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Kansas Football to Host Inaugural Kickoff Party on August 18

Monday, August 21

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –With football season just around the corner, Kansas football will host its inaugural Kickoff Party presented by adidas inside the Indoor Practice Facility on Friday, August 18 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Admission to the event is free.The Kickoff Party marks two weeks... Read More.

Check out the Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide

Monday, August 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hot off the press, check out the digital 2023 Kansas State Fair Visitor Guide. It's full of insider information to help you plan your trip, including:Daily Schedule What's New in 2023 Midway Deals Fair Navigation And moreVisit the Kansas State... Read More.

Ted Power Named to Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023

Sunday, August 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com) – In an announcement by the State of Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, former K-State baseball standout Ted Power has been selected as a member of the 59th Anniversary Class of 2023. The induction class of 2023 will be enshrined in... Read More.

Co-Owner of Kansas Newspaper, Who Died Amid Stress from Police Raid, Honored in Funeral Service

Sunday, August 20

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector MARION, Kan. — Joan Meyer, surrounded by flowers and escorted to her gravesite by the same police force that may have had a hand in her death, was honored by her community in a Saturday service.“Joan was the epitome... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 313th Basic Training Class

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (photo by Jeff Tuttle) Nineteen new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Aug. 18, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC's Integrity Auditorium. KLETC Police Instructor Senior Rob McClarty was the class... Read More.

Kansas City Superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ Charged with Stealing Almost $700,000 in Bank Heists

Thursday, August 17

By AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP News) — A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” and familiar for attending games dressed as a wolf in the NFL team’s gear has been indicted by a federal grand jury that accuses him of armed... Read More.

New Kansas Bicycle Map (2023-25) Now Available

Thursday, August 17

Information by Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Whether you’re looking to cycle from one county to the next or across the entire state, the new 2023-2025 Kansas Bicycle Map has a lot to offer those planning a short trip or a long ride.“The revised... Read More.

KCAIC Invites Creative Individuals to Join Kansas Touring Artist Roster

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) announced it is accepting applications from artists to be listed on the Kansas Touring Artist Roster. Applicants can come from any artistic discipline including, but not limited to, music, theater, dance, visual... Read More.

Career Opportunities in Kansas Plentiful for Those Seeking Work

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland invites jobseekers and employers to participate in this month’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23.“In 2023 alone, more than 1,500 jobseekers... Read More.

Kansas Prisoners Injured in Bus Crash on Way to Russell Stover Job

Thursday, August 17

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Eight residents of the women’s prison in Topeka were injured early Thursday when a bus transporting them from the Russell Stover factory in Iola crashed into a semi-truck hauling dirt.A spokesman for the Kansas Highway Patrol... Read More.

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Awards MIH Grants and Tax Credits

Wednesday, August 16

KANSAS — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation made award announcements on Aug. 11 for the 2023 Round 2 Moderate Income Housing, Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit, and Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act Award List. There were 20 projects from 19 Kansas communities awarded MIH Grants... Read More.

University of Kansas Gateway District Coming to Life with Construction Starting in December

Wednesday, August 16

A Transformed David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to Open in August 2025 LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – The University of Kansas and Kansas Athletics on Tuesday announced the latest plans for the transformational Gateway District, which will feature a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium,... Read More.