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January Total Tax Collections at $988.2 Million; 1.2% Above Estimate

Monday, February 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The State of Kansas ends January 2026 with total tax collections at $988.2 million. That is $12.2 million, or 1.2%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.8% from January 2025. “Over the past few years, the Legislature has spent more than Kansas has been taking in, creating a structural imbalance of hundreds of... Read More.

Kansas Comeback Effort Falls Just Short at No. 12 TCU

Friday, January 30

FORT WORTH, Texas – The Kansas Jayhawks cut a 13-point first quarter deficit to two on three occasions in the second half before No. 12 TCU held on for a 79-77 victory Thursday evening at Schollmaier Arena. BOX SCORE Jaliya Davis scored 29 points and grabbed... Read More.

K-State, Big 12 Announce 2026 Football Schedule

Wednesday, January 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – A seven-game home schedule, which includes five home contests in the first six games of the season, highlights Kansas State’s 2026 football schedule that was announced Wednesday by K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference. The Collin Klein era of K-State football opens with three-straight non-conference... Read More.

Gifting Forward Foundation Expands Reach During Second Annual 12 Days of Gifting Campaign

Tuesday, December 23

Great Bend, Kansas (December 2025) — The Gifting Forward Foundation is once again spreading holiday cheer through it's second annual 12 Days of Gifting campaign, awarding $1,000 each day to 12 nonprofit organizations that provide essential services across the region. New this year, the Foundation expanded the campaign to include... Read More.

Council Sweeps Big 12 Weekly Honors

Tuesday, December 16

LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas senior Melvin Council Jr. was voted as Big 12 Player of the Week and Newcomer of the Week by a panel of media who cover the league, the conference announced Monday. With these honors, Council anchored this week's Big 12 Starting... Read More.

K-State Loses Heartbreaker at No. 12 Utah, 51-47

Saturday, November 22

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Quarterback Devon Dampier's 1-yard touchdown run with 56 seconds left capped an improbable fourth quarter rally, as No. 12 Utah kept their playoff hopes alive with a 51-47 win over Kansas State on Saturday afternoon before 51,444 fans at... Read More.

Central Plains Football Earns 12 All-District Honors

Friday, November 21

CLAFLIN, Kan. - The Central Plains Oilers Football team earned special recognition following the 2025 season, as 12 names were listed on the 8M-I Dist. 3 All-District team. Landon Daniels earned two First Team honors, one on the offensive line and the other on the defensive... Read More.

No. 5 Barton Volleyball stumble in Nationals opener, upset by No. 12 Snow

Thursday, November 20

The fifth-seeded Barton Community College volleyball team never fully settled into rhythm Wednesday evening at the Winfield Dunn Center, falling in straight sets to 12th-seeded Snow College (15-25, 22-25, 19-25) on the opening day of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in Clarksville, Tennessee. Making... Read More.

Lady Warriors Basketball overcome, upset No. 12 ranked Hastings

Wednesday, November 5

STERLING, Kan. - Sterling College upset Hastings College with a 94-91 victory in a in the Gleason Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5, overcoming a 17-point deficit and scoring 58 points in the paint. Notably, Hastings entered the game as the No. 12 ranked team... Read More.

Kelly posts 12 saves in final game of season

Tuesday, November 4

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College fell to Ottawa University 4-0 on Saturday, Nov. 1 in the final game of the season. Despite a strong defensive performance with 12 saves from Sterling's goalkeeper, the home team was unable to find the back of the net.... Read More.

Neosho Women’s Soccer Draw With #12 KCKCC

Wednesday, October 22

Chanute, KS - In a tightly contested showdown, Neosho County Community College held #12-ranked Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) to a 0-0 draw in a crucial conference matchup. Despite the scoreline, the game was far from lacking in action, with Neosho generating the majority... Read More.

K-State Basketball’s Haggerty Named to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team

Thursday, October 16

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Junior guard P.J. Haggerty has been named to the 10-member Preseason All-Big 12 team by the league coaches, as the conference announced its annual preseason poll and all-conference teams on Thursday morning (Oct. 16). A consensus Second Team All-American and AAC Player of the... Read More.