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JayhawkSlant – Dawson Merritt plans return visit to Kansas, talks about recruiting

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2 years ago

March 3, 2024

JayhawkSlant – Dawson Merritt plans return visit to Kansas, talks about recruiting

When Dawson Merritt was growing up, he never thought his best sport would be football. The standout linebacker from Blue Valley was focused on playing basketball through his youth and going into high school.

âI was a basketball guy growing up, so I never even really thought I was going to be playing football,â Merritt said. âMy first year of football was my freshman year of high school.â

Merrittâs game developed after his first season as a freshman and the next year he found himself starting on varsity. When he started his football career he looked to his father for some extra coaching. And that is not a bad place to get advice.

Dave Merritt is the cornerbacks coach for the Kansas City Chiefs and a coaching veteran of over 20 years in the NFL.

âMy dad kind of thought I was just kind of playing around with it because my freshman year, I wasn’t very good,â he said. âMy sophomore year, I was a starter on varsity. That’s when I’d say I got a lot better, but I still wasn’t very good. And then this year, I obviously made a huge jump.â

Merritt said his father makes it out to a practice when time allows and started to help a lot more his junior season.

âThis year was the first year he kind of really started to help me out,â Merritt said. âAnd just even the little things he would say, like how to take on a block, what to do when the tackle does this, what to do when a receiver does this.

âIt’s just all the little things that he knows has helped me and help my teammates out. He’s come to a decent amount of our practices as well and just kind of likes to help out.â

The four-star linebacker saw his recruiting skyrocket last fall. He received over 15 offers from Power Five schools and the recruiting has yet to slow down. His latest offers have come from schools including Alabama, Florida State, Michigan and others.

Merritt has taken unofficial visits to Kansas and plans to return to Lawrence on Tuesday for the basketball game against Kansas State. Members of the KU coaching staff made stops at Blue Valley in the early evaluation period.

Head coach Lance Leipold visited the school and linebackers Chris Simpson has been involved in the recruiting.

âIt’s been really fun getting to know him,â Merritt said of Simpson. âThe part that I love about our relationship is the fact that we don’t always talk about football. We talk about anything. I mean, we have a pretty good relationship. We talk a couple of times a week.â

Merritt plans to narrow his list of schools to 10 soon. Two of his official visits are set to Oklahoma and Nebraska with more to come. This spring he said he will visit Ole Miss, Alabama, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

âThere are things I am looking for in a school,â Merritt said. âOne is stability in a head coach. I want to play for a coach who I know in my heart that he’ll be there for three or four years. I want to play for a position coach who’s going to develop me on and off the field as a human being as well.

He continued: âAnother thing I’d say is I want to play for a winning program. I want to play for a team who is definitely going to be in the Top 25 and winning games. I want a chance at a national championship. I want to be able to go to a school where I enjoy the city, where even if I wasn’t playing football, I would love to live there.â

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Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner’s Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe

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July 16, 2026

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Chiefs Name Burns & McDonnell as Owner’s Representative for New Practice Facility and Headquarters in Olathe

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs made their first major announcement for the club’s future day-to-day home, naming Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell as owner’s representative for the team’s practice facility and headquarters project in Olathe, Kansas.

“We are extremely excited to have Burns & McDonnell join our project team as owner’s representative for our new practice facility and headquarters that we will be building in Olathe,” Chiefs Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Matt Kenny said. “As a local, employee-owned firm with a track record of project success around the world, we know they have the right mix of local knowledge as well as global experience to help us navigate the upcoming design and construction phases of a truly unique year-round home for our football team and staff.”

Burns & McDonnell will team with CAA ICON to serve as the franchise’s trusted advisor throughout the development of the new team facilities that support both business and football operations. Working alongside Chiefs project leaders, they will provide independent oversight and experienced leadership to guide the process from early planning through construction and occupancy. They will coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other key stakeholders to support project execution, maintain alignment with budget and schedule objectives, manage risk, and help ensure the facility is delivered to the high standards expected by the Chiefs organization.

“We are honored to partner with the Kansas City Chiefs on this transformational project,” said Jon Wright, senior vice president and general manager of the Buildings Market at Burns & McDonnell. “The Chiefs have had an extraordinary impact on our region for generations, and this investment represents an exciting new chapter for the organization and the Kansas City community. As a Kansas City-based company, it is a privilege to help bring that vision to life by providing experienced project leadership from planning through construction. We look forward to working alongside the Chiefs and the entire project team to deliver a world-class facility for the organization, its staff and Chiefs Kingdom.”

Set to open ahead of the 2031 football season, the Chiefs new $300 million practice facility and headquarters – as well as an associated mixed-use development – will be located on approximately 155 acres near the intersection of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road in Olathe.

Additional announcements related to the design and construction of the club’s new practice facility and headquarters in Olathe are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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Kansas Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for July 15, 2026

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1 day ago

July 16, 2026

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The Kansas Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at July 15, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from July 15 drawing

02-07-18-29-38, Powerball: 16, Power Play: 2

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Winning Pick 3 numbers from July 15 drawing

Midday: 3-3-6

Evening: 0-9-9

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Winning 2 By 2 numbers from July 15 drawing

Red Balls: 02-03, White Balls: 08-22

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Winning Lotto America numbers from July 15 drawing

26-29-41-46-47, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 02

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Winning Super Kansas Cash numbers from July 15 drawing

06-08-14-24-26, Cash Ball: 01

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 15 drawing

01-05-18-23-33, Bonus: 05

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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.
Millionaire for Life: 10:15 p.m. CT daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Kansas editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Kansas cases climb in ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

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2 days ago

July 15, 2026

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Kansas cases climb in ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – As health officials gain insight into the nationwide outbreak of the intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, data from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment show a sharp increase in cases within the Sunflower State.

As of Wednesday, KDHE is reporting 55 cases of the “explosive diarrhea” outbreak for the year, including 25 this month. A breakdown of the Kansas cases shows a balance of cases among males and females. The state data doesn’t break down county-by-county numbers, but on Tuesday, Sedgwick County confirmed five cases for the year, a total that is likely to jump with the additional statewide confirmations.

Also on Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it identified lettuce and other salad greens as a potential source of the outbreak.

Adding to the concern about produce, Taco Bell issued a statement saying it had “voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.

“We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities,” the restaurant chain said.

Sedgwick County offered guidance on ways to protect yourself from cyclosporiasis and bacterial illnesses connected with produce:

Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or preparing them.
- Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.
- Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.
- Avoid bagged lettuce or salad mixes. When eating a whole head of lettuce, remove the first two or three layers of leaves and thoroughly wash the inner leaves under running water. Separate the leaves as you wash them.
Heating food to 158 degrees or higher kills the parasite.
Practice good hand hygiene by washing hands with soap and water before preparing or eating food and after using the bathroom or changing diapers.
Travelers to cyclosporiasis-endemic areas should follow food and water precautions, including avoiding foods and beverages that may be contaminated.
Be aware that Cyclospora is unlikely to be killed by routine chemical disinfection or sanitizing methods.
If you develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis, especially persistent watery diarrhea, contact a healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment recommendations.