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cjonline.com > story > sports > college > cat-zone > 08/28/2026 > kansas-state-football-kansas-natives-2026 > 90961363007

Meet the Kansas natives who fuel Kansas State football's roster in 2026

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (676+ words) MANHATTAN — There is very little that Kansas State football fans love more than seeing those from the Sunflower State making plays in a Wildcats uniform. K-State has plenty of Kansas kids suiting up in purple during the 2026 season, the program’s…...

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cjonline.com > story > news > state > 08/17/2026 > lehigh-portland-state-park-opens-in-iola-kansas-with-cliffs-lake-and-trails > 91284755007

New Kansas state park offers cliffs, clear lake and miles of trails

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (1161+ words) IOLA — The typical Kansas landscape doesn't include clear waters, sheer limestone cliffs and rock islands, but the state's newest state park is anything but typical. Lehigh Portland State Park officially cut the ribbon at the new visitors center Aug. 12 after…...

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cjonline.com > story > news > politics > government > 06/29/2026 > kansas-has-126-new-state-laws-take-effect-july-1-what-to-know > 90560464007

Kansas has 126 new laws taking effect July 1. Here's what to know

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (143+ words) The Kansas Legislature enacted 157 new laws in its 2026 session, with 126 taking effect on July 1. Lawmakers passed several targeted tax breaks but failed to deliver on promises of substantial... Kansas has 126 new laws taking effect July 1. Here's what to know It…...

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cjonline.com > story > news > politics > elections > 05/28/2026 > kansas-governor-race-already-has-political-ads-on-tv-is-this-early > 90180395007

Is this early for Kansas governor candidates to be launching TV ads?

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (232+ words) Kansas gubernatorial candidates are running television ads earlier than some expected, even before the filing deadline. Republicans Philip Sarnecki and Jeff Colyer are already on the air, while... Is this early for Kansas governor candidates to be launching TV ads?...

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cjonline.com > story > news > state > 04/12/2026 > coca-cola-to-offer-state-specific-can-images-what-will-kansass-be > 89553138007

Coca-Cola offers state-specific collectible can designs, including Kansas

5+ mon, 16+ hour ago   (370+ words) A peach for Georgia, a lighthouse for New Jersey and the Liberty Bell for Pennsylvania are among the designs adorning collectible, state-specific mini cans Coca-Cola is releasing this month in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. For Kansas, that image is…...

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cjonline.com > story > sports > 03/30/2026 > john-sherman-opens-up-about-royals-possibly-moving-new-stadium-to-kansas > 89386383007

Kansas City Royals still in talks with Kansas to move new stadium across the border

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (751+ words) When the Kansas City Chiefs announced a move across the border in December, all eyes turned toward the Royals. The Royals have been touting a new stadium for several years. There have been several options for the team’s new home....

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cjonline.com > story > news > state > 01/23/2026 > kansas-gov-laura-kelly-issues-emergency-declaration-over-winter-storm > 88317167007

Kansas governor declares state of disaster emergency for winter storm

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (286+ words) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly issued a disaster emergency proclamation at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 23 in anticipation of a winter storm and cold weather in central and eastern Kansas. Most of Kansas is under a Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service, with…...

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cjonline.com > story > news > politics > government > 01/11/2026 > what-to-watch-for-from-kansas-legislature-in-2026-session > 87992960007

What to watch as Kansas lawmakers return to Topeka for 2026 session

8+ mon, 1+ day ago   (84+ words) Redistricting, the budget and property tax relief are big issues facing Kansas lawmakers as they return to Topeka for the 2026 legislative session. Kansas lawmakers will return to Topeka on Jan. 12 for the first day of the 2026 regular legislative session. Over…...

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cjonline.com > story > news > politics > 10/18/2025 > kansas-sees-one-of-its-largest-protests-of-the-second-trump-term > 86773653007

Thousands attend second No Kings protest at Kansas Statehouse

10+ mon, 3+ week ago   (505+ words) Thousands came to the Kansas Statehouse to protest the administration of Donald Trump in the second No Kings protest on Oct. 18. It was one of 2,500 events nationwide, including at least 20 in Kansas. In Topeka, thousands came to the Statehouse to…...

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cjonline.com > story > news > politics > state > 10/09/2025 > how-kansas-is-dealing-with-the-federal-government-shutdown > 86568600007

How is the government shutdown going in Kansas? What we know

11+ mon, 3+ day ago   (117+ words) A federal government shutdown is impacting services in Kansas as political parties disagree on spending. Funding for the WIC nutrition program is at risk, though Kansas has funds for the immediate future. Several National Parks and historic sites in Kansas......