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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.
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.
After weather delays and design setbacks, Wichita's new water treatment plant is wrapping up critical repairs and staying on schedule for a fall handover. Even better, the million gallons of test water aren't going to waste.
A sixth grader's keen eye during a geology field trip led to one of the most complete Tylosaurus fossils ever found in Kansas. Corbin Bullard spotted ancient vertebrae at a quarry and helped excavate a nearly complete 15-foot skeleton from when Kansas was underwater.
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.
A 10-day food festival just turned thousands of restaurant meals into stable housing and hot dinners for Kansas City families experiencing homelessness. Kansas City Restaurant Week raised over $125,000 for reStart Inc., proving communities can feast and give back at the same time.
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.
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 youth soccer team from northeast Kansas swept the Presidents Cup National Championship and every major individual award. The Sporting Kaw Valley 13U Girls Elite team dominated on soccer's biggest youth stage.
Nearly three years after opening its new terminal, Kansas City International Airport has generated 40,000 jobs and $6.3 billion in economic output. The investment is transforming Kansas City into a global destination just as the city prepares to welcome the world for six FIFA World Cup matches this summer.
Four Kansas cities just won $200,000 grants to tackle air pollution with their own customized plans. The funding helps local leaders create solutions that fit their communities' unique needs.
Ashley Caligiuri became only the second Junction City High School student ever to receive the full-ride Rudd Foundation Scholarship, beating out 700 applicants. The $100,000 award will cover all her college costs as she pursues health management at Wichita State University.
Bruce and Anita Luehring spend their retirement driving blood donations to small Kansas towns, part of a volunteer force that makes up 90% of the American Red Cross workforce. Their work helps bridge a critical gap as blood drives face persistent shortages from no-shows and deferred donors.
A baby giraffe born prematurely via C-section after losing her mother is defying early predictions and thriving at Tanganyika Wildlife Park in Kansas. The tiny fighter is now breathing, standing, and lying down on her own, delighting thousands of supporters worldwide.
When a Wichita man recovering from surgery found his driveway buried by plowed snow, a stranger with a truck showed up and cleared it for free. Billy Gould didn't hesitate to help after a local reporter mentioned the situation.
Before their new factory even opens, GAF employees in Newton, Kansas are already making their community stronger by helping build affordable housing. The roofing manufacturer is combining volunteer power with scholarships to create both homes and skilled jobs.
Nearly 200 volunteers stepped up to help Kansas voters navigate the August 2026 primary election, nearly quadrupling participation from just two years ago. The surge shows neighbors helping neighbors make their voices heard at the ballot box.
United Way of the Plains just invested $4.1 million in 74 programs across Wichita, funding everything from food banks to family support services. The grants will help 57 local charities build a stronger safety net for neighbors facing tough times.
Wyandotte County just green-lit a 300 MW battery storage project that will help deliver cheaper, cleaner energy to Kansas City residents. Community groups rallied together to make it happen after initial rejection.
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