EASTERN KANSAS

May 12 2026SPORTS

Kansas baseball slides in rankings after tough week

Kansas baseball had a rough week at the plate and in the standings. A seven-day stretch that included four defeats pushed the team out of the top ten in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Jayhawks entered the past week ranked ninth with an overall record of 37 wins and 15 losses. But los

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May 10 2026POLITICS

Why Kansas Voters Rarely Get a Real Choice

Kansas stands out in American politics for a surprising reason: nearly one-third of its state legislative races in 2024 had no competition at all. That means 57 winners took office without facing a single opponent, locking in their positions before any votes were cast. The pattern isn’t random—two-t

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Apr 25 2026WEATHER

Storms Hit Eastern Michigan, Then a Dry Weekend and Mild Spring Ahead

Eastern Michigan faces a small chance of strong winds this afternoon. Forecasts say that areas east of I‑75, including Saginaw, the Thumb, Flint, Detroit and Ann Arbor, could see gusts up to 60 mph. The worst of the storms will arrive when temperatures are highest, between 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. In nor

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Apr 21 2026SPORTS

Kansas Baseball Climbs the Rankings and Sees Big Games Ahead

Kansas baseball has moved up in the national rankings, jumping from 21st to 16th place in a recent coaches poll. The team shares that spot with Nebraska, and the two schools will meet again this week in Lawrence. Kansas is leading its conference after winning a recent series against Oklahoma S

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Apr 18 2026EDUCATION

Kansas Parks That Tell America’s Story

Kansas quietly guards some of the nation’s most meaningful places, where grasslands roar, forts stand frozen in time, and a single courtroom changed the course of schooling forever. Five spots across the state fall under the National Park Service, each with a different heartbeat. Four lean into huma

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Bridging Gaps in Kansas Politics Over Kids’ Meals

Kansas lawmakers meet every January with a mix of debate and hope. A long‑time hunger advocate walks into the Capitol expecting conflict, but finds many politicians willing to listen. When the focus is on school lunches, he teamed up with both parties to push a bill that will let more children eat i

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Apr 08 2026SPORTS

Kansas Basketball's Season Ends with a Top 20 Finish

Kansas ended the 2025-26 basketball season with a ranking of 20th in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, moving every week in a way that showed just how unpredictable the season was. The team started out as a preseason top-19 contender but wandered into and out of the rankings, reaching as high as ni

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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Court Switch Shakes Up Big 12 Semifinals

Kansas won its quarterfinal match with a narrow 78‑73 score, and the Big 12 Conference made a surprise decision afterward: the tournament’s hardwood will change for Friday’s semifinals. The league said that after talking with coaches from the remaining teams, they chose a traditional wooden floor to

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Brace Yourself: A Chilly Weekend Ahead for Kingston and Surroundings

Eastern Ontario, including Kingston, is in for a rough ride this weekend. A harsh Arctic air mass is moving in, bringing heavy snow and bitter cold. The weather service is urging everyone to get ready. Snow bands will form around Lake Ontario, dumping a lot of snow, especially to the east and north

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Jan 25 2026WEATHER

Shivering Through the Night: Kansas' Chilliest Spots in Winter Storm

Kansas faced a harsh winter storm on Saturday, Jan. 24, with a Winter Weather Advisory covering the entire state. Snow piled up, and temperatures dropped significantly. The National Weather Service monitored these conditions, noting that all weather stations in Kansas reported negative apparent temp

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