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From KSAL News, Kansas City Star and 18 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
KSAL News2 hours ago
Southeast Girls Complete Comeback With Second Place State Finish, on KSAL NewsKSAL is your number one source for salina local news, weather, sports, auctions.
Kansas City Star2 hours ago
Check out the KC-area high school football schedule: Regionals & district semifinals, on Kansas City StarSee the KC-area high school football schedule this week, featuring Kansas regional matchups and Missouri district semifinals across the Kansas City area.
Wichita Eagle11 hours ago
Tre White, No. 17 Kansas pull away from Fordham, on Wichita EagleTre White scored 22 points and Tyran Stokes added 15 points and seven rebounds in his much-anticipated debut as No.17 Kansas extended its winning streak in home openers to 54 seasons with a 95-65 victory over Fordham on Monday in Lawrence, Kan.
Hutch Post11 hours ago
🏀White scores 22, top recruit Stokes has 15 as KU tops Fordham, on Hutch PostKansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Tre White scored 22 points, top
KSNT11 hours ago
Kansas cruises to 30-point win over Fordham, on KSNTLAWRENCE (KSNT) — The Jayhawks are back. The No. 17 Kansas men’s basketball team kicked off the 2026-27 men’s basketball season in dominant fashion, defeating Fordham, 95-65. Tre White scored a game-high 22 points while Tyran Stokes and Leroy Blyden Jr. each had 15 points. Melvn Council was also in double digits with 10 points.
WIBW11 hours ago
Tre White leads KU hoops to season-opening victory over Fordham, on WIBWFour KU men’s basketball players notched double-digits in Monday night’s 95-65 win over Fordham.
The Topeka Capital-Journal12 hours ago
Kansas basketball opens regular season against Fordham at home, on The Topeka Capital-JournalKansas basketball kicks of regular season play against Fordham.
KCTV13 hours ago
Candidates and campaigns make final push across Kansas City metro on eve of Election Day, on KCTVCandidates and campaigns from Kansas and Missouri held final events across the Kansas City metro on Monday.
The Lawrence Times15 hours ago
Law clinic report makes case that Kansas governor should free woman who killed her abuser, on The Lawrence TimesA law clinic report offers the governor a legal basis for commuting the life sentence of Sarah Gonzales-McLinn, who is imprisoned for killing her abuser, to the 12 years she has already served.
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The Lawrence Times16 hours ago
Presentation to share how Lawrence shaped career of Jewish Met Opera singer, on The Lawrence TimesAn upcoming presentation will “bring Beatrice Belkin home,” illuminating the early life of this Jewish voice teacher and Metropolitan Opera singer who graduated from Lawrence High School and KU.
News Radio KMAN17 hours ago
MHS girls’ cross country claims second straight 6A state title, on News Radio KMANBy Toby Hammes LAWRENCE — Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out. That formula, backed by a season of handling pressure, practice and perseverance, was key for Manhattan High girls’ cross country to avoid any surprises on Halloween at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, as the top-ranked Indians claimed their second consecutive Class 6A
Ad Astra Radio19 hours ago
Salthawk Sophomore Finishes Season at State Cross Country Meet, on Ad Astra RadioHutchinson High sophomore Cristian Medina finished in 57th place at the Class 5A state cross country meet on Saturday at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence. Medina finished the 3.1-mile race in a time of 17 minutes, 31.66 seconds. Overall, 97 competitors were in the race.
Olathe Reporter20 hours ago
Olathe West gets back to top of Kansas cross country rankings with first boys' championship, on Olathe ReporterOlathe West cross country has regained its title as a cross country powerhouse after the boys team won its first ever state championship Saturday in Lawrence.
The Lawrence Times20 hours ago
Lawrence City Commission to consider issuing bonds they approved for KU Gateway development, on The Lawrence TimesLawrence city commissioners on Tuesday will consider issuing bonds for the KU Gateway Project for tax breaks that they approved last year.
DerbyInformer.com22 hours ago
Derby cross country gains experience at state, on DerbyInformer.comDerby cross country wrapped up the 2026 season at the state championships Oct. 31 at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence. Senior Ben Perry earned a medal with a top-20 finish,
The Lawrence TimesNov. 1
Kaw Valley Almanac for Nov. 2-8, 2026, on The Lawrence TimesFall prairie colors are beginning to mute. Trees are either losing leaves, turning colors or staying green, confused by the extended fall, dry weather.
The University Daily KansanNov. 1
Kansas volleyball beats Iowa State to extend winning streak, on The University Daily KansanKansas volleyball extended its winning streak by beating Iowa State on Sunday. Grace Nelson recorded a career-high 18 kills.
Lawrence Journal-WorldNov. 1
Douglas County sees nearly 18,000 in-person advance voters; here’s what to know ahead of Election Day, on Lawrence Journal-WorldAn election that will decide the winners for everything from U.S. senator to governor to county commissioners to township officials is entering its final stages. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. The final day of voting follows a multi-week period of advance voting. In person advance voting ended at […]
Lawrence Journal-WorldNov. 1
Lawrence city leaders to vote on issuing bonds for KU’s Gateway project, on Lawrence Journal-WorldTo keep its Gateway project on schedule, the University of Kansas wants Lawrence to issue STAR bonds and other incentives for the project now, and city leaders on Tuesday will vote on whether to do that. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will be asked to consider authorizing two bond issuances for […]
Lawrence Journal-WorldNov. 1
Athletes of the Week: Joey Dooley and Shea Griffith, on Lawrence Journal-WorldMore fall sports concluded over the weekend as local athletes performed at their peak in state competitions. Here are this week’s selections for Journal-World Athletes of the Week: Joey Dooley, Lawrence Dooley was nearly perfect through the air in Lawrence’s 52-7 win over Shawnee Mission South, completing 84% of his passes for 281 yards and […]
Lawrence Journal-WorldNov. 1
Community honors departed loved ones at Día de Muertos event, on Lawrence Journal-WorldHundreds of community members gathered Sunday at John Taylor Park for a Día de Muertos event to honor and remember departed loved ones. The event, organized by Somos Lawrence and the Lawrence Percolator, featured a community altar dedicated to the people who nourish us, including those who grow, harvest, package, process and serve our food. […]
Lawrence Journal-WorldNov. 1
LINK’s free Thanksgiving dinner continues, but as a program of Homeless Resource Center; volunteers can sign up next week, on Lawrence Journal-WorldThe Homeless Resource Center will host LINK’s annual dinner on Thanksgiving Day. LINK – short for Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen – became a program of HRC in April of this year, and the HRC will continue the tradition of the free community meal for anyone who wishes to partake. LINK is a community meal program […]
Lawrence Journal-WorldNov. 1
KU to raise employee pay by 3% across all campuses, on Lawrence Journal-WorldThe University of Kansas announced a 3% pay increase to all eligible employees, shifting from its current model of merit-based pay to adjust for high inflation, Chancellor Doug Girod said in a message on Monday. The increase will apply to employees across all KU campuses, including Lawrence, Edwards and the Medical Center, and will take […]
Kansas State CollegianNov. 1
Errors cast spell over K-State in loss to No. 15 KU, on Kansas State CollegianWildcats can't shake offensive struggles in second Sunflower Showdown loss of the season.
Salina PostNov. 1
SES Cross Country posts pair of strong runner-up finishes at Rim Rock, on Salina PostBy TYLER HENRYLead Sportswriter - Salina PostThe Southeast of Saline cross-country teams turned in a pair of strong finishes at the state me
Ad Astra RadioNov. 1
State Cross Country Roundup: Area Runners Earn Individual Accolades, on Ad Astra RadioHoisington senior Brody Rossman, who placed 14th at state as a junior, placed second at the Kansas Class 3A boys state cross country meet Saturday at Lawrence’s Rim Rock Farm with a time of 16:12.91. Wichita Trinity Academy won the Kansas Class 3A boys state cross
Hutch PostOct. 31
👟 Hesston girls win Class 3A state cross country championship; area runners shine at Rim Rock Farm, on Hutch PostKSHSAA State Cross Country 2026 LAWRENCE, Kan. — The&nb
WIBWOct. 31
Manhattan girls cross country wins second straight state title, on WIBWManhattan high school took home the 6A girls cross country state title on Saturday in Lawrence.
KRSL.comOct. 31
Hoch Medals at 19th Place, Counts Places 64th at State XC Meet, on KRSL.comAdam Hoch and Averie Counts wrapped up the best showing in years by the Russell High School Cross Country program on Saturday at the Class 3A state meet at Rimrock Farm in Lawrence.
Lawrence Journal-WorldOct. 31
KU volleyball takes down Iowa State 3-1 in road match, on Lawrence Journal-WorldThe Kansas volleyball team stretched its win streak to four matches on Sunday with a 3-1 victory (25-19, 23-25, 25-17, 25-23) over Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa. Junior outside hitter Grace Nelson matched her career high with 18 kills, including the decisive one on match point, and added 11 digs for a […]
Lawrence Journal-WorldOct. 31
Preview: KU opens season against Fordham, on Lawrence Journal-WorldThe Kansas men’s basketball team learned quite a bit about its makeup in exhibition games against Louisville and Duke, even as neither went its way. “For me personally, I view both those teams as national championship contenders,” center Christian Reeves said. “… I think we fought. I don’t think we lay down or anything like […]
Great Bend PostOct. 31
Schroeter finishes third at state: area state cross country results, on Great Bend PostGreat Bend sophomore Decorah Schroeter, pictured during last week's regional run at Lake B
Wichita EagleOct. 31
Kansas state cross country: Wichita Trinity, Hesston bring home 3A titles, on Wichita EagleWichita Trinity Academy and Hesston led the area’s Kansas state cross country champions, with Trinity winning two titles and Hesston earning a girls three-peat.
In brief
The short notes of Daily Lawrence’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Election DayPolls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and the ballot runs from U.S.
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, and the ballot runs from U.S. senator to governor to county commissioners to township officials. Douglas County counted 17,677 in-person advance voters, higher than normal for a non-presidential election year, its top election official said.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Lawrence Journal-World
KU payKU will raise pay 3% for eligible employees across all KU campuses, including Lawrence, Edwards and the Medical Center, Chancellor Doug Girod said.
KU will raise pay 3% for eligible employees across all KU campuses, including Lawrence, Edwards and the Medical Center, Chancellor Doug Girod said. The increase takes effect Jan. 17.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Lawrence Journal-World
VolleyballKansas beat Iowa State 3-1 Sunday in Ames, 25-19, 23-25, 25-17, 25-23, for its fourth straight win.
Kansas beat Iowa State 3-1 Sunday in Ames, 25-19, 23-25, 25-17, 25-23, for its fourth straight win. Grace Nelson had 18 kills, and Reese Messer's 54 assists were a season high.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Lawrence Journal-World, The University Daily Kansan
ThanksgivingLINK's free Thanksgiving dinner is at 1 p.m.
LINK's free Thanksgiving dinner is at 1 p.m. Nov. 26 in the lower level of First Christian Church at 10th and Kentucky streets. Meals will also be delivered to homes across Lawrence that day.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Lawrence Journal-World
Opera historyKU's Samantha Cooper will give a free presentation on Metropolitan Opera singer Beatrice Belkin from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
KU's Samantha Cooper will give a free presentation on Metropolitan Opera singer Beatrice Belkin from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Lawrence Jewish Community Center, 917 Highland Drive. Belkin graduated from Lawrence High School and KU.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Lawrence Times