It's hard to think of many top musicians over the last 50-plus years who haven't made an appearance at the Iowa State Fair.

1977: Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, The Beach Boys, Kansas, Captain and Tennille ... Lady Antebellum, Foreigner with Styx. 2015: Casting Crowns, Justin Moore, Def Leppard with Tesla and Styx ...

Just nine days ago in Salt Lake City it was the Utah Utes handing then-No. 17 Kansas a 74-67 defeat. That win moved Utah to 14-11 overall on the season and 6-8 in Big 12 play. Despite splitting ...

Portable speakers have come a long way, but finding one that has good sound quality, is durable and portable isn’t always easy. The Xiaomi Sound Outdoor Speaker promises to check all these boxes ...

LAWRENCE — Kansas football didn’t reach the goals it set out for itself in Big 12 Conference play last season. The Jayhawks got off to a slow start, and lost four of their first five league ...

Kansas State’s first home loss of the season was a costly one. The Wildcats fell out of contention for a Big 12 regular-season championship in women’s basketball following a 79-62 defeat ...

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas (18-9, 9-7 Big 12) hits the road for an ESPN Big Monday contest at Colorado (11-16, 2-14 Big 12), Feb. 24. The game from the CU Events Center is set for 10 p.m. (Central).

Rock legends from the 70s and 80s are bringing their classic hits to Moline this summer. (Photo by John Medina/Getty Images) ...

So, what’s wrong with Kansas, once the favorite to win the national championship and Big 12? Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The offense has been a mess. The stars ...

looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Kansas State. The Jayhawks (16-7, 7-5 Big 12) need a strong showing against a struggling Colorado team that has yet to win a conference game this season.