KANSAS KENTUCKY

Apr 21 2026SPORTS

Kansas Baseball Climbs the Rankings and Sees Big Games Ahead

Kansas baseball has moved up in the national rankings, jumping from 21st to 16th place in a recent coaches poll. The team shares that spot with Nebraska, and the two schools will meet again this week in Lawrence. Kansas is leading its conference after winning a recent series against Oklahoma S

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Kansas Parks That Tell America’s Story

Kansas quietly guards some of the nation’s most meaningful places, where grasslands roar, forts stand frozen in time, and a single courtroom changed the course of schooling forever. Five spots across the state fall under the National Park Service, each with a different heartbeat. Four lean into huma

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Bridging Gaps in Kansas Politics Over Kids’ Meals

Kansas lawmakers meet every January with a mix of debate and hope. A long‑time hunger advocate walks into the Capitol expecting conflict, but finds many politicians willing to listen. When the focus is on school lunches, he teamed up with both parties to push a bill that will let more children eat i

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Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Kansas Basketball's Season Ends with a Top 20 Finish

Kansas ended the 2025-26 basketball season with a ranking of 20th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, moving every week in a way that showed just how unpredictable the season was. The team started out as a preseason top-19 contender but wandered into and out of the rankings, reaching as high as ni

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Kentucky vs Florida: A Third‑Time Showdown

Kentucky’s basketball team is back in the spotlight as it faces Florida once more, this time for a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals. The Gators have already beaten the Wildcats twice this season, so many fans wonder if fatigue or past experience will tilt the balance. Kentucky has had a hard ro

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Court Switch Shakes Up Big 12 Semifinals

Kansas won its quarterfinal match with a narrow 78‑73 score, and the Big 12 Conference made a surprise decision afterward: the tournament’s hardwood will change for Friday’s semifinals. The league said that after talking with coaches from the remaining teams, they chose a traditional wooden floor to

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Feb 12 2026BUSINESS

Ford Turns Factory into Power‑Storage Hub

Kentucky’s Ford plant in Glendale had been quiet for months after the company shut down a massive battery‑making area. The factory was built to make electric‑vehicle batteries, but sales fell short of expectations. Instead of leaving the space empty, Ford plans to shift production to large bat

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Kentucky's Wild Win: A Closer Look at Their Latest Victory

Kentucky's recent game against Ole Miss was far from a masterpiece, but it was a win. The team struggled in the first half, making it tough to watch. However, they managed to pull through, thanks to some key players. Jasper Johnson, a freshman guard, had a standout performance. He went on a scoring

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Shivering Through the Night: Kansas' Chilliest Spots in Winter Storm

Kansas faced a harsh winter storm on Saturday, Jan. 24, with a Winter Weather Advisory covering the entire state. Snow piled up, and temperatures dropped significantly. The National Weather Service monitored these conditions, noting that all weather stations in Kansas reported negative apparent temp

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Jan 23 2026CRYPTO

Kansas Eyes Bitcoin for State Treasury

Kansas is looking at a new way to handle digital money. Lawmakers there want to create a special fund for Bitcoin and other digital assets. This isn't just about holding onto these assets but also about managing and growing them. The idea is to update old laws about unclaimed property. Right now, i

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