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Local

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed talks to the media before an NFL football workout...

Report: Chiefs, Sneed open to trade if long-term deal isn’t reached

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Isaac Deer
The Kansas City Chiefs have told cornerback L’Jarius Sneed that they are prepared to use the franchise tag and are open to trading him if a long-term deal isn’t reached.

News

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is splashed after the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game...

Report: Chiefs will discuss extending Andy Reid’s contract to become highest-paid NFL coach

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Reid, who will turn 66 years old in March, is now the oldest head coach in the NFL.

Sports

Rossville's Jack Donovan celebrating a made three against Riley County

Rossville and Silver Lake boys move on in Sub-State

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Vince Lovergine
Sub-State began on Monday for both boys and girls. Many teams are advancing to the next round.

Sports

Emporia State logo

Two Emporia State athletes named Player of the Week

Updated: Feb. 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
Over on the diamond and on the basketball court, two Hornets had themselves nice weeks.

Sports

Kansas State forward Arthur Kaluma puts up a shot during the second half of an NCAA college...

Arthur Kaluma named Big 12 Newcomer of the Week

Updated: Feb. 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
For the second time this season, Kaluma was earned this award.

Sports

KPZ Week 8 (G): Seaman 53, Wichita South 58

Seaman girls basketball will not play on Wednesday to begin Sub-State

Updated: Feb. 26, 2024 at 4:18 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
If you wanted to attend the Lady Vikes first playoff game this week, that won’t be happening now.

Sports

A general overall interior view of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an...

‘A reimagined Arrowhead’: Chiefs to unveil new renovation concepts this week

Updated: Feb. 26, 2024 at 2:22 PM CST
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By Greg Dailey
The Kansas City Chiefs announced they will present renovation concepts for GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Wednesday morning.

College

Washburn softball hosts the Washburn Invitational

Washburn Invitational wraps up, Ichabods and Hornets both get big wins

Updated: Feb. 25, 2024 at 10:46 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
Athletes local to the Northeast Kansas area helped both teams to their impressive Invitational records.

College

Washburn indoor facility

MIAA Indoor Track & Field Championships wrap up in Topeka

Updated: Feb. 25, 2024 at 9:45 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
Several Ichabods and Hornets took home some medals.

College

Kansas women's basketball upsets No. 10 K-State

Kansas upsets No. 10 K-State in Sunflower Showdown

Updated: Feb. 25, 2024 at 6:07 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
It was a close game all throughout, coming down to the final seconds.
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Sports

Lincoln vs. Emporia State

Emporia State basketball ends senior day in style

Updated: Feb. 24, 2024 at 11:10 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
As the MIAA Tournament inches closer, both programs are picking up steam at the right time.

Sports

Rossville girls wrestling team named state champs in Salina

Many Northeast Kansas athletes are winners after state wrestling

Updated: Feb. 24, 2024 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
As the wrestling season is now a wrap, let’s look at who is taking home hardware.

Sports

Washburn freshman Jack Bachelor during starting lineups against Central Missouri

Washburn splits with Central Missouri in Lee Arena

Updated: Feb. 24, 2024 at 7:49 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
The men continue its pace at the top of the conference, while the women continue to struggle to find wins.

Sports

Kansas guard Nicolas Timberlake (25) get pas Texas guard Max Abmas (3) to put up a shot during...

No. 9 Kansas rolls past Texas without Kevin McCullar Jr.

Updated: Feb. 24, 2024 at 7:06 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
All five starters scored in the double figures for the Jayhawks extending their win streak to two games with a 86-67 win.

Sports

Arthur Kaluma driving to the basket against No. 25 BYU

K-State snaps losing streak, beats No. 25 BYU

Updated: Feb. 24, 2024 at 3:16 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
The Wildcats avenged their loss to the Cougars exactly two weeks ago behind Arthur Kaluma’s 28 points and 10 rebounds, earning win number 16, 84-74 the final score.

National

A general overall interior view of GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an...

NFL announces significant salary cap spike for 2024 season

Updated: Feb. 23, 2024 at 9:52 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Chiefs general manager Brett Veach just got a little more financial flexibility to work with this off-season.

Sports

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (12) celebrates the game winning...

Chiefs reveal 2024 opponents as back-to-back world champions

Updated: Feb. 23, 2024 at 4:34 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
With a three-peat well within the grasp of the Kansas City Chiefs, fans now know who the team will face on the field in 2024.

Sports

An exclusive vintage leather jacket is set to be released to fans at two locations in Lawrence...

Exclusive line of jackets to be released that showcase legacy of Kansas hoops

Updated: Feb. 23, 2024 at 12:26 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Jayhawks fans have an exclusive chance to grab a celebrity-designed vintage-style leather jacket to showcase the legacy of Kansas hoops.

Sports

Kansas softball head coach Jennifer McFalls

KU softball head coach McFalls earns 100th win

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 11:39 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
After the Jayhawks win against UTSA Wednesday afternoon, head coach Jennifer McFalls reached a big milestone.

Sports

Lincoln vs. Washburn

Washburn men and women snap losing streaks to Lincoln

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 11:13 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
Lee Arena was rocking Thursday night and for good reason.

Sports

Silver Lake's Elijah Lopez

Silver Lake takes care of Wabaunsee on senior night

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 10:51 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
The Eagles picked up wins to end the regular season in style.

Sports

REPORT: Royals and Austin Nola agree to Major League contract

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 9:03 PM CST
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By Isaac Deer
According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Royals added veteran catcher Austin Nola on a Major League contract one day before the official start of spring training.

National

FILE - Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza walks on the sideline during the first half of a...

Kansas City Chiefs sign former college star Matt Araiza in punter’s return to the league

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 2:37 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A punter released by the Buffalo Bills will make his first appearance on the field in Kansas City in more than a year as he prepares to suit up in a Chiefs jersey next season.

National

Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire helped 13-year-old Zach Cotten to safety after shots...

Clyde Edwards-Helaire receives heroism award for protecting teen during Kansas City parade shooting

Updated: Feb. 22, 2024 at 7:40 AM CST
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By FOX 8 Staff and Amanda Alvarado
Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire protected a young teen during a mass shooting in Kansas City, Missouri.

Sports

Kansas head coach Brandon Schneider reacts to a foul call during an NCAA college basketball...

Jayhawks’ win streak snapped at No. 24 Baylor

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 10:59 PM CST
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By Kansas Athletics
S’Mya Nichols matched her career high with 23 points on Wednesday night, but the Kansas Jayhawks had its five-game win streak snapped after suffering a 69-61 defeat to No. 24 Baylor at Foster Pavilion.

Sports

Scholar Athlete of the Week: Tatum Lara

Scholar Athlete of the Week: Tatum Lara

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 10:52 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
Our next Kaw Valley Bank and Cable Dahmer Scholar Athlete of the Week is Tatum Lara of Onaga High School.

Sports

K-State center Ayoka Lee

No. 10 K-State fends off No. 22 West Virginia in OT as Lee earns double-double

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 8:44 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
The Wildcats struggled out of the gate against the Mountaineers but Ayoka Lee’s game-high 34 points and 12 rebounds proved to be just enough for win number 23 with a 73-64 win.

Sports

Kansas head coach Lance Leipold during the second half of the Guaranteed Rate Bowl NCAA...

Lance Leipold fills open coaching vacancy

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
Several coaches on Lance Leipold’s staff have found other gigs elsewhere, but he fills an open spot with a familiar friend.

Sports

Kansas State head coach Jeff Mittie directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college...

Jeff Mittie named to College Coach of the Year Watch List

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 4:20 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
The No. 10 team in the country has been awfully good this season and it’s being recognized.

Local

Former Royals player Eric Hosmer has announced his retirement.

Former Royals player Eric Hosmer announces retirement

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 12:09 PM CST
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By Shayndel Jones
Former Royals player Eric Hosmer has announced his retirement.

Sports

“This unique partnership with QuikTrip allows us to combine our off-field efforts with our...

Royals, QuikTrip team up to fight illiteracy in Kansas City youth

Updated: Feb. 21, 2024 at 11:57 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter and Nathan Brennan
Fans of the Kansas City Royals will see a new patch grace team uniforms after a partnership formed with a midwestern convenience store chain to fight illiteracy in Kansas City youth.

Kansas Prep Zone

Topeka High welcomes new head football coach Jason Filbeck

Meet Topeka High’s new football coach Jason Filbeck

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 at 11:02 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
Coach Filbeck says he’s excited about the challenge of turning a program around for the better.

Kansas Prep Zone

Washburn Rural swim takes 3rd at State Swimming and Diving

Two Washburn Rural seniors lead swim team to best finish at State ever

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
Jack Miranda won the 500-yard freestyle, while Brogan Meier won the 50-yard freestyle.

College

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang watches from the bench (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

K-State men’s basketball falls to Texas on the road

Updated: Feb. 19, 2024 at 10:16 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
The Wildcats are now 15-11 on the year, 5-8 in conference play.

Sports

Denton Loudermill is stepping forward to let the world know he had nothing to do with the mass...

Man shown on social media in handcuffs at Chiefs parade speaks out

Updated: Feb. 19, 2024 at 6:35 PM CST
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By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander
An Olathe man is stepping forward to let the world know he had nothing to do with the mass shooting at Union Station last week.

Sports

NFL player Jason Kelce, left, speaks with his brother Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis...

Kelce brothers send love to Chiefs Kingdom following rally shooting

Updated: Feb. 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Travis and Jason Kelce send Kansas City and Chiefs Kingdom a special message following the Championship Rally Shooting before the next New Heights podcast episode drops.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, serenades the crowd, as Patrick Mahomes,...

Travis Kelce wins People’s Choice Award for Athlete of the Year

Updated: Feb. 19, 2024 at 10:41 AM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
The year of Travis Kelce continues.

College

Washburn baseball defeats Truman State

Washburn baseball dominates Truman State to tie up the series

Updated: Feb. 18, 2024 at 6:06 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
The rubber match to decide the series winner will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Monday at Falley Field.

Kansas Prep Zone

Local schools impress in boys 6A State Swimming & Diving

Updated: Feb. 17, 2024 at 8:47 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
Quite a few local student athletes from local 6A schools posted top five finishes at State Swimming & Diving.

College

K-State women's basketball hosts UCF

No. 7 K-State women’s basketball scrapes by UCF

Updated: Feb. 17, 2024 at 7:17 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
K-State is now 22-4 on the season, 11-3 in conference play.

College

Kansas guard Dajuan Harris Jr., left, goes against Oklahoma guard Javian McCollum, right,...

No. 6 Kansas takes down No. 25 Oklahoma on the road

Updated: Feb. 17, 2024 at 5:17 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
KU is now 20-6 on the year, 8-5 in conference play.

Sports

K-State vs. Oral Roberts

Ayoka Lee to miss Saturday’s game against UCF

Updated: Feb. 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
The star center will be on the sideline once again due to a right ankle sprain.

College

Kansas State forward Will McNair Jr. (13) celebrates a teammate's basket during the first half...

K-State men’s basketball drops a close one to TCU

Updated: Feb. 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
The Wildcats are now 15-10 on the season, 5-7 in conference play.

Sports

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher John Schreiber throws to the Texas Rangers in a baseball game,...

Royals trade for new Boston pitcher as Wright expected to miss 2024 season

Updated: Feb. 17, 2024 at 12:53 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
The Kansas City Royals will welcome a new pitcher from Boston following a trade as Kyle Wright is expected to miss the 2024 season.

Sports

Jane Grimley-Gunn will be the sixth head soccer coach for the Hornets.

Emporia State hires new women’s soccer coach

Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM CST
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By Vince Lovergine
After long time coach Bryan Sailer was let go back in December, ESU has found its new leader.

Kansas Prep Zone

Manhattan vs. Topeka High

Topeka High football finds new head coach

Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 3:59 PM CST
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By Katie Maher
Jason Filbeck comes to the Trojans after spending 10 seasons as the head coach at Augusta (4A).

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones celebrates a sack against the Miami Dolphins...

Report: Chiefs pick up option keeping Chris Jones franchise-tag eligible

Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 3:47 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Chiefs made a procedural move Friday that keeps the door open for defensive tackle Chris Jones to return to the Chiefs next season.

Sports

FILE - Indiana Pacers center Scot Pollard reacts as time runs out in the Pacers' 96-87 loss to...

Former NBA player, Jayhawk set to receive new heart following hospitalization

Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Former NBA player and Jayhawk Scot Pollard is set to receive a new heart after his early February hospitalization.

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, and special teams coordinator Dave Toub watch...

Chiefs sign special teams coordinator Dave Toub to contract extension

Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 2:50 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Chiefs have secured a contract extension for one of the longest-tenured members of its coaching staff.

Sports

Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder reacts during the first half of the NCAA Women's Final Four...

Kansas women’s basketball to face Iowa next season at Sanford Pentagon

Updated: Feb. 16, 2024 at 2:27 PM CST
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By Kanas Athletics
The Kansas Women’s Basketball team will make its first regular-season appearance at the Sanford Pentagon on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, with a non-conference matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
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