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Family, Friends and Members of the Kansas Legislature Pay Final Farewell to State Representative Les Mason

Tuesday, June 11

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Several current and past members of the Kansas Legislature, including at least two past speakers, along with many friends and family paid their final farewell to State Representative Les Mason of McPherson Tuesday.Kansas House Speaker Daniel Hawkins spoke of... Read More.

Popular Walk Kansas Program Sets Sights on 25th year

Monday, June 10

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Just days past the conclusion of the 2024 Walk Kansas program, Sharolyn Jackson already has her sights set on next year’s event.That’s because Jackson – the program’s coordinator since its creation... Read More.

Olathe Offensive Lineman Juju Marks Commits to Kansas

Monday, June 10

LAWRENCE, Kan. - Juju Marks, an Offensive Tackle who is a four-star recruit out of Olathe, announced his commitment to play football collegiately at Kansas.Marks will be a senior at Olathe South High School this year and will join the KU program in the... Read More.

Leading Kansas Internet Provider IdeaTek Celebrates 25 Years

Saturday, June 8

By IdeaTek BUHLER, Kan. — In 1999, a high school senior project in Buhler, Kansas, took root.Over the past 25 years, it has transformed into IdeaTek, the leading fiber internet service provider in Kansas.This year marks IdeaTek's 25th anniversary, a significant milestone that highlights the... Read More.

Kansas Women’s Basketball Coach Brandon Schneider Inks Two-Year Contract Extension

Thursday, June 6

KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The University of Kansas announced Thursday that Head Women’s Basketball Coach Brandon Schneider has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Lawrence through the 2027-28 season. The upcoming 2024-25 campaign will be Schneider’s 10th season... Read More.

Kansas Basketball Picks Up Mississippi State Transfer Shakeel Moore

Wednesday, June 5

Just hours after losing sophomore guard Elmarko Jackson after tearing his patellar tendon in a camp scrimmage Tuesday, Kansas picked up a guard to possibly take his place in senior guard Shakeel Moore.Moore started 22 of 32 games last season with Mississippi State, who... Read More.

Elmarko Jackson Suffers Torn Patellar Tendon: Kansas Guard Expected to Miss 2024-25 College Basketball Season

Wednesday, June 5

WRITTEN BY CARTER BAHNS - 247 SPORTSLAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas sophomore guard Elmarko Jackson tore his patellar tendon Tuesday during the Bill Self Basketball Camp, the program announced. He is expected to miss the... Read More.

Kansas State Basketball Lands Kentucky Transfer Ugonna Onyenso

Wednesday, June 5

WRITTEN BY GOPOWERCAT STAFF - 247 SPORTSMANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) - One of the biggest remaining prizes, literally and figuratively, in the transfer portal is no longer on the market after a visit to Kansas State was enough to convince Read More.

Legislative Race Recap: Contested Races for Vast Majority of Legislative Seats in Central Kansas Region

Monday, June 3

By Lucky KiddCENTRAL KANSAS — There will be contested races for the vast majority of legislative seats in the central Kansas region. As the filing deadline passed at noon Monday, Republican primary elections were assured for two open Kansas Senate seats and officially for... Read More.

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2024 Kansas State Fair Demolition Derby

Monday, June 3

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The ever-popular Demolition Derby is coming back to the Kansas State Fair on Monday, September 9 at 7:30 P.M. Fans can experience the crashing commotion and high-octane action for just $10 during Dillons Dollar Day, which offers... Read More.

Recipients of The June Beaver Trust Scholarship Announced at Kansas FFA Convention

Friday, May 31

By the Kansas FFA Association MANHATTAN, Kan. — A total of eight students were awarded with the June Beaver Trust Scholarship during the 96th Kansas FFA Convention, May 29 - May 31, 2024.Participating in the Kansas FFA scholarship program is an excellent opportunity for FFA... Read More.

Kansas Football Non-Conference Slate Highlighted by ESPN Primetime Matchup vs. UNLV

Thursday, May 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – The 2024 Kansas Football season is under 100 days away, as Kansas’ non-conference game times and tv designations were announced by the Big 12 Conference on Thursday. The slate is highlighted by a Friday night ESPN Primetime showdown vs.... Read More.