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Southeast Kansas “chicken wars” makes international headlines

For a short time on April 30, 2020, “America’s ‘fried chicken war’” was a top headline on the…

America’s ‘fried chicken war’

America’s ‘fried chicken war’

ByBBC TravelApr 30, 2020

How immigration, ingenuity and the American spirit shaped a US fried chicken “war” that’s been simmering for four…

Outdoor recreation an option for physical distancing

Outdoor recreation an option for physical distancing

Enjoy a natural habitat unlike the rest of Kansas at more than 30 community parks, 50 miles of…

Food + Drink

Food + Drink

ByTravel KansasJan 16, 2020

Author Travel Kansas

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Southeast Kansas a fried chicken mecca, and it started 85 years ago on Chicken Dinner Road Read [paywall]

ByThe Wichita EagleOct 25, 2019

One of the most famous roads in Kansas is a rural, two-lane stretch in southeast Kansas that’s affectionately…

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Student-run baseball club teams play for the love of the game, even in the World Series

Originally posted: May 13, 2018 PITTSBURG, Kan. – For the first time, several local high school graduates are…

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Mules in the Mines: The Unsung Heroes

An unsung hero in pre-steam power, pre-electricity United States, the mule was a catalyst for growth in many…

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Then and Now: Crawford County’s Department Stores

Despite competition with online shopping options, today’s shoppers are still heavily reliant on brick and mortar department stores.…

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Lace up your shoes! Running in Crawford County

Crawford County is home to many recreational and competitive runners. From those who are looking to get fit…