2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (500+ words) If you are planning to motor west, you may as well just take the highway-that's the best! Get your kicks on Route 66 in Kansas by stopping off for lunch and shopping in the historic towns of Galena, Baxter Springs, and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (550+ words) When summer arrives in Kansas, Cheney State Park becomes one of the state’s most popular places to cool off. Located just west of Wichita, it offers a large reservoir, swimming beaches, and boating opportunities, making it a favorite for families…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (474+ words) Kansas’ newest state park opens this week, offering views quite unlike the rest of the Sunflower State. That’s in part thanks to Lehigh Portland State Park’s past as an active limestone quarry. The quarry provided stone for Lehigh Portland Cement…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (533+ words) A Kansas woman sat on a toilet for so long that her skin grew around the seat, leading to her boyfriend's arrest and his subsequent lottery win. If you're from Kansas, you've likely heard your fair share of lore that's…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (113+ words) "The program provides qualifying homeowners with a rebate of up to 75% of their city property taxes, which averages approximately $832. It targets lower-income households, older homeowners and... Overland Park Offers Property Tax Help A glimpse at Golden Ghetto help amid the…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (510+ words) On the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across the country will host block parties, historical exhibits and other initiatives focused on America’s birthday. Here in Kansas, the milestone has prompted local historians and others to…...

1+ mon, 22+ hour ago   (243+ words) Residents riding on two wheels in Overland Park might see some new silly signs along the city’s most popular paths and trails. One side shows some plain-language messaging — encouraging folks to wear a helmet, looking before crossing the street, minding…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (361+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Cowley County Humane Society had to call on the community for help this weekend after its property flooded. Director Amy Gates said her kennel tech called her on Sunday morning and told her the water was…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1140+ words) From House battlegrounds to party fights and Trump’s influence, here are the races to follow during Tuesday’s primaries. Voters in five US states – Kansas, Missouri, Virginia, Michigan, and Washington – are headed to the polls for another key round of midterm…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (242+ words) Tuttle Creek Lake lies just five miles north of Manhattan in the rolling Flint Hills of northeast Kansas. Even though it’s one of the best lakes in Kansas, many travelers head straight for larger vacation destinations or never venture beyond…...