Spring has sprung across Kansas, and with it comes new life—including a new arrival at Rolling Hills Zoo in Salina. Creed the rhino was born February 8 to mother Evey and father Kengele and is already growing fast. Though not yet visible to the public, Ask a Kansan was able to visit and capture photos and video of the youngster. Creed has already gained national attention after being named after Kansas City Chiefs center Creed Humphrey, who recently visited the zoo to meet hi

Deb Goodrich is a journalist, author, historian, and filmmaker dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories that shaped Kansas and the American West.

Beneath Main Street in Ellinwood, Kansas lies a hidden underground once used by Santa Fe Trail teamsters and railroad workers. Today, visitors can explore the tunnels and step into a unique piece of Kansas history.

Kiki Bush—who has also worked professionally under the name Kristen Bush—is a Kansas-born stage and screen actor, writer, and director whose career has taken her from Sterling to New York, London, Berlin, Los Angeles, and back home to Kansas.

Ken Spurgeon is a Kansas historian and filmmaker known for bringing Midwestern stories to the screen with a storyteller’s eye and a scholar’s rigor. Raised in Wichita and now based in the Wichita-area (Andover), Ken is a professor of history at Friends University, where his lifelong love of biography, the Civil War era, and the American West fuels both his teaching and creative work.

We first featured Cash Hollistah on Ask A Kansan, and now he’s building something special in Salina. R&B Me Please blends classic and modern R&B into one high-energy night — complete with live art and an all-female DJ lineup. With a spring event already in the works, this growing series is quickly becoming a can’t-miss experience in Kansas.

Ashley Vail is the owner and founder of Vail Family Farm, a specialty cut flower farm located just north of Salina, Kansas. What began during the pandemic with backyard chickens quickly grew into a bold leap into flower farming—despite Ashley having no prior experience growing anything beyond her two children

For one day each year, two towns separated by more than 4,500 miles flip pancakes in the name of pride, tradition, and international goodwill. What began in 1445 with a hurried dash to church has grown into a 77-year rivalry between Liberal, Kansas, and Olney, England. On Shrove Tuesday, medals are awarded, bragging rights are earned, and one town claims the title of International Pancake Champion.

Around Valentine’s Day each year, an event takes place across the world, a night dedicated to celebrating and honoring individuals with special needs: Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Here in Kansas, seven Night to Shine events were held in 2026, each hosted by a local church committed to creating an unforgettable evening for its guests. Ask A Kansan attended the McPherson County event sponsored by Journey Mennonite Church in McPherson. While each Night

As a mom, I’m constantly searching for hikes to take my toddler on, places where they can explore, set the pace, and feel like they’re on an adventure — without me stressing the entire time.

Andres Mata is the CEO and founder of the Kansas Civic Network, a Kansas-based civic engagement organization focused on helping communities connect, collaborate, and participate in public life.

In this episode of Ask A Kansan, we sit down with Steven Kimmi, a Kansan, educator, and local explorer who is on a mission to change the way people see Kansas. What started during the pandemic as a response to negative portrayals of the state quickly turned into a passion for exploring Kansas’s state parks, small towns, and the best burgers and pizza along the way.

Greg Peterson is the oldest of the Peterson Farm Brothers and a Kansas farmer, creator, and storyteller. Farming alongside his brothers near Lindsborg and Assaria, Greg helped launch the Peterson Farm Bros into YouTube fame by blending agriculture, education, and music to connect audiences with modern farming.

Colby Sharples-Terry is the Public Relations and Communications Manager for Kansas Tourism and the host of the travel television series On the Road into the Stars. With nearly a decade of experience in tourism promotion, Colby has built a career around telling Kansas stories in a way that inspires people to get out and explore.

Rosa Cavazos serves as a Special Projects Coordinator with Kansas Tourism (Kansas Department of Commerce), where she helps lead statewide initiatives that inspire Kansans to get involved, explore, and celebrate what makes the state unique.

Trooper Joe Owen is a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper and the agency’s Lead Recruiter, bringing more than 20 years of law enforcement experience to the role.

Brandon Sokol is the Facility Director of the Prairie Paws Manhattan Animal Shelter, where he helps lead a community-focused, “no-kill” approach to animal welfare—balancing compassionate care for cats and dogs with the real-world constraints of shelter capacity, staffing, and municipal contracts. Prairie Paws operates its main campus in Ottawa and also manages contracted shelters for Emporia and Manhattan, partnering with local governments to provide animal control impound se

Winter in Kansas can be brutal, and most people wouldn’t consider it a good season to be outdoors, let alone hiking. However, those who take advantage of a warm afternoon, or are just a little off their rocker and brave the elements enjoy several benefits unique to winter hiking. The first is solitude. Don’t get me wrong a busy state park and the hum of boats on the water are great, but we can enjoy that in the warmer months. There’s something special about being the only one

On the edge of Concordia, Kansas, the National Orphan Train Complex preserves the story of children sent west during the Orphan Train Movement from 1854–1929. As the nation’s only museum dedicated to this history, it shares the artifacts and personal stories of the riders whose journeys helped shape Kansas and America.

Hikers across Kansas kicked off the new year with First Day Hikes at 24 Kansas State Parks. This year’s hike at Glen Elder State Park offered a fog-filled, three-mile walk through nature and a chance to reflect on the area’s deep history, including the sacred site of Waconda.