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Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2024

Tuesday, January 9

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2024. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic... Read More.

Kansas Football Ranked No. 23 in Final AP Poll

Tuesday, January 9

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Following its first nine-win season since 2007 and first bowl victory since 2008, the Kansas Jayhawks finished the season ranked No. 23 in the final Associated Press Poll, released on Monday night.The No. 23 ranking is Kansas’ first time being ranked... Read More.

Weather Update: Potentially Dangerous Winter Weather Conditions to Spread Across Large Portion of Kansas Monday into Monday Night

Sunday, January 7

By Lucky Kidd Potentially dangerous winter weather conditions will spread across a large part of Kansas Monday into Monday night as the second in a series of disturbances moves into the central plains.Blizzard warnings have been issued for west central and portions of central and... Read More.

Dickinson’s Late Shot Gives No. 2 Kansas 83-81 Win Against TCU

Saturday, January 6

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson scored with 3.4 seconds left to lift No. 2 Kansas past TCU 83-81 on Saturday in a back-and-forth thriller at Allen Fieldhouse.BOX SCOREDickinson, who led Kansas with 30 points and 11 rebounds, hit a pair of free throws... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch in Effect 6AM Monday-Noon Tuesday, Including Central Kansas Counties Along and North of US 56

Saturday, January 6

By Lucky Kidd The US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas has extended the winter storm watch issued this morning further south, to now include all central Kansas counties along and north of US 56 including McPherson, Rice, and Marion counties along with Barton, Ellsworth... Read More.

No. 2 Kansas to Host TCU in Big 12 Opener Saturday

Friday, January 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – No. 2 Kansas (12-1) will host TCU (11-2) on Saturday, Jan. 6, in the Big 12 opener for both schools. The contest from Allen Fieldhouse will tip at 1 p.m. (Central) and will be televised on CBS.GAME NOTESFor the TCU contest,... Read More.

Kansas Defensive End Austin Booker Declares for the 2024 NFL Draft

Thursday, January 4

By Michael Swain LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) – Kansas defensive end Austin Booker has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, he announced via social media on Thursday morning. Booker is currently in Florida where he is beginning his preparations for the NFL Draft and pre-draft process.Booker started... Read More.

Cobee Bryant Announces Intention to Return to Kansas for a Senior Season

Tuesday, January 2

By Michael Swain LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) – Cobee Bryant is returning to Kansas, he announced on Monday. The KU cornerback will be back in Lawrence for his senior season in 2024. The return of Bryant means the Jayhawks will get back both of their... Read More.

Player Selections Announced for 51st Kansas Shrine Bowl

Tuesday, January 2

KANSAS - The roster of invitations for the 51st Kansas Shrine Bowl presented by Mammoth was announced during the annual Kansas Shrine Bowl Selection Show on Monday, January 1st. The selections are the result of a combination of statewide media votes and Shrine Bowl coaching... Read More.

Dickinson’s Double-Double Helps No. 2 Kansas to 86-67 Win Over Wichita State

Saturday, December 30

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dickinson had 22 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. added 20 points, and second-ranked Kansas routed Wichita State 86-67 on Saturday in the first matchup between the in-state rivals in nearly nine years.BOX SCORE“Coach told us the... Read More.

Kansas Shrine Bowl names Brice Kesler as New Executive Director

Thursday, December 28

KANSAS – The Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors is pleased to announce Brice Kesler as its new Executive Director effective January 1, 2024. Kesler will replace B.J. Harris, whose resignation was accepted in November to step down at the end of 2023 to... Read More.

Kansas Tops Nation in Economic Growth Over Fall 2023

Thursday, December 28

Kansas’ Economic Growth Was #1 in the Nation in the 3rd Quarter of 2023, #2 in the Nation in the 2nd Quarter By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated that, according to data released by the Bureau of... Read More.