2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (314+ words) The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lower court decision that had allowed Missouri to use a new congressional district map that favors Republicans. The state now enters an uncertain period where it must use an old map for the…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago   (447+ words) Patrick Mahomes is set to start for the Kansas City Chiefs during their Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos on “Monday Night Football,” head coach Andy Reid said on Tuesday. Reid did not definitely say Mahomes would be under center,…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (292+ words) Thirty-one years ago, Cal Ripken Jr. cemented his place in baseball history by surpassing Lou Gehrig’s legendary consecutive-games record. On Sept. 6, 1995, the Baltimore Orioles shortstop played his 2,131st consecutive game against the California Angels at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, officially…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (195+ words) Kansas City Chiefs defensive back L'Jarius Sneed spoke with reporters recently after practice. He shared his thoughts on rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane. "Yes, (Mansoor Delane) he's definitely a dog. He's one of a kind," said Sneed. "He's a first-rounder for…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (571+ words) Newly reelected Rutherford County Commissioner Romel McMurry pleaded guilty to campaign sign theft and agreed to pay $31 restitution and other diversion requirements. McMurry won a second four-year term as an independent in the Aug. 6 election against Democrat Pat Clements. It…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (209+ words) It wasn't just the quantity of spiders that raised eyebrows on Reddit user Fabulous-Elk-8297's post, but also the type of spider he uncovered in his home. That's because the Redditor found seven brown recluse spiders on a trap, raising…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (254+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Kansas Supreme Court denied a request by Jonathan and Reginald Carr on Thursday to reconsider the rejection of their death sentence appeals. Carr brothers’ clemency denied by Kansas governor In January, the Carrs’ legal teams argued…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (395+ words) Looking to explore some of the roads less traveled? Kansas offers 13 byways — nine scenic, four others historic — that promise to take you “away and off the beaten path.” “These scenic and historic routes have formed over the course of over…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (258+ words) LAWRENCE — As much as Chris Simpson is focused on his position group in fall camp, he has noticed some players on the other side of the ball standing out. RELATED: Led by Leroy Harris III, here's how KU football’s defensive…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (293+ words) The Royals have won five straight games and earned their fourth series sweep of the season, but this was the first of four games. The Athletics have lost 17 of their last 21. Connor Thomas (1-1) pitched 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief for his…...