The 88-86 win by Cedar Vale-Dexter wasn’t just a thriller, it was a reminder of the magic of small-town Kansas football.

Kansas Republicans are trying to get lawmakers to sign petitions to call a special session on redistricting to gerrymander Sharice Davids' seat.

The University of Kansas held its 40th annual Late Night in The Phog event Friday night at Allen Fieldhouse. The festive occasion marks the start of hoops season for the Jayhawks men’s and women’s teams.

Kay Krause was searching for a way to make a difference with so much “craziness happening around us.” So she meditated. That’s how she came up with the idea to try to make life better for immigrants who are housed at the Chase County Detention Center a half-mile from her house.

The Chiefs are not looking to trade for a running back this season, instead trying to build their defensive front with more linemen.

Here is where you can find the latest scores from local Kansas high school football matchups, updated as games conclude on Friday, Oct. 17. This scoreboard is your go-to source for all of the Week 7 action. Non-district games are listed first, while small-class district games follow.

Kansas City Police say one person was shot and killed near the Westport Entertainment District early Sunday morning

Eventual men’s and overall winner Bryce Merriman (pictured at center-left, wearing bib No. 653) takes off from the starting line at the Garmin Kansas City Marathon on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Kansas City. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star