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The stories behind Kansas memorials honoring legendary coaches, athletes and teams lost too soon March 31, 1931, was a disastrous day in sports history. A small airplane crashed in the Flint Hills in…
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The stories behind Kansas memorials honoring legendary coaches, athletes and teams lost too soon March 31, 1931, was a disastrous day in sports history. A small airplane crashed in the Flint Hills in…
Read MorePhoto: Dave Mayes A new mural in Abilene honors America’s 250th anniversary, blending history, symbolism and community pride into a lasting tribute. The new Abilene Celebrates America 250! mural…
Read MoreFrom Railroad Stops to Film Sets, Kansas Hotels Preserve the Past Historic hotels offer more than a good night’s sleep. Constructed more than a century ago, grand old lodgings in Kansas have…
Read MorePhotography by Jason Dailey From Lenexa to Wichita to Manhattan, indoor and cold-weather markets are keeping Kansas communities connected to local growers—even in the heart of winter. Cold weather…
Read MorePhotography by Justin Lister A Kansas farm brings holiday magic to life with real reindeer and unforgettable winter traditions. Unlike the flying reindeer in Clement Clarke Moore’s famous holiday poem…
Read MoreLyons celebrates its salt mining history by unveiling the ‘world’s largest salt shaker’ Ever since a developer drilling for oil and natural gas accidentally struck a salt bed in 1887, Lyons has built…
Read MoreEditor's Note: This story was originally published in the summer of 2000 Crawford County's famous fried-chicken rivalry has had folks clucking for the past 50 years. Enter Crawford County and you're…
Read MoreDessert Meets Happy Hour in These Spirited Shakes The much-loved, creamy milkshake is becoming buzz-worthy again. According to the Dairy Alliance, the first milkshakes in 1885 consisted of cream, eggs…
Read MoreStep Into Kansas’ Civil War Past at Mine Creek Battlefield and the John Brown Museum For Private James Dunlavy, October 25, 1864, would shape his life. Serving in 3rd Iowa Cavalry Regiment, Dunlavy…
Read MoreWhere the Past Pours into the Present: Kansas’ Modern-Day Speakeasies When alcohol was banned during national Prohibition (1920 to 1933), some businesses sold illegal beverages after hours in a back…
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