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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Pioneers of the Pitch

By Kari Williams on Jun. 16, 2026

How our state laid the groundwork for American soccer Sporting Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø City alumnus Matt Besler has always been proud of his home state. A Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø native who grew up in Overland Park—and the first…

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The Rosie Effect

By Beccy Tanner on Mar. 05, 2026

More than eight decades after riveting B-29 bombers in Wichita, Connie Palacioz’s legacy still echoes in the skies—and in the spirit of a generation. Connie Palacioz has always been a hard worker. At…

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A Daring Dreamer from Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø: How Amelia Earhart Became an Aviation Legend

By Gina DeBacker on Jan. 22, 2026

How Amelia Earhart’s Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Childhood Shaped a World-Famous Pilot You’ve likely read the name Amelia Earhart in your history books. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She…

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Off the Beaten Path: Quirky Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Roadside Attractions Worth the Stop

By Lisa Waterman Gray on Dec. 30, 2025

Photography by Doug Stremel From a giant toilet bowl in Lucas to graffiti-covered trucks and prairie oddities, these unforgettable Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø pit stops turn road trips into stories. Road trips can lead…

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Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Museum of History Reopens: New Galleries & New Stories

By Nick Spacek on Dec. 02, 2025

After three years, the Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Museum of History is reopening with a reimagined visitor path, thematic galleries and fresh perspectives on beloved artifacts The Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Museum of History has reopened…

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Historic Rails: Where to Experience Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Train Museums

By Cecilia Harris on Jul. 31, 2025

Interactive displays and working engines offer a hands-on look at the state’s railroading past Ride historic trains, tour vintage cabooses, and experience model railroads at these hands-on train…

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Torren Thomas: Inside the Creative Mind of a Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Illustrator

By KANSAS! Staff Writer on Jul. 23, 2025

From superhero fan art to heartfelt portraits, Torren Thomas turns everyday subjects into extraordinary works. Torren Thomas is a caricature artist and illustrator—meaning his keen eye for detail…

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Scenic Back Roads of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Cecilia Harris on May. 16, 2025

Where the Pavement Ends, the Adventure Begins: Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ Most Breathtaking Off-the-Grid Drives CLARK COUNTY STATE FISHING LAKE DRIVE Minneola to Ashland Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø offers countless back roads perfect for…

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Flight of the Monarchs

By Amber Fraley on May. 07, 2025

As monarch butterflies migrate through the United States, the Monarch Watch research program teaches Kansans how to conserve their declining populations Kristen Baum, professor of ecology and…

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Walk the Orphan Train Statue Trail in Concordia

By Cecilia Harris on May. 07, 2025

Photography by Jason Dailey Pay tribute to the children of the Orphan Train Movement by walking the Statue Stroll in Concordia In 1924, 11-year-old Anna Fuchs feared she might not be adopted. She was…

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