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Kansas Basketball Slides Into Top 15 in Latest Preseason Rankings
National media had highly criticized the Kansas Jayhawks' offseason until Bill Self made a pair of impact additions last week. Now, the Jayhawks have a much deeper roster and are expected to return to premier status in the upcoming campaign. In...

Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for July 2, 2025
The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 2, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from July 2 drawing 07-19-21-54-63, Powerball: 21, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts and...

Kansas Football's FATE Hangs on THREE RETURNING PLAYERS | Can They DELIVER?
Kansas Jayhawks football faces a pivotal season with quarterback Jalon Daniels at the helm. Can he and other key returners lead KU to a huge season in 2025? Author: wtsp.com Published: 10:25 PM EDT July 2, 2025 Updated: 10:25 PM EDT July 2, 2025

Kansas one of two states to update measles vaccine recommendations
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As of June 2, 2025, 83 cases of measles have been reported in Kansas, most in the southwest region of the state. 66 of them are reported in children and at least 69 of the cases are in people not vaccinated. “We have the 3rd...

UMass Amherst student interning for Kansas rep. killed in D.C. shooting
WASHINGTON — A DC Congressional student intern from the University of Massachusetts Amherst was shot and killed in the nation’s capital on Monday night. Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, of Granby, died after being shot by multiple suspects exiting a...

UMass Amherst student interning for Kansas rep. killed in D.C. shooting

Break it Down: HyTerra discovers a Kansas helium high
Stockhead’s Break it Down brings you today’s leading market news in under 90 seconds. In this episode, host Tylah Tully looks at the latest from HyTerra Limited (ASX:HYT) and its discovery of unexpectedly high helium concentrations of up to 4.4%...

Leader of Kansas public defender office resigns in face of budget cuts, constitutional crisis

Which Kansas State Wildcats are ready to break out | Powercat Podcast
The GoPowercat Powercat Podcast returns to take questions from Wabash Station concerning Kansas State football, including exploring players who are currently under the radar but are likely to make a name for themselves in 2025. This edition of the...

Kansas lawmakers share thoughts on President Trump's budget bill

Kansas deputy, suspect killed in exchange of gunfire after call about fireworks, authorities say
PHILLIPSBURG — A sheriff’s deputy in Kansas responding to a call about fireworks died after being shot by a man who was then killed by the wounded deputy, authorities said. Phillips County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Gaede, 30, was pronounced...

Kansas reveals pair of matchups with ACC opponents in Players Era Festival
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - The final details of the non-conference schedule for the University of Kansas’ men’s basketball program are coming into shape. On Wednesday, KU Athletics announced their first two matchups in the Players Era Festival, an...

Day 6, 7 Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Kansas woman charged with 48 counts of identity theft, mistreatment of an elder person
A woman is facing numerous charges of identity theft, forgery and mistreatment of an elder person for an alleged scheme involving a women's care center. Wendy Hopkins, 54, was charged July 2 with 48 counts, including identity theft, computer...

Marc Elias loses lawsuit over allowing foreign funding in Kansas ballot campaigns
Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias has lost his bid to thwart a Kansas law banning foreign actors from funneling money into state-level ballot initiatives.In May, the Elias Law Group, the eponymous law firm of the election attorney, jointly...

Kansas State Fire Marshal offers summer fire safety tips for children
Topeka – Barbequing on the grill, making s’mores around the firepit and telling stories around the campfire are all great ways to spend quality time outdoors in the summertime. But it’s important to remember any fire can cause serious injuries to...

Kansas Students Earn Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates
Local Written By: Press Release from Kansas Department of Agriculture Published Date: 07-02-2025 43 students from seven schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies...

Know an awesome woman? Nominate her for YWCA NE Kansas Women of Excellence
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - You can honor the women in your workplace who are making a difference professionally as well as in our community. YWCA Northeast Kansas is planning its annual Women of Excellence celebration. First, they need nominees! CEO...

Beneficial or burdensome?: Kansas delegation expresses conflicting views on Trump budget bill
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - While most generally agree in terms of how they vote, Kansas’ two senators and four representatives in Washington, D.C. aren’t unanimous in their views on President Trump’s spending plan dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” As...
Kansas Gas Service urges grilling safety ahead of July 4 weekend
PITTSBURG, Kan. — As Kansas families prepare for July 4 weekend celebrations, Kansas Gas Service is reminding residents about critical safety practices for natural gas grills, fire pits and outdoor lighting that will help keep everyone's...