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Kansas Basketball Coach Bill Self Hospitalized; Received Two Stents

Friday, July 25

By Jack Ritter - 247 SportsLAWRENCE, Kan. (Phog.net) - Kansas Basketball head coach Bill Self was admitted to Lawrence Memorial Hospital and had two stents inserted on Thursday afternoon, the university announced."Self felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms Thursday," KU said. "The procedure went... Read More.

Kansas Responds to Equine Disease Events

Wednesday, July 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health has been notified of two separate events in which horses in Kansas have tested positive for reportable diseases. The agency has responded to both incidents according to the state’s disease response plan. Equine... Read More.

Hunting Show Host Receives Lifetime Hunting Ban in Kansas

Wednesday, July 23

WICHITA, Kan. — A Georgia man was sentenced to five years of probation and ordered forever banned from hunting and fishing in Kansas after illegally hunting game.According to court documents, Matt Jennings, 35, of Bowdon, Georgia, pleaded guilty to two counts of illegal taking... Read More.

Vinnie Pasquantino Hits Two of Royals’ Four Homers, Kansas City Tops Cubs 8-4

Wednesday, July 23

CHICAGO (AP) - Vinnie Pasquantino hit two of Kansas City’s four two-run homers and doubled on a 3-for-4 afternoon, leading the Royals past the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday.Salvador Perez and rookie Tyler Tolbert also went deep as the Royals took two of three... Read More.

Reduced Price and Free School Meals Available for Kansas Students

Wednesday, July 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education announces the participation of all Kansas school districts and many private schools in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast Program. Local school officials have adopted the following household income guidelines for determining eligibility for... Read More.

Heavy Rain Monday Night Produces Another Round of Flooding and Wind Damage in Parts of Central Kansas

Tuesday, July 22

Very heavy rain Monday night into early Tuesday morning produced another round of flooding and wind damage in parts of Central Kansas, with flooding along the Smoky Hill River in McPherson and Saline counties and Mulberry Creek near Salina. The heaviest rainfall fell over... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Appoints Faust as New City Administrator, Bids Awarded to APAC Kansas Shears Division for 2025 Chip Seal Projects

Tuesday, July 22

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council official appointed Tanner Faust as the new City Administrator during Monday evening's meeting. Faust comes to Lindsborg from Lyons, where he served as Community Development Coordinator and later as Assistant City Administrator.After approval of the appointment, Faust... Read More.

CJ Jones to return to Kansas State in 2025-26

Monday, July 21

By Ryan GilbertMANHATTAN, Kan. (GoPowercat.com) - After entering the transfer portal, CJ Jones has decided to return to Kansas State for the 2025-26 season, GoPowercat confirms.Jones first entered the portal on April 21 but was never able to find the right home. Now, two... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year at the Kansas State Fair: Midway Wristband + Gate Ticket Flash Sale

Monday, July 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 21, 2025) – On Tuesday, July 29, from 10 AM to 10 PM, don’t miss the Kansas State Fair’s incredible flash sale: get one Midway Unlimited Ride Wristband plus one gate admission ticket for just $28 ($48 value)!This is the lowest... Read More.

National Weather Service in Wichita Issues Extreme Heat Warning for Much of Central Kansas

Friday, July 18

The National Weather Service in Wichita has issued an extreme heat warning from 2 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Wednesday for much of central Kansas.A multi-day period of temperatures at or near 100 degrees combined with high humidity will produce heat index values up... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 18

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do the Harmful... Read More.

Kansas Largest Night Rodeo Starts Tonight in Pretty Prairie

Wednesday, July 16

PRETTY PRARIE, Kan. (July 16, 2025) - Dusty Tacha, President of the Pretty Prairie Rodeo, and Justin Rumford came in this morning to talk about the largest night rodeo in the state.Tonight through Saturday night, they will have a great show, featuring mutton bustin',... Read More.