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Church donates shelf staples to High Plains Food Bank
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints delivered its third major food donation of 2025 to High Plains Food Bank on Wednesday, June 25, providing urgently needed shelf-stable goods as hunger levels reach record highs across the Texas...

Kansas AG wants state education department to remove gender, sex language from lunch contracts
Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach encouraged the Kansas State Board of Education to remove sex discrimination language from the state’s lunch contracts, the latest in his offensive against gender and...

NASCAR Truck Series at Lime Rock Park: Time, TV schedule for Saturday's race
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series takes on a new circuit with the LiUNA! 150 on June 28 at Lime Rock Park in Connecticut. Lime Rock Park has never hosted a NASCAR national series race, and the 1.47-mile road course will feature the Truck Series...

In New Space Race, Scientists Propose Geoarchaeology Can Aid in Preserving Space Heritage
As a new space race heats up, two researchers from the Kansas Geological Survey at the University of Kansas and their colleagues have proposed a new scientific subfield: planetary geoarchaeology, the study of how cultural and natural processes on...

Geisinger's Lisa Holtz honored with AAMC's educational innovation award
J. Edward Hartle, MD Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Geisinger | Geisinger Community Medical CenterJ. Edward Hartle, MD Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Geisinger | Geisinger Community Medical Center The...

Eric Church Delivers Memorable Set After Taking Over for Luke Bryan at Country Stampede
When performing in Arkansas, Luke Bryan found himself in a difficult situation when he started to lose his voice. Not wanting to disappoint fans, he not only continued to perform by refunded their tickets. Although making the best of the...

What education-related bills did Oregon lawmakers pass in 2025?
Oregon lawmakers approved an $11.4 billion State School Fund budget for the 2025-27 biennium, a $1.2 billion increase from the previous biennium. Governor Kotek vetoed two education-related bills, one concerning kindergarten assessments and the...

SKC legend Matt Besler reflects on helping build Kansas City’s soccer culture
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Former Sporting Kansas City All-Star centerback Matt Besler is synonymous with soccer in his hometown, so naturally, he’s thrilled to be welcoming the FIFA World Cup to KC next year. But before Besler, a 2005 Blue Valley West...

Kansas invited amateur archaeologists to dig out ruins from the state’s ‘bloody’ past
Just a few stone walls remain of what was once a stately, three-story stone mansion on the bluffs of the Kansas River near Lecompton, Kansas. Among the ruins, amateur archeologist Debi Aaron is hunched over a dry-screening tripod carefully sifting...

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church to celebrate Pride Sunday
BRATTLEBORO — St. Michael’s Episcopal Church will be celebrating Pride Sunday this weekend. "During this service we will offer special prayers for our ongoing support and celebration of the LGBTQ + community at St. Michael’s and in the world, as...
Kingman student Bravo graduates from Southwestern College in Kansas
WINFIELD, Kan – Kingman student William Dante Bravo graduated from Southwestern College following its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 4, in Winfield. Bravo received a Bachelor of Arts and studied Sport Management. The ceremony was preceded by...

Eric Church Delivers Acoustic Headlining Set At Country Stampede In Kansas As Last Minute Fill-In For Luke Bryan
Not bad for a last-minute call from the bullpen. Luke Bryan has been battling illness recently that caused him to refund the entire crowd at his show in Arkansas last week after powering through vocal issues: @sonya_roberson Luke Bryan refunded...

How food stamp cost-share in Big Beautiful Bill could blow hole in Kansas budget
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly warns that proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could shift costs to states, forcing them to cut benefits or raise taxes. The proposed cuts are part of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" budget...

What the Tale of Korach Tells Us About the New York City Mayoral Race
Eric Hoffer was an American longshoreman and self-taught philosopher. His 1951 book The True Believer brilliantly dissected the inner workings of mass movements and the dangers posed by populism. Writing with the simple clarity of someone who...

NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta: Time, TV schedule for Friday's race
The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to Atlanta for the second time this season with the Focused Health 250 on June 27 at EchoPark Speedway. Austin Hill will be the favorite on Friday with his track record after winning five of the last six races at...

Kansas Immigration Coalition holds vigil for families of immigrants

Winner's Circle Weekend hosts weekend events to empower Kansas City youth
Winners Circle Collective is back for its third year to host multi-day events June 27-29. The nonprofit is led by a group of professional athletes from the Kansas City area. Athletes include Charles Harris with the Philadelphia Eagles, Ishmail...

Kansas AG calls out state board of education over inclusion in Title IX contracts
TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - The Kansas Attorney General has a message for the state board of education. It came just two days after he called for an investigation into three Kansas City-area school districts. Kris Kobach notified the Kansas State Board...

TreviPay CEO fears fraud ‘AI arms race’
Commercial digital transactions, across the globe, don’t foster many in-person relationships. They can, however, spur fraud attempts as bad actors impersonate legitimate businesses and wreak havoc among global companies’ invoices and receivables....

Kyle Larson Recalls Jeff Gordon’s Culture Shift Comment That Left Him Speechless in First HMS Meeting
“He just eats, sleeps, and drinks racing. He wants to win every race.” The astonishment in Rick Hendrick’s words is something rare indeed. Hendrick is a top-tier NASCAR Cup Series team owner who owns 316 race wins and 14 championships, gathered...