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One year after finishing third at state, Fort Scott's senior-led softball team returned with a mission and dominated their way to a 6-0 championship victory. The Tigers captured their first state title since 2005, finishing an incredible 28-3 season.
Every state capitol in America raised the Juneteenth flag at the same moment this week, launching a month of community celebrations. Topeka is hosting two weeks of free events that welcome everyone to celebrate freedom together.
Everyday Kansans are helping scientists track six bumble bee species across the Great Plains, including two facing extinction. Since 2022, volunteers have logged over 2,300 bees and are now expanding efforts to remote western prairies.
Nearly 200 firefighters just gained lifesaving water rescue skills at Arkansas's Fire Boat School. The training at DeGray Lake prepares first responders to save lives when emergencies happen on the water.
Days after burying her father and six months after losing her son, Keshia Smith discovered a heart-shaped diamond at an Arkansas state park. The 3.09-carat gem became a symbol of hope during her darkest time.
Scientists worried wind turbines would scare off endangered prairie chickens, but a seven-year study found the birds built nests right beside them. Female survival rates actually improved because the tall turbines kept predatory hawks away.
The Kansas City Current just made women's soccer history with their 23rd consecutive home game without a loss, breaking the NWSL record. Temwa Chawinga scored her seventh goal in five games to secure the 1-0 victory over Boston Legacy FC.
Everyday citizens in Kansas are becoming bee detectives, helping scientists track bumble bees across the prairies. Their efforts have already identified two species at risk of extinction.
A Kansas seventh grader on a 4-H field trip spotted giant vertebrae sticking out of the ground and unearthed a 15-foot tylosaurus fossil. After 30 hours of careful cleaning, he'll share his prehistoric discovery with the community this summer.
Reno County is calling for volunteers to help bring summer fun to life at zoos, libraries, and community festivals. From running game booths to serving food at celebrations, there are dozens of ways to make a difference this season.
Benedictine College in Kansas just secured funding to apply for accreditation of a new medical school focused on serving rural communities and Catholic hospitals. The school could receive candidate status as early as September 2026.
A canoeist trapped between his canoe and a rock on Arkansas's Mulberry River kept his head above water for four hours until rescuers arrived. Thanks to a satellite phone and determined first responders, he survived the ordeal with only hypothermia.
The Georgia Bulldogs made history Sunday with an 11-1 victory over Arkansas, claiming their first SEC Tournament championship ever. After a nearly three-hour rain delay, the team's red-hot offense delivered a dominant performance that sealed the milestone win.
The Kansas Jayhawks claimed their first Big 12 tournament championship in two decades with a commanding 9-0 victory over West Virginia. The win caps off a historic season where KU earned both the regular season and tournament titles for the first time in years.
Student athletes at Arkansas State just proved excellence in sports and studies aren't mutually exclusive. The Red Wolves athletic department shattered their GPA record for the second semester in a row.
Down 1-0 with two outs in the eighth inning, Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick launched a 446-foot home run to send the Razorbacks to the SEC Tournament championship game. It's the third time Helfrick has hit a go-ahead homer against Auburn in the eighth inning or later. #
The Kansas Jayhawks claimed their first Big 12 Tournament championship since 2006 with a dominant 9-0 shutout victory. The win secured their spot as likely top seeds in the NCAA Tournament with home-field advantage.
The 13th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks dominated 9th-ranked West Virginia 9-0 to capture the Big 12 Tournament championship. The commanding victory caps off a remarkable tournament run and sends Kansas into the NCAA postseason with serious momentum.
Drew Epperson surprised his dad Chad at home plate in Kansas City, marking the first time they've met on a Major League field despite spending their lives in baseball. The Royals arranged the emotional reunion when Chad's Red Sox came to town.
West Virginia University's baseball team defeated Arizona State 7-3 to advance to the Big 12 Championship game for just the third time in school history. The ninth-ranked Mountaineers will face top-seeded Kansas on Saturday night, chasing their first conference tournament title in 30 years.
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