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Patrick Mahomes, Wife Brittany Turn Heads in New Vacation Photos
Getty Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife, Brittany Mahomes, on May 16, 2024 in New York City. Before reporting to training camp, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are making the most of their...

What I’m hearing: Breakout defensive players for Kansas State
What we’re hearing on Kansas State (in terms of inside intel) is relegated to our message board at KSO but still spills out the best information on the Wildcats in the market, both from a team and K-State recruiting standpoint. It is also brought...

Kansas invited amateur archaeologists to dig out ruins from the state’s ‘bloody’ past
Just a few stone walls remain of what was once a stately, three-story stone mansion on the bluffs of the Kansas River near Lecompton, Kansas.Among the ruins, amateur archeologist Debi Aaron is hunched over a dry-screening tripod carefully sifting...

The week ahead: Pirates travel to Kansas City, Minnesota
Here’s a look at next week’s Pirates schedule: at Royals 7:40 p.m. Monday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Tuesday (SN PIT) 7:40 p.m. Wednesday (SN PIT) • Kansas City is looking to get on track after recent struggles, especially at the plate. The Royals endured...

The most dangerous vacation destinations for Americans revealed… and how to avoid disaster
Surging waves were about to doom his terrified daughter to the frigid depths of the Atlantic Ocean after she suddenly fell overboard from the Disney Dream cruise ship on Sunday. Disaster struck on June 29 as the vessel headed to Fort Lauderdale,...

TRAVEL SOFTBALL REPORT: Former La Mirada standout helps Team Mexico win the TCS International Challenge
Recent La Mirada High graduate Angelyna Conde poses with the Triple Crown Sports International Challenge Silver Bracket Championship trophy after Team Mexico defeated Team Israel 8-5 this past Sunday in Westminster, CO. July 3, 2025 By Loren Kopff...

Matt Campbell Faces Kansas State Ultimatum as AD’s Move Sparks Iowa State Questions
Matt Campbell has delivered a miracle in Ames. Eleven wins. A Big 12 title shot. It’s Iowa State’s best season ever. And yet, just months after that historic high, the Cyclones are staring down what might be the most defining fork-in-the-road...
Kansas Citians encounter difficulty leaving Israel during war with Iran
Multiple Jewish Kansas Citians were unexpectedly grounded in Israel during the outbreak of the war with Iran. The war, which broke out on June 13, resulted in the cessation of Israeli air traffic, significantly complicating visitors’ departures....

Love pours in for stunning NFL Wag as she turns heads in sizzling bikini shots on vacation – ‘a lucky man’
JAKE Browning’s stunning fiancee Stephanie Niles has set social media ablaze with a sizzling series of bikini pics. She's got everyone talking after sharing snaps of her getaway to Croatia. 8 Stephanie Niles has got her fans talking after...

Kansas one of two states to update measles vaccine recommendations
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - As of June 2, 2025, 83 cases of measles have been reported in Kansas, most in the southwest region of the state. 66 of them are reported in children and at least 69 of the cases are in people not vaccinated. “We have the 3rd...

Kansas winter wheat harvest picks up pace
News Kansas winter wheat harvest picks up pace July 2, 2025 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Kansas, News, Wheat The CEO of Kansas Wheat says harvest is finally in full swing despite some weather delays. Justin Gilpin says the pace has picked up...

Patrick Mahomes sends 2-word message as USA leads Mexico 1–0 in 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final
Patrick Mahomes is a soccer lover, being married to a former player and having ownership stakes in his adopted hometown's teams - MLS's Sporting Kansas City and the NWSL's Kansas City Current. On Sunday, he showed his passion for "the beautiful...

Record-breaking travel expected for July 4 holiday week, AAA says
A record number of travelers are expected this July 4 week.According to AAA, 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home through Sunday, July 6, throughout the U.S.Most of those travelers—61.6 million—are estimated to be...

Backpacking the Balkans, Part II
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the first installment of this travelogue, my partner Cadie and I had just completed the arduous hike through the Accursed Mountains in northern Albania, arriving in the beautiful village of Theth. The day after our...

Record July 4 Travel Expected Across U.S. in 2025
This Fourth of July holiday is set to be the busiest on record, with an estimated 72.2 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between June 28 and July 6, according to new projections. The figure surpasses last year’s by...

Travel chaos as flights grounded at four huge US airports with 1000s of passengers delayed & more expected before July 4
EXTREME weather has already caused travel drama ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, and meteorologists fear that more chaos is coming. Hundreds of flights were cancelled at four major US airports over the weekend, leaving thousands of passengers...

Kansas City Chiefs legend officially announces surprise NFL retirement – ‘end of an era’
A Kansas City Chiefs legend has officially announced their surprise retirement. The AFC West giants have been reeling after their humiliating Super Bowl loss in February. 3 Travis Kelce was considering retirement from the NFL this past...

Kansas wheat harvest off to slow start
Rain delayed harvest in some parts of the state By Madeline Drake, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas wheat harvest is underway, but Kansas State University wheat production specialist Romulo Lollato explained how...

Split Vail Rugby Club squads travel to Denver 7s tournament and face Steamboat Springs in first league match of the 2025 season
A split Vail Rugby Club fought a few tough battles in both Denver and Steamboat Springs on Saturday. Coach Joe Lippert sent his starters to the high-stakes Denver 7s Frontier Region qualifier at Cook Park while the rest of the squad traveled to...

Kansas City International Airport announces guest pass program for non-travelers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Non-travelers will now have an opportunity to take advantage of shops, restaurants and other activities past the security checkpoints at Kansas City International Airport. Under the guest pass program, non-travelers will need to...