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Former McPherson High & College Football Star Signs with NFL’s Washington Commanders

Sunday, April 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - Former McPherson High School & McPherson College football star Ben Nikkel is heading to the NFL after signing with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent. Nikkel graduated from McPherson High School in 2018, but did not attract many offers to play... Read More.

Tamba Hali to be Inducted into Chiefs Hall of Fame

Sunday, April 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt has announced that former Chiefs Linebacker/Defensive End Tamba Hali will be the 2024 inductee into the Chiefs Hall of Fame. Hali is the 53rd individual and 49th player to earn this... Read More.

Friday Tornado Damage Survey for SE Kansas

Sunday, April 28

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — The National Weather Service has completed assessments on the tornadoes of Friday. An EF2 rating was given to a tornado that touched down at 3:32 p.m. west of Buxton in Elk County and ended three miles west of Fredonia. This... Read More.

Update: Saturday Rainfall Leads to Significant Flooding Issues

Sunday, April 28

By Lucky Kidd UPDATED POST: SOUTHEAST Kan. — The Neosho River at Iola was at 19.86 feet as of 4 p.m. near crest and a little over a foot below the moderate flood level. It's forecast to fall below the 15 feet flood stage by mid-morning... Read More.

Leveston Taken on Final Day of NFL Draft

Saturday, April 27

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Following a pair of selections on Friday, Kansas State offensive lineman KT Leveston joined his two K-State teammates by hearing his name called on Saturday during the final round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Leveston was selected... Read More.

⚾️ Kansas Beats Texas Tech 11-2 to Secure Series Win

Saturday, April 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas clinched the series win against Texas Tech and improved to 9-1 in its last 10 games with an 11-2 victory on Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark. After falling behind 2-0, the Jayhawks scored 11 unanswered runs to secure a... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Plans Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, April 27

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,666 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11. Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two ceremonies on Friday and two ceremonies... Read More.

Austin Booker Goes to Chicago Bears in Fifth Round of 2024 NFL Draft

Saturday, April 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football standout defensive lineman Austin Booker was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday, chosen by the Chicago Bears at pick No. 144. Booker becomes the second Jayhawk selected in the 2024 NFL Draft,... Read More.

Sinnott, Beebe Selected on Second Day of NFL Draft

Saturday, April 27

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State tight end Ben Sinnott and offensive lineman Cooper Beebe saw their NFL dreams come true on Friday night as they were selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. Sinnott was selected with the... Read More.

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.