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Jan 13 2026SPORTS

Kansas Basketball Drops in Rankings After Mixed Week

Kansas basketball is now ranked 25th in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. This is a drop from their previous position at 21st. The Jayhawks had a tough week, winning one game and losing another. The Jayhawks are now 11-5 overall and 1-2 in the Big 12 conference. They had a big win at home a

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Kansas Politics in 2025: What Went Wrong and Why It Matters

Kansas politics in 2025 had its share of ups and downs. Lawmakers chose to cut income taxes instead of reducing property taxes, even though they had promised to do the latter. This decision left many homeowners with only small savings, while future budget surpluses were earmarked for further income

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Kansas Governor's Power on Extradition: What You Need to Know

Kansas is in a heated debate about the death penalty. At the center of this is whether the governor can refuse to send people to states that use it. The state's attorney general, Kris Kobach, says no. He believes the governor must follow the law and can't pick and choose who to extradite. The gover

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Dec 29 2025OPINION

Kansas' Sports Betting System: A Fight for Fairness

Kansas has a sports betting system that was designed to keep things fair and safe. But now, there are some companies that are trying to bypass the rules. These companies, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are using a loophole to offer sports betting without following Kansas laws. They don't pay into the p

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Is Kansas City's New Stadium a Win or a Loss for Taxpayers?

Kansas is investing a massive amount of money into a new stadium for the Kansas City Chiefs. The total cost is expected to be around $3 billion, with the state contributing a significant portion of that, approximately $1. 8 billion. This is a lot of public funds being allocated to a private sports t

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

Tuberculosis Surge in Kansas: What You Need to Know

Kansas is in the middle of a huge tuberculosis outbreak. As of January 24, there were 67 active cases and 79 latent infections reported since 2024, mainly in Wyandotte and Johnson counties near Kansas City. Jill Bronaugh, from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, called it the largest ou

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Jan 28 2025HEALTH

TB Outbreak: Kansas Deals with Biggest US Record

Kansas is dealing with the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in U. S. history, with 67 cases of active TB and 79 cases of latent TB confirmed so far. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported that the outbreak began in January 2024, with most cases concentrated in Wyandotte an

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

What's Behind Mahomes' Injury? Andy Reid's Play-Calling Questioned

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes got injured during a game against the Cleveland Browns. Some people think that the head coach, Andy Reid, might be responsible. Reid kept calling passing plays even when the Chiefs were winning by a lot. This raised some eyebrows, as Mahomes got hurt af

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Injury Drama: Will Mahomes Be Back for Chiefs' Next Games?

Kansas City Chiefs fans are holding their breath. Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is likely to miss at least one of the team's upcoming games due to a high ankle sprain. The injury happened in the fourth quarter, and backup Carson Wentz had to step in. Mahomes has taken a beating lately, with 11 o

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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Police Tackle Car Break-ins in Kansas City’s Westport Area

Kansas City residents in the Westport area are staying vigilant after several car break-ins. Allison Mitchell, a worker in the area, shared her feelings, "Working late around here can be scary. We see shattered car windows all the time. " Mark Romero's daughter witnessed multiple broken-into cars ne

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