the son come back, right? You guys know he's in the ramp up, he hasn't really been out there, but when you see him just in the jog throughs that we do against ourselves, I mean, you can see it's coming back, he's excited. I love the way LJ, (LB) Nick (Bolton), (LB) Drue (Tranquill), (DB) Chamarri (Conner)—I love the way they interact. They were together for those number of years when we were playing really well, so hopefully we can find that same ingredient.”Q:&nbsp;Can you talk about the competition to start opposite DE George Karlaftis on the defensive line?SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think they're all going to compete in there. Listen, (DE) R Mason (Thomas) has done some really good things, but he's in the rookie process. (DE) Ashton's (Gillotte) in the second year, and he looks like a guy that's made some steps in the second year. It's not all new to him like it was a year ago, and then (DE) Felix (Anudike-Uzomah), getting Felix back has been pretty important, especially with the fact that (LB) Ethan (Downs) got dinged. In my mind, Felix made one really good play today in the run game, and let's hope he can do that, get over the injury issues and be a factor for us.”Q:&nbsp;What progression have you seen from CB Chris Roland-Wallace?SPAGNUOLO:&nbsp;“Yeah, it's funny, so last night when I had the unit, we’ve got a lot of bodies out there, and there's some guys that are like third and fourth on the depth chart when you put it up, and I said, don't ever worry about that. And I used (CB) Chris Roland-Wallace as an example. When he came here three years ago, whatever it was, he was buried in the depth chart, and we didn't really know where to fit him, and then he just chipped away, and now he's out there playing with the first group, so real happy with what he's doing. He's a smart football player. It's really important to him.”Chiefs Player QuotesJuly 30, 2026C CREED HUMPHREYQ:&nbsp;On the addition of RB Kenneth Walker.HUMPHREY: “Yeah, really excited. Really excited about (RB Kenneth Walker) K9. He’s a dynamic player, freak athlete. Great with his reads and everything with that. So, we’re really excited to get him in there and start working with him.”Q:&nbsp;On getting back into the rhythm of training camp.HUMPHREY: “Yeah, I think it’s just focusing on the details in practice. Locking down exactly what we need to do, what we need to accomplish with each screen. Really just getting the reps with the (QB Garrett Nussmeier and QB Justin Fields) new backs and everybody just to get that cohesion.”Q:&nbsp;What do you learn about the offensive line without the pads on right now?HUMPHREY:&nbsp;“Yeah, I think communication is a big thing right now. Being able to communicate with each other pre-snap, post-snap, all those things. So far the guys have been doing a great job with it, and I feel like it’s gotten better each day so far. The work ethic in individual drills, all those things, it’s (headed) in the right direction.”DB JADEN HICKSQ: What’s your mindset heading into your third season?HICKS:&nbsp;“Definitely improving every day, each and every day. Getting the guys on the same page and just building that bond where no matter what goes (on) throughout the season that we’re together and we’re in it for one goal.”Q:&nbsp;What evaluation do you have on your induvial season last year?HICKS: “There were definitely things to improve on, but I feel like it was a steppingstone, a learning stone for me. Definitely in a new role, but definitely things to build on.”Q:&nbsp;How much more comfortable do you feel as this is your third year in Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo system and retaining all the information?HICKS: “Yeah, it’s definitely more laid back now. I got the swing of things, and it’s a great feeling. We got a bunch of new guys in the room, so it’s fun helping everybody around.”WR TYQUAN THORTONQ:&nbsp;You had the opportunity to go anywhere. What made Kansas City attractive and coming back again?THORTON:&nbsp;“I would say the history of the organization. They play a lot of clean football here. They play at the highest level. Obviously (Quarterback) Patrick Mahomes, and working with (Head Coach) Andy Reid, the coaching staff — one of the best coaching staffs in the league, so why not Kansas City?”Q:&nbsp;You were really productive the first month of the season last year. How confident are you with these reps and opportunity that you could do that for the whole season?THORTON: “I am very confident, but it’s also a process. It’s day two, so coming out here and working with the rest of the offense and putting our feet together and just working.”Q:&nbsp;What are your impressions on WR Cyrus Allen and what he’s able to do in these few days?

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The views and opinions expressed in this editorial article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Post or Eagle Media.&nbsp;The&nbsp;editorial is intended to stimulate critical thinking and debate on issues of public interest and should be read with an open mind. Readers are encouraged to consider multiple sources of information and to form their own informed opinions.

My husband and I are raising four wonderful children, two of whom were born with permanent hearing loss. When we learned our children would need hearing aids, we discovered quickly that private insurance in Kansas does not cover pediatric hearing aids. 

No parent should ever worry whether they can afford the medically necessary device that allows their child to hear their teacher in the classroom or laugh with friends on the playground. 

After connecting with a small group of Kansas moms who are raising children with hearing loss, we decided it was time to advocate for change. We began searching for a legislator who would be willing to champion this issue for Kansas children and families. 

I reached out to Representative Steven Howe to see if he would be willing to help support our mission. 

Like many others, Representative Howe was shocked to learn that insurance does not cover pediatric hearing aids and immediately let us know that he wanted to help Kansas kids. Rather than simply listening, Representative Howe took action. He helped us introduce House Bill 2677 during the 2026 legislative session. 

While the bill unfortunately did not advance in the House this year, we have not given up! 

We remain committed to our mission and are grateful for Representative Howe’s willingness to stand with families like ours. His commitment to listening, learning, and advocating for Kansas children gives us hope that this legislation will one day become law. 

For families like mine, this isn’t about politics—it’s about making sure every child in Kansas has the opportunity to hear, learn, communicate, and thrive. 

Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, and hearing should never depend on a family’s ability to pay.

The views and opinions expressed in this editorial article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Post or Eagle Media.&nbsp;The&nbsp;editorial is intended to stimulate critical thinking and debate on issues of public interest and should be read with an open mind. Readers are encouraged to consider multiple sources of information and to form their own informed opinions.<figure>
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 </figure>By: KAYLA WEBBMy husband and I are raising four wonderful children, two of whom were born with permanent hearing loss. When we learned our children would need hearing aids, we discovered quickly that private insurance in Kansas does not cover pediatric hearing aids. No parent should ever worry whether they can afford the medically necessary device that allows their child to hear their teacher in the classroom or laugh with friends on the playground. After connecting with a small group of Kansas moms who are raising children with hearing loss, we decided it was time to advocate for change. We began searching for a legislator who would be willing to champion this issue for Kansas children and families. I reached out to Representative Steven Howe to see if he would be willing to help support our mission. Like many others, Representative Howe was shocked to learn that insurance does not cover pediatric hearing aids and immediately let us know that he wanted to help Kansas kids. Rather than simply listening, Representative Howe took action. He helped us introduce House Bill 2677 during the 2026 legislative session. While the bill unfortunately did not advance in the House this year, we have not given up! We remain committed to our mission and are grateful for Representative Howe’s willingness to stand with families like ours. His commitment to listening, learning, and advocating for Kansas children gives us hope that this legislation will one day become law. For families like mine, this isn’t about politics—it’s about making sure every child in Kansas has the opportunity to hear, learn, communicate, and thrive. Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, and hearing should never depend on a family’s ability to pay.

Op-Ed: Rep. Howe supports mandating health insurance for children needing hearing aids

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New York (AP) —“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mom-missing-nancy-ed5e849cd407ce0225223109c15b2bfa">her mother’s disappearance</a>&nbsp;and pleads with her kidnappers: “Tell us where to look for her.”

The video released Monday is the latest public plea from the journalist about 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie since her disappearance on Feb. 1 from her home just outside Tucson, Arizona. Savannah Guthrie said her family will never stop looking for her.

“The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way,” she said. “So I’m asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her. I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing.”

Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mother-missing-arizona-tucson-6c7b78d17d7b647c64f71f64ecaecf8b">kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken</a>&nbsp;against her will on Feb. 1. They found blood near the front doorstep of her home just outside Tucson, and the FBI later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mom-missing-arizona-b765fed6b9669441383b75860263ac99">released surveillance videos</a>&nbsp;showing a masked man on the porch that night.

Volunteers and search teams&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mom-missing-arizona-6f1016e390e2c59d82604731f795a8ba">scoured the nearby desert terrain</a>&nbsp;filled with cactuses, bushes and boulders in the weeks after she vanished. A volunteer group recently searched for her body near the Arizona-Mexico border. Authorities have not said how many purported ransom demands were made after Guthrie’s disappearance, though three news organizations reported receiving such notes and turned them over to investigators.

The FBI has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nancy-guthrie-missing-ransom-notes-savannah-mom-890d78ad5ed4df684d137588230ee0f9">discounted</a>&nbsp;some of the ransom notes as nothing more than extortion attempts, but said it’s still evaluating others that might be legitimate. The federal agency hasn’t specified which ransom notes might be genuine.

Savannah Guthrie has previously made a series of social media postings about her mother after she went missing. In the days after the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings acknowledged they were aware of media reports of a supposed ransom letter and were ready to talk and listen, but wanted proof their mother was alive. Weeks later, Savannah Guthrie said her family was offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother. She also acknowledged for the first time that her mother might not be alive, but added that there was still hope.

New York (AP) —“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mom-missing-nancy-ed5e849cd407ce0225223109c15b2bfa">her mother’s disappearance</a>&nbsp;and pleads with her kidnappers: “Tell us where to look for her.”<div><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbTgkSXt-0l/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbTgkSXt-0l/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>The video released Monday is the latest public plea from the journalist about 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie since her disappearance on Feb. 1 from her home just outside Tucson, Arizona. Savannah Guthrie said her family will never stop looking for her.“The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way,” she said. “So I’m asking you, begging you, to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her. I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing.”Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mother-missing-arizona-tucson-6c7b78d17d7b647c64f71f64ecaecf8b">kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken</a>&nbsp;against her will on Feb. 1. They found blood near the front doorstep of her home just outside Tucson, and the FBI later&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mom-missing-arizona-b765fed6b9669441383b75860263ac99">released surveillance videos</a>&nbsp;showing a masked man on the porch that night.Volunteers and search teams&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/savannah-guthrie-mom-missing-arizona-6f1016e390e2c59d82604731f795a8ba">scoured the nearby desert terrain</a>&nbsp;filled with cactuses, bushes and boulders in the weeks after she vanished. A volunteer group recently searched for her body near the Arizona-Mexico border. Authorities have not said how many purported ransom demands were made after Guthrie’s disappearance, though three news organizations reported receiving such notes and turned them over to investigators.The FBI has&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/nancy-guthrie-missing-ransom-notes-savannah-mom-890d78ad5ed4df684d137588230ee0f9">discounted</a>&nbsp;some of the ransom notes as nothing more than extortion attempts, but said it’s still evaluating others that might be legitimate. The federal agency hasn’t specified which ransom notes might be genuine.Savannah Guthrie has previously made a series of social media postings about her mother after she went missing. In the days after the disappearance, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings acknowledged they were aware of media reports of a supposed ransom letter and were ready to talk and listen, but wanted proof their mother was alive. Weeks later, Savannah Guthrie said her family was offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother. She also acknowledged for the first time that her mother might not be alive, but added that there was still hope.

🎥"Today" host makes new plea to her mother's kidnappers

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Our hearts go out to (Offensive Coordinator) Eric Bieniemy and his family. Thoughts and prayers are with them. I can’t get into details on it, but things happen sometimes and Eric will work through it. He’s got a great support group here, as does his family, as needed. And then, we’ll just let time take care of it from there. But (Eric Bieniemy’s wife) Mia (Bieniemy) is stable, which is a plus and so is (Eric Bieniemy’s son) Eric Jr. and that’s all important. With that, I’ll open it up to questions. What I can answer, I’ll answer, but there will probably be a few defers there.”

Q:&nbsp;When did you first find out about what happened?

REID:&nbsp;“Yesterday evening.”

Q:&nbsp;Was it tougher to focus on football today?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, well I tell you, I mean listen, we all love (Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy) EB and you hate to see these kinds of things happen, but there’s always a blessing in there somewhere. So, I know things will work out.”

Q:&nbsp;Is there any expectation of when Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy will be back?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, there’s not. On these things you, (it’s) real life. So, you take care of that and that becomes important. (Pass Game Coordinator) Joe Bleymaier is our pass game coordinator, and he’ll be involved there, obviously coordinate as (Offensive Line Coach Andy) Heck is the run game coordinator. So, we’ll be able to keep it moving here. But the most important thing is that (Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy) EB has an opportunity to spend some time there and take care of that business.”

Q:&nbsp;How did the team react when they found out the news?

REID:&nbsp;“They were all supportive. Everyone loves (Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy) EB as you guys do. So, you know, he’s a great person.”

Q:&nbsp;You’ve known Mia Bieniemy for close to 30 years and the kids as well, how are you doing with all this?&nbsp;

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, I’m good. Listen, I do. She’s a saint, we all know that, the people that know her. One of God’s good blessings right there now. Really special person. But things happen, things happen and you’ve just got to work through it. So that’s where we’re at right now, and time will have to be involved in this to help heal a little bit. But it’ll all work out in the long run.”

Q:&nbsp;You said stable condition, is that the comforting part in all of this?

REID:&nbsp;“Yes. I would say so. Now, I mean, we’ll see here. I mean this is fresh, so we’ll just see how things go. But the fact that she’s in stable condition, I think is a positive for what it could be.”

Q:&nbsp;What’s it been like out there at an NFL camp. How’s it been so far?

SMITH:&nbsp;“It’s been a great opportunity to be out here playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. I’m very grateful for the opportunity. A lot of people didn’t think I would be here today just through the amount of injuries I went through in college and everything of that nature. So, just being out here, being able to practice with these guys and getting better every day. It’s a blessing for sure.”

Q:&nbsp;You have to “build your own legacy,” how is that quote moving forward to now?

SMITH: “Yeah, I mean shoot, y’all know who my dad is (PFHOF Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith), he was a first-rounder. I’m an undrafted guy, so my path is already different from his. So, throughout my journey just making sure I pave my own path, doing it my own way and learning from him and through his lessons as well is very important for me. Just as a kid my dad always told me to build my own legacy and it’s my life so making the best out of it.”

Q:&nbsp;You’ve got kind of a unique experience than most guys coming in here, but what’s the feeling when you’re getting in a huddle with a guy like QB Patrick Mahomes?

SMITH:&nbsp;“It’s great, still making sure I know my assignment. He’s been a great guy too, very open for me to walk to him and ask questions and stuff of that nature. Really, just making sure I’m prepared. Making sure that I’m executing, knowing what I’m supposed to do, knowing my assignment so that when my time is ready and when I’m out there, he’s ready to throw me the ball and he can trust me.”

Q:&nbsp;What brought you to Kansas City? What was the opportunity here that you saw?

NWANKPA:&nbsp;“I feel like they get DBs, they’ll get them paid. There wasn’t too many veteran safeties on this team, so I wanted to come in and have a chance to play special teams, and obviously (Defensive Coordinator) Coach (Steve) Spags (Spagnuolo) is a great Defensive Coordinator. The Defensive Backs Coaches (Defensive Backs/Safeties Coach Andre Curtis and Defensive Backs Coach Dave Merritt) are great, so I just wanted to come in here and be the best player to myself every day.”

Q:&nbsp;What do you feel like is the base of your game? What do you feel like you do best?

NWANKPA:&nbsp;“My physicality obviously can stand out on some tape a little bit. I’m a pretty smart guy, I’m able to communicate very well and help everyone get on the same page and clean up any mistakes in the back end to eliminate big plays.”

Q:&nbsp;What goals are you setting for yourself Wednesday and beyond, once the veterans get here?

NWANKPA:&nbsp;“Just trying to take advantage of any reps I can get. Young guy, undrafted guy, I’m just trying to go out there when I get my number called and go make some plays and just capitalize on those opportunities, that’s all I can ask for.”

Q:&nbsp;What has the experience been like in Kansas City for you?

ARMSTRONG:&nbsp;“It has been great. My dad lives in Missouri. My brothers, my aunts, and my cousins­­—everybody is from here. So, coming back here has been amazing; (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid, the teammates, the receiver room, (Wide Receiver) Coach (Chad) O’Shea—it has just been great all around.”

Q:&nbsp;What is one thing that stood out during the minicamp? You were the veteran back during the rookie minicamp and it looked like Wide Receiver Coach Chad O’Shea leaned on you a lot. Have you felt that since he came in? Has there been an infinity with him?

ARMSTRONG:&nbsp;“Definitely. I love (WR) Coach (Chad) O’Shea. He is going to be hard on me but that is the type of coach I love to play for. A coach that is really going to get on you and going to tell you what to do—the small details. That is exactly what Coach O’Shea does. When I get that coaching from him, I love it. That is the type of way I want to be coached.”

Q:&nbsp;What was it about this year’s team that made you feel like this gives you the best chance to make a roster?

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Our hearts go out to (Offensive Coordinator) Eric Bieniemy and his family. Thoughts and prayers are with them. I can’t get into details on it, but things happen sometimes and Eric will work through it. He’s got a great support group here, as does his family, as needed. And then, we’ll just let time take care of it from there. But (Eric Bieniemy’s wife) Mia (Bieniemy) is stable, which is a plus and so is (Eric Bieniemy’s son) Eric Jr. and that’s all important. With that, I’ll open it up to questions. What I can answer, I’ll answer, but there will probably be a few defers there.”Q:&nbsp;When did you first find out about what happened?REID:&nbsp;“Yesterday evening.”Q:&nbsp;Was it tougher to focus on football today?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, well I tell you, I mean listen, we all love (Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy) EB and you hate to see these kinds of things happen, but there’s always a blessing in there somewhere. So, I know things will work out.”Q:&nbsp;Is there any expectation of when Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy will be back?REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, there’s not. On these things you, (it’s) real life. So, you take care of that and that becomes important. (Pass Game Coordinator) Joe Bleymaier is our pass game coordinator, and he’ll be involved there, obviously coordinate as (Offensive Line Coach Andy) Heck is the run game coordinator. So, we’ll be able to keep it moving here. But the most important thing is that (Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy) EB has an opportunity to spend some time there and take care of that business.”Q:&nbsp;How did the team react when they found out the news?REID:&nbsp;“They were all supportive. Everyone loves (Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy) EB as you guys do. So, you know, he’s a great person.”Q:&nbsp;You’ve known Mia Bieniemy for close to 30 years and the kids as well, how are you doing with all this?&nbsp;REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, I’m good. Listen, I do. She’s a saint, we all know that, the people that know her. One of God’s good blessings right there now. Really special person. But things happen, things happen and you’ve just got to work through it. So that’s where we’re at right now, and time will have to be involved in this to help heal a little bit. But it’ll all work out in the long run.”Q:&nbsp;You said stable condition, is that the comforting part in all of this?REID:&nbsp;“Yes. I would say so. Now, I mean, we’ll see here. I mean this is fresh, so we’ll just see how things go. But the fact that she’s in stable condition, I think is a positive for what it could be.”Chiefs Players QuotesJuly 27, 2026RB EJ SMITHQ:&nbsp;What’s it been like out there at an NFL camp. How’s it been so far?SMITH:&nbsp;“It’s been a great opportunity to be out here playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. I’m very grateful for the opportunity. A lot of people didn’t think I would be here today just through the amount of injuries I went through in college and everything of that nature. So, just being out here, being able to practice with these guys and getting better every day. It’s a blessing for sure.”Q:&nbsp;You have to “build your own legacy,” how is that quote moving forward to now?SMITH: “Yeah, I mean shoot, y’all know who my dad is (PFHOF Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith), he was a first-rounder. I’m an undrafted guy, so my path is already different from his. So, throughout my journey just making sure I pave my own path, doing it my own way and learning from him and through his lessons as well is very important for me. Just as a kid my dad always told me to build my own legacy and it’s my life so making the best out of it.”Q:&nbsp;You’ve got kind of a unique experience than most guys coming in here, but what’s the feeling when you’re getting in a huddle with a guy like QB Patrick Mahomes?SMITH:&nbsp;“It’s great, still making sure I know my assignment. He’s been a great guy too, very open for me to walk to him and ask questions and stuff of that nature. Really, just making sure I’m prepared. Making sure that I’m executing, knowing what I’m supposed to do, knowing my assignment so that when my time is ready and when I’m out there, he’s ready to throw me the ball and he can trust me.”S XAVIER NWANKPAQ:&nbsp;What brought you to Kansas City? What was the opportunity here that you saw?NWANKPA:&nbsp;“I feel like they get DBs, they’ll get them paid. There wasn’t too many veteran safeties on this team, so I wanted to come in and have a chance to play special teams, and obviously (Defensive Coordinator) Coach (Steve) Spags (Spagnuolo) is a great Defensive Coordinator. The Defensive Backs Coaches (Defensive Backs/Safeties Coach Andre Curtis and Defensive Backs Coach Dave Merritt) are great, so I just wanted to come in here and be the best player to myself every day.”Q:&nbsp;What do you feel like is the base of your game? What do you feel like you do best?NWANKPA:&nbsp;“My physicality obviously can stand out on some tape a little bit. I’m a pretty smart guy, I’m able to communicate very well and help everyone get on the same page and clean up any mistakes in the back end to eliminate big plays.”Q:&nbsp;What goals are you setting for yourself Wednesday and beyond, once the veterans get here?NWANKPA:&nbsp;“Just trying to take advantage of any reps I can get. Young guy, undrafted guy, I’m just trying to go out there when I get my number called and go make some plays and just capitalize on those opportunities, that’s all I can ask for.”WR ANDREW ARMSTRONGQ:&nbsp;What has the experience been like in Kansas City for you?ARMSTRONG:&nbsp;“It has been great. My dad lives in Missouri. My brothers, my aunts, and my cousins­­—everybody is from here. So, coming back here has been amazing; (Head) Coach (Andy) Reid, the teammates, the receiver room, (Wide Receiver) Coach (Chad) O’Shea—it has just been great all around.”Q:&nbsp;What is one thing that stood out during the minicamp? You were the veteran back during the rookie minicamp and it looked like Wide Receiver Coach Chad O’Shea leaned on you a lot. Have you felt that since he came in? Has there been an infinity with him?ARMSTRONG:&nbsp;“Definitely. I love (WR) Coach (Chad) O’Shea. He is going to be hard on me but that is the type of coach I love to play for. A coach that is really going to get on you and going to tell you what to do—the small details. That is exactly what Coach O’Shea does. When I get that coaching from him, I love it. That is the type of way I want to be coached.”Q:&nbsp;What was it about this year’s team that made you feel like this gives you the best chance to make a roster?

Chiefs Quotes: 7-27-26

When I came to Salina in 2020, I quickly learned something people here already knew: this community does not wait around for someone else to shape its future.


Salinans roll up their sleeves and build it together.

During my time with the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, first leading economic and workforce development and later serving as President and CEO, I had the privilege of working alongside business owners, educators, local officials, nonprofit leaders and residents who shared a commitment to this community

Together, we worked to recruit and retain businesses, strengthen our workforce, support entrepreneurs and tell the rest of the country what those of us who live here already understand: Salina is a remarkable place to build a business, raise a family and create a life.

That work taught me that economic development is about much more than cutting a ribbon or announcing a new project.


A business cannot grow if it cannot find workers. A worker cannot take a job without reliable childcare. A family cannot move to a community where it cannot find an affordable home. Young people will not remain in a place where they cannot see a future for themselves.

Real economic development means connecting all of those pieces.

That is why our work in Salina included supporting housing and childcare initiatives, strengthening entrepreneurial resources, marketing our community and building partnerships among employers, schools and higher education institutions.

It is also why projects like the Kansas Artificial Intelligence Research and Entertainment Studio (K-AIRES) matter. By bringing together local leaders, K-State Salina, the Salina Airport Authority and state partners, our community helped attract a major investment in augmented and&nbsp;virtual-reality technology that is expected to create more than 100 jobs.


That did not happen because one person or one organization had every answer. It happened because people with different responsibilities and perspectives were willing to sit at the same table and work toward the same goal.

That is the Salina model, and Kansas needs more of it.

Too often, our state treats housing, childcare, education, healthcare and workforce development as separate challenges. Families know better. These issues collide around the same kitchen table.

We will not address our workforce shortage unless Kansans can afford to live near the jobs we are creating. We will not keep young people in our state unless they can find meaningful work and vibrant communities. We will not help small businesses grow unless we listen to what they actually need and make state government a partner rather than another obstacle.


I am running for lieutenant governor alongside Ethan Corson because he understands that lasting progress begins with listening and partnership.

Ethan has spent his career bringing people together to solve difficult problems. He knows that the best ideas do not all come from Topeka, and he understands that communities like Salina should help shape our state’s economic agenda rather than simply receiving decisions made somewhere else.


Together, we want to take the lessons I learned in Salina and put them to work across Kansas. That means supporting locally driven economic development, investing in housing and childcare, strengthening our schools and workforce programs and ensuring communities in every part of the state have the tools to compete.


Salina is thriving because people here believe in this community and are willing to work together on its behalf.

Ethan and I are ready to bring people together, focus on practical solutions and build a state where every community has the opportunity to grow.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/9/1727699568865.jpeg" alt="Renee Duxler" />
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 </figure>By: RENEE DUXLERWhen I came to Salina in 2020, I quickly learned something people here already knew: this community does not wait around for someone else to shape its future.
Salinans roll up their sleeves and build it together.During my time with the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, first leading economic and workforce development and later serving as President and CEO, I had the privilege of working alongside business owners, educators, local officials, nonprofit leaders and residents who shared a commitment to this communityTogether, we worked to recruit and retain businesses, strengthen our workforce, support entrepreneurs and tell the rest of the country what those of us who live here already understand: Salina is a remarkable place to build a business, raise a family and create a life.That work taught me that economic development is about much more than cutting a ribbon or announcing a new project.
A business cannot grow if it cannot find workers. A worker cannot take a job without reliable childcare. A family cannot move to a community where it cannot find an affordable home. Young people will not remain in a place where they cannot see a future for themselves.Real economic development means connecting all of those pieces.That is why our work in Salina included supporting housing and childcare initiatives, strengthening entrepreneurial resources, marketing our community and building partnerships among employers, schools and higher education institutions.It is also why projects like the Kansas Artificial Intelligence Research and Entertainment Studio (K-AIRES) matter. By bringing together local leaders, K-State Salina, the Salina Airport Authority and state partners, our community helped attract a major investment in augmented and&nbsp;virtual-reality technology that is expected to create more than 100 jobs.
That did not happen because one person or one organization had every answer. It happened because people with different responsibilities and perspectives were willing to sit at the same table and work toward the same goal.That is the Salina model, and Kansas needs more of it.Too often, our state treats housing, childcare, education, healthcare and workforce development as separate challenges. Families know better. These issues collide around the same kitchen table.We will not address our workforce shortage unless Kansans can afford to live near the jobs we are creating. We will not keep young people in our state unless they can find meaningful work and vibrant communities. We will not help small businesses grow unless we listen to what they actually need and make state government a partner rather than another obstacle.
I am running for lieutenant governor alongside Ethan Corson because he understands that lasting progress begins with listening and partnership.Ethan has spent his career bringing people together to solve difficult problems. He knows that the best ideas do not all come from Topeka, and he understands that communities like Salina should help shape our state’s economic agenda rather than simply receiving decisions made somewhere else.
Together, we want to take the lessons I learned in Salina and put them to work across Kansas. That means supporting locally driven economic development, investing in housing and childcare, strengthening our schools and workforce programs and ensuring communities in every part of the state have the tools to compete.
Salina is thriving because people here believe in this community and are willing to work together on its behalf.Kansas can thrive the same way.Ethan and I are ready to bring people together, focus on practical solutions and build a state where every community has the opportunity to grow.

Op-Ed: What Salina can teach Kansas about growing together

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Three day weather forecast Salina, July 27 - July 29

Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Quotes

OPENING STATEMENT:&nbsp;“Alright, welcome back. Good to see everybody. We look forward to this training camp up at Missouri Western State University. They treat us great up here. We appreciate that, all the effort that goes into it. (Interim) President (of Missouri Western State University Patt) Lilly does a great job of setting things up, along with our athletic director here, Andy Carter. So, we appreciate all they do in turning their facility over to us and letting us put together a training camp. Before I get the (veterans) in, we’ve got the rookies and quarterbacks and selected vets are here. So, we will be ready to go tomorrow and then we’ll do that for a couple days, and then the veterans come in and we’ll start the camp from there. As far as any of the injuries go, right now, some updates would be (Omarr) Norman-Lott most likely will start on PUP but is making progress. He had the ACL reconstruction there. Pat (Patrick Mahomes) is doing great with his and right now he’s got clearance to practice and do all the different periods that we have in this camp and then we’ll just make it out day-by-day and see how he does. He’ll have plenty of eyes on him from coaches to trainers to doctors but right now he’s been cleared to go ahead and participate fully. Rashee Rice, with his knee debridement, is doing great, so he will, again, go. We’ll keep an eye on him, but he’s cleared to go. Then, (Mansoor) Delane is having his final physical right now so he’s right in the process of that, but he’s doing well there. Then LJ (L’Jarius) Sneed, we always, like we did before, kept an eye on him with his knee and we’ll just take him slowly and gradually get him back into the mix as we go but look forward to getting him on the field. Really, for the most part, everybody else is in a good position. (John Michael) Gyllenborg, he’s still working through the knee sprain, which he had; they’re doing some other evaluations on him. So, we’ll just see for this camp here; most likely he won’t get much work there. So, other than that, I think everybody’s in a pretty good position to roll, really Norman-Lott’s the main one there but again, big guys with ACLs, it takes a little bit of time to get them back and fully strengthened up and ready to go. Other than that, times yours. Fire away.”

Q:&nbsp;Will camp still be different for Patrick Mahomes even though he is medically cleared?

REID:&nbsp;“I don’t think it will be. We’ll see about games and all that once we get there, but right now, we’re just going to take it day-by-day and see how he (Patrick Mahomes) does, but he’s been given the clearance.”

Q:&nbsp;What did you see out of&nbsp;Patrick Mahomes that made you clear him for practice?

REID:&nbsp;“Well,&nbsp;he's (Patrick Mahomes) been up here every day and doing his thing and rehabbing – and I've mentioned before how much time he's spent. If anybody spent time doing this thing the right way, he's it. So, we appreciate that and he's been given clearance by the doctors to work and they're pretty comfortable with that but again, keeping an eye on him.”

Q:&nbsp;Will it be Patrick Mahomes’ usual day-to-day reps or do you want to build him along?

REID:&nbsp;“We’ll&nbsp;start off with usual reps. The&nbsp;nice thing about having this rookie camp is you can kind of gradually build it up and then he (Patrick Mahomes) gets a day off, normally that third day anyway. So, we'll get an idea where he's at there, but he's been working so hard, you have a pretty good feel that he's in a good place.”

Q:&nbsp;What’s your expectation of Patrick Mahomes being ready for Week 1?

REID: “Listen, I'm optimistic but I want to -- and I know he (Patrick Mahomes) is extremely optimistic, but I think you've got to see how things go here. Let's just see where we're at and not make any predictions or anything else. Take it day-by-day and see where it goes.”

Q:&nbsp;Has Rashee Rice been working at the facility? Do you expect him to be up here early to work out with the team?

REID:&nbsp;“He’s (Rashee Rice) done a great job rehabbing up here. He's been up here the whole time and then he'll be in and out here in the next couple days, but he's been here throughout, yeah.”

Q:&nbsp;Are you optimistic Omarr Norman-Lott will participate at some time during training camp?

REID:&nbsp;“Yes. Whether it’s during training camp or yeah somewhere in training camp potentially, he’ll (Omarr Norman-Lott) be out there but yeah, I think we just got to keep the strength part of it coming with him.”&nbsp;

Q:&nbsp;What’s your message to the rookies coming into this part of it? Do you expect it to be an eyeopener for them?

REID:&nbsp;“Yeah, well I mean it’s a little different, it’s good to be back with cinder blocks around you and it puts them right back as freshman in college, so I don’t think they’ll be too shocked by that part. The workload is going to be tough obviously, and they’ll push through it. These three days are great for rookies to give them just an introduction to the offense again, the defense again, special teams again, where you can slow it down a little bit while we don’t have a ton of numbers but enough to get reps, but you have to slow it down because of numbers and the heat and all that to get work done there but it gives them a nice little ramp up, and then they get another review once the veterans get in of basically the same plays for those first couple of days. It can be beneficial as long as you’re focused in on it and going and there’s a lot of work we have to do as a football team, period. I know the guys are in the right mindset to do that, so the rookies felt that in the offseason program and there’s a great mindset ready to go forward here with the guys. I’ve talked to a number of them over the break and they seem focused in and ready to go.”

Q:&nbsp;This is the longest offseason the team has had in a while. Can that rest be beneficial?

REID:&nbsp;“As long as you’ve handled it right, I think that’s important. I mentioned this before the guys left; you want to step back and get a bit of rest, but then you’ve got to go, and you have to build that foundation to get you through the season and you can’t sit on the couch and get that done. If the OTAs are any indicator these guys are willing to work then we’ll see what the retention is with the young guys, see where&nbsp;<a>they’re at</a>&nbsp;going forward.”