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Kansas State's track and field teams dominated the first day of Big 12 Championships, claiming five individual titles and leading both men's and women's team standings. Two school records also fell as the Wildcats positioned themselves for a championship weekend.
Elementary students across Kansas engineered their own wind turbines to compete for a state title and a shot at the world championship. A traveling shark-shaped wind tunnel brought the excitement to schools before the big competition.
Fifth-seeded Michigan State overcame a halftime deficit and survived a last-second three-point attempt to edge 12th-seeded Colorado State 65-62 in the NCAA Tournament's opening round. Grace VanSlooten's double-double and Kennedy Blair's clutch shooting powered the Spartans' comeback despite facing an inspired underdog playing without their leading scorer.
Incoming Kansas State golfer Octavio Laurent just won the NCAA Division II National Championship with a bogey-free final round. The French freshman hasn't even played a single round for the Wildcats yet.
The Russell Lady Broncos wrestling team received official recognition on the Kansas House floor after winning their first state championship. Representative Troy Waymaster celebrated the athletes who brought home the 3-2-1A title to their small Kansas community.
South Carolina State University's championship victory earned more than a trophy—it made history. For the first time ever, an HBCU flag now flies over the State House dome.
A small-town Kansas classroom just became state reading champions for the third year running, outreading over a million students worldwide. Mrs. Meadows' fourth graders at Valley Heights Elementary proved that a love of books can create an unstoppable team.
Federal prosecutors in Kansas collected books, toys, and comfort items for children arriving at abuse centers across the state. The donations give young survivors a moment of joy during their most difficult days.
A Kansas high school tennis team went from having just one state qualifier to winning the entire championship in a single year. Every player on Maize South's roster contributed points to their stunning 42-point victory.
Winston-Salem State's softball team is heading to the championship game after a thrilling 7-5 comeback victory over Bowie State. The Rams held off a fierce seventh-inning rally to secure their spot in Saturday's title game.
Alaska lawmakers are considering making the giant green cabbage the official state vegetable, honoring a farming tradition that produced a world record 138-pound head. The proposal celebrates the state's thriving agricultural community and its oversized produce champions.
For the first time ever, a historically Black college's flag waves over South Carolina's State House. The honor celebrates South Carolina State University's thrilling championship victory and marks a powerful moment of recognition.
South Carolina State University made history twice this week: winning the HBCU national championship and becoming the first historically black college to fly its flag over the State House. A victory parade Wednesday will celebrate both milestones.
Down by five entering the fourth quarter, Fayetteville State women's basketball stormed back to defeat Bowie State 49-46 and earn a spot in Saturday's CIAA Championship. The Broncos held their opponents scoreless for the final four minutes in a defensive masterclass.
A team of Kansas high school baseball players just won a national championship at the same legendary Omaha stadium where college baseball crowns its champions. Five players from the Wichita area helped lead Team Kansas to a 6-1 victory over Florida on national television.
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.
Kaduna State has earned Nigeria's third-best state ranking and a four-star rating from an independent performance assessment. The recognition reflects real improvements in governance, healthcare, education, and citizen services across the northern Nigerian state.
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.
Families in rural Kansas no longer need to drive hours to Kansas City for breakthrough Alzheimer's therapy. Wamego Health Center is bringing hope closer to home with a treatment that slows disease progression.
Thousands of fans flooded Bozeman's Main Street to celebrate Montana State's dramatic overtime victory for the FCS national championship. The 35-34 win over Illinois State marked the Bobcats' first football title in 42 years and brought an entire state together in blue and gold.
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