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‘A Night-and-Day Difference’: How the Royals Revamped Their MiLB Pitching

Thursday, July 13

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals (mlb.com/royals) - Paul Gibson was in the car on a hot July day last year, making the 3 1/2-hour trek from Springdale, Ark., where the Royals’ Double-A team plays, to Kansas City. The Royals’ senior pitching director was deep... Read More.

Kansas Golf Coaches Association Announces Boys’ All-State Teams

Thursday, July 13

By: KSHSAA Covered Staff The Kansas Golf Coaches Association has announced its 2023 boys All-State teams.Five individual grass-greens state champions earned first-team honors in their respective classes – Shawnee Mission East’s Thomas Gogel in Class 6A, Bishop Carroll’s Noah Holtzman in 5A, Circle’s Anderson Helmer in... Read More.

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

Wednesday, July 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School.“Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Plan to Move to a New Location

Wednesday, July 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The United Way of Reno County (UWRC) will soon be moving to a new location, allowing for expanded space. Staff announce this week that UWRC will lease space from the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber, with the move planned for the end of... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases

Wednesday, July 12

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The cost of school breakfast and lunch in McPherson USD 418 will be going up 20 cents across the board in the fall. The Board of Education Monday approved a recommendation from Director of Operations Bill Froese to increase charges, which... Read More.

Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas wildlife commissioners are exploring whether to restrict hunters from setting out bait to lure deer and other game. Most Midwestern states ban or limit baiting.Among 13 Midwestern states, only Kansas allows unregulated baiting of animals such as deer for... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Fentanyl Distribution

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Last month the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Attorney General’s office announced a new task force aimed at cracking down on fentanyl distribution in the state. But drug policy experts say enforcement efforts don’t address the root issue of... Read More.

Kansas Football to Represent at Big 12 Football Media Days

Wednesday, July 12

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics ARLINGTON, Texas (kuathletics.com) — Kansas football head coach Lance Leipold, safety Kenny Logan Jr., running back Devin Neal, linebacker Rich Miller and quarterback Jalon Daniels preview the 2023 football season at Big 12 Media Days presented by Old Trapper... Read More.

Tuesday’s Collegiate Baseball Scores and Upcoming Schedule

Wednesday, July 12

Below are Collegiate Baseball Scores from Tuesday, along with Wednesday's upcoming schedule in the Kansas Collegiate League Baseball and the Sunflower Collegiate League:Tuesday’s Schedule KCLB Haysville Aviators 3, Wellington Heat 4 McPherson Pipeliners 10, El Dorado Walnuts 14 MidWest Moos 4, Park City Rangers 12SCL Derby Twins 5, Kingman... Read More.

2023 Big 12 Volleyball Preseason Awards Revealed

Wednesday, July 12

Courtesy of the Big 12 Conference The 2023 All-Big 12 Volleyball Preseason Team has been announced along with the Preseason Player and Freshman of the Year awards. Texas’ Madisen Skinner was named the league’s Preseason Player of the Year while fellow Longhorn Ella Swindle and... Read More.

National League Snaps All-Star Game Losing Streak, Tops AL 3-2 Behind Elias Díaz Homer

Wednesday, July 12

By: Tim Booth, AP News SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) — Shining brightly in the Emerald City, the National League snapped a losing streak that lasted more than a decade.An unheralded catcher from Colorado delivered the big blow.Elias Díaz hit a two-run homer off... Read More.

Royals Select Eight Players on Second Day of 2023 First-Year Player Draft

Tuesday, July 11

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals selected eight players on the second day of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, including four pitchers, one outfielder, two infielders and a two-way player. In the 3rd round (75th overall), the Royals selected right-handed pitcher Hiro Wyatt out of Staples HS... Read More.