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New Food and Beverage Partners for David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Unveiled

Thursday, August 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - With the opening of the reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium set for later this month, Kansas Athletics in partnership with OVG and Jayhawk Sports Properties (Learfield) is excited to share the reimagined food and beverage partners for the upcoming... Read More.

State of Kansas July Total Tax Collections at $670.2M; 3.3% Above Estimate

Monday, August 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends July 2025 with total tax collections at $670.2 million. That is $21.2 million, or 3.3%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.5% from July 2024. “While this month’s tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

10 Recognized in Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Monday, August 4

TOPEKA, Kan. - 10 individuals were officially inducted to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Sat., Aug. 2 at Washburn University in Topeka.The honorees included former Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats, Wichita State Shockers, as well as honorees from local schools and small colleges.Listed below... Read More.

Kansas Pro Wash Celebrates 5 Years of Service with Ribbon Cutting

Saturday, August 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate five strong years of service from one of Central Kansas’s most hardworking businesses, Kansas Pro Wash. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Thursday, July 31st, 2025.Founded in 2020 by... Read More.

Kansas Governor Candidate Cindy Holscher Objects to Alleged Pressure Campaign by Kelly’s Staff

Saturday, August 2

Governor’s chief of staff says Holscher misrepresents political discussions TOPEKA — State Sen. Cindy Holscher expressed frustration Friday with behind-the-scene involvement of Gov. Laura Kelly’s staff in attempting to influence who launched a campaign for the Kansas Democratic Party’s nomination for governor in 2026.Holscher,... Read More.

Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center Opens Retrospective Exhibit Featuring the Work of Kansas Artist John Whitfield

Tuesday, July 29

LINDSBORG, Kan. — A retrospective exhibition of artwork by John Whitfield will open at the Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center on Friday, August 1, 2025. During the 1960s, Whitfield visited Lindsborg several times to meet with Lester Raymer and other area artists. Later... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, July 29

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Enhancing the safety and accessibility... Read More.

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Monday, July 28

Nominations are open for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. Show off the innovation, craftsmanship, and talent behind your Kansas-made product. Nominations will close Friday, August 8 at 12 p.m. People's Choice Voting will run from Monday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 3 at... Read More.

The Kansas City Royals and Pitcher Seth Lugo Agree to 2-Year Extension

Monday, July 28

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.The person spoke on condition... Read More.

Arrest Made in Death of Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputy

Sunday, July 27

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (July 27, 2025) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), with assistance from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 38-year-old Shawn M. Harris, of Kansas City, Kansas, connected to the shooting death of Elijah Ming, a deputy of the Wyandotte County... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Lands International Guard Nginyu Ngala

Friday, July 25

By Michael Swain - 247 SportsLAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Bill Self said Kansas was still looking for one more player when he met with reporters on Monday. Well, on Friday, KU landed a new commitment from an international player. Nginyu Ngala is headed to KU, his... Read More.

Barton Athletics Receives Partnership with The University of Kansas Health System

Friday, July 25

*Story courtesy of Regan Reif, Strategic Marketing Program Manager - The University of Kansas Health SystemGREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - As announced today by the University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend, partnership... Read More.