SALINA, KS—Samuel Riley of Butler County is the champion of the Sunflower State Spelling Bee sponsored by the Kansas Press Association. His winning word was columbarium meaning a structure of vaults lined with recesses for cinerary urns. The competition involving 91 spellers from all over Kansas lasted 10 rounds.Spellers competed at Kansas Wesleyan University on March 22, 2025. Dr. Mel...
