October 2023

Kansas Profiles: Miss Able, astromonkey

Kansas has been home to several astronauts: Ron Evans, Joe Engle, and Steven Hawley, for example.But before these astronauts took flight, there was another native Kansan who ventured to outer space: Well, not an astronaut, but an astromonkey.This is the true story of one of America’s first non-human space travelers and her connection to our state.The year was 1957.

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Area football roundup

Eight-Player, Division I Moundridge 60, Attica-Argonia 20 MOUNDRIDGE — The Moundridge Wildcats opened the Eight-Player, Division I playoffs with a 66-20 win over Attica-Argonia Thursday… Login to continue reading Login…

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Sports Calendar

October 28 through November 5, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports X page (@nksports) and… Login to continue reading Login…

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