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Denny Hamlin Sends Strong Message to NASCAR After Kansas
Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway was a rollercoaster for Denny Hamlin. Leading a race-high 159 laps and sweeping both stages, he had the No. 11 Toyota dialed in, looking like the guy to beat. But a broken power steering rack turned...
‘Incredibly humbling’ — Olathe music educator named 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year
The soft sound of ukulele can sometimes be heard outside the kindergarten classrooms at Central Elementary School in Olathe. Music teacher Rachel Marlow knows school can be scary for first-time students, so her morning serenades are a way to calm...
Town & Country officer to travel for leadership…
On Sep. 22, the Town & Country Board of Aldermen approved a staff travel request for Cpl. Dustin York to attend training with FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) in Webb City. Police Chief Daniel Wilkey said that the...
A rural Kansas community banded together to save their only grocery store and 'way of life'
AXTELL, KANSAS — When visiting his wife's hometown of 400 in northern Kansas, Bob Lozier would joke with the owners of the grocery store that when they were ready to retire, he'd take over. He didn't really expect to actually take over the store —...
Officer hit by suspect car as 100+ MPH chase starts, heads into Kansas
(KOAM) -- Police arrest two suspects after they allegedly injured an officer and led police on a high-speed chase into Kansas. According to the Owasso Police Department, dispatch received a call about a theft at a local retailer on September 26,...
Jalon Daniels, Kansas try to solve UCF’s pass defense
Most coaches will tell their teams something along the lines of, “Don’t let one opponent beat you twice,” meaning the players should learn from the mistakes in a loss but not dwell on them to the point where they aren’t focused on the next...
From South Africa to Small-Town Kansas:
Baker To Launch Self-Serve Cookie Box What started as a hobby in a host family’s kitchen has turned into a growing home bakery business for Rochelle Rayburn. Originally from South Africa, R. Rayburn moved to the U.S. in April 2022 to work as an au...
Andy Reid reaches Kansas City Chiefs milestone and presented with special award by team owner in locker room
ANDY Reid reached a Kansas City Chiefs milestone on Sunday and was presented with a special award by the team owner in the locker room. In Week 4, the Chiefs beat the Baltimore Ravens 37-20 at Arrowhead Stadium to improve their record to 2-2. 3...
Ellinwood marks Barton Commission's third Travel 389 stop
By DALE HOGG Barton County Media Consultant The Barton County Commissioners continued their successful Travel 389 initiative on Tuesday afternoon, stopping in Ellinwood. They visited: RMACs Truck and Equipment and Tri Ag; Joiner Construction,...
Patrick Mahomes fires warning to Kansas City Chiefs rivals over return of ‘so explosive’ key weapon
PATRICK Mahomes has sent a warning out after the Kansas City Chiefs claimed their second win of the season. The Chiefs picked up a 37-20 home win over the Baltimore Ravens yesterday. 3 Patrick Mahomes has praised the return of wide receiver Xavier...
FactFinder: Attorney shortage in Kansas impacting access to justice in rural counties
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas is dealing with an attorney shortage, and in rural counties, that access to justice is limited. In 2024, the Kansas Supreme Court found that there are more than 11,000 active licensed attorneys in Kansas, but fewer...
Ravens fall to 1-3 in one-sided loss to Kansas City
Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images The Ravens traveled to Kansas City in a pivotal AFC tilt against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Both teams came into the game with identical 1-2 records, but considering Kansas City’s dominance in...
Historic Taylor Swift Announcement Made Before Chiefs-Commanders Game
Getty Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium on August 15, 2024. The Kansas City Chiefs, fresh off their most dominant win of the season, obliterating the Las Vegas Raiders 31-0, look to keep the moment going against the Washington Commanders....
Cook’s career day overshadows deficiencies in Bills’ passing attack. DT Oliver out with torn bicep
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — All is not well in Buffalo, though James Cook’s career day will, perhaps, serve as… ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — All is not well in Buffalo, though James Cook’s career day will, perhaps, serve as another reminder to...
Children's Mercy celebrates expansion of Kansas clinic
Photo courtesy Children's Mercy Children’s Mercy hosted a topping off ceremony last week for families, team members and community leaders to celebrate the expansion of their multi-specialty clinic, that has been a cornerstone for families in...
Chase Elliott Wins Kansas in Intense OT Finish
Chase Elliott secured his spot in the NASCAR Round of 8 Sunday evening with a win at Kansas Speedway after being one of the few drivers to take four tires in the final pit cycle and dooring Denny Hamlin for the win. A smooth opening two stages...
Sitake remains mum on LJ Martin’s condition, says other RBs can pick up slack if needed
Even if star running back LJ Martin is unable to play against No. 13 Texas Tech in 12 days, the No. 10 BYU Cougars will have enough talented running backs to fill the sizable void, coach Kalani Sitake said Monday in his weekly press briefing with...
Preview: Women’s Golf Travels to Iowa City for Diane Thomason Invite
The BGSU women's golf team is set to compete in the Diane Thomason Invite in Iowa City, Iowa, on September 29-30. The tournament will take place at Finkbine Golf Course, which measures 6,437 yards and has a par of 72. Last season, the Falcons...
Zane Smith Flips Through the Air at Kansas
While Bubba Wallace and Christopher Bell were duking it out in NASCAR's first Green-White-Checkers attempt in the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday, the race was quickly brought to a halt as Zane Smith rode the wall, flipped through the air, before...
Is ‘General Hospital’ Alum Marcus Coloma Coming Back to GH?
Say it isn’t so! General Hospital spoilers strongly predict that Marcus Coloma might be coming back on the soap. The actor, who was best known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine, hinted on Instagram along with Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) that...