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‘American Pickers’ is coming back to Kansas. Here’s how you could get on the show

The History Channel's "American Pickers" series is headed back to Kansas in search of historical relics and valuable antiques. The show, which explores the fascinating...

Common poisonous plants to avoid this spring

For gardeners or those that enjoy the outdoors, spring fever is one thing, but itching rashes and painful blisters are another thing entirely. Poisonous...

Student-run car show attracts unique vehicles

One-of-a-kind classic automobiles will be displayed during the 24th Annual C.A.R.S. Club Motoring Festival at McPherson College on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 9...

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Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad to become official Kansas heritage railroad

Kansas will soon have an official state heritage railroad and it's in the historic city of Abilene. A week ago, the Kansas Legislature passed HB2481,...

Hummingbirds arriving soon

Prepare for hummingbird season by planting bird-friendly plants and hanging hummingbird feeders in the landscape. Warmer weather means flowers will soon bloom, but it is...

Trail takes tourists to sites in Kansas cities mentioned in ‘Gunsmoke’ TV western series

Images of cowboys and gunslingers still resonate with the public, long after the Old West came to an end. Tourism professionals for Wichita, Dodge City,...

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Monarch butterflies just took a big hit. Midwesterners may see few of them this year

Celia Llopis-Jepsen Kansas New Service Butterfly enthusiasts in the eastern half of North America will have to look harder this spring and summer to spot the winged migrants that have become...

Topeka Angler Sets New Kansas Record for Crappie

Topeka resident, Bobby Parkhurst, was fishing at Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake No. 2 when the catch-of-a-lifetime came into contact with his lure. Little did...

Free Deer Tags May Cost More Than We Think

All Kansas sportsmen should be very concerned about a new bill that has been introduced in our legislature. House Bill 2079 states that the...

9 OF THE BEST HIKES IN KANSAS

By Roots Rated on Oct. 15, 2022 When it comes to hiking, Kansas should be on every outdoor lovers’ list. It’s the ideal place for day hikers or...

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