The War Room

Wayne Gilmore and the 2024-25 Parsons Sun Sports Awards

KLKC owner Wayne Gilmore drops by the studio to discuss the 10th anniversary of his purchase of the station as well as the ballot for the 2024-25 Parsons Sun Sports Awards. 

Parsons softball coaches Shelby and Wade Liska talk access to the sport

Parsons High School softball coaches Shelby and Wade Liska delve into improving access to the sport in a diverse, low-income community like Parsons. 

Athlete health in the wake of Tyrese Haliburton's injury

Sean Frye reacts to Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals and how the culture of "play at all costs" has permeated local athletics in Southeast Kansas. 

New Labette women's basketball coach Gabby Cortez

Gabby Cortez has been hired to take over the Labette Community College women's basketball program, which didn't have a season last year due to low roster numbers. 

2024-25 End of Year recap

Breaking down some of the biggest storylines from the 2024-25 athletic year. 

Parsons wins KSHSAA state tennis title

For the first time in 20 years, Parsons High School has a state championship team as the boys tennis squad won the 2025 KSHSAA 4A State Tennis Championships.  Parsons coaches Jane Posch and Halee Kennett recap the state tournament. 

Parsons tennis coach Jane Posch previews state

Parsons Vikings tennis coach Jane Posch discusses the upcoming KSHSAA 4A State Tennis Championships, which Parsons is a contender to win. 

Tim Everson talks K-State baseball, basketball, football

Manhattan Mercury Sports Editor Tim Everson discusses the current state of K-State Athletics as baseball season is in full swing. 

Rob Barcus previews the spring

Rob Barcus, the principal of Parsons High School, looks forward to the spring sports season. 

Jack Leake recaps Labette County's berth to state

Jack Leake, the Voice of the Labette County Grizzlies for KLKC, recaps the girls basketball team's win at Fort Scott to earn a berth to the KSHSAA 4A State Tournament.