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Chiefs Press On with Stadium Negotiations on Both Sides of the Kansas-Missouri State Line

Wednesday, July 23

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - The Kansas City Chiefs are making progress in stadium negotiations with lawmakers on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line, though it remains unclear whether the team will stay at Arrowhead Stadium or ultimately move elsewhere.The Chiefs recently were granted... Read More.

Kansas Football Ranked No. 22 in Associated Press Preseason Poll

Monday, August 12

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Football was ranked No. 22 in the Associated Press (AP) Preseason Poll, the organization announced on Monday, marking Kansas' first preseason appearance in the poll since 2009.With Kansas being ranked No. 22 by the AP... Read More.

Grace Hoge of Salina Promoted to State Press Secretary

Monday, June 10

TOPEKA, Kan. — Salina native Grace Hoge has been promoted to State Press Secretary.Hoge has been serving in the Kelly Administration as Communications Coordinator for the past 10 months.“Throughout her time in my administration, Grace has proven to be a vital part of my... Read More.

Kansas Newspaper That was Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Monday, April 1

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out the... Read More.

Inman High School Receives Grand Champion Title in 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps Competition

Wednesday, November 1

By Ad Astra News INMAN, Kan. — A team from Inman High School was the overall Grand Champion in the 2023 Kansas State Fair Scholastic Press Corps competition.The team includes sophomores Cheyenne Smith, Chesney Black, Sidney Brooks and freshmen Jaycelyn Richter and Alexis Noone competed... Read More.

Kansas No. 1 in the 2023-24 Preseason Associated Press Poll

Wednesday, October 18

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – For the fourth time in poll history, Kansas men’s basketball enters the season ranked No. 1 by the Associated Press (AP), as the AP released its preseason poll Monday. Kansas received 46 of a possible 65 first-place votes from... Read More.

KU Coach Bill Self Addresses Health Concerns in Press Conference

Thursday, April 6

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - University of Kansas basketball coach Bill Self has personally addressed his health for the first time since suffering what he calls “an episode.” A heart-related issue sidelined the coach during the Jayhawks postseason.Despite rumors of a possible retirement, Self says... Read More.