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r/Kansas 12h ago

Topeka Kansas

by /u/No_Anteater5375

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r/Kansas 20h ago

Bipartisan FRONTIER Act Would Preempt State Laws on Frontier AI Transparency, Audits, and Incident Reporting

by /u/BecauseIJustDid

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r/Kansas 23h ago

English faculty members delve into Kansas’ postpunk scene in upcoming book.

by /u/cbpantskiller

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r/Kansas 14h ago

Kansas to quarantine invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees beginning in 2027

by /u/zipfour

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Could a Kansas Democrat finally win a U.S. Senate seat after 9 decades of Republicans?

by /u/Logical-Mobile-7643

Since 1932, Republicans have won every U.S. Senate election in Kansas. It is, by far, the longest winning streak of its kind in the upper chamber of Congress. However, political…

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Map of Kansas

by /u/TMoney9999

Here is a Map of Kansas that appeared on my Facebook feed. I love it! https://preview.redd.it/dm2eyx4stzjh1.png?width=68… submitted by /u/TMoney9999 [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Ad quotes snippets of Hamilton sermons. What did he say about BLM, climate change?

by /u/Revenge_of_Larry

If the 30-second attack ad is to be believed, the Rev. Adam Hamilton speaks in disjointed English to indoctrinate his congregation on divisive topics like Black Lives Matter…

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Lost in career choices, how to make 75k+ in rural Ks

by /u/meckyborris

Curious for those who have college degrees, and have to drive at least 30 minutes to a bigger town, what do you do for work that has a salary of $75k or more? I myself have a…

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Our state's motto

by /u/DatBroSnuf

My fellow Kansans, I'm not sure how many of you like myself are recently unemployed or have been for some time especially during a time where the job market is utter shit,…

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r/Kansas 1d ago

What's that snake eating?

by /u/P0stalbitch

According to Google it's a garter snake eating a slug. That doesn't look like a slug to me. Lizard maybe? submitted by /u/P0stalbitch [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Senator John Martin (D-KS) threatens Curtis not to campaign in Kansas

by /u/VP-CurtisBioProject

Full anecdote in comments, or through the link provided Source: "In His Own Words," pg 117 submitted by /u/VP-CurtisBioProject [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 2d ago

Data center demand fuels Evergy plan for more power plants in Kansas

by /u/FormerFastCat

Evergy planning new power plants to meet increased data center demand submitted by /u/FormerFastCat [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 2d ago

Fall is coming!

by /u/ichabod13

Might not feel like it yet, but nature always knows. 😅 submitted by /u/ichabod13 [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 5d ago

Opinion | What’s Happening in Kansas Should Alarm Us All

by /u/meg_murray

Kris Kobach’s Kansas. Vote for every single Democrat up and down the ballot in November. Every vote matters! submitted by /u/meg_murray [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 2d ago

A city is suing residents who petitioned for a ballot vote on data centers

by /u/BigBengtson

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r/Kansas 9h ago

KC-area volunteers keep vigil outside Leavenworth, Kansas ICE facility. ‘We’re watching them’ (gift link)

by /u/reportereleanor

Each week, members of the grassroots group Northland Neighbors United gather to support families visiting their loved ones at ICE’s Leavenworth Midwest Regional Reception Center,…

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Yeah this is kind of disappointing

by /u/RailroadTimebookDev

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r/Kansas 5d ago

Kansas town used to be a railroad hub. Now leaders hope data center is next boon

by /u/FormerFastCat

This is Osawatomie submitted by /u/FormerFastCat [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 5d ago

What’s Happening in Kansas Should Alarm Us All

by /u/meg_murray

Gift article submitted by /u/meg_murray [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 5d ago

Downtown Topeka

by /u/No_Anteater5375

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Halo in Goodland, KS (8/16/26 ; via Frontier Ag)

by /u/Spiritual-Seat-9207

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Fred’s Tavern, Dodge City, Kansas 1979

by /u/Unionforever1865

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r/Kansas 1d ago

Just finished this painting of Kansas Fields 💓🌻. “Summer Unending”

by /u/WildShannimal

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r/Kansas 1d ago

The shell of a Southwestern Bell telephone still stands in Eureka

by /u/Jack_Attak

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r/Kansas 9d ago

Weather Watchers Inc. A Kansas weather organization building custom storm technology and community alerts

by /u/Weather-Watchers-Inc

WWINC is a non-incorporated, nonprofit organization helping Kansans stay informed and prepared during severe weather. We have been providing fast and easily accessible weather…

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r/Kansas 11d ago

Moran backs CBD ban

by /u/Flashy-Permit-9051

He’s one of 4 senators rigidly supporting the ban to begin in November. He’s opposing the White House request (surprise!) to delay implementation until December. Motives?…

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r/Kansas 7d ago

The new Edge of the Forgotten episode was inspired by those weird blue-purple streetlights around Olathe, KS

by /u/stevejscearce

The newest episode of Edge of the Forgotten , “The Lone Blue Light,” was inspired by something very real that many people around Johnson County probably noticed over the last few…

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r/Kansas 7d ago

Is `Reading` pronounced `reeding` or `redding`?

by /u/NowThereR2Wugs

I know in Pennsylvania and Ohio, it's pronounced like `redding`, but I'm not sure if that's the case for Kansas. submitted by /u/NowThereR2Wugs [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 10d ago

How much more "liberal" every Kansas county voted on the 2026 ballot measure than in the 2024 presidential race ("Liberal" here means a 'No' vote on requiring Kansas supreme court justices to be elected, measured relative to each county's 2024 Democratic vote share)

by /u/Swimming_Concern7662

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r/Kansas 8d ago

Best pumpkin patch?

by /u/thekiddapollo

The pumpkin patch I have always gone to is shutting down for this year (Pome on the Range), looking for a substitute. What's the best pumpkin patch around the NE area? If it helps…

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r/Kansas 10d ago

Kansas judge says decision to strike abortion restrictions not ‘even a close call’

by /u/BigClitMcphee

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r/Kansas 8d ago

Kansans are clashing over hyperscale data centers. Where are they planned?

by /u/FormerFastCat

The city of Lawrence just passed a 2 year moratorium on data centers within city limits. I know it's a hot topic for other communities as well. submitted by /u/FormerFastCat…

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r/Kansas 9d ago

Anyone from Marysville?

by /u/Similar_Ad2094

I spent 2 nights there for work in late spring of 2015 and there's something about it I sorta miss that small town in the middle of nowhere. I don't know why there has stuck out…

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r/Kansas 7d ago

Six people, including suspect, dead after shooting in Winfield

by /u/SpinachEffective8597

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r/Kansas 9d ago

State Board of Education - District 1 voters

by /u/BeautifulSoul28

I know this isn’t a huge part of our state, but I’m in this district and also a teacher. Our choices for this district are Amy Cawvey and Jennifer Lloyd. I just found out today…

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r/Kansas 9d ago

How in the world did Ty Masterson win the Republican primary?

by /u/SmallFryMusk

I want to discuss how Ty Masterson could've possibly won the primary. Like is the Trump approval really that overpowered that it completely forgoes Masterson's lack of…

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r/Kansas 9d ago

Perseid meteor shower, hungry raccoons, yellow flowers and more....

by /u/wilddouglascounty

Go to www.kawvalleyalmanac.com to download a free .pdf of this week's almanac with functional links submitted by /u/wilddouglascounty [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 14d ago

2026 PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS MEGATHREAD

by /u/Vio_

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r/Kansas 14d ago

08/04/2026 Kansas Primary Election Results Megathread

by /u/Vio_

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r/Kansas 11d ago

Mike Thompson (R-Johnson County) is a piece of (bleep)

by /u/Mahomes_Alone16

This freaking moron still wants to push to politicize the judicial system so his corrupt ass and his friends can try and buy judges. Will people in Johnson County please organize…

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r/Kansas 7d ago

Rain Shaft Timelapse in Quinter, KS (8/10/26 ; via Frontier Ag)

by /u/Spiritual-Seat-9207

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r/Kansas 7d ago

Map of Kansas on Oct 27, 2018 & Mar 1, 2010

by /u/Bradinator-

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r/Kansas 7d ago

Dips, meals sold at Kansas stores included in recall, public health alert amid salmonella outbreak

by /u/DryBoysenberry596

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r/Kansas 7d ago

Police Called on Trans Men Using Women's Restroom As Required By Kansas Law

by /u/Novaova

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r/Kansas 9d ago

Cloudy skies

by /u/No_Anteater5375

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r/Kansas 9d ago

Clap during a city meeting in Emporia and you too might be hustled off to jail. Just ask Lux. • Kansas Reflector

by /u/Vio_

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r/Kansas 10d ago

Kansas House embraces bill on religious, moral liberty within state's foster care program • Kansas Reflector

by /u/Carlosallmight4

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r/Kansas 10d ago

Choo choo train

by /u/ExoticKaleidoscope47

Up 7017 submitted by /u/ExoticKaleidoscope47 [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 3d ago

Reminder That Your State Representative Probably Voted to Postpone the Senate Election

by /u/kategoad

Text of the bill the Republican supermajority voted for (except Rep. Parshall in Miami County) Upon a vacancy occurring in the office of United States senator from this state, the…

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r/Kansas 10d ago

It was never about "Democracy" or being able to "vote" for our SC Judges. It was always about overriding the will of Kansans via a Republican psy-op.

by /u/BlindOtter775

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r/Kansas 11d ago

Western Kansas sunrise across the Prairie

by /u/korruoptorus

Sunrise south of Oakley submitted by /u/korruoptorus [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 10d ago

Things you see boonie cruising here

by /u/Suliux

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r/Kansas 11d ago

Trees in the park

by /u/No_Anteater5375

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r/Kansas 11d ago

Lenexa police investigated author of column criticizing the department. He's 'pissed off'

by /u/FormerFastCat

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r/Kansas 5d ago

Property taxes are the hot issue...now?

by /u/Molvano

Ty Masterson became Senate President in January, 2021 and is now in his 6th year as Senate President. During these 6 years, Masterson has enjoyed a veto-proof supermajority in…

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r/Kansas 2d ago

The Search for Roger Marshall Will Be on Sept. 26

by /u/Silly-Rip-6607

A group of real Kansans will set out for the Great Bend area on Sept. 26 to search for signs of Sen. Roger Marshall. His address is listed as a PO box in Great Bend but he owns a…

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r/Kansas 2d ago

I have a question about auto insurance

by /u/No_Draft_6612

Back in March, I changed insurance companies because Progressive kept raising rates. I ended up with GEICO for about $100 less per 6 months My renewal came (for September) and it…

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r/Kansas 3d ago

Horrifying click bait ad

by /u/P0stalbitch

I just saw an obviously AI generated ad with a picture of Ty Masterson being sworn in. The message read Kansas governor will give you free windows... This shit is out of hand.…

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r/Kansas 2d ago

August 17 - 23, 2026 Kaw Valley Almanac: Check out the clever strategies of the Gray hairstreak butterfly, and more

by /u/wilddouglascounty

Go to www.kawvalleyalmanac.com to download a free .pdf of this week's almanac with functional links submitted by /u/wilddouglascounty [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 3d ago

Going to KC next weekend; what should I do?

by /u/Successful_Mine3913

Hello! I’m (24F) going to KC next weekend by myself. What are some things going on next weekend? And what are some things I could do solo? Where are best places to eat? I love…

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r/Kansas 4d ago

Kancare MCOs (Medicaid) including Healthy Blue, sunflower and United will no longer pay for autism spectrum diagnosis unless a person is seen by a PhD Psychologist or an MD

by /u/whadya_want

They will no longer pay for testing OR diagnosis unless it's done or overseen by PhD or MD licensed folks. There are loads of qualified LCPs (clinically licensed master's level…

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r/Kansas 4d ago

Masterson to leave 2nd job at WSU for remainder of campaign. Criticism still follows

by /u/Revenge_of_Larry

The students and staff at Wichita State University’s GoCreate makerspace will have to do without their director — at least for the next three months. Kansas Senate President Ty…

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r/Kansas 4d ago

CFDA Kansas flag design

by /u/MeanHuckleberry

“Leading American designers and CFDA members were invited to reimagine the flags of all 50 states and six U.S. territories. Each original work offers a distinct point of view: an…

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r/Kansas 6d ago

Three years after police raid on Kansas newspaper, reporter settles lawsuit for $850K • Kansas Reflector

by /u/Vio_

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r/Kansas 5d ago

I just talked on the phone with a lady from the food stamp office who said they're 2 months behind in managing people's cases statewide; why might this be?

by /u/cherry-care-bear

Title says it. Doc says protein is low but meat isn't getting any cheaper. Funny how errors with your food stamp case can happen in a blink but take forever to resolve. submitted…

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r/Kansas 5d ago

(Gift link) The anti-abortion agenda in Kansas was dealt two crushing defeats. What comes next?

by /u/Revenge_of_Larry

No one on the front lines of the fight over abortion access in Kansas believes this is the end. But last week delivered two triumphant moments for abortion rights supporters in…

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r/Kansas 5d ago

Farmers: Roger Marshall doesn’t care about you. He’s only worried about drag queens.

by /u/wildcatkc23

Bold campaign strategy here by Florida’s very own Roger Marshall. Farmers are facing some of the worst yields and highest input costs on record. While Roger is out here worrying…

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r/Kansas 6d ago

ikan tag renewal

by /u/mahomesmagik

Hi I’ve been trying and failing to help my girlfriend renew her tags online for the past hour, I’ve ran into several issues. Her tags are an august renewal. She has moved during…

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r/Kansas 7d ago

Looking for recommendations for a good car accident attorney

by /u/Lanky-Interest4095

My brother was in a pretty traumatic car accident on I-70 in KC a couple weeks ago. He was driving home at night when another driver, who was apparently looking at their phone,…

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r/Kansas 6d ago

ikan issues with tag renewal

by /u/mahomesmagik

Hi I’ve been trying and failing to help my girlfriend renew her tags online for the past hour, I’ve ran into several issues. Her tags are an august renewal. She has moved during…

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r/Kansas 6d ago

Our Social Safety Net Was Enacted by Democrats

by /u/Silly-Rip-6607

Democrats (and few Republicans) enacted our social safety net through the New Deal and Great Society: NEW DEAL **Social Security **Minimum Wage **Unemployment Insurance ***Aid to…

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r/Kansas 5d ago

Collective mental health conversation

by /u/Different_Pen_6502

There is a mental health task force in Riley. What do other communities do to address mental health? submitted by /u/Different_Pen_6502 [link] [comments]

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r/Kansas 6d ago

Anyone else have their medications increase by $10.50

by /u/GateCheap2403

Thanks to the Kansas Legislature (SB360), there is a mandatory $10.50 "dispensing fee" for every prescription filled in the state. The Legislature said this fee would never get…

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r/Kansas 2d ago

Drag Pub Crawl!

by /u/PrairieFireFun

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r/Kansas 2d ago

Someone do this for the politicians that don’t serve Kansans; great way to get more people informed lol

by /u/myqv

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r/Kansas 2d ago

Shawnee Mission Park: When does the lake beach close?

by /u/mg_7

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r/Kansas 3d ago

How does this help anyone?

by /u/Free-Bottle-5119

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r/Kansas 4d ago

⚡️Constant lightning in Goodland, KS ⚡️ (8/14/26 ; via Frontier Ag)

by /u/Spiritual-Seat-9207

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r/Kansas 4d ago

Douglas County, Kansas sheriff Department goes dark..

by /u/False_Temperature_68

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r/Kansas 4d ago

What a fine young man!

by /u/TeacherOfThingsOdd

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r/Kansas 4d ago

A ballot measure’s defeat, and new judicial appointments, foil Kansas conservatives

by /u/boltsmag

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r/Kansas 4d ago

Kansas sticks with ‘scientific evidence’ for vaccine schedule, despite Trump order • Kansas Reflector (Something Ty Masterson will abandon to chase Trump support)

by /u/Vio_

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r/Kansas 7d ago

Kansas City guy looking for a movie buddy and/or gym partner

by /u/OldenGuise

I (28m) would love to have someone in my age range who would join me! As for the movies: I have AMC A List so I'm a little biased to them lol. I like horror, thriller, suspense,…

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r/Kansas 9d ago

kansas is way prettier than my camera makes it look lol

by /u/beccaaaaaaaaa

this is probably a weird place to ask this but has anyone ever tried painting one of their kansas landscape photos? i have a picture i took driving out in western kansas last…

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r/Kansas 6d ago

Questions about the Kansas State Fair

by /u/touchyberry

Two of us are wanting to attend the Kansas State Fair this year. First time and pretty unfamiliar with state fair things, lol. First question is: is it okay to buy tickets at the…

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r/Kansas 12h ago

Apartment recommendations

by /u/IndependentAdvanced

Hello! I am looking for a 1 br apartment in the KCK or surrounding areas. Any you would recommend my price is capped at $1100 a month as that’s all I can afford at the moment.…

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r/Kansas 3d ago

This scenic drive in Kansas was named a bucket-list road trip by HGTV

by /u/FormerFastCat

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r/Kansas 8d ago

Quindaro and John Brown

by /u/shoobe01

Got a couple days to entertain the child between end of summer camp and the start of school, so punching thru local stuff I've been meaning to hit up. Now at the new castle park…

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r/Kansas 2d ago

Pregnant woman recovering from Injuries from dog attack

by /u/No_Anteater5375

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