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Kansas AG wants state education department to remove gender, sex language from lunch contracts
Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach encouraged the Kansas State Board of Education to remove sex discrimination language from the state’s lunch contracts, the latest in his offensive against gender and...

Dear Abby: Neighbor seems to single me out for his complaints about the entire medical community
DEAR ABBY: I have a male friend (attorney) who is married to a dermatologist. Nearly every time this friend interacts with a medical provider, he is dissatisfied and feels he is being ripped off. He attests that doctors order unnecessary tests and...

Sporting Kansas City prepares for match against Real Salt Lake
Sporting Kansas City is set to play against Real Salt Lake at Children's Mercy Park on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The match will kick off at 7:30 PM CT. The venue promises a lively atmosphere with various activities planned for fans before the game....

Sporting Kansas City prepares for Real Salt Lake showdown amid festivities
Sporting Kansas City is set to host Real Salt Lake on Saturday at Children's Mercy Park. The match, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT, promises various fan activities, including Matt Besler's induction into the Sporting Legends hall of honor. Fans can...

Boxing Tonight: Deontay Wilder vs. Herndon – Live Results from Kansas
Deontay Wilder didn’t bother boxing pretty tonight. He stalked Herndon from the start, hunting that big shot to shut his lights out — and by round seven, he did exactly that. Herndon had no answers. He ran, he grabbed, he tried to hide. It was...

Kansas wheat harvest behind schedule
The state’s wheat harvest is only 20% complete, well behind last year’s 49% at this point and the 31% average, according to the Kansas Wheat Harvest Report this week. The report is produced by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of...

Kansas State's NEW O-Line Philosophy will SHATTER Expectations | Big 12 Championship Run Inevitable?
Offensive line showdown: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Kansas State Wildcats. Which Big 12 powerhouse has the edge in the trenches? Author: 13newsnow.com Published: 5:19 PM EDT June 27, 2025 Updated: 5:19 PM EDT June 27, 2025

Kansas City, Kansas, residents cope with power outages after Thursday storms
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Residents in Kansas City, Kansas, are dealing with the aftermath of Thursday night's storms that left many without power for nearly a day. Brenda Holland, a KCK resident, described the moment the storm hit her home. "The whole...

UNT System board names Calhoun as lone finalist for Health Science Center presidency
Dr. Kirk Calhoun is the lone finalist for president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. System regents appointed Calhoun during a special called meeting June 27. He is currently serving as interim president of the Health...

Kansas City shelter warns pet owners to prepare for a hot July Fourth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As Kansas City bustles to prepare for a hot Fourth of July, one area shelter has warned pet owners not to forget about their furry friends. Every year, Wayside Waifs says that summer has two events that impact pets: hot...

Miss Manners: I can’t eat out without risking my health
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m seeking some guidance on how best to navigate my dietary restrictions with grace. I have celiac disease, meaning I cannot tolerate gluten in any form. Even trace amounts of cross-contamination -- such as using the same knife...

How to Watch Focused Health 250: Live Stream NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series, TV Channel
By Ben Verbrugge is a freelance sportswriter with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills. He is a member of the Los Angeles media and spends most of his time covering the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he is either playing or watching...

More than 300 rural hospitals face immediate closure threat as Senate Medicaid cuts loom
As Senate Republicans race to finalize President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, one major piece of the package has emerged as a flashpoint: deep cuts to Medicaid that some lawmakers and advocates warn could push rural hospitals to...
Angels manager Ron Washington (health) out for rest of season
Ron Washington will not manage the Los Angeles Angels for the rest of the season due to a health concern, the team announced Friday. Bench coach Ray Montgomery will act as interim manager. Ryan Goins was promoted to the team’s bench coach....

KDHE releases blue-green algae advisories for Kansas lakes
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued blue-green algae advisories for Kansas lakes. According to KDHE, Harmful Algae Blooms (HAB) may look...

New trails bring outdoor activities to western Kansas
Western Kansas towns are surrounded by land. Yet some communities have very few spaces to safely exercise and explore the outdoors. While most of the land in this region is used for agriculture, residents of the area want designated spaces to...

In Photos: $4,100,000 NIL valued AJ Dybantsa shares his best shots from Redbull X Men's Health magazine photoshoot
BYU Cougars signee AJ Dybantsa is one of the most anticipated recruits in recent years. Alongside Kansas' Darryn Peterson, he is viewed as one of the top two recruits in the nation. Media outlets are split, with ESPN ranking Dybantsas No. 1 and...

BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa's Men's Health magazine photoshoot elicits reactions from fans :"Utah Jazz 2026 1st pick"
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa’s appearance in Men’s Health magazine sparked a wave of excitement among fans, with many already projecting a bright future for the young basketball star. An Instagram post on Friday showed the magazine photoshoot, which...

Internal audit finds 'alarming' lapses in Kansas City EMS chest pain response
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An internal review found Kansas City Fire Department paramedics and EMTs often failed to follow established procedures for patients with chest pain, according to The Kansas City Star. The audit, conducted earlier in 2025, showed...

The current Medicare payment system may benefit from alternative payment models
Home » News » 2025 » June June 27, 2025 | By: Mark Richardson & Mike Moen - Public News Service (Adobe Stock) Mark Richardson & Mike Moen - Public News Service Policy experts said the current Medicare payment system for reimbursing primary care...