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K-State Mourns the Passing of Former AD, Track Coach Steve Miller

Monday, June 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - Steve Miller, a Hall of Fame track coach who led Kansas State through a transformative period as athletics director, including the hiring of legendary football coach Bill Snyder, passed away on June 15 at the age of 81 at his home... Read More.

Butler County EMS Mourns the Loss of Paramedic Justin Lauppe in the Line of Duty

Friday, May 16

EL DORADO, Kan. — With profound sadness, Butler County EMS announces the passing of Paramedic Justin Lauppe, who died while serving our community on May 16, 2025. Justin, a dedicated 14 year veteran of emergency medical services, experienced cardiac arrest and lost his life... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Bison, “Norman”

Saturday, August 3

By the Hutchinson Zoo HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved animals, the 18-year-old American Bison, “Norman.” A well-known resident in the community and the Zoo, the male bison was humanely euthanized due to complications with... Read More.

K-State Mourns the Loss of Be Stoney, Longtime Faculty Athletics Representative

Wednesday, September 6

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. — BeEtta "Be" Stoney, longtime Kansas State University faculty athletics representative, died Tuesday, Sept. 5. Stoney served as K-State's faculty athletics representative for 13 years, 2010-2023, and worked closely with K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference on issues... Read More.

Kansas Athletics Mourns the Passing of Former AD Lew Perkins

Thursday, July 20

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Former Kansas Director of Athletics Lew Perkins died Tuesday, July 18, in Lawrence, Kansas, his family has confirmed. Perkins was 78 years old.Perkins served as Director of Athletics at KU from June 2003 until... Read More.