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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...

Girod says KU 'strongest it's ever been' despite hiring freeze and budget cuts
Chancellor Doug Girod asserted that the University of Kansas is the strongest it has ever been at his State of the University address Thursday evening. “I’m happy to stand up here and say that the state of our university is actually very strong,”...

Self expresses enthusiasm for ‘fun,’ ‘fast’ squad at Late Night
Kansas head coach Bill Self addresses the crowd during Late Night in the Phog on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse. Photo by Nick Krug Friday night’s men’s basketball portion of Late Night in the Phog featured an extended riff on the...

Chiefs rule out Josh Simmons; Patrick Mahomes says he's 'praying for him'
Kansas City Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons will not play this Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders after being listed as "not injury related - personal" on the team's official injury report. Head coach Andy Reid said Simmons is dealing with a "family...

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...
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,...

Kansas judges, attorneys weigh ‘fragmented’ remote court proceedings as Supreme Court seeks change
Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Kansas’ legal aid group relies on remote court appearances in 22 counties in the southwest part of the state after losing its only attorney in the region in August, said Kansas Legal Services’ executive...

Behind Enemy Lines: Kansas travels south to take on Texas Tech
Kansas heads to Jones AT&T Stadium to take on the undefeated Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday. Ahead of the matchup, sportswriter James Madden of the Kansan and sports reporter Keith Inglis of the Daily Toreador sat down to break down the keys...

Jaguars game status report: Devin Lloyd to miss game vs. LA Rams
Linebacker Devin Lloyd will miss the Jaguars' Week 7 game against the Rams due to a calf injury. Tight end Quentin Morris has also been ruled out and did not travel with the team to London. The Jacksonville Jaguars started the week with bad news...

Evangel Men’s Soccer Aims for Bounce Back on Friday at Sterling
Via Evangel University of the Assemblies of God, 10/16/2025 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Evangel Men’s Soccer looks to bounce back on Friday (Oct. 17) afternoon, traveling to Sterling, Kansas to take on the Sterling College Warriors at 3:30 p.m. OPENING...

Texas Tech to start backup QB Hammond with Morton nursing injury
Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond will make his first career start Saturday when the No. 7 Red Raiders travel to face Arizona State in one of the biggest games of the Big 12 season, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer. Typical...

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...

Chiefs Josh Simmons Developments Called ‘Ominous’ in New Report
The mysterious absence of first-round draft pick Josh Simmons from the Kansas City Chiefs entered its sixth day on Friday, when head coach Andy Reid confirmed that the 22-year-old rookie did not take part in practice again on Friday. But Simmons’...

Chiefs star's mystery absence leaves fans concerned after Andy Reid comments
Josh Simmons has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders(Image: Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Josh Simmons has been ruled out for Sunday’s contest versus the Las Vegas Raiders as head coach Andy Reid remained...

Chiefs Make Josh Simmons Announcement Before Raiders Game
Getty Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons at Arrowhead Stadium on August 22, 2025. The Kansas City Chiefs look to stay in the win column when they face the Las Vegas Raiders this Sunday. Heading into Week 7 with a 3-3 record, a victory over their AFC...

Police: Girl on bicycle killed after van hits her in crosswalk in south Kansas City
A child under the age of 10 was killed Tuesday morning after a vehicle struck her while she was riding her bicycle to school. The Kansas City Police Department responded to Longview Road and Food Lane around 7:19 a.m. on reports of a critical...

Home security video shows possible Kansas abduction
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