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Wilson Lake or Wilson Reservoir is a lake in the U.S. state of Kansas, on the border of Russell County and Lincoln County. It is a reservoir formed by the 130 ft (40 m) high Wilson Dam on Saline River. The dam was built in 1964 for flood control. The lake’s maximum capacity is 736,000 acre-feet (...

Nicknames for Kansas cities:  Augusta - A-Town.Beattie - Milo Capital of the World (milo is grain sorghum)Cassoday - Prairie Chicken Capital of the WorldCawker City - Home of the World's Largest Ball of TwineDodge City - Queen of the CowtownsEllis - Buckle on the Wheat Belt, Antique City of the H...

Suggestions for December Home Improvement (winter maintenance):Cleaning the gutters is a good idea in December. The majority of the leaves have fallen from the trees. Gutters should be cleaned to ensure proper drainage.Changing the direction of the blades on the ceiling fans will force warm air d...

In November, while temperatures during the day are still mild, take a close look at the driveway, patio, sidewalk and steps. Any small holes or cracks should be patched with a filler or sealer. The cycle of water freezing and thawing can create more damage if left unrepaired.Trim tree limbs back ...

The federal government is encouraging homeowners to purchase components for their homes with higher energy-efficiency. To do so, the government is offering a reduced cost of certain upgrades by tax crediting those components that qualify. However, there is a time limit that expires at the year's ...

America Recycles Day is officially recognized on November, 15th. Across the country, 10,000 Americans are expected to participate in hundreds of events all over the nation to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and to encourage Americans to sign personal pledges to recycle and buy r...

Trick-or-Treat at Sunset Zoo's candy and treasure trails during the SPOOKtacular Halloween event 2007 in Manhattan, Kansas.  Pirate themed attractions include the plank o' conservation, the pirates' brig, scary pirate tales storytelling, pirate challenges, Kansas State University's Yosakoi dance ...

Infamous personsEdward J. Adams, (1887-1921), bank robber and murderer, Hutchinson, Kansas. Mark Essex, (1949-1973), mass murderer, Emporia, Kansas. Jake and Ralph Fleagle, bank robbers and murderers, Marienthal, Kansas George Newcomb, (1866-1895), member of Bill Doolin's Wild Bunch, Fort Scott, ...

Military and national security Stanley T. Adams, (1922-1999), Korean War Medal of Honor winner, DeSoto, Kansas. Wilbur Bestwick, (1911-1972), first Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sabetha, Kansas Richard Cowan, (1922-1944), WWII Medal of Honor winner, Wichita, Kansas. Rebecca L. Ediger, (born...

Public figuresPolitics and lawGeorgia Neese Clark, (1900-1995), first woman Treasurer of the United States, Richland, Kansas. Charles Curtis, (1860-1936), U.S. Senator and 31st Vice President of the United States, Topeka, Kansas. George Docking, (1904-1964), Governor, Clay Center, Kansas. Bob Dol...