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Kansas Democrats Choose Repass over Rogers in Election of New State Party Chair

Monday, February 27

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Elective politics newcomer Jeanna Repass won the race Saturday to take over as chairwoman of the Kansas Democratic Party in a close contest against former state Treasurer Lynn Rogers.Repass, of Overland Park, stepped into the political... Read More.

Kansas Senate Supports Elimination of State, Local Food Sales Tax

Sunday, February 26

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate voted to remove all state and local sales taxes on food next year, in a last-minute reversal of an earlier proposal to curtail sales tax reductions for unhealthy food.Senators voted to eliminate... Read More.

Boys State Wrestling Final Results: Andale Repeats as 4A Champs

Sunday, February 26

By: KSHSAA COVERED STAFF For more articles on high school activities check out www.kshsaacovered.com presented by Capitol Federal. STATE WRESTLING RESULTS CLASS 6A At Hartman Arena, Park City TEAM SCORES Garden City 138.5, Derby 134.5, Olathe North 104, Mill Valley 95.5, Manhattan 91, Junction City 80, Washburn Rural... Read More.

Late 3-pointers Lift 14/16 K-State Past Oklahoma State, 73-68

Sunday, February 26

By KStateSports.com STILLWATER, Okla. – Consecutive 3-point field goals by senior Keyontae Johnson and junior Ismael Massoud late in the second half gave No. 14/16 Kansas State the lift it needed in a tight contest, as the Wildcats swept the season series from Oklahoma... Read More.

Regional Bowling: Buhler Buhler Boys are Regional Champs Again, Girls Qualify for State Too

Friday, February 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Buhler girls and boys bowling teams are both headed to State after hosting a successful Regional on Wednesday at The Alley in Hutchinson.The boys won a second consecutive Regional title, coming back from an early deficit to edge out second-place... Read More.

Buhler’s Emilie Schweizer Goes Undefeated to Win Second Title, Girls State Wrestling Results

Friday, February 24

By KSHSAA Covered Staff For more articles on high school activities check out www.kshsaacovered.com presented by Capitol Federal.STATE WRESTLING RESULTSCLASS 6-5AAt Hartman Arena, Park CityTEAM SCORESWashburn Rural 153, Garden City 141, Dodge City 109, Shawnee Heights 73, Leavenworth 66.5, Hays 65.5, Olathe... Read More.

Girls State Wrestling Semifinal Results, Championship Pairings

Wednesday, February 22

GIRLS STATE WRESTLING RESULTS Julissa Rodriguez is one of two finalists for Garden City, which built a 20-point lead in the Class 6-5A girls team standings. For more articles on high school activities check out www.kshsaacovered.com presented by Capitol Federal.CLASS 6-5AAt Hartman... Read More.

McPherson High’s Jackson, Qualifies for State Bowling with Top 10 Finish

Wednesday, February 22

TOPEKA, Kan. - 5-1A Regional Bowling took place in Topeka on Tuesday, and McPherson High found themselves up against stiff competition, as only the top ten individuals, and top three teams would qualify to move on to the State Tournament out of 15 competing... Read More.

Three Swimmers Represent McPherson and Smoky Valley at State Meet

Monday, February 20

LENEXA, Kan. - The Boys Swim season wrapped up on Saturday, with the State Meet in Lenexa. Three individuals qualified between McPherson and Smoky Valley, as the Smoky Valley Boys included Tytus Reed and Gabe House, while Reid Schuckman was the lone qualifier for... Read More.

State Ag Officials Push for On-time Farm Bill to Fund Slew of Programs

Sunday, February 19

By Adam Goldstein, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — State agriculture officials from across the country sought this month to remind a new crop of lawmakers in Congress of their states’ needs for a robust farm bill to address a host of food issues.Members of the... Read More.

Buhler Wrestling to be Well Represented at State in Salina

Sunday, February 19

BUHLER, Kan. – Buhler wrestling will be well represented at State this coming week with three girls and five boys advancing out of regionals.At last weekend’s Girls Regional at Wellington, freshman Kimber Crabbs nabbed the regional title at 105 with a 9-4 decision over... Read More.

Stellar Second Half Lifts 14/12 K-State Past 19/18 Iowa State, 61-55

Sunday, February 19

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com)– Senior Markquis Nowell scored 18 of his game-high 20 points in the second half to help No. 14/12 Kansas State rally back from an 8-point halftime deficit to defeat No. 19/18 Iowa State, 61-55, on Saturday... Read More.