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Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective... Read More.

Tabor College Earns NAIA Champions of Character Perfect Score for Fourth Consecutive Year

Tuesday, August 6

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TaborBluejays.com) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced their NAIA Champions of Character Institutions.Tabor College was named a 2023-24 NAIA Champions of Character Gold Five-Star Institution. Not only did Tabor earn the highest... Read More.

NAIA Announces Bethany College as a Champions of Character Five-Star Institution

Thursday, August 1

-- BETHANY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LINDSBORG, KAN. (BethanySwedes.com) - Bethany College was named a Champions of Character Five-Star institution for the 2023-24 year. Not only did the Swedes earn this honor, they were named Gold winners as Bethany scored a perfect 100 points.Each... Read More.

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

No. 1 Kansas to Face No. 17 Kentucky in Champions Classic Nov. 14

Monday, November 13

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – No. 1 Kansas (2-0) will face No. 17 Kentucky (2-0) in the State Farm Champions Classic, Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 8:30 p.m. (Central). The contest from the United Center in Chicago will be televised on ESPN.GAME NOTESTIPOFFKansas and... Read More.

OKWU Volleyball Named KCAC Tournament Champions

Sunday, November 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (OKWUEagles.com) – #25 volleyball team was on the road for the KCAC Tournament Championship on November 11th, set to face off against the #2 seeded Kansas Wesleyan University Lady Coyotes. Sweeping the Lady Coyotes in the regular season, the Lady Eagles... Read More.

KICA Announces 2023 Legislative Champions

Tuesday, September 19

By the Kansas Independent College Association and Foundation The Kansas Independent College Association develops and enhances the competitive standing of its 21 member colleges by coordinating efforts including professional development and collaboration, governmental advocacy, and public engagement collectively aimed at supporting students and their success.Our... Read More.

Warrior Softball Earns NAIA Conference Commissioners Association Champions of Character Team Award

Saturday, September 16

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) – The Conference Commissioners Association (CCA) Champions of Character Team Award is given annually to one men's and one women's team for their exemplary character on the field, on campus and in the community. This year's award winners are MidAmerica Nazarene University... Read More.

Celebrity Goat Milking Champions, Kansas Board of EMS

Saturday, September 16

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Board of EMS "Goat Busters" took home the first place trophy for the Celebrity Goat Milking Contest at the Kansas State Fair Sheep, Swine and Goat Building on Friday. The Runner Up team was the Hutchinson Fire... Read More.

McPherson Citywide Spelling Bee Champions

Thursday, August 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — It took 10 words between the final two spellers to decide the adult spelling champion of McPherson Thursday night. The tenth word, hyperthyroidism was spelled correctly by Dinah Strange to win the McPherson Public Library's Adult Spelling Bee held... Read More.

Super Bowl LVII Champion Kansas City Chiefs Announce “Chiefs Champions Tour”

Thursday, June 22

Courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs (chiefs.com) - To provide fans the opportunity to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory, the team has announced the Chiefs Champions Tour, a mobile brand experience that brings the Chiefs to communities around the club's six-state... Read More.

Six 2022 State Champions Earn Scholar’s Bowl Title Defenses at Regionals

Tuesday, February 7

(KSHSAA.org) - No school in the state has won more Scholar's Bowl state championships than Wichita Collegiate, which captured its 18th title overall with its four straight Class 3A crown a year ago.The Spartans will get a chance to add to that legacy on... Read More.