The government is shut down, but the PMFL keeps on running (somehow)

Alex Floyd, Columnist Hello readers, it’s me again with another rough and tumble, drop and fumble, ready to rumble edition of the Pembroke Mafia Football League. Editor and man on the run Jeff Whitten took advantage of the confusion in the looming...

Trump Doubles Down Amid Government Shutdown as Layoffs Loom: ‘Cry All You Want’

President Donald Trump has delivered a pointed message to his critics amid the government shutdown and his renewed threat of impending layoffs for federal workers. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, late Wednesday night, Trump...

Ten Kansas shops raided for selling THC-based products

Kansas authorities raided 10 stores across the state for illegally selling THC-infused products. The operation focused on retailers due to concerns about highly potent THC products impacting children. Kansas is one of the few states without...

Big 12 heads to Wembley Stadium for Arizona State vs Kansas college football game

US collegiate athletic conference the Big 12 is heading to London’s Wembley Stadium for the first time next year when Arizona State face Kansas. Confirmed: ‘Union Jack Classic’ to take place on 19th September 2026 Kansas will be the designated...

From Pennsylvania roots to Kansas Success: McCarty family named World Dairy Expo Producers of the Year

News From Pennsylvania roots to Kansas Success: McCarty family named World Dairy Expo Producers of the Year A family with more than 200 years of farming heritage in Northeast Pennsylvania started over in Kansas, and is this year’s World Dairy Expo...

Most Kansas colleges gained enrollment this past year

Most state universities experienced enrollment growth, with Emporia State University seeing the largest jump at 6%. Wichita State University and the University of Kansas reported the highest growth over the past decade. Technical colleges have...

Kansas farmers sound alarm over soybean tariffs

SUMNER COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) - Kansas farmers are sounding the alarm over soybean tariffs as China halts purchasing of the crop from the U.S. This is a problem because China is our country’s largest soybean importer. China hasn’t purchased soybeans...

Kansas basketball gets another 2026 commit, this time from Trent Perry

LAWRENCE — The Kansas basketball program received more good news Wednesday, as Trent Perry announced he’s committed to the program. Perry is a 247Sports Composite four-star small forward in the class of 2026. He’s the No. 37-ranked small forward...

Kansas Republicans move to redraw congressional maps

Kansas Republican House Speaker Dan Hawkins has set the wheels in motion to call a special legislative session for mid-decade redistricting, a Republican lawmaker said on Tuesday. At an annual retreat on Saturday, state Rep. Mark Schreiber said...

[News] University of Kansas Kicks Off Football Season with Huge Stadium Improvements Including New Daktronics Video Display

As part of a major renovation to David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kansas, Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, partnered with the University of Kansas (KU) to manufacture and install a massive new video display and...

Kansas marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Celebrates 30 years of free cancer screening program

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Kansas, recognizing the importance of early detection and access to life-saving screenings. Each year, approximately 2,400 women in Kansas are diagnosed...

'I Am Not Okay With This': Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sympathizes With Bubba Wallace After Kansas

Dale Earnhardt Jr. empathizes with both Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace for their last lap battle – and resulting contact – that cost both of them the win this past Sunday at Kansas Speedway. On this week’s edition of the Dale Jr. Download podcast,...

Kansas launches $23M broadband grant program

TOPEKA — Kansas officials announced Tuesday that $23 million is available to improve broadband infrastructure across the state through the Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program. According to the Kansas Department of Commerce, grants of up to...

Government shutdown's impact on Army, Navy, Air Force

College football games involving the U.S. service academies will continue this weekend despite the ongoing federal government shutdown, officials told The Athletic on Wednesday. Air Force travels to face Navy on Saturday in Annapolis, Maryland,...

“Denny Hamlin is Darth Vader”: Kenny Wallace reacts to the ‘Good vs. Evil’ crowd reaction after Chase Elliott’s wild Kansas win

On the latest episode of the Herm & Schrader podcast, Kenny Wallace reacted to Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott's triumph over Denny Hamlin at Kansas Speedway. Wallace playfully gave a fan's point of view of the race, making it a battle...

Government shutdown closes USDA offices; Farm Bill expiration leaves further questions

A congressional standoff in Washington has led to a government shutdown, closing doors at USDA offices across the country—including Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices in Nebraska and Kansas. When visiting a local FSA service center, a note on the...

Kansas disability service providers say conflict of interest rule could cause ‘massive’ problems

Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Complying with a federal policy designed to avoid conflicts of interest could cause “massive system disruption” for Kansans who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, an advocate told...

Kansas higher education sees enrollment increase

KANSAS (KOAM) -- Fall enrollment for higher education increases for the third straight year, according to the Kansas Board of Regents. The KBOR released its preliminary census day figures Wednesday. The report shows the system has overall...

Kansas' Congressman Estes withholds pay during government shutdown

U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) issued a statement announcing his request to have his congressional salary withheld due to the government shutdown. Congressman Estes also made a similar request during the last government shutdown back in...

Kansas congressional delegation urges disaster declaration after July storms

Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshotSen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshot U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas, along with other members of the Kansas congressional delegation, has...