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Kansas schools expand credit recovery options to keep students on track for graduation
WICHITA, Kansas — Most school districts in Kansas have broadened the ways in which students who have fallen behind can get back on track for high school graduation, often without repeating a whole semester or year of school. Credit recovery...

Chris Klieman at Big 12 media days 2025: Top 5 questions Kansas State HC must answer
The hopes are high as Chris Klieman enters his seventh season at Kansas State in 2025. The coach has transformed the Wildcats into a force in the Big 12, and is expected to make an appearance at the Big 12 media days in Frisco, Texas, on Tuesday....

Brady Ballinger, Dominic Voegele are set to return for Kansas baseball
LAWRENCE — Dan Fitzgerald is talking about the players of his who are eligible for this year’s MLB draft, and his comments pivot toward two Kansas baseball players who aren’t eligible. Fitzgerald, the Jayhawks’ head coach, points to Brady...

Where to watch Big 12 Media Days
Believe it or not, college football is just around the corner. There should be plenty of intrigue in the Big 12 in the upcoming season, and we'll get our first glimpse at the new-look conference this week with Big 12 Media Days. The two-day event...
5 things to know about Texas Tech football as the Red Raiders partake in Big 12 Media Days
Big 12 Media Days have arrived, which means the Texas Tech football team is headed to Frisco with a slew of media members — probably far more than usual — looking to get an inside scoop on the Red Raiders for the 2025 season. Most of those...

Big 12 Media Days: 5 things to know about Texas Tech football in 2025
Big 12 Media Days have arrived, which means the Texas Tech football team is headed to Frisco with a slew of media members — probably far more than usual — looking to get an inside scoop on the Red Raiders for the 2025 season. Most of those...

Owasso Police arrest suspect wanted for aggravated kidnapping in Kansas
OWASSO, Okla. — The Owasso Police Department arrested a person wanted for aggravated kidnapping in Montgomery County, Kansas. In a social media post, Owasso Police shared they were contacted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office on Monday and...
Recent recruiting success, QB situation will be hot topics for BYU’s Kalani Sitake at Big 12 media days
FRISCO, Texas — Kalani Sitake’s 10th season as BYU’s football coach officially begins on Aug. 30 when the Cougars host Portland State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. But for all intents and purposes, the talking portion of the 2025 season...
QB questions will be hot topic for Kalani Sitake at Big 12 football media days. What else should fans expect?
FRISCO, Texas — Kalani Sitake’s 10th season as BYU’s football coach officially begins on Aug. 30 when the Cougars host Portland State at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. But for all intents and purposes, the talking portion of the 2025 season...

Kansas to allow Evergy to recoup more than $1 billion spent on new facilities from customers
TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - While state leaders have approved a plan for Evergy to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars spent on three new facilities, the utility has been warned to pace itself. The Kansas Corporation Commission announced on Monday...

Kansas Corporation Commission approves two settlement agreements allowing Evergy to build
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) approved two settlement agreements Monday that allow Evergy Kansas Central (EKC) to recover the cost of three new generation facilities. According to a press release from KCC, the...

Murray's Mailbag: Will Mountain West schools stay together during grant of media rights?
I quick note before we dive into this week's Monday Mailbag — there will not be a Mailbag next week as I'll be in Hawaii, so hopefully this one makes up for it. Thanks, as always, for your inquiries. Generally speaking, major conference...

Kansas suspect injured in deadly July 4, fight is due in court
DIAZ-YOBAL photo Sedgwick CountySEDGWICK COUNTY— A man arrested in connection with a deadly fight on July 4, will make a court appearance this week. Early Friday, police responded to a report of an assault in the 3000 block of North Fairview in...

Colorado brothers bring family tradition to Kansas' Biggest Rodeo
PHILLIPSBURG, Kan. — The Kansas' Biggest Rodeo is welcoming two new bullfighters this year, and they're keeping it all in the family. Brothers Ryder and Roper Rich, hailing from Eaton, Colorado, are stepping into the arena, continuing a family...

Rain poses challenges for some Kansas farmers as harvest wraps up
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - While some Kansas farmers have completed the wheat harvest, Butler County farmer Paul Jenzen is cutting his last field. He said the process started late this year due to weather conditions. “The calendar can say one thing,...

Kansas officials dash satanists’ plans for ‘witching hour’ protest at Statehouse
Share this post or save for later Satanic Grotto claims religious discrimination while administration secretary cites safety concerns TOPEKA — The group behind the black mass in March at the Kansas Statehouse — which drew thousands of...

Dr. Roger Marshall shares thoughts on key issues via social media
Dr. Roger Marshall, a prominent political figure, has recently shared his thoughts on various national matters through social media posts. His tweets address significant events and express personal sentiments regarding political actions and...

Ford County residents received $7,285 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 104th in Kansas
In 2022, Ford County ranked second lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Kansas, with residents receiving $7,285 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

Two Kansas State football players named to preseason Big 12 All-Conference team
Kansas State football linebacker Austin Romaine and tight end Will Swanson both have been named to the Big 12 preseason all-conference team in a vote by media members who cover the league. Romaine, a junior from Hillsboro, Missouri, played in...

Conservatives Fume, Threaten to Boycott New Superman Movie After Director Calls It ‘Political’ Story About an Immigrant
James Gunn attends “Superman” Fan Event at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, England. UK. Wednesday 2nd July 2025. (Photo by James Warren/Famous Images/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images) MAGA influencers launched a movement to boycott the new...