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Here’s Why Kansas State Fans Should Be Excited About Quarterback Avery Johnson
Kansas State quarterback is projected to take a massive leap next season after a relatively underwhelming sophomore season.
But beyond stats, Wildcats coach Chris Klieman discussed how the signal-caller has also developed as a leader.
“An increased emphasis on his ability to lead,” Klieman said. “Leading by example, leading vocally, and being out in front of the team. You know, we never asked him to do that even though he was a captain and needed to lead. He always had some older guys that would be able to help him and make him not have to step up as much as he needs to this year.”
Johnson had 2,712 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions last season and rushed for 605 yards and seven touchdowns. Kansas State lost three of its last four to end the regular season, with its playoff aspirations declining after each loss.
However, Johnson has already taken the initiative to improve, promising to elevate the Wildcats to postseason expectations.
“Everybody gravitates to him,” Klieman said. “He’s just got that infectious energy and that aura about him that people are gonna gravitate toward. He’s taking that on and he’s taken it to the next level. He’s not afraid to hold people to the standard that he expects. He’s gonna do it too. I think his leadership is continuing to evolve. “
Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.
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3 hospitalized in Kansas City after Sunday morning house fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Three people were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday morning.
The Kansas City Fire Department was called to the 3300 block of Askew around 10:37 a.m., when crews reported smoke on the second floor of a two-story house.
All residents in the house were able to evacuate the home on their own. The fire was quickly brought under control and contained to a single room.
KCFD transported all three residents to the hospital. Their condition is currently unknown.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by KCFD.
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Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Dec. 20, 2025
The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 20, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
04-05-28-52-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
Midday: 2-0-6
Evening: 3-9-2
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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
Red Balls: 13-26, White Balls: 08-21
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
08-21-30-41-47, Lucky Ball: 15
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Winning Lotto America numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
09-12-34-45-50, Star Ball: 01, ASB: 02
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Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from Dec. 20 drawing
07-08-17-20-32, Cash Ball: 19
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Kansas Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at select Kansas Lottery offices.
By mail, send a winner claim form and your signed lottery ticket to:
Kansas Lottery Headquarters
128 N Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603-3638
(785) 296-5700
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a claim form, and deliver the form along with your signed lottery ticket to Kansas Lottery headquarters. 128 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603-3638, (785) 296-5700. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Kansas Lottery.
When are the Kansas Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3 Midday/Evening: 1:10 p.m. and 9:10 p.m. CT daily.
- 2 By 2: 9:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky for Life: 9:38 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto America: 9:15 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Super Kansas Cash: 9:10 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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Kansas museums see overall boost despite national attendance decline
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Museums across the United States are struggling with declining attendance since the COVID-19 pandemic, but Kansas institutions are bucking the national trend strong visitor numbers.
A recent survey by the American Alliance of Museums asked more than 500 museums nationwide and found traffic remains down since the pandemic began in 2020.
Kansas museum reports record attendance
The Kansas Aviation Museum experienced its highest attendance year ever in 2024, according to Ben Sauceda, president and CEO of the museum.
“2024 was our highest record attendance year ever as a museum, and so we’re seeing a lot of momentum around that,” Sauceda said.
Sauceda credited state programs for boosting museum visits across Kansas.
“Things like the Sunflower Summer Program that Kansas offers. That has been a huge boost to attendance in museums across our state,” he said.
The Gathering Place also reported increased traffic since the pandemic, according to museum officials.
Adam Smith, president and CEO of Exploration Place, said Kansas museums have remained stable.
“I think in general, Kansas is, you know, we’ve seen, we’ve been pretty solid, actually,” Smith said.
Financial challenges persist nationally
The national study shows one-third of museums reported loss of federal grants and contracts impacted them this year.
Museum leaders said institutions must adapt to succeed in the current environment.
“Even as museums, we are still businesses that have to operate in a manner of innovation and creativity. And so again, I think the ones that are finding success right now are the ones that are learning and finding ways to innovate and change and meet the demands of the market where they’re at right now,” Sauceda said.
Smith emphasized the importance of family engagement.
“And so finding ways in which families like to spend time together while creating unique learning or exposure opportunities is how you have to move forward,” he said.
Museums like the Kansas Aviation Museum continue advocating at the state level for renewal of the Sunflower Summer Program for the 2026-2027 season.
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