Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Outdoors

Governor proclaims Sept. 28 as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska

Gov. Pete Ricketts on Monday proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 28, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Nebraska. Nebraska has a rich tradition of hunting and...

Kansas’ New State Park Is Millions Of Years In The Making

By CORINNE BOYER     GARDEN CITY, Kansas — Tens of millions of years ago, an inland sea covered parts of western Kansas. Today, chalk columns measuring 70 to...

(OKLAHOMA)Archery Seasons for Deer, Bear Among Hunting Openers Set for Oct. 1

Archery Seasons for Deer, Bear Among Hunting Openers Set for Oct. 1 Oct. 1 will be a busy day for plenty of stick-and-string hunters in...

Missouri Blacksmiths Are Keeping a Tough, Old Trade Alive

Mike McLaughlin has a slightly unusual grievance: He has more blacksmithing equipment than he can actually use. His backyard smithy is 16-by-24 feet and...

E-bicycles Now Legal at Kansas State Parks

PRATT – In a 5-1 vote, Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KWPT) Commissioners approved the use of electric-assisted bicycles, or e-bikes, at Kansas state...

After 10 Years As Kansas City Manager, Troy Schulte Will Retire In February

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 7:15 p.m. to include comments from Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas. Kansas City, Missouri's longtime City Manager Troy...

Youth Hunter Education Challenge set for Oct. 13 at Platte River SP

LINCOLN, Neb. – Young hunter education graduates are invited to test their skills in a fun, practical competition Sunday, Oct. 13 at Platte River...

With Millions In Federal Aid At Stake, Kansas Urges Latinos Not To Skip 2020 Census

By: STEPHEN KORANDA     TOPEKA, Kansas — When Gov. Laura Kelly signed a proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month in Kansas this week, she hailed the culture and diversity...