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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...

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...
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 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...

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...

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 denied satanists a permit for 'witching hour protest' at the Statehouse
The group behind the black mass in March at the Kansas Statehouse — which drew thousands of counter-protesters and ended in multiple arrests — was denied a permit to hold another protest this summer. Michael Stewart, the Satanic Grotto leader,...

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...

Kansas fan favorite KJ Adams looks to bring rare player insight to Bill Self's coaching staff
Kansas' Bill Self is entering his 23rd year in Lawrence. The head coach is coming off one of his toughest seasons in terms of record and performance. This year, he’ll look to right the ship, as Kansas has quietly assembled another contending...

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...

Businesses, residents can apply for relief after Kansas flooding
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The U.S. Small Business Administration is accepting applications for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset losses from the severe storms and flooding last month. These loans are available to small businesses, private...

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...

Topeka Sun publication area records 4 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...

Five notable storylines entering Big 12 football media days
FRISCO, Texas — The Big 12 is set to host the conference's media days on Tuesday and Wednesday at "The Star." No, not the Arizona Daily Star offices, although it would be efficient for our coverage of the two-day event. "The Star" is a 91-acre...

What to know about Big 12 Football Media Days
The start of the 2025 college football season is now less than two months away and to kick off the new year, conferences are hosting their annual media days to preview teams and players. Arizona State University, in the second year of being in the...

Trump signs sweeping tax bill, delivers major win for small businesses
On July 4, President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, securing a major legislative victory that locks in permanent tax relief for small businesses, working families, and American manufacturers. The law makes permanent the...

Elon Musk’s exaggerated political aspirations
Elon Musk’s enthusiastic dive into politics has taken some new turns recently. Musk has pledged to unseat Republicans who voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in primary challenges. He is also set to start a new, centrist “America Party.”...