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City Showdown: Free State dominates Lawrence 65-9 in wrestling dual

Free State and Lawrence High took to the wrestling mat at FSHS on Wednesday evening in a dual that swung in the hosts’ favor, 65-9. The dual doubled as senior night for the Firebirds. Coach Randy Streeter has coached many classes throughout their high school careers, but he said this class ...

Local receiver Sims commits to KU for 2026

The Kansas football team didn’t have to look far to find its first wide receiver commitment of the 2026 recruiting class. Nate Sims, who is from Ottawa, announced that he will play college football for the Jayhawks. Sims made his commitment at the Homefield sports complex in Olathe on ...

Longtime honorary KU basketball player JP Bemberger dies

Jonathan Phog “JP” Bemberger, who had spent more than four years as an honorary member of the Kansas men’s basketball team while battling cancer, has died. He was 20. KU announced the news on social media Tuesday night. “Our beloved teammate, JP, has passed away,” read a post on ...