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Kansas forward Zach Clemence becomes first Jayhawk to enter transfer portal

Kansas forward Zach Clemence became the first Jayhawk to enter the transfer portal, entering Friday morning according to reports.

Kansas Legislature passes spending plan that would put state $460M in the hole within three years

The Legislature adopted a spending plan Thursday that fully funds public schools, provides pay raises for state employees, eliminates DEI initiatives, polices pronouns in emails, and puts the state on a course to blow through billions in reserves and face a budget shortfall within three years.

Measles Outbreak: Kansas Cases Double As Officials Find Possible Link To Texas

A measles outbreak in Kansas has more than doubled to nearly two dozen cases over the last week, according to state health officials, who said they identified a “possible link” between confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness and a larger outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.

Steelers scouting report: RB DJ Giddens, Kansas State

Breaking down DJ Giddens' strengths, weaknesses, and fit with the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Kansas City Manager Brian Platt fired after whistleblower lawsuit, claims of retaliation

Platt was suspended three weeks ago after the city lost a whistleblower lawsuit. City council voted to fire him today despite negotiations for him to resign. He's represented by a law firm that specializes in employment discrimination.

Kansas State women's basketball coach Jeff Mittie balancing Sweet 16 prep and the portal

Kansas State women's basketball coach Jeff Mittie is multitasking, getting his team ready for the Sweet 16 while also exploring the transfer portal.

Measles outbreak in Kansas doubles in size and 10 people are sickened in new Ohio outbreak

Health officials in Kansas say a measles outbreak in the state that has expanded to 23 cases may be liked to a larger outbreak ongoing in Texas.

Shooting in northeast Kansas City under investigation as homicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A shooting in northeast Kansas City is being investigated as a homicide Wednesday night. The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department received a call for a shooting just before 7:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of St. John Avenue. Nearly an hour later, police said the shooting was being investigated as a homicide.

Where's the best college town in the Midwest? This Kansas community makes list

RentCafe' research blog said the top college town in the Midwest is East Lansing, Michigan. But a Kansas town also made the list.

Without JuJu Watkins, USC faces daunting Sweet 16 challenge against Kansas State

JuJu Watkins, the superstar USC guard who sustained a season-ending knee injury in the second round, is out for the rest of the NCAA Tournament. The Trojans announced late Monday night that Watkins will undergo surgery and then begin rehabilitation.

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Trump to host Kansas City Chiefs at White House to celebrate their 2020 Super Bowl win

President Donald Trump says he will host the Kansas City Chiefs at the White House to celebrate their 2020 Super Bowl victory, an annual tradition was cancelled for that season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kansas trooper rescues kidnapped 6-year-old girl during traffic stop

A Kansas trooper stopped an SUV and found a kidnapped 6-year-old girl inside. One passenger had a warrant for kidnapping, and the driver had a violent criminal history. The girl was coached to lie but later revealed her identity; both men were arrested. A traffic stop in Kansas led to the rescue of a kidnapped 6-year-old girl.

Kansas City Chiefs 2025 free agency tracker: Charles Omenihu returns on 1-year deal

Nick Bolton, Kareem Hunt and JuJu Smith-Schuster are among the players the Chiefs are bringing back. We're tracking all their moves here.

Kentucky women bounced from NCAA Tournament with 80-79 OT loss to Kansas State

The Kentucky women's basketball team has been bounced out of the NCAA tournament after an 80-79 overtime loss to the Kansas State Wildcats.

A dose of determination in Kansas' first female doctor continues to inspire today

As the first female doctor in Kansas, Celia Ann Dayton’s story is more than a chapter in history. It’s an example breaking barriers and following one’s passion, regardless of the time or place.

Unpacking Future Packers: No. 38, Kansas OL Bryce Cabeldue

Bryce Cabeldue could be the next college offensive tackle that the Packers draft and move to guard. The Kansas Jayhawk offensive lineman checks in at No. 38 in the Unpacking Future Packers Countdown.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino removed from Spring Training game with hamstring strain

The Kansas City Royals dodged a major bullet 10 days ago when shortstop phenom Bobby Witt Jr. suffered a bruise after he was hit by a pitch. Now they hope another young star will avoid a significant injury at Spring Training.

Arkansas holds off Kansas 79-72 in March Madness matchup of coaches Calipari and Self

Get real-time Men's College Basketball coverage and scores as Arkansas Razorbacks takes on Kansas Jayhawks. We bring you the latest game previews, live stats, expert picks and recaps on CBSSports.com

Patrick Mahomes' New Chiefs Backup QB Finds Parallels in 'Air-Raid' Plan

Kansas City Chiefs QB signee Gardner Minshew is excited to learn from Patrick Mahomes as both gunslingers have history in air-it-out offensive schemes.

The ACC and Kansas lead our takeaways from March Madness through round one

While the early returns from the NCAA Tournament felt mostly chalky, there was still some drama and big moments. Here are five takeaways from round 1.

Coaches Bill Self and John Calipari preview the Kansas and Arkansas NCAA Tournament game

Arkansas coach John Calipari believes the emergence of Trevon Brazile and Billy Richmond III has been key for his team. Kansas coach Bill Self acknowledges the challenge of facing Calipari, stating that both coaches will be trying to "beat each other's brains in."

'It changed my life': Safe Place program at QuikTrip provides lifeline for KC youth

Two KC teens found safety and support at a QuikTrip thanks to the Safe Place program, a national initiative that provides immediate assistance to youth in crisis.

Interstate 70 reopens between eastern edge of Denver metro area and Kansas state line

Both directions of Interstate 70 reopened late Wednesday afternoon between the eastern edge of the Denver metro area and a town close to the Colorado-Kansas state line.

Ohio State’s 2025 quarterback battle will be decided by one variable, motivated by an unlikely source

Public perception says Sayin is in the same spot as Fields in 2019 and Stroud in 2021. He’s the uber-talented quarterback already being crowned as the heir apparent to the role of QB1. But public perception isn’t going to win him the job.

NCAA Tournament first-round matchups kick off March Madness. Breaking down each game

The first Thursday of the NCAA men's tournament features 16 matchups that make up half of the first round. A breakdown of every game.

Legends, first-timers, and Italian food: The casual fan’s guide to the NCAA Tournament games in Providence

With Rick Pitino, John Calipari, and Bill Self in town, there's plenty of starpower. But two first-time tournament teams hope to bust some brackets.

Kansas City forecasts and storm warnings threatened by Trump's cuts to National Weather Service

Nearly 2,500 jobs are being eliminated at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the federal agency responsible for collecting weather data used by meteorologists. That could spell danger for millions of people who rely on accurate forecasts.

Kansas Voters Will Decide Whether to Hold Open Elections for State Supreme Court

A question on the ballot next year will ask voters to amend the Constitution to set open elections. Republicans said it would empower Kansans, while Democrats argued it would politicize the judiciary.

Arkansas takes on Kansas in first round of NCAA Tournament

Kansas plays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Arkansas. The Jayhawks’ record in Big 12 play is 12-10, and their record is 9-2 against non-conference opponents. Kansas averages 17.7 assists per game to lead the Big 12,

Kansas Travel Guide Wins Award

Kansas Tourism has earned a Gold Award for its 2024 Kansas Official Travel Guide, which provides information on the multitude of attractions, events, dining, lodging, outdoor adventures and travel resources found throughout the state.

'It's such a statement': JoCo mom reacts to school districts' joint letter regarding special education funding

Three Johnson County school districts wrote a joint letter asking the Kansas legislature to increase special education funding for the 2025-26 school year.

These players, teams in March Madness have ties to Kansas City and surrounding area

Here’s some of the players, coaches and teams with connections to the area you’ll want to know about before action tips off this week.