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Video Kansas community mourns victims of deadly plane-helicopter crash over DC

Kansas community mourns victims of deadly plane-helicopter crash over DC
Figure skaters and coaches returning from the U.S. national championships were aboard the flight that departed from Wichita, Kansas and collided with a Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C.
January 30, 2025

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Classic rock band cancels concerts as singer battles cancer

A classic rock band has canceled two concerts after its lead singer was diagnosed with cancer.
Kansas vocalist Ronnie Platt revealed last week that he needs time off for thyroid cancer treatments, but assured fans that it’s “just a bump in the road.”
“Before everyone gets all excited, it has a 99% survival rate [and] it has not spread,” he wrote. “It’s contained to my thyroid [and] I just have to have my thyroid removed. [I’ll] go through some rehab time and be right back in the saddle. I sincerely appreciate everyone’s positive thoughts and prayers. I have some absolutely amazing people going to bat for me. As it has been put to me, this is just a bump in the road and will be behind me very soon! So everyone, please CARRY ON!”
Kansas canceled scheduled performances for Friday in New Orleans and March 1 in Lake Charles, Louisiana “due to band illness and doctor advisement.”
“The band apologizes for the inconvenience and hopes to be back on the road soon,” a statement said. “All tickets will be refunded at point of purchase.”
Platt, 62, has been the lead singer of Kansas since former frontman Steve Walsh retired in 2014. Walsh sang the progressive rock group’s biggest hits, including “Carry On Wayward Son,” “Dust in the Wind” and “Point of Know Return.”
Vocalist Ronnie Platt of Kansas performs at Sands Bethlehem Event Center on May 27, 2017 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Lisa Lake/Getty Images)Getty Images
Platt sang lead vocals on Kansas’ last two studio albums, 2020’s “The Absence of Presence” and 2016’s “The Prelude Implicit,” plus two live albums. Platt previously performed in Chicago-based cover bands and the Kansas City-based rock group Shooting Star.
Kansas is currently scheduled to resume performing next month on the ‘70s Rock and Romance Cruise beginning March 15. They celebrated their 50th anniversary tour last year.
Later this year, Kansas will return to Upstate New York for an Aug. 15 concert at Batavia Downs. Tickets are on sale starting at $35.
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Kansas football picks, predictions: How many wins for Jayhawks in 2025 Big 12 season?

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The Kansas Jayhawks ended the 2024 season with some momentum, beating three ranked Big 12 teams in the last four weeks of the season.
Will that momentum carry over this season?
How many wins will the Kansas football team get in 2025?
Here’s an early game-by-game win-loss prediction for the Jayhawks for their 2025 schedule, beginning with a home game against Fresno State on Aug. 23 and concluding with a home matchup against Utah on Nov. 29.
The Jayhawks will also host Wagner, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Kansas State and Oklahoma State this season. They will play at Missouri, UCF, Texas Tech, Arizona and Iowa State, looking to improve on their 5-7 overall record and 4-5 Big 12 record in 2024.
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Aug. 23: Fresno State at Kansas
The Bulldogs went 6-7 last season. You can bet the Jayhawks won’t take them lightly after losing to UNLV last season, 23-20.
Game prediction: Kansas 27, Fresno State 17
Kansas record prediction: 1-0
Aug. 30: Wagner at Kansas
Wagner, an FCS school, went 4-8 last season. If Kansas can’t defeat it soundly in 2025 the Jayhawks could be in for a long season.
Game prediction: Kansas 30, Wagner 13
Kansas record prediction: 2-0
Sept. 6: Kansas at Missouri
The good news for Kansas? This isn’t a conference game. Missouri is coming off a 10-3 season and went 7-0 at home in 2024.
Game prediction: Missouri 20, Kansas 13
Kansas record prediction: 2-1
Sept. 20: West Virginia at Kansas
The Jayhawks lost to West Virginia in their first Big 12 game of last season, 32-28. But that game was in Morgantown. Kansas will start Big 12 play with a win.
Game prediction: Kansas 31, West Virginia 21
Kansas record prediction: 3-1 (1-0 Big 12)
Sept. 27: Cincinnati at Kansas
Will the Bearcats be able to stop the Jayhawks? Will they be able to put up enough points to stay with Kansas? We have doubts.
Game prediction: Kansas 38, Cincinnati 20
Kansas record prediction: 4-1 (2-0 Big 12)
Oct. 4: Kansas at UCF
The Jayhawks were just 1-5 away from home last season. Those road woes will return in a loss at UCF.
Game prediction: UCF 27, Kansas 24
Kansas record prediction: 4-2 (2-1 Big 12)
Oct. 11: Kansas at Texas Tech
After falling at UCF, Kansas has the unenviable task of trying to beat Texas Tech in Lubbock. Easier said than done.
Game prediction: Texas Tech 38, Kansas 27
Kansas record prediction: 4-3 (2-2 Big 12)
Oct. 25: Kansas State at Kansas
Kansas State got the better of Kansas last season in Manhattan, Kansas, 29-27. Something tells us that the tables will turn in Lawrence, Kansas in 2025.
Game prediction: Kansas 30, Kansas State 27
Kansas record prediction: 5-3 (3-2 Big 12)
Nov. 1: Oklahoma State at Kansas
Kansas can’t afford a setback against the Cowboys at home if it wants to stay in the Big 12 title picture.
Game prediction: Kansas 38, Oklahoma State 27
Kansas record prediction: 6-3 (4-2 Big 12)
Nov. 8: Kansas at Arizona
The Jayhawks break through in Tucson for their first Big 12 road win of the season. It couldn’t come at a better time.
Game prediction: Kansas 38, Arizona 28
Kansas record prediction: 7-3 (5-2 Big 12)
Nov. 22: Kansas at Iowa State
There could be some big games in the Big 12 this week and this one certainly could fit the bill, with both the Jayhawks and Cyclones hoping to still be in Big 12 championship game contention.
Game prediction: Kansas 31, Iowa State 27
Kansas record prediction: 8-3 (6-2 Big 12)
Nov. 29: Utah at Kansas
Utah will be a lot better this season, but the Jayhawks will have a lot on the line in this regular-season finale at home. They’ll end the regular season with a five-game winning streak and await their postseason fate.
Game prediction: Kansas 30, Utah 21
Kansas record prediction: 9-3 (7-2 Big 12)
How many games do you think the Kansas Jayhawks football team will win in 2025?
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Kansas Turnpike partially closes due to multiple accidents

LYON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) – The Kansas Turnpike is partially closed due to multiple car crashes on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
According to KanDrive, the Kansas Turnpike/I-35 is closed to southbound traffic. The closure is due to the large number of accidents. Northbound traffic can expect partially snow-covered roads.
Traffic is being detoured onto westbound Highway 50 and then to southbound Highway 77.
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