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Dominick Puni Chosen by 49ers in Third Round of 2024 NFL Draft

Saturday, April 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football standout offensive lineman Dominick Puni was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday evening, going to the San Francisco 49ers at pick No. 86. Puni becomes KU’s highest-drafted player since 2008, when Aqib... Read More.

Baseball Shockers Fall in Series Opener

Saturday, April 27

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Tulane scored four runs in the top of the first and never looked back, downing Wichita State 13-8 on Friday night at Eck Stadium. BOX SCORE The Green Wave (23-19, 8-8) used a leadoff walk and four singles to do... Read More.

TCU Blanks K-State in Series Opener Friday

Saturday, April 27

FORT WORTH, Texas (KStateSports.com) – Thirteen strikeouts from the TCU pitching staff spearheaded the Horned Frogs to a 12-0 victory in the series opener at Lupton Stadium Friday night. BOX SCORE K-State (25-16, 9-10 Big 12) allowed runs in four of the first five... Read More.

Hartl Walks it Off for 4-3 Kansas Victory

Friday, April 26

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Ben Hartl hit a walk-off RBI single with the bases loaded in the ninth inning to lift Kansas to a thrilling come from behind 4-3 victory. Kansas has won eight of its last nine games. BOX SCORE Kansas (23-15, 10-9... Read More.

Local Leaders Attend Western Kansas Congressional Delegation in Regional Collaboration

Friday, April 26

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On April 26th, local representatives convened for the annual Western Kansas Congressional Delegation event, hosted by the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce. This collaborative effort, orchestrated by participating Chambers of Commerce, including the... Read More.

Villanova Transfer Brendan Hausen Has Committed to Kansas State

Friday, April 26

BY BRANDON JENKINS - 247 SPORTS MANHATTAN, Kan. (247sports.com) - Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen has committed to Kansas State, a source tells 247Sports. A 6-foot-4, 205-pound guard out of Amarillo (Texas) Hausen averaged 6.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game on 38.1 percent shooting from... Read More.

STEPMC Hosts McPherson Chamber Connection in Time for Taco Tuesday, April 30

Friday, April 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps To End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) recently hosted the McPherson Chamber Connection at the First United Methodist Church on April 25. STEPMC's purpose as a non-profit organization is to transform the lives of those in McPherson County and... Read More.

Seth Lugo Throws 7 Scoreless Innings, Leads Royals Past Tigers 8-0

Friday, April 26

BY DAVE HOGG - ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT (AP) — Seth Lugo pitched seven scoreless innings and the Kansas City Royals won their fourth straight game, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-0 on Friday. Lugo (4-1) allowed three singles and matched a career high with nine strikeouts in... Read More.

Dickinson to Return to Kansas in 2024-25

Friday, April 26

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas center Hunter Dickinson has announced he will return to Kansas for the 2024-25 season. “This is great news,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “We’ve had a lot of good things happen since the end of the season and Hunter... Read More.

Rylan Griffen Signs to Play at Kansas

Friday, April 26

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Standout transfer guard Rylan Griffen has signed financial aid agreements to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Entering the 2024-25 season, Griffen will be a junior. Griffen, 6-foot-6, 190-pounds, is a transfer from Alabama, which... Read More.

Chiefs Trade Up with Bills to Select Xavier Worthy at No. 28 in NFL Draft

Friday, April 26

BY DAVE SKRETTA - ASSOCIATED PRESS KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, giving Patrick Mahomes the kind of speedy deep threat... Read More.

Severance Street Waterline Repair Update

Friday, April 26

By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On April 18, a significant break occurred in the 24-inch waterline under Severance Street, between 17th and 23rd Avenues. Immediate repair efforts included the installation of a clamp on the damaged section. Unfortunately, the... Read More.