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NASCAR odds, picks, predictions and DFS lineup advice for Kansas. Who’s the best bet?

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May 2, 2024

NASCAR odds, picks, predictions and DFS lineup advice for Kansas. Who’s the best bet?

Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson ran 1-2 last week at Dover and enter this weekend in the top two slots of the odds board as NASCAR goes to the Jayhawk State.

Turns out, they’re also the two best at Kansas over the past three years and six trips to that other Kansas City.

But simply betting on winners is for losers, especially when there are so many other options out there. Let’s look at some of the options and put together a plan before putting the thumb to the “place bet” button there on the Hard Rock app.

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NASCAR odds for Kansas this weekend

+350: Kyle Larson
+375: Denny Hamlin
+575: Tyler Reddick
+650: William Byron
+700: Martin Truex Jr.
+850: Christopher Bell
+900: Chase Elliott
+1300: Bubba Wallace
+1400: Ty Gibbs
+1600: Ryan Blaney
+1750: Kyle Busch, Ross Chastain, Alex Bowman
+3000: Joey Logano
+4000: Chris Buescher, Brad Keselowski
+6000: Noah Gragson
+7500: Daniel Suarez, Chase Briscoe
+10000: Michael McDowell
+15000: Josh Berry, Carson Hocevar
+20000: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Austin Cindric
+25000: Jimmie Johnson, Austin Dillon, John Hunter Nemechek, Ryan Preece
+50000: Zane Smith, Corey LaJoie, Daniel Hemric, Harrison Burton, Austin Hill
+100000: Riley Herbst, Derek Kraus, Todd Gilliland, Justin Haley

NASCAR best bet

Ryan: I just want to point out somehow Todd Gilliland opened at 1,000 to 1. That’s bet $100, win $100,000. Seems steep for a guy who’s flashed some serious speed this year at times. But, alas, I’ll head over to the winning manufacturer tab where Toyota is somehow +100 to win despite claiming the last four events in the heartland and seven of the last nine. It’s not a huge payoff, but it’s a double up and about as safe a bet as you’ll ever have with one.

Ken: The 23XI team is listed third on the board (+500) for a team win, behind only Gibbs (+175) and Hendrick (+180). The two favorites have four cars each, but 23XI’s two-car team is piloted by Tyler Reddick and Bubba Wallace. Bubba has a win and two top-5s in his last six Kansas starts, while Tyler has two wins and 10 top-5s in his last three-plus seasons on intermediate tracks. And best of all, 23XI has won three of the last four Kansas races, all in the Next Gen car.

Top 10

Ryan: OK, really, Gilliland is +2500 for a top 10? But here’s a better value: John Hunter Nemechek is driving a Toyota and in his Xfinity career, he has two wins, three top 10s and an average finish of 3.3 in three starts. Plus, a $10 bet would bring back $120 at 12 to 1. And he drives a Toyota. Sign me up.

Ken: When your losses form a thick enough callus, a losing wager will simply bounce off without notice. In other words, I ain’t scared, but color me enticed. Austin Dillon is often decent at Kansas, and decent is all we need here. And it’s at +900 for a simple top 10.

Top 5

Ryan: Seemingly any Toyota is a good bet here and somehow, Martin Truex Jr. is at +125. Jump on it. Now.

Ken: Baby steps, you know? Last week, Ty Gibbs took a bite out of his recent mini-slump with a 10th at Dover. Next step is a top five in the heartland, at +190.

NASCAR Kansas predictions: Who ya got for the win?

Ryan: Back-to-back DNFs has Bubba Wallace coming in needing a good finish at a track in which he owns a win and has finished in the top 10 in three of the last four races. Oh, and he’s 13 to 1. I’ve heard enough.

Ken: There’s a guy out there who has become a familiar face in Victory Lane. It’s a guy who tends to space out his wins a tad. One of the guy’s wins this year came after finishing 35th the week before. Last week, this guy finished 33rd. Yep, Billy the Kid is my guy. Gimme William Byron at +650.

NASCAR DFS lineup

No we couldn’t quite fill an entire lineup with six Toyotas, but we did our best.

Remember, DraftKings daily fantasy lineup points are accrued by things like fastest laps, laps led and positions gained. Each entry is granted a $50,000 budget to afford six drivers.

Here’s our best crack at a six-driver lineup:

John Hunter Nemechek ($6,000): See his track record and manufacturer above. Major value here.
Daniel Suarez ($7,200): You’ve got to try and find value in these lineups and while Suarez’s Kansas numbers won’t wow you, he has five top 20s in his last six starts there and another would be about as good as you’re going to do in this price range.
Noah Gragson ($7,400): Our guy comes in hot, riding back-to-back, top-10 finishes and he has a Kansas Xfinity Series win to his credit.
Ross Chastain ($9,100): No, Ross isn’t driving a Toyota, but he has six straight top-15 finishes at Kansas and has scored stage points in eight of the last 10 stages there. His average finish of 9.8 is fifth best over the last six events at Kansas.
Bubba Wallace ($9,500): The other car in the 23XI Racing stable and he also has a win here. Like Reddick, this one was easy.
Tyler Reddick ($10,700): Won here last fall and his No. 45 has won three of the last four at Kansas with Kurt Busch and Bubba Wallace visiting Victory Lane in 2022. This one’s easy.

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Disease found in multiple states confirmed in cattle brought into Kansas

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December 19, 2025

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Disease found in multiple states confirmed in cattle brought into Kansas

EL DORADO, Kan. (KWCH) – Bovine theileriosis, a disease that has been found in multiple states around the country, has now been confirmed in cattle brought into Kansas, according to state and federal animal health officials.

The parasite damages red blood cells, which can lead to anemia, weakness, and significant financial losses for cattle producers. As of now there is no approved cure for bovine theileriosis.

Experts encourage cattle producers to maintain good working relationships with their local veterinarians.

“Just encourage them to have a good working relationship with their local vet and talk to them. Their vet has heard about it. Their vet can talk to them more about symptoms to look for, supportive care options, and ways to help control it if they do get it,” said Braxton Butler, a veterinarian with the El Dorado Livestock Auction

A report from the Kansas Ag Connection says that while the disease is tick-borne, it may also spread through blood transfer, including contaminated needles or equipment. Experts urge cattle producers to tighten up herd management and sanitation practices.

The disease poses no risk to humans.

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High winds and reduced visibility close I-70 in western Kansas

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December 18, 2025

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High winds and reduced visibility close I-70 in western Kansas

High winds caused the closure of Interstate 70 in Kansas.

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, just after 11 a.m. on Dec. 18, I-70 was closed between the Colorado state line and US-83 highway, just east of Colby, after blowing dust caused reduced visibility.

Earlier that day, the National Weather Service in Goodland issued a High Wind Warning for several counties in the area until 6 p.m., with a Blowing Dust Warning issued until 3 p.m.

The NWS said severely limited visibilities are expected and travel in the area was dangerous and possibly life-threatening. The service cautioned that high winds also could move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages.

Precautionary and preparedness actions for this type of weather include to be ready for a sudden drop in visibility as plumes of blowing dust will create pockets of it. Those encountering blowing dust or sand on the roadway are advised to pull off the road as far as possible and put the vehicle in park, turning lights all the way off and keeping the foot off the brake pedal.

According to NWS, winds this strong make driving difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles and caution is advised if driving is necessary.

Finally, wind and dust could make for poor air quality, causing issues for people with respiratory problems.

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Kansas veteran makes her mother proud before retiring to lay her to rest

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December 18, 2025

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Kansas veteran makes her mother proud before retiring to lay her to rest

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – After figuring out that a career in nursing wasn’t for her, Oklahoma City native Rain’a Arnold found a new path with the Air Force. She learned to manage airmen by specializing in administration and personnel, and had the good fortune of first being stationed in her hometown at Tinker Air Force Base.

“I’m the only child, and it was just my mom taking care of me, so I was like, ‘I need to get back home, so let’s make this happen,’ so I was very happy to get my first choice,” she said.

Arnold said her time at Tinker consisted of helping airmen learn their assignments, do evaluations, receive awards and decorations, and process their ID cards.

After six or seven years, Arnold was transferred to Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi, where she took on a new role: resilience training, which helps airmen adjust back to civilian life.

“It kind of opened up my eyes to let other airmen know that, ‘Hey, you are not the only one going through that.’ A lot of airmen thought that nobody knows what they’re feeling and they need to turn to suicide or something like that,” she said.

After her time at Keesler, Arnold was sent to Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, and while she wasn’t on the battlefield, the skills she learned in Mississippi helped her understand and assist fellow airmen dealing with stress, pressure, and other emotions as they battled Al-Qaeda.

“There’s a higher scale of anxiety, aggression, depression, the whole nine yards, and there’s no time to play around or joke around,” she said.

Following Afghanistan, Arnold’s final stop of her active duty career was McConnell Air Force Base. This time around, she was doing admin work for the maintenance squadron.

In 2023, after 16 years of service, Arnold decided to retire early as a Master Sergeant and with good cause.

“My mom got sick, and she only had six months to live, so I had to decide how I wanted to do this,” she said.

Arnold says she made the right call and cherishes the time she spent with her mother before her passing.

Courtesy: Rain’a Arnold
Courtesy: Rain’a Arnold
Courtesy: Rain’a Arnold

Arnold then moved to Derby and found a job in human resources, which she says is right up her alley due to all her Air Force training.

“Being a veteran in Wichita is awesome! It’s wonderful. I get so much praise that I wouldn’t have even expected. You don’t see color. You don’t see anything. They are very nice to their veterans here, to their military members. Definitely, Wichita is a place to come live if you are a veteran,” she said.