KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Alec Bevis (men's soccer) and Whitney Randall (women's basketball) of Fort Hays State University were selected as finalists for the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association's Ken B. Jones Award, presented by Summit Pointe Financial Group, announced Tuesday (May 24) by the league office. The annual award recognizes the conference's male and female student-athletes of the year.
NEW ORLEANS - Both Fort Hays State track and field teams head to Allendale, Mich. for the 2022 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships ranked in the final release of the UST-FCCCA National Rating Index, released Monday (May 23) by the coaches organization. The Tiger women now rank 15th in the country, while the men head to the national meet ranked 25th in the country.
Coleslaw is a staple of backyard cookouts and picnics. Coleslaw is considered a Dutch food, though there are mentions of a similar cabbage dish served in Ancient Rome. The word coleslaw is derived from the Dutch term “koolsla,” meaning “cabbage salad.” That’s not surprising, as the slaw is made primarily of shredded cabbage with a salad dressing or other condiment, usually vinaigrette or mayonnaise.
Kansas is moving to provide $50 million in relief to businesses such as bars, gyms and hair salons that were forced by state or local officials to shut down or restrict their operations during the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic.
A California couple contributed $25 million to McPherson College in what officials said was the largest gift to a small, private liberal arts college in Kansas history. Melanie and Richard Lundquist, signers of the “Giving Pledge” promise to dedicate a majority of their wealth to charitable causes, announced the donation Sunday at the central Kansas college’s commencement.
Q: I've been following your guidelines for restricted eating times and improved nutrition, and have lost 12 pounds in the past six months. Now I see that a new study declares that time-restricted eating doesn't help with weight loss. So is it smart to restrict the time I eat or not? -- David M., New York
Dear Dr. Roach: My blood pressure crept up on me, and I went on medication. I had been eating what I thought was a healthy diet to keep my blood pressure in check. My nutritionist suggested to me I back off my handful of almonds daily and check my intake of other foods high in oxalates. Two weeks later, my blood pressure was normal. I stopped taking blood pressure medication, and after four years, my pressure has stayed low-tonormal. -- D.
The political action committee of the Kansas Farm Bureau endorsed Tuesday - the reelection of Republicans U.S. Sen.
Monday morning will commence the 2022 Memorial Day Observance Ceremony. The service will feature music by Trilogy, a flag raising by the Marine Corps League, laying of the memorial wreath by the American Legion Auxiliary, Roll Call, read by members of various military organizations, a tribute to Memorial day by 1Sgt (Ret) Jessica Brooks, & concluding with a Rifle Salute & Taps.
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have won nine consecutive games in the Western Conference finals. They can make it an even 10, eliminate Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks and return to the NBA Finals after three years away with a victory in Game 4 in Dallas on Tuesday night.