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Northwest Kansas
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Local Events
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57th Annual ROAR Art Show
57th Annual ROAR Art Show takes place at Russell County Fairgounds in Russell on October 16, 2026 through October 18, 2026. The start time is 9:00 a.m. Central Time. The listed…
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Haunted Hays City Historic Tour
Haunted Hays City Historic Tour takes place at Historical Downtown Hays Walking Tour in Hays on October 16, 2026 through October 17, 2026. The start time is 7:00 p.m. Central Time…
Local News
Across Northwest Kansas
Goodland family marks the life of Curtis Lynn Doxon with services in Goodland and Jewell
Curtis Lynn Doxon, a longtime Kansas farm worker and manager, died Oct. 9, 2026, at home, surrounded by close friends and family. His life story reflects decades of agricultural work and community ties across…
FHSU Sternberg campaign gains a $1 million match as university foundation declines interview
Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg preservation effort received a $1 million matching gift, keeping hope alive even after the Save Sternberg campaign’s fundraising goal changed on Oct. 6, the Hays Daily…
Prairie View’s ground game powers 41-6 win over Fredonia
Prairie View used a dominant offense and a shutdown defense to beat Fredonia 41-6 in a home game on Friday, Oct. 9. The win pushed the Prairie View Buffalos to a .500 win percentage.
Hays’ Sternberg Museum building seen as needing no immediate major repairs, despite deferred maintenance estimate
The Sternberg Museum of Natural History building does not require any immediate major repairs, a Hays businessman who is a licensed professional said. The assessment indicates the facility is in acceptable…
Victoria’s defense rolls to 52–6 win over Stafford in 8-man District 6
Victoria scored seven first-half touchdowns en route to a 52–6 victory over Stafford in Friday’s 8-man, District 6 football game. The win keeps Victoria at 3-3 overall and 2-1 in district play.
FHSU Tigers earn top preseason poll spots in MIAA basketball rankings
Fort Hays State University’s women’s basketball team is ranked second in the MIAA preseason polls, while the Tigers’ men’s team is listed at fifth and eighth, according to Hays Daily News.
Tourism and Places
Across Northwest Kansas
The Aquatic Park consists of a 7,838 sq. ft. leisure pool with a lazy river, zero depth entry, floatable walk area, family slide, speed slide, flume slide and water slide splash down area. There is a separate 4,844 sq…
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The St. Francis Motorcycle Museum houses over 140 vintage motorcycles from over 48 manufacturers including ACE, Cleveland, Jefferson, Theim, Excelsior, Flanders, Harley-Davidson, Henderson, Indian, Reading Standard,…
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The Cooper Barn is the largest barn in Kansas, measuring an impressive 66 feet wide, 114 feet long, and 48 feet high. In 1992, the Cooper Barn was moved all in one piece 16 miles from its original home in Breton, KS to…
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Disc golf, RV park, and more! Perfect for your summer getaway or event. Come visit and stick around for a good time.
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Located at 110 W Main Street, the Dane G. Hansen Museum is host to a permanent art collection as well as traveling Smithsonian exhibits. There is no admission fee. For upcoming events, visit or call 785-689-4846. Hours…
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St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, also known as the “Cathedral of the Plains”, was built in 1908-1911 of native limestone. This majestic church is built in the shape of a cross 220’ long and 110’ wide at the transepts, or…
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