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Kansas College Towns Await Potentially ‘Disastrous’ Verdict on Big 12 Fall Sports

Business leaders and owners in Kansas’ biggest college towns are bracing for an announcement on the status of fall sports for the Big 12 conference — a decision which could further damage already weakened local economies.

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Two cardboard cutouts of fans resting in Kauffman Stadium's bleachers, ready for the home opener.

Royals Opener at The K Should Feel Just Like Home

The home opener for the Kansas City Royals is going to feel a little different during this pandemic.

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A group of cyclists ride in a pack.

Biking Booms in Kansas City Despite Lagging Infrastructure

Between stay-at-home orders, empty offices and closed gyms due to the pandemic, the bike industry is seeing its biggest boom in a decade.

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Bill Snyder Family Stadium

College Football Schedules Unsettled As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Kansas

Colleges in Kansas need to make a tough call on football as the number of coronavirus cases climb across the country and in their own ranks.

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A disc golf basket in Kessler Park on Cliff Drive.

A Germ Expert Offers Advice Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

An infectious disease specialist offers tips on how to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes

curiousKC: What are the Chiefs Doing Stuck at Home?

Flatland reader Jennifer Pilcher wanted to know what the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs are up to stuck at home.

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Fishing in the Ozarks

Silent Spring at Popular Fishing Resorts

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought outdoors tourism to a screeching halt.

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A toy robot and crab battle in a bowl

Age of Coronavirus: Living Without Live Sports

It’s getting weird living without live sports, sports fans. Virtual sports are helping fill the live sports vacuum during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Anna Church

Age of Coronavirus: Swooping from the Swiss Alps to Sitting on the Couch

A Kansas City pro volleyball player was swept from the Swiss Alps to sitting on her parents couch to get away from the coronavirus.

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Kansas Jayhawks basketball

Kansas Considers Letting College Athletes Make Money Through Endorsement Deals

Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow student-athletes to make money off of endorsements.

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