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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.

Governor Announces Kansas Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 2015

Wednesday, February 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that for the first time since 2015, Kansas saw less than 400 traffic fatalities last year. Preliminary data for 2023 indicates 388 people died in traffic crashes in Kansas, compared to... Read More.

Kansas State knocks off No. 4 Kansas 75-70 in Overtime to Snap 4-Game Slide

Tuesday, February 6

By David Smale MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Tylor Perry scored eight of his 26 points in overtime and Kansas State beat No. 4 Kansas 75-70 on Monday night in the 300th matchup of their heated rivalry.“It was a fun environment to be in,” Perry said.... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Bulldogs Tripped Up by (RV) Kansas Wesleyan

Monday, February 5

SALINA, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — The Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes shot 48.2 percent from the field and scored 40 points in the paint Saturday (Feb. 3) to knock off the McPherson College Bulldogs 75-65 at Mabee Arena in Salina, Kan. BOX SCORE Collin Storr pulled down... Read More.

Women’s Basketball Bulldogs Upended by Kansas Wesleyan

Monday, February 5

SALINA, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs dropped a KCAC matchup Saturday (Feb. 3) to the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes 67-55 in Salina, Kan. BOX SCORE Madelyn Hankins led the Bulldogs in the scoring column with 11 points, while Mikaela Boyd added ten points. Read More.

Kansas Women Claim First Conference Road Win at TCU

Sunday, February 4

FORT WORTH, Texas. (KUAthletics.com) – Taiyanna Jackson and S’Mya Nichols combined for 42 points to lead the Kansas Jayhawks to an 81-74 victory over TCU on Saturday evening at Schollmaier Arena.BOX SCOREThe victory is the second-straight for Kansas, who improves to 12-10... Read More.

No. 8 Kansas Knocks Off No. 4 Houston, 78-65

Saturday, February 3

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) — Hunter Dickinson had 20 points to lead four Jayhawks in double figures as No. 8 Kansas beat No. 4 Houston 78-65 in front of a frenzied crowd on Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse.BOX SCOREKansas (18-4, 6-3 Big 12) got 17... Read More.

Kansas Duo on Wooden Award Late Season Top 20

Wednesday, January 31

LOS ANGELES (KUAthletics.com) — The Kansas duo of Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar Jr. has been named to the John R. Wooden Award Late Season Top 20, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announced Tuesday. The KU tandem is one of just two schools... Read More.

No. 8 Kansas Handles Oklahoma State 83-54

Wednesday, January 31

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) —Hunter Dickinson and K.J. Adams Jr. each scored 16 points to lead a balanced scoring attack for No. 8 Kansas who defeated Oklahoma State 83-54 on Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.BOX SCOREAll five Kansas starters scored in double figures.“It was... Read More.

Kansas Football Unveils Complete 2024 Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –The Big 12 Conference announced its 2024 football schedule on Tuesday, completing Kansas’ 2024 schedule, which features six home games that will be played between Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.KU Football will play all six of... Read More.

Kansas Football to Play 2 Games at Children’s Mercy Park; 4 at Arrowhead Stadium in 2024

Tuesday, January 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – As construction continues on the transformational Gateway District and a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Kansas Jayhawks have determined the locations of their home games for the 2024 season.Kansas Football will play all six of its home games... Read More.