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Kansas National, State Leaders Weigh in on ‘Heartbreaking Situation’ in Israel

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s office announces efforts to help evacuate Kansans stuck in Israel By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector (October 11, 2023) TOPEKA, Kan. — At the state and federal level, Kansas government officials continue to condemn the escalating conflict in Israel.On Wednesday, U.S. Sen.... Read More.

FHSU Announces New Federal Funding to Expand the Number of Nursing Professionals in Rural Kansas

Thursday, October 12

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran was on the campus of Fort Hays State University to join FHSU President Tisa Mason and leaders from the university’s Department of Nursing to announce the award of two Health and Human Services Administration... Read More.

Rakease Passmore, No. 48 recruit in country, commits to Kansas

Wednesday, October 11

By Travis Branham, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. - Rakease Passmore, the No. 48 recruit in country, has committed to the Kansas Jayhawks, he tells 247Sports.The 6-foot-5, 185-pound small forward out of Charlotte (N.C.) Combine Academy chose Kansas over his other two finalists including Oklahoma and... Read More.

Kansas Hospital of 104 Years Closes

Tuesday, October 10

Ad Astra News HERINGTON, Kan. — Herington Municipal Hospital announced to staff on Monday, Oct. 9, the closure of the hospital. Along with its associated clinics, the hospital will close as soon as Wednesday, Oct. 11.The decision was made due to lengthy financial struggles and... Read More.

Pumpkins and Persistence Pays Off at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch in Kansas

Monday, October 9

Go big or gourd home at this pumpkin patch in Butler County By Sheridan Wimmer, Kansas Living BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. — The Walters started their pumpkin patch in 1986 because of Becky’s love of horticulture. She had been working at a greenhouse in El Dorado... Read More.

Kansas Handles UCF 51-22 for Fifth Win of the Season

Saturday, October 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Devin Neal and Daniel Hishaw Jr. each rushed for over 100 yards and combined for three touchdowns to lead a powerful Kansas rushing attack that accumulated 399 yards en route to a 51-22 victory against UCF on Saturday at David... Read More.

No. 17 Kansas Drops Four-Setter at No. 8 Texas

Friday, October 6

AUSTIN, Texas – The No. 17 Kansas volleyball team fell in a four-set heartbreaker (17-25, 25-16, 18-25, 22-25) at No. 8 Texas on Thursday night in Gregory Gym in Austin.With the loss, Kansas moves to 12-3, 3-2 in Big 12 play, while Texas now posts... Read More.

Former Marion Police Chief Responds to Federal Lawsuit Filed Against him by Kansas Reporter

Thursday, October 5

Deb Gruver says she suffered in aftermath of Marion County raid By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Deb Gruver believes she suffered lasting emotional and physical injury when Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody snatched her cell phone out of her hand during... Read More.

Heide, Lopez Nominated for Kansas Teacher Promise Award

Wednesday, October 4

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Emma Heide (cs) and Regan (James, g’22) Lopez were recognized as Tabor College’s 2023 Kansas Teacher of Promise Award nominees.Heide is student-teaching at Pray Woodman Elementary in Wichita, Kan., and Lopez is teaching at William Allen White Elementary School... Read More.

Evergy, Regulators Near Deal on Kansas Electric Rates

Wednesday, October 4

Regulators will hold a hearing on the agreement on Monday. By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Evergy is close to a deal with state regulators that would reduce electric rates in the Kansas City area and raise costs for the company’s other Kansas customers.If the deal... Read More.

Kansas Returns Home Saturday for Inaugural Matchup with UCF

Tuesday, October 3

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Following its first loss of the season, Kansas (4-1, 1-1 Big 12) returns home to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to host UCF (3-2, 0-2 Big 12) on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. CT for the first-ever meeting... Read More.

$47M in Federal Funds Being Awarded for Two Kansas Rail Projects

Tuesday, October 3

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced two short-line railroad companies in Kansas are being awarded a combined $47 million in federal funding for rail improvement projects as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Watco, based in... Read More.