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No. 8 KU gets even, beats No. 7 K-State

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Katie Maher
The Jayhawks and Wildcats are both now 18-4 on the season

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after the NFL AFC Championship playoff...

Chiefs reveal first look of jerseys for the big game

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Katie Maher
Kansas City is designated as the away team. It’s still unknown if they’ll wear a “white on white” combination against Philadelphia.

Sports

Nov 6, 2021; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; during the Sunflower Showdown between Kansas State and...

Wildcats, Jayhawks release football schedules for 2023 season

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Sunflower Showdown is set for Nov. 18 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Sports

Keyontae Johnson pumping up the crowd against Florida

Looking back at Keyontae Johnson’s emotional weekend against Florida

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:22 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
A moment of darkness that now is shining bright on the basketball court. Kansas State forward Keyontae Johnson is still thriving on the hardwood, not knowing what his future held.

Sports

Owen Long earns third honor of the season

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:42 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
Emporia State’s Owen Long has been on a tear this season.

Sports

Kansas State coach on the move

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:29 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
Wildcats wide receivers coach Thad Ward will return to a familiar place.

Sports

Emporia State hires new volleyball coach

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:15 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
The Hornets have hired their eighth volleyball coach in program history and his name is Ken Murczek.

News

Airbnb warns Chiefs fans of potential scams when booking stays in Arizona

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:36 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Airbnb has warned Chiefs fans of potential scams and has provided ways to stay safe if they plan to book a stay to watch the Super Bowl in Arizona.

Sports

Empire State Building lights up in honor of Chiefs win as Kelce brothers face off

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:42 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
The Empire State Building was lit both red and yellow and green and white in honor of the AFC and NFC championship wins, which will put two brothers head to head in the Super Bowl.

Sports

Report: Royals, Greinke agree to one-year deal

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:42 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
A familiar face is returning to the Kansas City Royals rotation for another season.
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Multiple airlines adding extra flights between KC-Phoenix for Super Bowl

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:52 AM CST
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By Greg Dailey
Southwest, Delta, United and American Airlines are adding flights the days before and after the Super Bowl.

College

KU, K-State remain in top 10 after non-conference basketball wins

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 11:30 AM CST
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By KWCH Staff
KU went on the road to defeat Kentucky, and K-State scored a home victory over Florida.

Sports

Chiefs open as 2-point underdogs for Super Bowl

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:30 AM CST
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By Shain Bergan
"We took some Chiefs money early before we saw a bunch come in on the Eagles. So far, most of the action has been on the Eagles.”

News

Want to see the Super Bowl in-person? You’ll have to fork over a lot of cash.

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:49 AM CST
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By Joseph Hennessy and Shain Bergan
If you’re wanting to see the Chiefs in-person, it’s going to cost you a lot of money for flights, hotel accommodations and game tickets.

Sports

‘Know your role and shut your mouth’: Kelce claps back at Cincinnati mayor

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:58 PM CST
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By Greg Dailey
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval might be eating his words from earlier this week.

News

Fans gather to watch AFC Championship

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 8:43 PM CST
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By Alex Carter
Business was booming at local sports bars Sunday night.

Sports

Jayhawks prevail in women’s Sunflower Showdown on Kansas Day

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 7:47 PM CST
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By Lane Gillespie
Kansas defeated Kansas State 85-72 in the first edition of the women's Sunflower Showdown of 2023.

Sports

Kelce moves into second all-time in postseason receiving yards

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 7:22 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Records keep getting broken by Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

News

Chiefs return to the Super Bowl, win AFC over Bengals

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 7:06 PM CST
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By Katie Maher and Lane Gillespie
The Chiefs defeat the Bengals 23-20, thanks to a game-winning field goal by Harrison Butker with three seconds left.

Sports

Frank Clark moves into third place all-time in playoff sacks

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 5:56 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Playoff Frank Clark has arrived.

Sports

Washburn sweeps doubleheader against Northeastern State

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 9:20 AM CST
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By Katie Maher
The men have now won their fifth in a row, the women nabbing their second straight win.

Sports

No. 9 Kansas snaps losing streak, beats Kentucky

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 9:20 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
The Jayhawks are now 17-4 on the season

Sports

No. 5 K-State defeats Florida

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
The Wildcats are now 18-3 on the season.

News

Academy Sports + Outdoors set to release Chiefs gear with AFC Championship win

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 5:31 PM CST
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By Lane Gillespie
Academy Sports + Outdoors in Topeka will be open late if the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Sunday to release new Chiefs apparel.

Sports

Washburn men and women victorious over Rogers State

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:50 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
Both teams will next host a Northeastern State for a doubleheader on Saturday.

Sports

Chiefs were slight home underdogs in AFC title game, but that line has changed

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:50 AM CST
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By Nathan Brennan
Since 2000, there have only been two home underdogs in the AFC Championship. The past four AFC Championships the Chiefs have hosted, they’ve been favored by at least three points.

Sports

Cincinnati mayor: ‘I will be at the game at Burrowhead Stadium’

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:39 AM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
The mayor said he plans to talk smack with Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

Sports

Emporia State basketball sweeps Northeastern State

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:29 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
The Hornets brought the brooms to White Auditorium Wednesday night over Northeastern State.

Sports

Scholar Athlete of the Week: Kanyon Olberding

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:09 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
Our Kaw Valley Bank and Cable Dahmer Scholar Athlete of the Week is Kanyon Olberding of Jackson Heights High School.

Sports

Highland Park star Tre Richardson commits to Hutchinson Community College

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 8:25 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
After decommitting from New Mexico State back in September, Scots standout Tre Richardson had found a new home.

Sports

Local man does pull-ups for every Chiefs TD to help spread message of love

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:37 PM CST
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By Nathan Vickers
After every Chiefs game, James McGinnis does one pull-up for every touchdown the team has scored on the season. As of the Jaguars game, he's up to 61. The feat is especially impressive when you consider the injury he's been recovering from for more than seven years.

Sports

Patrick Mahomes a full practice participant ahead of AFC Championship Game

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:58 PM CST
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By KWCH Staff
The Kansas City Chiefs on Wednesday afternoon provided an update on the team’s collective status with injuries. The topic of discussion this week has been the status of quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ ankle.

Sports

Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones finalists for top NFL awards

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 11:58 AM CST
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By Greg Dailey
The winners will be announced Feb. 9 during the NFL Honors ceremony.

Sports

Former Emporia State coach headed to Oklahoma State

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:52 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
A former Hornet coach is headed for the Big 12 Conference.

Sports

No. 12 Iowa State holds on to beat No. 5 Kansas State 80-76

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:56 PM CST
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By Andrew Logue
Jaren Holmes matched his season high with 23 points as No. 12 Iowa State held on to beat No. 5 Kansas State 80-76 on Tuesday night.

Sports

Cookies on a canvas: KC artist creates Chiefs coach Andy Reid out of Oreos

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:15 PM CST
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By Marleah Campbell
Up next, Gabe Uvario plans to make a cookie version of rookie running back Isaiah Pacheco.

Sports

Royals trade infielder Adalberto Mondesi to Red Sox for reliever

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:58 AM CST
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By Greg Dailey
Mondesi broke through with the Royals in 2015, making his Major League debut in the World Series against the New York Mets.

Sports

Neutral-site AFC Championship would’ve cost KC $13 million in economic impact, experts say

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 5:24 AM CST
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By Joseph Hennessy and Shain Bergan
Playoff games have been bringing in big bucks for host cities, and now KC can expect to enjoy its share of incoming dollars.

Sports

No. 9 Kansas loses third straight to No. 17 Baylor

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:18 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
The Jayhawks are now 16-4 on the season , 5-3 in conference play.

Sports

Kelce pledges loyalty to Reid in ‘Pat McAfee Show’ appearance

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
For seven straight seasons, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving in the regular season.

State

Stray kitten rescued during Chiefs game, named ‘Sandy Reid’

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
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By Marleah Campbell
A search for a lost pair of glasses knocked off in the excitement of a big first-half play during Saturday’s Chiefs and Jaguars game took an adorable turn.

Sports

Royals trade OF Michael A. Taylor to Twins

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:31 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Royals are shaking up their outfield, trading outfielder Michael A. Taylor to the Minnesota Twins.

Sports

Kansas moves to No. 9 in the AP Poll

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:54 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
The No. 9 Jayhawks will look to get back in the win column on Monday night against No. 17 Baylor.

Sports

K-State cracks the top 5 for the first time since 2010

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:51 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
Reaching No. 5 is a feat the Wildcats haven't achieved since December, 2010.

Sports

Reid: Mahomes’ ankle injury ‘isn’t quite as bad’ as 2019 sprain

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 2:13 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid expressed optimism for the status of quarterback Patrick Mahomes ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game rematch with the Cincinnati Bengals.

College

Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Alabama right behind

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 12:48 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25. Alabama is right behind the Boilermakers.

Sports

Tickets on sale Monday morning for Chiefs AFC Championship Game

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:48 AM CST
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By Joseph Hennessy and Shain Bergan
Jackson County residents: 8 a.m. Season ticketholders: 10 a.m. General Public: 11 a.m.

Sports

Manhattan QB Keenan Schartz commits to Washburn

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
He’ll be following in his parents footsteps by attending Washburn.

Sports

Chiefs to host Bengals for AFC Championship

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 5:04 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
It's the second straight AFC Championship game between Kansas City and Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium.

Sports

Report: MRI confirms Mahomes suffered high-ankle sprain in win over Jags

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 11:36 AM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
An MRI Sunday confirmed the Chiefs QB suffered a high ankle sprain in Kansas City's AFC Divisional win.
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