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Winner Announced for the 2024 Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Friday, May 3

By the Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation hosted a t-shirt design contest for the 2024 Kansas State Fair. Online voting took place on Facebook until April 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.The votes are in! The winning design received more... Read More.

Kansas Baseball Extends Win Streak to Seven; Beats Wichita State 8-1

Thursday, May 2

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas extended its winning streak to seven games and improved to 11-1 in its last 12 contests as the Jayhawks defeated Wichita State 8-1 on Wednesday night at Hoglund Ballpark.BOX SCOREKansas starter Evan Shaw tossed five strong scoreless innings... Read More.

Cougars’ Men’s Basketball Championship Tour Concludes with Kansas State Capitol Recognition

Thursday, May 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College men's basketball team put the icing on the cake of its 2024 NJCAA Division I National Championship title with a Tuesday trip to the Kansas State Capitol Building for recognition.The Cougars were invited for a morning... Read More.

Women’s Basketball National Champion Dragons Visit State Capitol

Wednesday, May 1

By Hutchinson CC Sports InformationTOPEKA, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) – The month-long celebration tour for the national champion Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team reached Topeka as the Blue Dragons visited the Kansas State Capitol Building Tuesday.Members of the Blue Dragon women's basketball team toured the Capitol... Read More.

Larned State Correctional Facility and Barton Community College Hold Learning Celebration

Tuesday, April 30

By Maggie Harris, Barton County Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College and Larned State Correctional Facility (LSCF) honored the achievements of LSCF residents at their annual learning celebration on April 10.Graduates were awarded their associate degree, high school diploma, or workforce training... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Plans Spring Commencement Ceremonies

Saturday, April 27

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,666 graduates during its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11.Graduates who have chosen to participate in person will be honored in two ceremonies on Friday and two ceremonies... Read More.

Villanova Transfer Brendan Hausen Has Committed to Kansas State

Friday, April 26

BY BRANDON JENKINS - 247 SPORTSMANHATTAN, Kan. (247sports.com) - Villanova transfer Brendan Hausen has committed to Kansas State, a source tells 247Sports.A 6-foot-4, 205-pound guard out of Amarillo (Texas) Hausen averaged 6.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game on 38.1 percent shooting from... Read More.

Pop Evil and Diamante to Rock the Stage at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for an electrifying night of rock as Pop Evil takes the stage with Diamante at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m.Formed in North Muskegon, Michigan, in 2001, Pop Evil... Read More.

Cats Rally, Walk Off No. 15 Oklahoma State in Extra Innings

Saturday, April 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Junior David Bishop delivered a one-out single to bring home Chuck Ingram for the game-winning run in the bottom of the 12th inning to give K-State a walk-off 6-5 victory Friday night over... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Friday, April 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA). “This bill represents a crucial step in ensuring that our... Read More.

Boys State of Kansas Offering College Credit, Scholarships for Attendees

Monday, April 15

By the American Legion Boys State of Kansas KANSAS — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas has announced a partnership with Kansas State University to offer attendees of the leadership program three hours of college credit at a significant discount. This year’s ALBSK will... Read More.

Former State Representative and Senator Bert Chaney Dies at 96, Leaving Legacy on Hutchinson and Kansas

Friday, April 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Former State Representative and State Senator Bert Chaney of Hutchinson died Wednesday at the age of 96, leaving his mark and legacy on Hutchinson, and on Kansas.Born and raised in the Coffeyville area, Chaney served three years in the... Read More.