Arizona (5-3, 2-3 Big 12) was looking to end its 2-game losing streak on the road against Colorado, which was coming off an underwhelming 53-7 loss against Utah. Both teams were searching for answers and looking to get back on the right track.

Well, Arizona was able to do just that with a massive 52-17 win over Colorado (3-6, 1-5) snapping not only a 2-game losing streak but 5-game road losing streak that dates back to the previous season.

Under head coach Brent Brennan, Arizona is 2-5 with four of those losses having come with a point deficit of 28 points. In those games, the Wildcats fell behind by double-digits every single time.

One of the major reasons why Arizona was able to bounce back and snap its losing streak was due to the performance by the offense and quarterback Noah Fifita.

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Fifita played at such a high-level that he was recognized by the Big 12 earning Offensive Player of the Week Award. With the Award, he became the second WIldcat this season to receive the honor with the first coming from running back Ismail Mahdi for his game against Kansas State.

Against Colorado, Fifita went an impressive 11 of 19 passing totalling 213 yards and racking up four touchdowns to zero interceptions.

As the team gets ready for its game against Kansas, Arizona will need Fifita to stay sharp and build off his Big 12 Offensive Player of Week performance.

This is the first time the two programs are playing each other since the 1966 season where Arizona lost 35-13 to Kansas. Overall the Jayhawks lead the series 2-3-1 over the Wildcats.

Arizona will be down two players, who showed up on the latest availability report in cornerback Marquis Groves-Killebrew and offensive lineman Jordan Brown. 

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In the first availability report both receiver Chris Hunter and defensive end Eduwa Okundaye showed up on the report as questionable for the game.

However, in the latest report, Hunter has now been downgraded to out with Okundaye now downgraded to out as well after being listed as questionable.

This will be the second-straight game that Grove-Killebrew will miss due to an injury. Meanwhile, Jordan Brown has been out the whole season after suffering an injury during camp this offseason.

As for Chris Hunter, he has had to battle through injuries from the offseason and some sustained during the regular season. However, the Wildcats are deeper at the receiver position than a season ago and can overcome him missing the game against Kansas.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – The City of Kansas City and former City Manager Brian Platt have reached a settlement.

In a statement shared with KCTV on Thursday, the City refused to disclose the terms of the settlement.

“The dispute has been resolved, and the City wishes Platt the best in his future endeavors,” said spokesperson Sherae Honeycutt.

KCTV has filed a records request to find out more details surrounding the settlement.

Platt was removed from his position by Mayor Quinton Lucas and the City Council in March. The unanimous decision was the result of several reasons, which Lucas outlined at the time. Among them was a jury’s finding that Platt encouraged staff to lie to the media and several failures in tending to job responsibilities and leadership capabilities.

The firing came three weeks after he was suspended with pay. He was replaced in May by Mario Vasquez.

On Thursday, the Mayor’s Office released a statement about the settlement with KCTV.

“The City of Kansas City has reached a settlement agreement with former City Manager Brian Platt,” the statement read. “Mayor Lucas, the City Council, and City Manager Mario Vasquez remain focused on the important work ahead for the residents of Kansas City.”

This is a developing story. KCTV will update it as more information becomes available.

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MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Liquid Art Winery & Estate in Manhattan recently won the To The Stars: Kansas Business Award for Agribusiness.

Kansas businesses were honored on Nov. 6 in Pittsburg for their contributions to Kansas communities and the state economy at the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2025 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony. Nearly 500 attendees attended to celebrate a record 431 businesses, organizations and individuals who were nominated across 11 different categories.

This year, Manhattan’s very own Liquid Art Winery & Estate won the award in Agribusiness. Liquid Art Winery is a 16-acre estate vineyard, tasting room, winery and event space nestled in the heart of the Flint Hills. The rich soil on their estate replicates the soil profile of some of the most prominent grape-growing regions in the world, allowing the producing of premium wines.

“Kansas businesses are the backbone of the record-setting success our state has experienced over the last six years,” said Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland. “All the businesses recognized at To The Stars are worthy of celebration because they exemplify our famous work ethic and determination, further solidifying Kansas as the best place in the nation to do business.” 

Liquid Art Winery & Estate is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday year-round, offering charcuteries, artisan pizzas and of course wine, cider and beer. For more information on when you can plan your visit, check out the Liquid Art Winery website.

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