KANSAS

Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Kansas Democrats face a tough fight in 2026 with fresh ideas

Kansas Democrats see a chance to win in 2026, even though the state usually votes Republican. The party thinks President Trump’s low ratings give them an edge. Three main candidates—pastor-turned-politician Adam Hamilton and state senators Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher—are trying to get attention.

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Arkansas makes digital IDs available in Apple Wallet

Arkansas has joined a growing number of states allowing residents to store their driver’s license or state ID digitally in Apple Wallet. The move follows the state’s earlier launch of a mobile ID app in 2025, initially meant for downloading IDs to phones. Now, those digital copies can be used alongs

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May 18 2026WEATHER

Rain on the Way: What Arkansas Can Expect This Week

Arkansas residents should prepare for a mixed bag of weather this week. Forecasters predict scattered thunderstorms starting Tuesday morning, with another possible round later in the day. A cold front pushing through the region will bring the chance of heavy rain that could last into Wednesday. Whil

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May 12 2026SPORTS

Kansas baseball slides in rankings after tough week

Kansas baseball had a rough week at the plate and in the standings. A seven-day stretch that included four defeats pushed the team out of the top ten in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Jayhawks entered the past week ranked ninth with an overall record of 37 wins and 15 losses. But los

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May 11 2026SPORTS

Arkansas Razorbacks Aim to Finish Strong Against Oklahoma

The Arkansas Razorbacks aren't just playing for pride in their final regular-season SEC series—they're chasing a momentum boost that could shape their postseason future. Arkansas (33-17 overall, 14-11 SEC) faces Oklahoma (30-17, 12-13 SEC) in a series-deciding matchup Sunday at 1 p. m. , giving the

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Why Kansas Voters Rarely Get a Real Choice

Kansas stands out in American politics for a surprising reason: nearly one-third of its state legislative races in 2024 had no competition at all. That means 57 winners took office without facing a single opponent, locking in their positions before any votes were cast. The pattern isn’t random—two-t

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May 08 2026POLITICS

How Arkansas politics is shaping what students learn in college

Arkansas colleges are facing growing pressure from state lawmakers to drop programs and remove professors they disagree with. In one recent case, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock agreed to cut its gender studies minor after Republican lawmakers threatened to block its budget. They argued th

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May 06 2026WEATHER

What to expect when storms roll into Arkansas this week

The weather in Arkansas is about to get lively. Storms could sweep across most of the state starting Tuesday evening, possibly sticking around until Thursday morning. The big concern? Wind, hail, or even tornadoes could pop up, though the worst isn’t guaranteed. Cities like Little Rock, Jonesboro, a

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Kansas Baseball Climbs to 11th in National Coaches Poll

The Jayhawks have surged up the national rankings, moving from 16th to 11th place in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. This jump follows a strong home victory over Nebraska and a clean sweep of Kansas State in conference play, making it the highest ranking Kansas has achieved this season.

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Spring Game Shows Razorbacks’ Future on the Field

The Arkansas football spring workout, dubbed the “Spring Kickoff, ” will take place Saturday at 2 p. m. in Reynolds Razorback Stadium after a free concert by local artist Justin Moore. The event is not televised but can be heard on the Razorback Sports Network. Coaches have split the team into Red

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