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Kansas Turnpike back open after flooding in Wellington

KWCH 12 - Kansas · August 28, 2025

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Kansas Turnpike has reopened following a closure Thursday morning due to flooding. Drivers were being diverted off the turnpike in the northbound lanes at U.S. 160. The closure did not affect southbound traffic. Weather...

Former Ag Secretary Glickman Worries About ‘Sledgehammer’ Trade Policies Affecting Kansas Farmers

Successful Farming ·

OVERLAND PARK — Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman pushed for deepening relationships and maintaining international growth opportunities for Kansas farmers at a meeting of state political and agricultural leaders Wednesday. Glickman...

Sen. Moran Applauds Election of Kansas Legionnaire Dan Wiley as National Commander of The American Legion

KNCK - Kansas ·

Local Written By: Press Release by U.S. Senate Committee on Veteran's Affairs Published Date: 08-28-2025 U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – today released the following statement...

Kansas judicial summit in Hays focuses on treatment over incarceration

Hays Post - Kansas ·

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...

2025 Central Kansas League volleyball tourney

Great Bend Tribune - Kansas ·

CKL VOLLEYBALL AT HESSTON POOL A--Hesston (26-13) vs. Haven (17-21), 9; Hillsboro (25-14) vs. Haven; Hesston vs. Hillsboro POOL B--Halstead (43-2) vs. Larned (8-25), 9; Smoky Valley (20-20) vs. Larned; Halstead vs. Smoky Valley POOL C--Hoisington...

Tip led to arrest of 14-year-olds for Kansas armed robbery

Great Bend Post - Kansas ·

LYON COUNTY — Police Detectives took two 14-year-old boys into custody in connection with the Attempted Aggravated Robbery that occurred around 1:30am August 17, in the 1100 block of E 12th Avenue in Emporia. After receiving a Crime Stoppers Tip...

Derby native to perform at Kansas State Fair

The Derby Informer - Kansas ·

Jaelen Johnston, a Derby native and recent runner-up on Season 27 of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform at the Kansas State Fair on Sept. 11. His set is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Peoples Bank and Trust Arena on the Kansas State...

Updated bet365 Kansas Bonus Code HANDLE Offers $200 College Football, MLB Bonus

SportsHandle · August 28, 2025

Sign up now with the bet365 Kansas bonus code HANDLE for a $200 bet-and-get promo. If you place the $5 initial bet on college football or the MLB tonight, you get $200 in bonus bets just in time for a massive weekend of college football. In...

New Football Stadium, First Victory: Assessing the 2025 Kansas Jayhawks

Kansas Public Radio · August 28, 2025

The University of Kansas football team is coming off a big victory at home in a newly renovated stadium. The Jayhawks defeated Fresno State last Saturday in KU's home opener. It was the first chance fans had to see this year's team and get a look...

Source: Kansas St. RB Dylan Edwards (ankle) out vs. North Dakota

Great Bend Post - Kansas ·

Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards moves the ball during the Wildcats’ 29-27 win over Kansas, Oct. 26, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium. Staff photo by Lewis MarienPete Thamel ESPN.com Kansas State will be without star tailback Dylan Edwards for...

‘There's a song in that’: How Kansas landed Panasonic plant with song

KSHB - Missouri · August 28, 2025

This story is part of an ongoing series, Powering Change: Panasonic and De Soto. If you'd like to share your excitement or concerns about the electric vehicle battery plant, you can do so here. — The $4 billion Panasonic electric vehicle battery...

Bluejays Volleyball Meets Texas, Kansas in Madison

My Central Nebraska · August 28, 2025

Image courtesy of Creighton University Creighton volleyball will face a pair of Top 15 opponents this weekend at the Opening Spike Classic in Madison, Wisconsin. The 12th-ranked Bluejays face No. 5 Texas tomorrow at 8:30 p.m., then take on No. 14...

Electrical issue prompts evacuation at Kansas high school

Great Bend Post - Kansas ·

Google imageMARC JACOBS Hutch Post McPHERSON — Students at McPherson High School were safely evacuated Tuesday afternoon after smoke was reported in the school’s wood shop area. The McPherson Fire Department, McPherson Police Department, and...

Police: Suspect in SW Kansas struck officers after running from crash

Great Bend Post - Kansas ·

Cardenas photo Finney Co.FINNEY COUNTY —Police arrested a hit-and-run suspect Saturday night after he fled a crash and assaulting Officers during the arrest. Just after 10:30 p.m., police responded to a reported hit-and-run crash near 4101 E. US...

Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Aug. 27, 2025

The Hutchinson News - Kansas ·

The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Aug. 27, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Aug. 27 drawing 09-12-22-41-61, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 4 Check Powerball payouts...

Prison for drug deal death of 24-year-old Kansas woman

Great Bend Post - Kansas ·

Karraz photo Johnson Co.JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man who admitted his role in a drug overdose death is going to prison. On August 21, Jude Christina Dunn Gyllenbord sentenced 22-year-old Ahmad Mohammed Karraz to 144 months for the drug...

Great Bend educator honored as Kansas Secondary Educator of the Year

Great Bend Post - Kansas ·

Great Bend High School’s Kim Heath was named the Kansas Secondary Educator of the Year by the Kansas Speech Communication Association (KSCA) at the annual awards banquet on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Wichita.From USD 428 The Kansas Speech...

Sheriff: 2 dead after shooting, standoff at Kansas home

Great Bend Post - Kansas ·

Photo courtesy WIBWSHAWNEE COUNTY — Law enforcement are investigating the death of two at a. home in Shawnee County. Just before 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Shawnee County Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call and deputies responded for a...

Kansas could lose over $10 million in SNAP funding

KSNT - Kansas · August 28, 2025

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'

KSNW - Kansas · August 27, 2025

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...