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Benjamin R. Goeckel, 50, was killed when his stationary John Deere lawn mower was struck by a northbound Polaris Ranger UTV on Indian Road in Washington County; the mower operator died at the scene, while the UTV driver and a 9-year-old passenger were not injured.
No. 13 Kansas Baseball routed No. 9 West Virginia 9-0 at Surprise Stadium to win its first Big 12 Tournament title in 20 years (second in program history), earning an NCAA Championship bid as the Jayhawks improve to 42-16.
A Kansas Ford dealer cannot release a sold Ford F-250 because a robin built a nest on a tire, and active nests are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The dealership publicly explained the delay, credited a wildlife group for guidance, and even named the hatchlings (Lugnut, Turbo, Diesel and Axel) while the birds remain, delaying the vehicle’s transfer until they leave the nest.
Forecasters warn a severe weather outbreak continues into Monday with a continued threat of intense tornadoes across Nebraska, Kansas, and Iowa, potentially accompanied by damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall; residents should stay alert for warnings and have a shelter plan ready.
A Kansas judge granted an injunction blocking the enforcement of a newly approved law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors, after two teenagers’ parents, represented by the ACLU, sued to allow their continuity of care while the case proceeds. The attorney general plans to appeal; if upheld, the injunction would last for the duration of the lawsuit, with the court citing rights to personal autonomy and parental medical decision-making.
A daughter is suing HaysMed and Dr. Roberto Cervera for $10 million after her father, Stephen Richter, died Oct. 1, 2024 during an aortic valve replacement at HaysMed. The suit claims negligence across multiple aspects of care, including evaluation, medical history, informed consent, management of cardioplegia, timing, and equipment readiness. Both sides deny wrongdoing; HaysMed has expressed sympathy but cannot comment due to pending litigation, and a venue-change request was denied. No hearing date has been set yet.
Adam Hamilton, the pastor of the nation’s largest Methodist church, has announced a bid for the U.S. Senate in Kansas, launching a listening-tour campaign and meeting voters in communities like Lenexa.
Kansas signed the consensus No. 1 recruit in the 2026 class, Tyran Stokes, boosting the Jayhawks to No. 25 in CBS Sports' Version 13 Top 25 And 1 preseason rankings. Coach Bill Self praised Stokes as a versatile scorer, rebounder and passer who’ll form KU’s core alongside fellow five-star Taylen Kinney for the 2026-27 season.
Five-star wing Tyran Stokes commits to Kansas over Kentucky on Inside the NBA, ending his recruitment, while James Madison transfer Justin McBride commits to Kentucky moments earlier; KSR explains what the decisions mean for Kentucky’s 2026–27 roster and continues coverage on the KSR YouTube channel.
Tyran Stokes will reveal his college choice tonight on Inside the NBA. A large Kentucky Sports Radio panel mostly projects Kansas, citing Bill Self’s proven recruiting track record and the Nike/NIL ties, while Kentucky remains in play due to Nike’s influence and the NIL era. The decision timing aligns with the upcoming announcement, and optimism about KU persists even as some hints keep Kentucky alive.
With the 179th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the 49ers selected Enrique Cruz Jr., an offensive tackle from Kansas who previously played at Syracuse. Cruz started 18 games at Syracuse (15 at left tackle, 3 at right tackle) before transferring to Kansas in 2025, where he started all 12 games at right tackle and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention. At the NFL Combine he showcased length and athleticism (6-foot-5, 313 pounds; third among OTs with an athleticism score of 91), pairing explosive power with solid footwork and balance that projects to the pro game.
Former Coldwater mayor Joe Ceballos pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts for voting without U.S. citizenship; he is a permanent resident with a green card and says the voting was an honest mistake. The charges were downgraded from felony to misdemeanor due to lack of intent, under a plea deal that calls for one year of probation with a six-month jail sentence suspended and a $2,000 fine plus court fees. Immigration officials could pursue removal if felonies were charged, but the defense argues residency should not be affected. Supporters attended court, and Ceballos is viewed locally as a well-liked cattle rancher.
A multi-day severe-weather outbreak kicked off Monday across the central U.S., spawning tornadoes and baseball‑sized hail from Kansas to Wisconsin and Michigan, with power outages and flooding concerns in the Great Lakes region. Forecasts warn that Tuesday through Friday could bring more threats from Texas to the Great Lakes—supercell storms capable of EF2–EF3 tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail—followed by a cooldown and a calmer stretch starting Sunday.
A line of powerful storms swept the central United States, triggering tornado watches and warnings from Texas to the Great Lakes, after a tornado struck Ottawa, Kansas. Forecasters warn of several days of severe weather across the region, with watches issued for Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin and a flash flood warning in Green Bay as conditions stay volatile.
In a Live Science interview, Perry Samson, a university atmospheric-science professor, recounts being dragged into a tornado near Oberlin, Kansas in 2008 during a field trip with students. He describes how the tornado formed quickly, the 200 mph winds and debris, and how, trapped in a car, he rode out the core of the storm for under a minute with the car’s aerodynamics helping him endure. The experience shaped his classroom stories, reinforced safety lessons for students (such as finding a ditch and staying low), and helped fund ongoing field research and endowments after retirement.