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KU Womens Soccer vs Iowa State
KU Womens Soccer vs Iowa State takes place at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence on October 16, 2026. The listed address is 100 Rock Chalk Ln, Lawrence, KS, 66049. The listed organizer…
Rock Chalk Park
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Nightmare Festival 2026
Nightmare Festival 2026 takes place at Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka on October 16, 2026 through October 31, 2026. The listed address is One Expocentre Drive, Topeka, KS,…
Stormont Vail Events Center
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6th Annual Haunted House & Fall Activities for all Ages
6th Annual Haunted House & Fall Activities for all Ages takes place at Chase County Old School Development District in Cottonwood Falls on October 16, 2026 through October 17,…
Chase County Old School Development District
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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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MISERY
MISERY takes place at Theatre Salina in Salina on October 16, 2026 through November 1, 2026. The start time is 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The listed address is 303 E. Iron, Salina,…
Theatre Salina
MainStage Individual tickets start at (including tax): $48 Adults $44 Seniors (60 & older)/Military $22 Students (College students (traditional) and younger) $35 Thursdays Adults/Senior/Military *Tickets purchased in person an hour before the show are $5
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MISERY
MISERY takes place at Theatre Salina in Salina on October 16, 2026 through November 1, 2026. The start time is 2:00 p.m. Central Time. The listed address is 303 E Iron Ave, Salina…
Theatre Salina
*For MISERY we suggest persons attending be 13+ *MISERY contains adult language, simulated violence, and some blood. MainStage Individual tickets start at (including tax): $48 Adults $44 Seniors (60 & older)/Military $22 Students (College students (tradit
Local News
Across Southeast Kansas
Graveside services set for Norma Jean Orr at Fort Scott National Cemetery
Norma Jean Orr, formerly of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away July 31, 2026, in Lenexa, Kansas. Born in Fort Scott on Sept. 23, 1932, she later married Roger Dale Orr on April 20, 1952, and he preceded her in…
La Cygne council promotes interim police chief to permanent role, expanding patrol vs. administration focus
La Cygne has sworn in John-Francisco Mariño as its new chief of police after the City Council voted to promote him at its Oct. 7 meeting. Mariño had been serving as interim chief following Zachary Mathies’…
Visitation and services set for Florine O’Rourke in Pleasanton; memorial contributions suggested
Florine O’Rourke, 102, of Pleasanton, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. Visitation is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Schneider Funeral Home in Pleasanton, with services following at 11 a.m…
Funeral Mass set in Fort Scott for Jenet Hill
Jenet Hill, born Aug. 11, 1954, in Fort Scott, Kan., passed away Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, at age 72. A Funeral Mass celebrating her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026.
Graveside services set for Lylise R. (Hare) Evans in Fort Scott
Lylise R. (Hare) Evans died at 8:38 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Aspen Health and Rehab, where she had been residing since January 2026 following a stroke on Dec. 25, 2025. Her family will hold graveside…
La Cygne resident Hannah Nelson earns bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University
Hannah Nelson of La Cygne completed her degree requirements at Emporia State University as part of nearly 150 students who finished degrees at the end of the summer 2026 semester.
Tourism and Places
Across Southeast Kansas
1870's history comes alive as you walk through the Bender house replica and view the artifacts. Learn how the discover of the Kansas Gas Belt changed sleepy towns into bustling cities with brick and glass factories…
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This beautiful free zoo features a variety of animals, many are small and most are grazers. All are compatible with the Kansas climate. Walk through the area and visit the monkeys on Monkey Island, feed the ducks at the…
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Cross Timbers State Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Verdigris River Valley. Comprising 1,075 acres in the northern reaches of the region known to early pioneers as the Cross Timbers, the park provides…
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Experience peaceful ambience that nurtured Johnson's pitching skill. This location is part of the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area. Extraordinary events in Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area forever…
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An extra special invitation is extended to you to attend the municipal Band Concerts, featuring the oldest continuing municipal band in the state of Kansas, performing without fail since 1871. Sousa marches, old time…
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Mission: To nurture, celebrate and promote the achievements of playwrights, playwriting and the American theater; in order to educate, entertain and culturally enrich the communities of Kansas, the region and beyond…
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