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Friday, Nov. 13, 2026

State/Regional

Kansas drivers: Watch out for does and bucks
11/11/26 KSN
The deer in Kansas right now are in “rut,” which doesn’t mean they are burnt out from the deer lifestyle, rather it’s what their mating season is called. The bucks are focused on one thing, finding love, instead of looking out for vehicles. “They’re moving across the countryside looking for does,” said Drew Ricketts, a wildlife expert at Kansas State University. “Chasing them when they can find them. And so, it becomes a time of the year when we do see a lot of deer vehicle collisions, for sure.”

Local

K-State Symphony to take on one of its most ambitious productions yet with ‘Home Alone’
11/12/26 K-State Collegian
For student musicians, this process has introduced a new set of challenges. Kendan Powers, senior in music education, principal horn and K-State Symphony event and community coordinator, noted the importance of precision within the rehearsals leading up to the concert. “With the movie, every single note is so meticulously placed to be in line with something happening and to be assisting the actual film,” Powers said. “We have to be super diligent with how we rehearse to make sure everything is perfectly timed.”