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Rep. Ron Estes visits businesses and attends industry convention in Kansas district
Rep. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas 4th District | Congressman Ron Estes Official WebsiteRep. Ron Estes, U.S. Representative for Kansas 4th District | Congressman Ron Estes Official Website U.S. Congressman Ron Estes, a Republican...

Kansas football vs Wagner prediction: Scouting report for 2025 matchup
LAWRENCE — As Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold analyzed the tape from this past weekend’s win at home against Fresno State, he liked how physical his side played. Defensively, there was the way the Jayhawks performed after that initial...

Kansas journalists discuss need for engagement, transparency at Dole event
Eric Meyer, editor and publisher of the Marion County Record, said he is internally optimistic about almost anything. However, he said he has noticed people, especially in the post-COVID-19 era, becoming more disengaged with what is happening in...

What channel is Kansas football vs Wagner today? Time, TV schedule
LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s 2025 regular season continues Friday with a non-conference game against Wagner. The Jayhawks (1-0) started their fall with a win at home against Fresno State. The Seahawks have yet to play in a game this season. KU...

Kansas judicial summit in Hays focuses on treatment over incarceration
By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post Representatives of judicial districts from across the state gathered in Hays on Tuesday and Wednesday for a mental health summit. Seventy percent of people who are incarcerated in the United States have a mental...
Prescott Industrial Park named Focus Site by Union Pacific Railroad
OMAHA, NE – Union Pacific Railroad has announced it has added the Prescott Industrial Park and 14 other new Focus Sites across eight states to its network, with 12 of those sites located on short line railroads that will provide businesses ease of...

Kansas could lose over $10 million in SNAP funding
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas House Speaker Daniel Hawkins put out a statement criticizing the Department for Children and Families (DCF) and Governor Kelly’s refusal to give the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) information regarding SNAP...

Kansas in top 10 of 'most intelligent states'
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas is in the top 10 of the most intelligent states in the nation. That’s according to the EssayShark website, which examined six key metrics across all 50 states, including average IQ scores, high school completion...
GE Aerospace workers walk out as defense industry strikes spread
Are you a striking GE Aerospace worker? Fill out the form at the end of this article to join the fight to build rank-and-file committees. Striking GE Aerospace worker [Photo: UAW]More than 600 GE Aerospace workers walked out on a strike Thursday...

Kansas Plains Cyber Guardian hosts officials for cybersecurity training
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With technology evolving and cyber attacks becoming more common, state leaders are improving their cyber defense. The Kansas Information Security Office created “Kansas Plains Cyber Guardian”, a two-week exercise for...

Kansas, already 1-0 via a rout, faces Wagner
Original article can be found here. Kansas enters the official Week 1 of the 2025 college football season in an unusual position. The Jayhawks already are 1-0 and preparing to play their second home game in their almost-new stadium in Lawrence,...

Kemin Industries acquires Hennessy Research Associates
Kemin Industries announced that it has acquired Hennessy Research Associates, LLC. Based in Lenexa, Kansas, Hennessy Research Associates specializes in the research and development of vaccines for infectious diseases of animals. As a part of its...

High-tech golf simulator business that is open all day, all night, all the time sets up shop in west Lawrence
photo by: Submitted Joel Kaczor, an owner of Swing365 Lawrence, tees up on a simulator at the business, 3300 Bob Billings Parkway. The game of golf will cause you to suggest strange things — like digging up the floor of your home’s basement. Yes,...

Wildcats Set to Start 2025 Volleyball Season at Kansas State Invitational
Kansas State volleyball kicks off its 2025 season at the K-State Invitational this Friday, facing UMBC and Delaware over three days at Morgan Family Arena. Under third-year coach Jason Mansfield, the Wildcats are looking to improve upon their...

Sun Devil Football a touchdown for Arizona's economy
Everyone loves a winner. With Arizona State University’s stellar performance on the gridiron last year, the organization has a lot of affection coming its way, including in the form of revenue. As the Sun Devils prepare to take to the football...

Cam Pickett is capable of being a factor for Kansas football this fall
LAWRENCE — Both Saturday after the 31-7 win against Fresno State, and Monday during an appearance on the “Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold” show, Cam Pickett recalled how much he admired Jalon Daniels before ever playing with him. Pickett, a wide...

Kansas scientists put AI to work to save prairie
Kansas State University scientists are enlisting the help of artificial intelligence in the effort to conserve what’s left of North America’s shrinking grasslands. Zak Ratajczak, an assistant professor and grassland biologist, says K-State...
Midwest Institutional Trust Company (MITC) announces appointment of Rikki Perez to Assistant Vice President of Consultant Relations and Business Development for Institutional Trust Services and Taft-Hartley Services
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Midwest Institutional Trust Company announced the appointment of Rikki Perez, a professional from within the Taft-Hartley community, to Assistant Vice President of Consultant Relations and Business...

Economists project ‘sizeable increase’ in farm income
ExtensionA Kansas State University agricultural economist predicts “a sizeable increase” in Kansas farm income this year, spurred by one-time government payments meant to blunt the effec... Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please...

OCCK Transportation Wins Kansas Public Transit Association’s Innovation Award
Local Written By: Press Release from OCCK Inc Transportation Published Date: 08-28-2025 OCCK Transportation was awarded an Innovation Award from the Kansas Public Transit Association at the 2025 Annual Meeting held August 12-13, 2025, at the...