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Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: John and Shelley Gardner, Christmas at Pumpkin Pants Ranch

Wednesday, December 3

“Make Christmas magic.” That’s the goal of one family that is using their rural Kansas facility to create special holiday memories for kids and families. As we have previously described, John and Shelley Gardner are the founders of Pumpkin Pants Ranch. Since 2023, they have... Read More.

Farney, Harp Among Athletes Named to Sports in Kansas 2025 Top 11 Football Team

Wednesday, December 3

Sterling High School senior Zane Farney and Andale senior Sam Harp were named to the Sports in Kansas 2025 Top 11 Football Team on Tuesday.Farney led Sterling to the Kansas Class 1A state championship and Harp led Andale to the Kansas Class 3A state... Read More.

No. 5 UConn Rallies Past No. 21 Kansas 61-56

Wednesday, December 3

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Solo Ball scored 17 points, Braylon Mullins also had 17 in a breakout performance by the freshman guard, and No. 5 UConn overcame a seven-point deficit in the second half to beat No. 21 Kansas 61-56 on Tuesday night in Allen... Read More.

Panthers Roll to Victory over Kansas Christian

Tuesday, December 2

Chanute, KS - Neosho County Men's Basketball delivered one of their most complete performances of the season on Saturday night, overpowering Kansas Christian College for a commanding 120–48 win inside Panther Gymnasium.The Panthers set the tone early with relentless defensive pressure and efficient scoring, building a... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Accept Estimate for Water Park Upgrades, Approve Revised Contract with Kansas Set-Off Program

Tuesday, December 2

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday accepted a $23,224 estimate from McPherson Quality Air for work on water lines to the splash pad at the McPherson Water Park. This would isolate a dedicated water tank for the pad from the current water system... Read More.

Kansas Agriculture Hero of the Month: Charles Atkinson

Monday, December 1

For Charles Atkinson, agriculture isn’t just a livelihood—it’s a legacy, a mission, and an act of stewardship rooted in faith and family. A sixth-generation farmer from Great Bend, Charles has spent over four decades working the land, raising cattle, and advocating for Kansas farmers... Read More.

Applications for 2026 Boys State of Kansas Session Open

Monday, December 1

December 1, 2025 — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s... Read More.

Cunningham Rolls Past Weskan for Kansas Six-Man State Title

Sunday, November 30

After giving up a long touchdown on Weskan’s first drive of the game, the Cunningham Wildcats scored 51 unanswered points en route to a 51-8 victory in the Kansas Six-Man football state championship game Saturday afternoon at Greensburg-Kiowa County High School Stadium.Cunningham’s Skyler Thimesch... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Nabs More Medicaid Dollars, Boosts Exec’s Pay to Nearly $900,000

Sunday, November 30

November 27, 2025 —The executive salaries at the Iola-based Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center which prompted the organization’s virtual defunding by the six counties in its service region when they were revealed to county commissioners skyrocketed again in 2024 according to tax documents,... Read More.

Kansas Football’s Upset of No. 14 Utah Falls Short

Friday, November 28

LAWRENCE, Kan. – In a game that had five different lead changes, No. 14 Utah outlasted Kansas, 31-21, on Senior Day at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium Friday.BOX SCOREBehind a pair of 100-yard rushing games from Daniel Hishaw Jr. and Leshon Williams, Kansas outgained Utah... Read More.

Kansas Hosts No. 14 Utah on Senior Day

Wednesday, November 26

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks will play their regular season finale on Friday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. CT when the Jayhawks host the No. 14 Utah Utes at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN with Anish... Read More.

HutchCC’s Derrick Salley Jr. Will Be Catching Passes at Kansas State

Wednesday, November 26

Hutchinson Community College’s Derrick Salley Jr., the top-rated junior college wide receiver in the 2026 class, decommitted from the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers and will sign with the Kansas State University Wildcats.Salley decommitted from Minnesota on Tuesday night after family talks, and then... Read More.