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NASCAR Xfinity Series at Charlotte Roval: Time, TV schedule for Saturday's race
The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs continue with the Blue Cross NC 250 elimination race on Oct. 4 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course. Connor Zilisch is the favorite to win, as has been the case in every road-course race not involving...

Favorites and longshots for Sunday's NASCAR playoff race at Charlotte
The theory has been beaten to death, but times like this demand rolling it out again. Here goes: In an auto race, with literally thousands of moving parts, a whole lot of things can go wrong. And for any specific driver, sometimes all it takes is...

Gordon Park Exhibit On Black Religion On Display Howard University Museum Until Dec. 1, 2025
By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide Guests are streaming through the doors of the Howard University Museum, checking in, and strolling past about four dozen Gordon Parks’ photos that effortlessly channel the mind back to...

Humboldt Race Results: October 3, 2025 (World of Outlaws)
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series race at Humboldt Speedway, Kansas, featured a thrilling 40-lap event. Dennis Erb Jr. emerged victorious after a fierce battle for the lead, particularly with Dustin Sorensen. The race saw several lead changes...

Two years after the start of the Israel-Hamas war, Iowa City activists rally
More than 75 Iowa City residents rallied on the Pentacrest Friday as part of International Day of Action for Gaza, as they signified the second anniversary of the deadly Israel-Hamas war. People gathered for over an hour to show their support,...

Denny Hamlin’s ‘Emotional Motives’ Comes to Light as NASCAR Analyst Reasons Kansas Controversy
Denny Hamlin’s role in NASCAR extends far beyond being a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing. As co-owner of 23XI Racing, he faces a unique challenge in balancing personal ambition with team responsibilities. However, things don’t always go according to...
Baltimore Ravens cooked at 1-3? What's wrong with Sauce Gardner? Kansas City Chiefs truly back?
After entering this season with a world of hype, the Baltimore Ravens stunningly find themselves at an early crossroads. Arguably possessing the most talented roster in the AFC, the back-to-back AFC North champions sit at 1-3 and look nothing like...

Court decision will allow transgender Kansans to change gender markers on their driver’s licenses
Share this post or save for later Thanks to a Kansas Supreme Court decision this week, transgender Kansans will soon be able to change the gender markers on their driver’s licenses. In July, Attorney General Kris Kobach appealed a decision from...

Director of Eisenhower Library in Kansas Fired After Refusing to Give Trump a Sword
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Director...

Kansas Arts Commission opens nominations for Governor’s Arts Awards
TOPEKA – The Department of Commerce today announced the Kansas Art Commission (KAC) now is accepting nominations for the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through October 31. The...

“I’ve never done that before”: Chase Elliott melts hearts with a gender reveal for two of his superfans
Chase Elliott helped two of his fans with a special moment. Asked to do their baby’s gender reveal, Elliott announced it would be a boy, admitting it was something he had never done before as he congratulated the couple. Driving the #9 Hendrick...

Kansas City Royals news: Trade pitching for hitting?
At The Star, Jaylon Thompson wonders if the Royals pitching depth is how they hope to acquire offensive help: “We saw how much Cole Ragans can change a game for us in the last three starts,” Picollo said. “I mean, it’s dominant type stuff. Kris...

Kansas AG requests special legislative session after gender markers lawsuit appeal denied

2025 For the Church Conference urges leaders to minister by faith
KANSAS CITY, Mo – Hundreds of pastors and ministry leaders gathered on the campus of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for the 2025 For the Church National Conference Sept. 29-30. This year’s theme, “Kingdom Come,” called attendees to...

Kansas Supreme Court sides with JoCo woman who says she lost job offer for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Kansas Supreme Court has sided with a Leawood woman who says she lost a job offer after her potential employer questioned the sincerity of her religious exemption to a COVID-19 vaccine. The case hinged on whether a Kansas law that prohibits...

After declining to give Trump a sword for King Charles, a Kansas museum leader is out
President Trump wanted a gift for King Charles.Ahead of his state visit to Britain last month, the administration began looking for an artifact relating to President Dwight D. Eisenhower that the president could give the British monarch — a sword...

NASCAR playoffs at Charlotte Roval: Where to watch, live stream, race preview, pick to win for the Roval 400
There are many road courses around the wide world of motorsports, from the most famous circuits abroad to the many challenging courses that the United States -- a country known for its oval racing -- has to offer. But between all the ovals and...

'We were very close': Kansas City Chiefs’ Chris Jones opens up about aunt’s passing
'We were very close': Kansas City Chiefs’ Chris Jones opens up about aunt’s passing Chris, I don't know if we've got this information postgame, but if you're going to share just you tell us your aunt's name and just what she meant to your life. Uh...

NASCAR Insider Applauds Zane Smith’s Ford After Brutal Kansas Crash Test
It is safe to assume that Zane Smith had no shortage of anger for John Hunter Nemechek after their Kansas Speedway tangle. The No. 42 Toyota squeezed Smith into the SAFER barrier, flipping the No. 38 onto its driver’s side. From there, it grated...

Insiders Cast Doubt on Bubba Wallace’s Slim NASCAR Playoff Chances After Kansas Setback
Two races into the Round of 12 and two heated moments? Yes, that’s playoffs for you. But the common driver? Denny Hamlin. His collision with Bubba Wallace after wrestling with busted power steering at Kansas turned the tables. He is comfortable...