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From Paris To Atlanta: How Herbin Co. Blends Heritage, Travel, And High Fashion
When Herb Rhedrick III lost his father’s hat on a trip to Paris, he had no idea that mishap would spark the creation of one of the most exciting new names in Black-owned luxury. “I stole my dad’s hat — a blue rabbit felt Bailey fedora — and lost...

10 trippiest Kansas tourist attractions highlighted
The website Atlas Obscura highlights 10 quirky and unusual tourist attractions throughout Kansas. Attractions include Mushroom Rock State Park, where erosion has created mushroom-shaped sandstone formations. A Lawrence museum features oddities...

Air travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown deal
WASHINGTON — U.S. air travel is starting to show signs of strain as lawmakers remain divided over a government shutdown that has stretched into its second week. Flight delays caused by air traffic control staffing shortfalls have rippled across...

Kansas City Chiefs celebrate Travis Kelce’s 36th birthday with sweet unseen baby photo tribute
Kansas City Chiefs celebrate Travis Kelce’s 36th birthday with sweet unseen baby photo tribute (Image via Getty) Travis Michael Kelce, the star tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, turned 36 years old on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The team marked...

Negro League Legends: Banana Ball teams up with Kansas City museum in rebirth of pioneer team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A legendary piece of baseball history is coming back to life thanks to an unlikely partnership. Banana Ball leaders announced on Thursday, Oct. 9, that they have partnered with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum to...

Cyclones look to complete cross-Kansas road trip undefeated
The Iowa State volleyball team will travel to No. 15 Kansas after defeating the Kansas State Wildcats in a five-set contest. The trip will consist of a short, 90-minute drive across Kansas from Manhattan to Lawrence. Iowa State struggled early...

Kansas City Chiefs pay tribute to Travis Kelce with adorable photo of him as a baby
By ISABEL BALDWIN, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 14:55 EDT, 5 October 2025 | Updated: 14:55 EDT, 5 October 2025 The Kansas City Chiefs celebrated Travis Kelce's birthday with a subtle nod to his pop sensation fiancee, Taylor Swift. Ahead...

TCU vs Kansas State Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 11 — College Football Week 7
Photo By - Imagn Images. Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) reacts after running for a 31 yard touchdown. The TCU Horned Frogs are looking to keep their Big 12 title hopes alive when they travel to Manhattan, KS, to take on the...

US air travel is showing signs of strain as lawmakers remain at loggerheads in Washington
“It’s a small fraction of people who don’t come to work that can create this massive disruption,” Duffy said. The US air travel disruptions, which hurt both passengers and airlines, are among the most visible examples of how the shutdown is...

'No Kings' rallies featured costumes, signs and…
Millions of people turned out nationwide on Oct. 18 to protest actions by the Trump administration and celebrate their Constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly. The crowds at an estimated 2,700 rallies across the country included...

Tennessee vs. Alabama projected starting lineup and depth chart for Week 8 | 2025 college football season
The No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (5-1) will face the No. 6 Alabama Crimson Tide (5-1) in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season on Saturday. The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama....

Texas Tech Behren Morton: Status update ahead of ASU game
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton will be available only in an emergency role for Saturday’s matchup against Arizona State, the school announced ahead of kickoff. Texas Tech Behren Morton game availability shifted to emergency only. Morton was...

Car lovers travel thousands of miles for Cruisin’ The Coast each year
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — Vintage cars lined the streets of downtown Waveland for this year’s Hot Rods and Hospitality event. Cruisers gathered to enjoy the food, local vendors, and of course, some amazing classic cars. With over 8,000 vehicles...

Locomotive light show to cross through Milan. Here's how to see it
CPKC's holiday train, a locomotive and cars adorned with thousands of lights, will once again pass through Monroe County, providing opportunities to see the spectacle in November. Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad company operates several...

Kansas Jayhawks Face UCF Knights After Defensive Struggles
LAWRENCE, Kansas — The Kansas Jayhawks face a challenging matchup this weekend against the UCF Knights after their shaky performance against the Cincinnati Bearcats. On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, Kansas lost 37-34 at home, allowing 603 total yards,...

Kansas football vs UCF score prediction: Scouting report for matchup
LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s Big 12 Conference schedule continues Saturday, on the road, against UCF. Kickoff between the two sides is set for 6:30 p.m. (CT) in Orlando, Florida. The Jayhawks (3-2, 1-1 in Big 12) are coming off of a loss at home...

No Kings Protests Sign Ideas: What are the Signages Being Used by Protesters?
Thousands of protesters fill Times Square during a 'No Kings' protest on Saturday. (Photo: AP) Photo : AP Millions of Americans are expected to take to the streets on Saturday in what organisers describe as one of the largest coordinated protest...

Kansas Profile: Etzanoa Conservancy preserves history of lost city
Imagine traveling across Kansas and coming unexpectedly on a bustling city of 20,000 people. That would be larger than 604 towns in Kansas today.Such a city is believed to have existed hundreds of years ago at what is now Arkansas City, Kansas....

ECU Travels To Tulane For Thursday Night Football On ESPN
NEW ORLEANS, La. – East Carolina returns to action Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. (ET) facing Tulane on ESPN ... While the Pirates own a 12-8 all-time record in the series, the Green Wave holds a 5-2 advantage since both programs joined The American...

An Olathe educator is Kansas Teacher of the Year. Her students will tell you why
Students at Central Elementary School in Olathe know what makes a great teacher — they need to have patience and a sense of humor and know how to make learning fun. They’re in luck because Rachel Marlow, the school’s music teacher, has all of...