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Hays Post
🏈 Hays controls Junction City in a victory
JUNCTION CITY - Hays High opened their 2026 campaign with a road trip to Junction City on Friday night. The game was delayed by thirty minutes due to the heat. The Indian defense led the way early forcing a punt after a Junction City drive lost thirteen yards. Following a Hays pass was intercepted the defense stepped up again. Keiston Evans-Grant batted down a backwards pass that was recovered by Bryan Obour.
catchitkansas.com
Kapaun cruises past Washburn Rural
WICHITA, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - After reclassifications in the offseason, the 4A State Champs in the Kapaun Crusaders, had a new task ahead of them in 5A. In week one in their new classification, the Crusaders cruised past Washburn Rural, 58-13, for the 1-0 start to the season. Kapaun...
wrhsbluestreak.com
Rise in Student Illness Raises Concerns
In recent weeks, the school has seen an increase in sickness. Many students have been sent home with fevers, flu symptoms, and colds. While it is somewhat normal to see more sickness at the beginning of the school year, many students are wondering if the amount of illness this year is more than usual.
westernkansasnews.com
Red Demons use dominant first half to best Pioneers
The Dodge City Red Demon football team opened up their 2026 season with a 42-20 win at home against Wichita West. The Demons led 35-6 at halftime after a fast start offensively. The scoring started immediately, as junior wide receiver Xavier Carrillo found a lane down the sideline on the...
ncktoday.com
Concordia Football Opens Season With Victory Over Abilene
Due to the extreme heat in North Central Kansas, the start of the 2026 Concordia football season was delayed...by 30 minutes...but the delay was worth it, as Concordia defeated Abilene 33-0 for the Panthers' first season-opening victory since 2022. The fireworks at Harold M Clark Stadium didn't take long to...
JC Post
JCHS Moves Kickoff Time for Season Opener
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. - The No. 8 ranked Junction City High School football teams season opener on Friday, Sept. 4 versus No. 7 Hays High School will now kickoff at 7:30 p.m. With the adjusted game time, gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and it will be United Way of Junction City Kick-Off Night inside Blue Jay Stadium. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate for $7 (adults) and $5 (students).
KSNT News
Topeka High football opens the season in dominant fashion
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Trojans took down the Highland Park Scots on Thursday night. Topeka High grabbed the 33-6 win over Highland Park to open up the football season for Topeka. The Trojans struck first to jump to a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. In the second, Topeka High’s Asher Filbeck connected with Courtney […]
KSNT News
Woodrow Wilson Elementary receives library makeover
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to reflect the correct name of the school. We regret the error. MANHATTAN (KSNT) — Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in the Little Apple received a library makeover thanks to the ‘Extra Yard for Teachers’ initiative. The Big 12 Conference and College Football Playoff partnered with Woodrow Wilson Elementary […]
JC Post
Junction City Education Association reaches Impasse with USD 475 School Board
JUNCTION CITY – The Junction City Education Association (JCEA) negotiations team returned to the table August 31 after members of the bargaining unit, which includes all certified teachers, voted not to ratify the proposed 2026-2027 tentative negotiated agreement on August 14. Superintendent Eggleston was notified the bargaining unit had conducted a vote and the vote failed to reach the threshold necessary to ratify the tentative agreement.
WIBW
Topeka Public Schools to excuse absences due to heat wave
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka Public Schools is allowing parents to keep their children home this week because of excessive heat, and those absences will not be penalized. “We are aware; we make sure everybody understands that we’re aware of the situation, we know it’s hot,” Topeka High Principal Dustin Dick said.
Emporia gazette.com
Logan Avenue’s closure is a loss — and a warning to state lawmakers
There is no painless way to close a neighborhood school. If Logan Avenue Elementary closes at the end of the 2026-27 school year, students will lose the building where they learned to read, made friends and discovered their place in the world. Teachers and staff will lose the school community they helped build. Families will lose a familiar and trusted institution, and Emporia will lose another piece of its identity.
KVOE
Area Game of the Week Set for Osage City at Olpe, Area Schedule
The Area Game of the Week returns Friday night as high school football kicks off across the state. Country 101.7 FM will bring you live coverage of Osage City at Olpe, with pregame coverage beginning at 6:40 p.m. and kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The Eagles will open the 2026...
KVOE
Spartans Defense Leads Emporia Past Wichita North
The Emporia High defense made a statement in the season opener Friday night, scoring three touchdowns as the Spartans dominated Wichita North 67-0 at Wichita Northwest High School. Emporia’s defense set the tone from the opening whistle, scoring touchdowns on the Spartans’ first two defensive possessions. Noah Rodecap...
schoolconstructionnews.com
Dr. Kacey Wiltz Named Director of Public Safety for Kansas State University
Dr. Kacey Wiltz has been selected as director of public safety and chief of police for Kansas State University following a national search. Wiltz will begin serving in this role on Sept. 14. Wiltz has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, and she currently serves as the chief...
KSNT News
Shawnee Heights football embracing their physicality this season
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Thunderbirds are ready to prove themselves under the Friday Night Lights. Shawnee Heights football is coming off a 4-5 season and has lost key offensive playmakers from last year. “Last year we didn’t perform as well as we should have,” senior Javon Williams told 27 Sports. “Last year I feel like we could […]
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Kansas girls get their first chance at varsity flag football as inaugural season kicks off
Kansas was one of the first Midwestern states to sanction girls’ flag football as a varsity high school sport. Now, girls across the state have their first chance to compete under the lights. Players at Wichita Northwest High School enthusiastically ran through flag football drills in the school’s gymnasium...
KVOE
Spartans Head to Wichita North to Kickoff Season
Emporia High opens the 2026 football season Friday night, as the Spartans travel to Wichita to take on Wichita North at Wichita Northwest High School. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., with the game airing live on Mix 104.9 FM. The Spartans are looking to get the season off to...
WIBW
Good Kids - Seaman High student represents Kansas at Young People’s Continental Congress
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Seaman High School student Emmanuel Armstead was selected, along with his teacher Jeffrey Schuh, to represent Kansas at the Young People’s Continental Congress. Only 27 student-teacher teams from across the United States and around the world were chosen. The teams gathered this summer inside Carpenters’...
KSNT
USD 501 allowing students to stay home during hot weather
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka school district is letting some students stay home amid forecasted high temperatures in northeast Kansas. Aarion Gray, a spokesman for USD 501, shared a message with 27 News that the district sent out to parents Tuesday, Sept. 1. In it, USD 501 officials said they are monitoring forecasted hot temperatures over the next 10 days. Families who want to keep their children home during this period can do so after notifying their respective schools.
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VIDEO: Wamego High School one of Kansas high schools to add girl’s flag football
Girls’ Flag Football was officially added as a Kansas State High School Activity this year. One of the schools to add the sport is Wamego High School. Austin Meyer spoke with Wamego head coach and FHSU alum Weston Moody about the new program. Video submitted as part of Convergent...