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Royals Rained Out, To Play Split Twin Bill Wednesday vs. Cards

Tuesday, July 9

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM -- ST. LOUIS (Royals.com) -- Tuesday’s series opener against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium was postponed due to rain in the St. Louis area throughout Tuesday night. It’ll be made up as part of a split doubleheader Wednesday,... Read More.

K-State Basketball to Open Paradise Jam with George Washington

Tuesday, July 9

-- KANSAS STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State will take on George Washington to conclude the first round of the 2024 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam on Friday, November 22, as tournament organizers announced the complete bracket for the tournament... Read More.

Patrol Reports Independence Day Holiday Activity

Monday, July 8

KHP personnel assisted 901 motorists over the holiday reporting period By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Independence Day Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3 to 11:59 p.m.... Read More.

Lance Leipold Named to Dodd Trophy Preseason Watch List

Monday, July 8

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- ATLANTA (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Head Coach Lance Leipold is one of 21 college football coaches named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Dodd Trophy presented by PNC Bank, the organization announced on Monday. Managed by Peach Bowl, Inc. and presented... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Basketball Promotes Morgan Paige to Associate Head Coach

Monday, July 8

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Head Coach Brandon Schneider has announced that Morgan Paige has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Kansas Women's Basketball program. Paige has served as an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator for the Jayhawks during the... Read More.

Shockers Volleyball Finalizes 2024 Schedule with Non-Conference Slate

Monday, July 8

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) – Head coach Chris Lamb and the Wichita State volleyball program finalized their 2024 schedule on Monday, highlighted by the return of the Shocker Volleyball Classic to Charles Koch Arena and a showdown at 2023 national runner-up... Read More.

Witt, Salvy, Lugo and Ragans Earn All-Star Nods

Monday, July 8

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM REPORTER -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - The Royals are sending four players to the 2024 All-Star Game -- and three of them are going for the first time. Catcher Salvador Perez, shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. and starters Seth Lugo and Read More.

Texas Native Witt Joins Home Run Derby Field

Monday, July 8

-- WRITTEN BY ANNE ROGERS, ROYALS.COM REPORTER -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - Bobby Witt Jr. is no stranger to Texas-sized lights and attention. The Colleyville, Texas, native grew up just north of Arlington, home of the Rangers and the franchise his dad, Bobby Witt, was... Read More.

One Person Injured in Weekend McPherson Fire

Monday, July 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — One person was hospitalized after an early Saturday morning house fire in the 200 block of Mockingbird Lane. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry said they were dispatched just after 12:30 a.m., with first arriving units reporting smoke and flames showing... Read More.

Senator Moran Inspects Construction of Landmark Structure at McPherson College

Monday, July 8

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — In less than a year, McPherson College will open the doors to its new 55,000-square-foot landmark structure at the entrance to campus. The Campus Commons, currently under construction, is the centerpiece of a significant campus update, including two... Read More.

KDHE Awards 17 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees

Monday, July 8

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce that the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2024 CDRR program... Read More.

Tysen Pina Selected to Lead K-State Salina’s Aviation Program as Department Head

Monday, July 8

By K-State News SALINA, Kan. — In its mission to become a leading institution for aerospace and technology talent development, Kansas State University Salina has appointed Tysen Pina as the new department head of aviation. As the department head, Pina will oversee the aviation... Read More.