Miss Heartland Teen, Bella Andra, was crowned Miss Kansas' Teen 2025 this afternoon at Pratt Community College.

News News-Press NOW’s Kirsten Stokes takes part in Miss Kansas competition News-Press NOW's Kirsten Stokes will compete for the Miss Kansas title on Saturday, June 7.

During her year as Miss Wheelchair Kansas, she hopes to share that same message across the state to advocate for better accessibility at all universities.

Emma Brungardt, the 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas, died and four of her teammates were injured on Oct. 4 in a single-vehicle car accident.

The 2024 Miss Teen Rodeo Kansas died in a car crash that left five of her teammates injured, according to multiple reports.

Miss Kansas, Alexis Smith, is leveraging her title to raise awareness about domestic violence, having bravely called out her abuser on stage the night she won the crown on June 8.

Smith - who made history as the third Black woman crowned Miss Kansas in the state pageant's 82-year history - discussed the stunning moment.

Smith - who made history as the third Black woman crowned Miss Kansas in the state pageant's 82-year history - discussed the stunning moment.

Alexis Smith speaks out after going viral for sharing her allegations of abuse after she was crowned Miss Kansas.