Seasonal decline in Kansas temperatures: Transitioning into fall 2025

Figure 1. The Climate Prediction Center’s 8 to 14-day temperature forecast, valid for the period September 18-24, 2025. Meteorological summer came to an end on August 31. We are now entering the second week of meteorological fall, and so far,...

Tool to help teachers use local climate data, engage students' emotions on topic proves to deepen conversations

LAWRENCE — Talking about climate change can be tough. The topic is more politicized than ever, and thinking about the long-term effects often provokes anxiety or despair. New research from the University of Kansas reveals that a simple shift —...

Star’s injury derails Super Bowl hopes, a QB’s career renewed and time to panic in Kansas City? NFL Week 2 takeaways

By Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — The first week of the NFL season can often be misleading. However, the following games can begin to reveal enlightening – or uncomfortable – truths. In Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season, a little light was shone on how the...

Kansas City Chiefs eliminates single-use beverage cups at Arrowhead Stadium

The NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs, has announced that it is eliminating single-use beverage cups at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium – the team’s home ground. The move marks the Chiefs as the first NFL team to offer reusable cups stadium-wide...

Kansas Guard joins Armenian partners for Eagle Partner 2025

YEREVAN, ARMENIA — Building on more than 20 years of cooperation through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard joined U.S. Army Europe and Africa and the Armed Forces of the...

Eagles Grind Out A Win in Kansas City

The Philadelphia Eagles left Arrowhead Stadium with a 20–17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, overcoming an uneven performance in one of the NFL’s most hostile environments. The win moves Philadelphia to 2–0 on the season. Patrick Mahomes...

West Nile Virus remains a threat throughout Central Kansas

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post Fans outside during Friday's football games around the state may have noticed a few extra visitors than usual. With rains continuing into the fall around Kansas, mosquito populations continue to thrive. The Kansas...

Our Environment: Part 20 – Wind Power

Wind power has become more popular across the planet. Though some regions of the Earth get more wind than others – it blows basically everywhere. The concept behind wind energy is the same as hydroelectric power. In hydroelectric moving water...

The Kansas City Chiefs are in an unfamiliar place

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Sept. 9, 2018, Patrick Mahomes started his first regular-season game as the Kansas City Chiefs’ No. 1 quarterback. That day marked the beginning of the Chiefs’ dynasty – one of the greatest stretches of sustained success by a...

Much of what Lions did vs Bears is sustainable, but one concern looms 

It’s been almost three years since the Detroit Lions have lost back-to-back games, since they snapped a five-game losing streak in late October of 2022. Since the start of last season, the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles are the...

DJ Kygo’s New Palm Tree Club Is The Latest Transformation Of Downtown Kansas City

Palm Tree Club Kansas City photo by author Kansas City sits at a unique intersection of the United States–a Midwestern mainstay bordering the Plains with a sprinkle of Southern charm. That location is its superpower which contributes to its...

Philadelphia Eagles eclipse Kansas City Chiefs 20-17 in Super Bowl rematch

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Kansas death penalty case derailed by fighting, firing and fear at public defense agency

Brandon Barrett, general counsel and acting director at the State Board of Indigents' Defense Services, appears at the Sept. 5, 2025, meeting of the BIDS board in Topeka. His leadership decisions have come under scrutiny by attorneys inside and...

Kansas Profile: New wheat milling, baking facility coming to Goodland

Kansas is the wheat state. Our state has outstanding wheat farmers, world-class wheat research programs, excellent climate for growing wheat, and fields filled with golden waves of grain at harvest time.What we don’t have is an integrated flour...

Kansas awarded $5.7 million in emergency relief after June storms

Senator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshotSenator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshot U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) announced that Kansas will receive $5.7 million in...

Kansas awarded $5.7 million in federal aid after June storms

Senator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshotSenator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshot U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) announced Thursday that Kansas will receive $5.7...

Kansas Commissioners Respond to Public Outcry Over Surveillance Program

LAWRENCE CITY, KS - On Tuesday, September 9, Lawrence City commissioners directed the chief of police to work with community members to implement safeguards with the use of advance surveillance camera integration and technology. During the...

Lost federal funding slows transport of state lab samples

TOPEKA — Federal funding losses upended a courier service used to transport health and water samples to state laboratories, and a Kansas agency is working to determine a way to make sure tests arrive quickly, a state official said. Ashley Goss,...

When is Ballon d’Or 2025 announced? Date, time and how to watch ceremony on TV

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Kansas receives $5.7 million in federal aid after June storm damage

Sen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshotSen. Jerry Moran, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. Senate headshot Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), along with Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) and U.S. Representatives...