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Council’s Huge Day Helps No. 19 Kansas Edge NC State

Sunday, December 14

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr. had career highs of 36 points and nine made 3-pointers to help No. 19 Kansas edge N.C. State 77-76 in overtime on Saturday in a thriller.BOX SCORECouncil had made just 5 of 27 3s coming into the game,... Read More.

FHSU Partners with Kansas’ 19 Community Colleges on New Scholarship Program

Friday, December 12

HAYS, Kan. — During a recent gathering of Kansas Community College presidents held at Garden City Community College, Dennis King, Fort Hays State University Associate Vice President for Enrollment Leadership, introduced a new scholarship program designed to provide funds to Kansas Community College presidents... Read More.

City Manager Enrico Villegas Receives Early Career Excellence Award from Kansas Association of City/County Management

Thursday, December 11

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — City Manager Enrico Villegas has been named a recipient of the Early Career Excellence Award by the Kansas Association of City/County Management (KACM), an honor presented by his peers recognizing leadership and impact in local government early in his career.During the... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Darrell Westervelt, Blueville Nursery

Wednesday, December 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. (Dec. 3, 2025) — “We’re not really in the plant business, we’re in the people business.”That may seem an unusual statement for the owner of a nursery and landscape company, but it describes the philosophy that has helped this business to succeed. Darrell... Read More.

Hesston Larks’ Women’s Basketball Fourth-Quarter Push Falls Short in Road Loss to Kansas Christian

Tuesday, December 9

HESSTON, Kan. — Hesston College women's basketball battled on the road Saturday afternoon but fell 58–46 to Kansas Christian College at Cowen Municipal Auditorium. Despite a strong rebounding effort and a late fourth-quarter push, the Larks struggled to convert offensively, shooting 26.7 percent from the... Read More.

Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal

Monday, December 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s (KOBD) $166.6 million final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The approval represents... Read More.

Kansas Health Commissioner Urges Biosecurity to Curb Spread of EHV-1

Monday, December 8

Disease not yet reported in Kansas, but risk is higher during winter months MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith says biosecurity practices will be key to stemming the spread of a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory issues,... Read More.

Kansas Advances to NCAA Sweet 16 with 3-1 Win Over Miami

Sunday, December 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. - The No. 16 Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 3-1, the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16.BOX SCOREKansas (24-10, 13-5 Big 12) advances to the... Read More.

More Kansas High School Athletes Sign

Sunday, December 7

Brody Litton of Beloit made it official Thursday when he signed to play football at NCAA Division I FBS New Mexico.The 6-foot-6, 255-pound standout has been a force for the Trojans and Brad Gober, seeing action on the offensive line, tight end and defensive... Read More.

Great Bend’s Ian Premer named Kansas Gatorade Football Player of the Year

Sunday, December 7

The 2025 Kansas Gatorade Football Player of the Year is Ian Premer, a standout athlete from Great Bend High School.Premer, a 6-foot-6, 240-pound tight end/wide receiver/running back/linebacker/defensive back, was recognized for his exceptional two-way performance, leadership, academics (4.0 GPA, first in his class) and... Read More.

Schneider, Schmidt, McGuire Earn Coaching Honors from Sports in Kansas

Saturday, December 6

Sterling High School’s Brent Schneider, Andale’s Dylan Schmidt and Cunningham’s Lance McGuire, who guided their football teams to state championships, were named Coaches of the Year in Classes 1A, 3A and Six-Man by Sports in Kansas.Andale’s Tyler Ryan was named Small Classes (3A and... Read More.

K-State to Host Calving Schools Across Kansas

Friday, December 5

Programs focus on calving management, handling difficult birthsMANHATTAN, Kan. — In anticipation of calving season, Kansas State University’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry and Kansas State University Extension are planning a series of calving schools beginning in December and continuing through January.The... Read More.