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Kansas Weighs Legalizing Death Penalty by Hypoxia After Alabama Execution

Friday, February 16

Kansas weighs legalizing death penalty by hypoxia after Alabama execution By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Some of Kansas’ top prosecutors are pushing state lawmakers to approve a new method for carrying out the death penalty, saying the state is nearing what could be its first... Read More.

Kansas Duo Named to Naismith Player of the Year Midseason Team

Thursday, February 15

ATLANTA (KUAthletics.com) – The Kansas duo of Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar Jr. have been named to the 2024 Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of the Year Midseason Team, the Naismith Awards announced Thursday.Kansas, Houston, North Carolina and Purdue are the... Read More.

Shooting at Kansas City Chiefs Victory Parade Kills 1 Person, Injures Multiple People

Thursday, February 15

By Gabe Rosenberg, KCUR KANSAS CITY, KAN. (Feb. 14, 2024) — A shooting near the end of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl rally at Union Station has left 22 victims, including one dead.Shots were fired at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs'... Read More.

Kansas Women Cruise Past Cincinnati For Fourth Straight Win

Thursday, February 15

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Four Jayhawks scored in double figures as Kansas defeated Cincinnati 75-60 on Wednesday evening at Allen Fieldhouse. This is the fourth-straight victory for KU, who improves to 14-10 on the year and 7-6 in Big 12 play.BOX SCOREKansas led... Read More.

Central Christian College of Kansas Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2023

Wednesday, February 14

By Central Christian College of Kansas McPHERSON, Kan. – The Registrar for Central Christian College of Kansas has named 76 students from the School of Arts and Science (SAS) to the Dean’s List for the Fall 23' Term. Among the 76 SPE students, 32 earned... Read More.

Royals Plan to Build New Ballpark in Downtown Kansas City

Wednesday, February 14

BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals intend to build their new downtown ballpark blocks away from T-Mobile Center and the Power & Light District, scrapping two concepts elsewhere in the city for a location that puts the stadium closer... Read More.

No. 6 Kansas Falls to Texas Tech, 79-50

Tuesday, February 13

LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — Darrion Williams scored a career-high 30 points on 12-of-12 shooting in a 79-50 win over sixth-ranked Kansas on Monday night.BOX SCOREWilliams, a sophomore transfer from Nevada, also had 11 rebounds. He hit a three on the first shot of the... Read More.

The Goo Goo Dolls Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, February 12

Grammy-Nominated Group Set to Play on Saturday, September 7 By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that the chart-topping and Grammy-nominated group, Goo Goo Dolls, is set to perform at the 2024 Fair. The concert is scheduled... Read More.

No. 4 Kansas Wins 18th Straight at Home, 64-61 Over No. 13 Baylor

Monday, February 12

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. 4 Kansas extended its home winning streak to 18 games with a 64-61 win over No. 13 Baylor on Saturday night.BOX SCOREBaylor got the ball with 14.2 seconds... Read More.

Grant Opportunities from the Kansas Department of Corrections

Friday, February 9

By Reno County Kansas Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Kansas Government is pleased to announce that the Kansas Department of Corrections has two funding opportunities to be made aware of. First is the FY2025 Non-Matching Funds Juvenile Crime Community Prevention GrantThis funding opportunity is... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces Attraction Development Grants Spring Applications Open

Friday, February 9

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Tourism has announced the spring round of applications are open for the Tourism Attraction Development Grant Program. Attraction Development Grants are designed to assist in the development of sustainable travel experiences by developing new tourism... Read More.

House Member Irritated by Audit of Kansas Community College Sports Spending, Recruiting

Wednesday, February 7

Legislators defend reliance on out-of-state athletes to build competitive teams By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Kansas House Republican who requested a state audit of community college spending on sports said Wednesday the report fell short of identifying how much scholarship aid... Read More.