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Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

Zion Burgess to Represent Hutchinson and Kansas in Bid to Become Southwest Region Youth of the Year June 12

Monday, April 29

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On June 12th, Zion will meet in Dallas to represent Hutchinson and the state of Kansas in a bid to become the Southwest Region Youth of the Year. Zion is a Principal's Honor Roll... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be Held May 2 & 3

Monday, April 29

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3. A Candlelight Vigil will take place on Thursday, May 2.... Read More.

⚾️ Kansas Sweeps Texas Tech to Extend Win Streak

Monday, April 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas completed a three-game series sweep of Texas Tech on Sunday at Hoglund Ballpark, with a 7-3 victory over the Red Raiders. The red-hot Jayhawks have now won six straight games and 10 of their last 11.The Jayhawks, who now... Read More.

Friday Tornado Damage Survey for SE Kansas

Sunday, April 28

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — The National Weather Service has completed assessments on the tornadoes of Friday.An EF2 rating was given to a tornado that touched down at 3:32 p.m. west of Buxton in Elk County and ended three miles west of Fredonia. This... Read More.

⚾️ Kansas Beats Texas Tech 11-2 to Secure Series Win

Saturday, April 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas clinched the series win against Texas Tech and improved to 9-1 in its last 10 games with an 11-2 victory on Saturday at Hoglund Ballpark. After falling behind 2-0, the Jayhawks scored 11 unanswered runs to secure a... Read More.

Hartl Walks it Off for 4-3 Kansas Victory

Friday, April 26

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Ben Hartl hit a walk-off RBI single with the bases loaded in the ninth inning to lift Kansas to a thrilling come from behind 4-3 victory. Kansas has won eight of its last nine games.BOX SCOREKansas (23-15, 10-9... Read More.

Local Leaders Attend Western Kansas Congressional Delegation in Regional Collaboration

Friday, April 26

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — On April 26th, local representatives convened for the annual Western Kansas Congressional Delegation event, hosted by the Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce. This collaborative effort, orchestrated by participating Chambers of Commerce, including the... Read More.

Villanova Transfer Brendan Hausen Has Committed to Kansas State

Friday, April 26

BY BRANDON JENKINS - 247 SPORTSMANHATTAN, Kan. (247sports.com) - Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen has committed to Kansas State, a source tells 247Sports.A 6-foot-4, 205-pound guard out of Amarillo (Texas) Hausen averaged 6.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game on 38.1 percent shooting from... Read More.

Dickinson to Return to Kansas in 2024-25

Friday, April 26

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas center Hunter Dickinson has announced he will return to Kansas for the 2024-25 season. “This is great news,” Kansas head coach Bill Self said. “We’ve had a lot of good things happen since the end of the season and Hunter... Read More.

Rylan Griffen Signs to Play at Kansas

Friday, April 26

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Standout transfer guard Rylan Griffen has signed financial aid agreements to play basketball at Kansas, KU head coach Bill Self announced today. Entering the 2024-25 season, Griffen will be a junior.Griffen, 6-foot-6, 190-pounds, is a transfer from Alabama, which... Read More.

Leader in Independent Higher Education Awards $27,000 in Service and Success Scholarships Across Kansas

Friday, April 26

By the Kansas Independent College Foundation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Independent College Foundation, (KICF), on behalf of its member institutions, is proud to announce the 2024 Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship Recipients. These 19 recipients are all full-time, degree seeking students on the cusp of... Read More.