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Photo Gallery: Free State advances to state quarterfinal with dramatic win over Olathe Northwest
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (290+ words) May 26, 2026 - 9: 17pm The Free State baseball team dog piles after defeating Olathe Northwest in its state tournament game on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Blue Valley West High School in Overland Park. Free State third baseman Owen Lester follows through after throwing to…...
There was no fear: Free State baseball stages multiple late rallies to defeat Olathe Northwest in extra innings
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (1459+ words) May 26, 2026 - 8: 15pm Free State second baseman Finn Moore looks to make a play at second during the Firebirds' state tournament game against Olathe Northwest on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Blue Valley West High School in Overland Park. OVERLAND PARK " Tie game. Bases…...
Kansas lawmakers still debating whether universities need to do more to limit diversity, equity, inclusion materials
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) Dec 18, 2025 - 1: 34pm Republican Reps. Kristey Williams, left, and Bob Lewis, right, both pointed to classroom content at state universities referencing diversity, equity and inclusion that they say should not be taught. Republican state lawmakers are questioning whether Kansas universities should review…...
Kansas is paying millions for a Barbie and Hot Wheels theme park; it's another STAR bond
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (864+ words) Dec 26, 2025 - 5: 53pm A rendering of the proposed Mattel Adventure Park in Bonner Springs, Kansas. A theme park spotlighting famous toys including the Barbie brand and Hot Wheels is slated to come to Kansas powered by the state's sales tax incentive for…...
All the pressure's on Kansas' from Cal Baptist's perspective, as Jayhawks await tournament opener
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (894+ words) Mar 20, 2026 - 10: 13am SAN DIEGO " Though they had not previously been acquainted, Jamari Mc Dowell became very familiar with the small Alabama-based Christian university Samford very quickly in March 2024 when the Bulldogs pressed relentlessly and made the Jayhawks work for 40 minutes to…...
Kansas students can't have their cellphones during the school day starting this fall
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (667+ words) Mar 19, 2026 - 4: 57pm Kansas will join at least 20 other states in banning cell phones in K-12 classrooms. Gov. Laura Kelly signed the ban into law on Thursday. Starting this fall, Kansas will join at least 20 other states that ban student cellphones in K-12 classrooms…...
Nichols leads Kansas" rally in fourth quarter to defeat Troy, 79-70, in WBIT opener
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1130+ words) Mar 19, 2026 - 10: 11pm Kansas guard S'Mya Nichols celebrates making a 3-pointer against Troy during the Women's Basketball Invitation Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Allen Fieldhouse. Thirty-one points, three assists and two steals; 5-for-5 shooting from 3-point range; 16-for-18 from the free-throw line....
Nichols helped off with injury as Kansas drops fourth straight in 67-51 loss at Arizona State
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (874+ words) Jan 17, 2026 - 5: 52pm Kansas coach Brandon Schneider yells to his players during the game against Minnesota on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Lawrence. Kansas women's basketball dropped its fourth consecutive Big 12 conference matchup with a 67-51 loss at Arizona State on Saturday afternoon. Nichols had…...
Kansas falls to Oklahoma State, 85-76; Nichols sets program record for free throws
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (1240+ words) Jan 14, 2026 - 9: 55pm Freshman Jaliya Davis searches for a teammate to throw the ball to during Kansas" game against Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, in Lawrence. The Kansas women"s basketball team"s struggles to open conference play continued, as the Jayhawks…...
A nuclear engineering program makes its return to Kansas State
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (826+ words) Jan 2, 2026 - 11: 12pm College students at Kansas State University are increasingly eyeing careers in nuclear technology. So the school has relaunched a bachelor's degree that originally blazed a trail in the U. S. for nuclear studies. This news comes at a time when two…...