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Barton Theatre Explores Love, War, and Life in “Time Stands Still”

Wednesday, October 15

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present 'Time Stands Still', a powerful drama by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies, October 16-19 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.Performances are Oct. 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets are... Read More.

Missouri rallies to beat Kansas 42-31 in first edition of the Border War in more than a decade

Sunday, September 7

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Beau Pribula threw for 334 yards and three touchdowns, Jamal Roberts ran for 143 yards and the clinching score, and Missouri rallied to beat Kansas 42-31 on Saturday in the first edition of the Border War in more than a decade.Kevin... Read More.

Dedication Set for K-96 Highway Signs Honoring Vietnam War Soldier From Haven

Friday, October 4

By Jake Feil HAVEN, Kan. — A dedication for K-96 signs memorializing a soldier from Haven, killed during the Vietnam War, will be held Oct. 26.The Kansas Department of Transportation will install the two signs along K-96 at Haven in honor of Army Pfc. Henry... Read More.

Reno County Museum Urges Public to Donate or Loan Vietnam War Era Items

Wednesday, July 31

By Bronwyn L. Page, Reno County Museum Operations Manager RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In honor of an upcoming exhibit on the Vietnam conflict "I Walked into a Different World - The Vietnam Era Remembered,” set to open at the Reno County Museum in March, we... Read More.

Remains of World War II Soldier to be Buried in Southeast Kansas

Friday, May 26

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (KPR) — The remains of a U.S. soldier killed during World War II will be interred June 2, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas. Graveside services for Army Air Force Staff Sgt. David E.... Read More.

Coronado Quivira Museum to Host “The Civil War in Kansas”

Tuesday, March 21

LYONS, Kan. – The Rice County Historical Society/Coronado Quivira Museum in Lyons, Kansas will host “The Civil War in Kansas,” a presentation and discussion by Will Haynes on Sunday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. at the Coronado Quivira Museum, 105 West Lyon, Lyons, Kansas.... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs Bills for Civil War Mural, Ad Astra Sculpture

Tuesday, March 14

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Two art installation projects will become reality after years of delay.On Monday, Gov. Laura Kelly signed bills authorizing plans for a mural honoring the 1st Kansas Colored Voluntary Infantry Regiment and the placement of a life-size Ad... Read More.