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1+ hour, 33+ min ago (348+ words) Darryn Peterson, ESPN's projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, "should" be available for Kansas' matchup against rival Missouri on Sunday in Kansas City, Bill Self said on Thursday. But he also cautioned that a pregame hitch could change that status. "He has practiced the last two days, so he should be available, unless he has a setback between now and gametime," Self said. "But we're approaching it like he's available." Peterson has missed seven consecutive games due to a hamstring injury. In his two games this season, he averaged 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals. He also made 50 percent of his 3-point attempts during those matchups against Green Bay and North Carolina. The 6-foot-6 wing is a pivotal player for a program that's managed to finish 5-2 without him by playing through big men Flory Bidunga and Bryson Tiller. After his…...

1+ hour, 41+ min ago (249+ words) Soccer fans are dreaming of the possibilities of their favorite teams playing in Kansas City during the 2026 World Cup. On Friday, FIFA placed qualifying teams in groups. Some teams in groups E, F, and J will play in Kansas City during the group stage of the tournament in June and July next year. "I just lost it. Flag up in the air, goosebumps all over. It was awesome," said Bill Smith, when Germany was placed in Group E. "We're very passionate, and we're going to get the best team ever," exclaimed Jorge Herrera, a fan of Ecuador, which is also in Group E. "Passion is different," said Federico Carmona of Argentina, which is in Group J. "You're actually born with a ball. Your first toy is a ball." FIFA announces the schedule Saturday. At that point, fans will know exactly who will play…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (858+ words) LAWRENCE, Kan. - The No. 16 Kansas Jayhawks defeated the Miami Hurricanes 3-1 in the second round of the NCAA Volleyball Tournament inside Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16. Kansas (24-10, 13-5 Big 12) advances to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the fourth time in program history and the first time since 2021. Kansas has gone to the Sweet 16 and beyond in four seasons, including 2021 (Sweet 16), 2015 (NCAA Semifinalist) and 2013 (Sweet 16). The Jayhawks will take on the winner of Nebraska vs. Long Island or Kansas State. "They showed up every day and just kept grinding," said head coach Matt Ulmer. "They never stopped believing in what we were talking about. Our staff has talked a lot about the amazing additions to this group, and I think they complement the returners really well. This is when you want to be playing your best volleyball,…...

9+ hour, 55+ min ago (987+ words) Dec 5, 2025 - 9:59pm Kansas head coach Matt Ulmer celebrates with the team after defeating Miami in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 in Lawrence. For the first time since 2021, Kansas volleyball is on its way to the Sweet 16. "I just am so excited," senior outside hitter Rhian Swanson said. "Being able to do it with the best group of girls is amazing." The fourth-seeded Jayhawks defeated fifth-seeded Miami 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 27-25) on Friday night in Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena. "I am just really proud of our group " we've come such a long way," head coach Matt Ulmer said. "I thought we were so tough in big moments, it was great to see, and the crowd was fantastic, it was a great home-court advantage." After having the last two seasons end in the second round on its…...

11+ hour, 27+ min ago (171+ words) California-based startup Deep Fission has chosen Great Plains Industrial Park in Parsons, Kansas, for its pilot project and plans to a build a full-scale commercial plant there following the test reactor demonstration. " Earlier this year the project was announced by the DOE to receive support under its Nuclear Reactor Pilot Program, which aims to see at least three designs achieve criticality by 4 July 2026. "Great Plains Development Authority is excited to welcome Deep Fission, and we are committed to supporting their work at the Kansas Proving Grounds in the Great Plains Industrial Park," the Authority's Chairman Robert Wood said. "Deep Fission's pilot demonstrates a new level of energy innovation, showcasing Kansas's potential to the world." Deep Fission announced its selection after signing an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with the DOE to build and operate a test reactor as part of the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (93+ words) The City of Overland Park says Kingston Lake Park is closed for at least 24 hours as they investigate the possibility that diesel fuel leaked into the lake. Hazmat teams testing water after possible diesel fuel leak at park in Overland Park Former Leawood mayor Marcia Rinehart dies at 84 Kansas City is names one of hottest-trending travel locations for 2026 World Cup to KC Mayor Quinton Lucas says Kansas City is ready to host the 2026 World Cup Kansas City fans eagerly await World Cup draw with 188 days until tournament...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (150+ words) MANHATTAN " A second member of Kansas State football's secondary will reportedly enter the transfer portal following the announcement of Chris Klieman's retirement. Amarion Fortenberry will enter the portal, ESPN's Max Olson reported on Thursday, Dec. 4. He follows starting safety Qua Moss, who was a reported portal entry earlier in the day. Fortenberry started for the Wildcats in their last three games of the season, while coming off the bench in all other games. He was among the lowest-graded corners on the team, according to Pro Football Focus. Fortenberry played one season for the Wildcats after transferring from South Alabama. He finished the season with 13 total tackles and a pair of pass breakups. Wyatt D. Wheeler covers Kansas State athletics for the USA TODAY Network and Topeka Capital-Journal. You can follow him on X at@WyattWheeler_, contact him at 417-371-6987 or email him at…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (501+ words) Late last month, I spoke with Holly Pollard, owner of Brookside Toy and Science in Kansas City, Missouri. She told me her store has been dealing with the impact of tariffs on toys and other Christmas items. "Something that I would have had on my shelf at $60, that I consider to be a good Christmas present price, is now $90 or $95," she told me. That increased cost has made things more challenging for Kansas City-area charities to gather toys for families and kids in need. My story aired the night of Nov. 24. "I opened the store (the next day) just like normal," Pollard told me. Pollard and store manager Evelyn Wouters say business started out slow on Nov. 25. "I think he might have been the first or second person in," Wouters said. He is a neighbor of Brookside Toy & Science. I…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (188+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The City of Overland Park said Thursday that Kingston Lake Park will be closed for at least 24 hours after a possible diesel fuel leak into the park's lake. A business owner reported an odor from the lake to the Overland Park Fire Department. The department's Regional Hazmat Team tested the water Thursday morning and tried to find the source of the smell. "Safety is the top priority in our parks and throughout the city," Parks and Recreation Director said Bryan Toben in a news release. "We encourage the community to avoid the area and report any suspicious behavior to the Overland Park Police Department by calling 911 or the non-emergency number." The news release states the hazmat crew believes the smell "is related to an off-road diesel fuel spill." The Hazmat Team searched upstream waterways and did not…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago (265+ words) While the college football transfer portal does not open until Jan. 2, multiple Kansas Jayhawks have already announced their intention to enter once it begins. On Thursday, KU running back Johnny Thompson Jr. declared that he would be entering the portal, making him the first scholarship player to do so. Thompson was the fourth-string running back on the Jayhawks this season. He appeared in two games and rushed five times for 32 yards. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound tailback from Canoga Park, California, redshirted in 2023 and played sparingly the next two campaigns. He was a 3-star running back out of high school and the No. 57 running back in the Class of 2023. Thompson could have played a significant number of snaps next year, but he has decided to take his talents elsewhere. The Jayhawks also have running back Kory Amachree in the 2026 freshman class, a…...