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Kansas and America Need More Power - Soon
America needs more electricity. The advent of data centers, smart phones, EVs and Artificial Intelligence means we are consuming more power than ever before. Commentator Scott Carlberg says Kansans have a role to play in all of this and he's...

Wallace becomes first Black driver to win major race in Indianapolis
Bubba Wallace drives Sunday during the Brickyard 400 NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace climbed out of the No. 23 car Sunday, pumped his fists,...

Bubba Wallace overcomes Brickyard 400 field and his own doubts, snapping 100-race winless streak
INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace was filled with doubt during the last 20 laps of the Brickyard 400, haunted by the mental demons of low confidence and a 100-race winless drought. “I kept telling myself ‘I’m not going to be able to do it,’” he said....

Kansas man indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges
Duston J. Slinkard, Acting U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of KansasDuston J. Slinkard, Acting U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas A Kansas man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City on charges...

KCK church gathers in prayer for fallen Wyandotte County sheriff's deputy
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas, led a prayer for fallen Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming, 34, during Sunday's service. On Saturday, Ming was killed after responding to what started out...

Kansas diocese launches grant program to help parishes, ministries serve those in need
A newly launched grant program in the Diocese of Wichita has begun awarding financial support to parishes and ministries serving those in need. The In Love of God and Neighbor Fund, developed as part of the diocesan “One Family, Fully Alive in...

Kansas baseball commit Daniel Lopez passes on signing with Orioles, will play for Jayhawks in 2026
As the Baltimore Orioles continue to sign their 2025 MLB Draft picks, one deal is not going to get over the finish line. Odessa College pitcher Daniel Lopez was taken in the 12th round by Baltimore but instead will return to college for another...

Bubba Wallace overcomes Brickyard 400 field and his own doubts, snapping 100-race winless streak
INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace was filled with doubt during the last 20 laps of the Brickyard 400, haunted by the mental demons of low confidence and a 100-race winless drought. “I kept telling myself ‘I’m not going to be able to do it,’” he said....

Bubba Wallace becomes 1st Black driver to win major race on Indianapolis' oval
INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on Sunday...

Wallace becomes first Black driver to win major race on Indy oval
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace climbed out of the No. 23 car Sunday, pumped his fists, found his family and savored every precious moment of a historic Brickyard 400 victory. He deserved every minute of it. The 31-year-old Wallace overcame a...

Today’s daily horoscope for August 3, 2025: A positive change is within reach
A look at today’s free daily horoscope readings for Sunday, August 3, 2025 Happy Birthday: Strive for brilliance, and you’ll deter interference. Your insight into how others think and feel will help you make better choices and respond more...

Bubba Wallace becomes the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval
INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace climbed out of the No. 23 car Sunday, pumped his fists, found his family and savored every precious moment of a historic Brickyard 400 victory. He deserved every minute of it. The 31-year-old Wallace overcame a tenuous...

Bubba Wallace snaps 100-race winless streak, makes history at Brickyard 400
On Sunday, NASCAR returned to one of the grandest sites in American racing, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Bubba Wallace took the occasion to make some history at the Brickyard 400. Even more than what was already expected, the ensuing race was...

Bubba Wallace survives late-race drama to win Brickyard 400
Wallace had to conserve fuel through a short rain delay and double NASCAR overtime in addition to holding off defending winner Kyle Larson. INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace survived a late-race rain delay and double NASCAR overtime to win his third...
Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace became the first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval, surviving a late rain delay, two overtimes, concerns over running out of fuel and a hard-charging Kyle Larson on...

Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis’ oval
INDIANAPOLIS -- Bubba Wallace climbed out of the No. 23 car Sunday, pumped his fists, found his family and savored every precious moment of a historic Brickyard 400 victory. He deserved every minute of it. The 31-year-old Wallace overcame a...

Deputy Shot, Killed by Barricaded Suspect in Kansas City
Deputy Elijah Ming, 34, was shot and killed Saturday around 3:45 p.m. by a barricaded suspect in Kansas City, Kansas. FOX4KC noted that “Ming was initially called to the area for a civil standby at about 3:30 p.m. after a woman requested that a...

Kansas City Streetcar announces grand opening for Main Street Extension
Kansas City's free public transportation will soon take passengers farther than ever before. Video above: KC Streetcar Main Street Extension in final safety testing phase Kansas City, the KC Streetcar Authority and the KC Area Transportation...

Bubba Wallace is first Black driver to win major race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis – Bubba Wallace climbed out of the No. 23 car Sunday, pumped his fists, found his family and savored every moment of a historic Brickyard 400 victory. The 31-year-old Wallace overcame a tenuous 18-minute rain delay, two tantalizing...

Sliwa has no intention of dropping out of NYC mayor's race
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for mayor of New York City, says he will not drop out of the race to help Mayor Eric Adams or former Gov. Andrew Cuomo defeat Democrat Zohran Mamdani. The Guardian Angels founder, who lost to Adams in 2021,...