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Southwestern Travels to McPherson for Key KCAC Matchup
Via Southwestern College, 3h ago WINFIELD,Kan. — McPherson College will host Southwestern College on Saturday afternoon in a key Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. at McPherson Stadium. Southwestern enters...

JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Kansas Veteran Continues To Serve
Today, I salute Army National Guard Veteran Kirk Gibson. Kirk first enlisted when he was 17 and needed his mom to sign the waiver, but he knew it was something he wanted to do. Drawing inspiration from his first sergeant at Fort Riley, Kirk knew...

Buc-ee's breaks ground in Kansas City, Kansas
KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig covers the cities of Shawnee and Mission. She also focuses on issues surrounding the cost of health care, saving for retirement and personal debt. Share your story idea with Elyse. — Buc-ee's has broken ground on...

Kansas raising awareness of vehicle-deer crashes
Vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. According to a community announcement, 39% of all single-vehicle crashes in Kansas in 2024 involved deer. Five people were killed and 674 people were injured in collisions...


‘It’s cheating’: Kansas congresswoman prepared to fight possible redistricting efforts in court
photo by: Chloe Anderson for Kansas Reflector Rep. Sharice Davids, who is currently leading Kansas’s 3rd congressional district, speaks during the Kansas Victory Party on Nov. 5, 2024. TOPEKA — Kansas’ lone Democratic congresswoman is preparing...

Kansas City is hosting the World Cup. Will it get any nonstop flights to Europe?
KSHB 41 reporter Olivia Acree covers portions of Johnson County, Kansas. Earlier this month, St. Louis Lambert International Airport announced plans for an international flight, which prompted Olivia to check on the status of KCI's efforts. Share...

The 11 travel rules you need to know (and the ones you can ignore)
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Lee’s Summit man set to run 200th half-marathon Saturday in Kansas City
KSHB 41 reporter Tod Palmer covers sports business and eastern Jackson County. Share your story idea with Tod. — Lee’s Summit resident John Pitzel will line up for his 200th half-marathon Saturday morning as thousands of people hit the streets for...

Dear Abby: After mom’s death, dad’s friends turn into vultures who just want his vacation home
DEAR ABBY: My mother passed away last year, and my father is 90. I am trying to get their primary and vacation homes staged for sale. It is a HUGE job as they were hoarders. They were popular, and when I go to their cabin, all their neighbors want...

The Up-and-Coming City in Kansas That’s Perfectly Sized

Woman pleads no contest in Oklahoma murders of two Kansas women
GOTTEN INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION. TIFFANY ADAMS HAS PLEADED NO CONTEST TO SIX OF THE NINE CHARGES AGAINST HER IN THE MURDER OF HER GRANDCHILDREN’S MOTHER, VERONICA BUTLER, AND JILLIAN KELLY. ADAMS IS IN CUSTODY IN TEXAS COUNTY AND WAS ACCUSED OF...

Woman accused in killing of two Kansas moms in Oklahoma Panhandle pleads no contest
KOCO FIVE NEWS. TWO MOTHERS MURDERED. FIVE SUSPECTS CHARGED IN THEIR DEATHS AND AN INVESTIGATION THAT MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES. THIS IS NEW. AT 5:00, THE ACCUSED MASTERMIND OF THE MURDERS IN THE OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE HAS PLEADED NO CONTEST. LAWYERS...

Kansas City unveils grant program to fill vacant storefronts before 2026 World Cup
Kansas City officials are investing $1.6 million to help small businesses fill vacant storefronts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The city’s new grant program aims to revitalize commercial corridors along the downtown streetcar line and...
Steelers vs Bengals preview: What to watch as AFC North leader travels to reeling Cincinnati for TNF
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after the Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Pittsburgh. Associated Press Pittsburgh (4-1) at Cincinnati (2-4) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EDT, Prime Video. BetMGM line:...

Big 12 fines Texas Tech, Kansas following incidents during Saturday’s game
The Big 12 Conference has issued fines to both Texas Tech and Kansas following their football game Saturday, citing violations of the league’s Principles and Standards of Sportsmanship. The conference announced Wednesday that both universities...

Select Registry Announces Nominee Finalists for the 2025 Craft Lodging Awards
Celebrating Excellence within our Portfolio of Craft Lodging Properties KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Registry is proud to announce the nominee finalists for the 2025 Craft Lodging Awards, honoring and celebrating...

Kansas State Football: Someone Made a Play? Someone Made a Play!!!!!!!
You can parse the numbers, question the play calling, and look for ancillary reasons why Kansas State currently sits 3-4 despite their lofty preseason expectations, but sometimes football isn’t all that complicated. For the first time this season,...

More information has been revealed about the strange disappearance of Chiefs player Josh Simmons
Kansas City Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons was absent from Wednesday's practice after missing Week 6, leaving the team and fans without clarity regarding his status. Simmons, the No. 32 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, had been listed as...

University of Kansas collaborates
on $1.5M grant to train teachers for Native-serving schools TOPEKA — University of Kansas indigenous studies director Alex Red Corn said a $1.5 million grant would allow a five-year collaboration with tribal nations and school districts in three...