🎙️ Norton Girls Basketball at Smith Center – 2/13/2026

Reopening the Mexico Border for Cattle Corn Leaf and Sugarcane...

On August 1, 2026, at around 1:03 a.m., Riley County Fire District #1 responded to a residential fire in Leonardville. Firefighters contained the blaze in about 40 minutes amid heavy damage and a partial roof collapse. A total of 24 firefighters and 11 apparatus were involved, with no reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.

The Marshall County Democrats will host "Pop in the Park" on August 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Marysville, Kansas. The event includes agricultural discussions, guest speakers, and community engagement, while promoting charitable contributions with a food drive for local food banks. Attendees can enjoy refreshments and music.

The Marshall County Commissioners convened a regular meeting, approving past minutes and various purchase orders, including for engineering services and election supplies. Meghan Voracek was appointed County Attorney with an approved salary of $150,000. The Board also discussed pending litigation, transportation complaints, and a moratorium on data center development.

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — An hours-long standoff ended peacefully Sunday morning after an armed man who barricaded himself inside a south Newton residence during a domestic violence investigation was taken into custody by local authorities.

The Colorado Rockies swept the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series, outscoring them 23-8. Key highlights included strong pitching performances and record-breaking offensive displays, especially from Hunter Goodman. The Royals' struggles continued, marking their ninth sweep of the season. They face the Minnesota Twins next as they aim to rebound.

Sporting Kansas City experienced a 2-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo at Sporting Park, marked by Lasse Berg Johnsen's red card before halftime. Despite changing line-ups, Sporting struggled to convert opportunities, while Houston scored twice in the second half, solidifying their lead. Sporting's next match will be against the Colorado Rapids.

On August 1, 2026, the Kansas City Current ended their match against Angel City FC in a 1-1 draw at CPKC Stadium. After Angel City scored early, Kansas City's Haley Hopkins equalized in the 26th minute. Despite multiple scoring chances, neither team could secure a win, extending Kansas City's home unbeaten streak to 26 matches.