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Cicada Killer Wasps
Description: At about 1 ½-inches long, cicada killers are an intimidating wasp. They have
reddish colored wings and legs and a black abdomen with wide,...
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Kansas High School Football: Key dates for the 2024 season
The excitement that fills the air on Friday nights in Kansas is unmatched. Friends, family and students pack grandstands as they watch their favorite...
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Tolls are still being paid 68 years after Kansas Turnpike opened. Here’s why.
On Oct. 24, 1956, the Kansas Turnpike opened to the public and, for the first and only time in its history, allowed people to...
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How 21 Kansas cities got their unique names
Four men who founded Cawker City in 1870 in north-central Kansas played poker against each other to win the right to name it.
The winner, Col. E.H....
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K-State food scientist outlines steps to canning frozen food safely
Frozen foods are best used in sauces, jams and jellies, Blakeslee says
Freezing is often the quickest way to preserve fresh food from a garden...
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Looking for a summer trip before school? These 7 Kansas sites are a drive away.
Summer vacation is almost over, with Topeka-area schools resuming classes in mid-August. But there's still time to take a quick trip to somewhere within driving...
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How deep are Kansas’ 24 large reservoirs? Here’s how they all stack up
The state of Kansas is home to 24 large, man-made reservoirs, all built by the federal government between 1940 and 1982.
Maximum depths range from 72...
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How long does my child need to sit in a booster seat in Kansas? What the law says Read more at: https://www.kansas.com/news/state/article289940804.html#storylink=cpy
Before you hit the road in Kansas, make sure you have your children in the proper seat that’s safe for their age, height and...
