The big sports leagues aren’t happy with a new Senate bill meant to "fix" college sports. The bill, called the Protect College Sports Act, tries to help the NCAA and its members with problems they created themselves. For years, these schools worked together to make rules that kept players from getti
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.
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
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
Betty Broderick spent most of her adult life behind bars. She was 78 when she died in May 2024. Her story became famous not just because of the crime she was convicted of, but because it touched on themes many people find hard to ignore: love turning sour, betrayal, and the blurred line between vict
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
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
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
South Carolina is dealing with a tough weather mix. The state is still in severe to extreme drought, and the dry air keeps pollen from washing away. Warm temperatures and steady breezes let pollen stay airborne longer, making allergies worse for many residents. When rain is scarce, trees and grasse
Back in 1985, one man started a company that now rakes in millions for its top boss. That man is Charles F. Willis, IV, who still owns about 40% of Willis Lease Finance Corporation and calls the shots. The board of directors, packed with his family and a few supposedly independent members, has been
