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The Kansas City Star

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Creative ways to support birds and help them build safe nests in your landscape

If you’ve seen me around town, you’ll probably recognize one physical feature, even from far away: my afro, usually sporting some flowers. I frequently comb my hair outside and flick the leftovers into the wind. Not gonna lie, this started because I was being lazy and didn’t want to find a trash can. But it got me thinking about what happens to those strands once they blow away. Natural fibers don’t just disappear. Some become useful resources for organisms in the landscape. At my house, we have a bluebird box. However, the first season after we installed it, there wasn’t a bluebird in sight. Instead, a black-capped chickadee had set up shop, constructing her nest out of moss and dead grass. Right in the center was a clump of my curly black hair. There were also fibers from various outdoor furniture sources. If you enjoy birdwatching, you may have seen tufted titmice, orioles, and other small birds collecting materials for their nests. Birds are resourceful builders, but not everything they find is safe to use. Fishing line, for example, often gets left behind at ponds, lakes, and streams, either on the ground or in receptacles. If a bird finds it,

Johnson County, KS · 7d

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SMSD News: Read Across SMSD – Create room for all voices

Reading, imagining, collaborating, and discovering something new – all of these experiences take place in Shawnee Mission School District libraries. But recently, some in our community took time to wonder what would happen if one day the books that fill up these learning spaces disappeared. The most recent Read...

Shawnee, KS · 7d
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Prothonotary Warblers in Kansas Have a Secret. Can a Team of Volunteers Figure It Out?

Ann Tanner is running on four hours of sleep and showing no signs of it. On a humid June morning, she greets me with enthusiasm and a surprisingly strong handshake as I join a group of volunteers, gathered in a parking lot of Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Down the hill, a Prothonotary Warbler is busy defending his nesting territory, his sweet song punctuating the chorus of nearby birds.

Kansas City, KS · 8d
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New locally owned bridal boutique opens in Overland Park

For Stacy Davis, her new boutique in Overland Park is a longtime dream in the making. With a primary background in interior design and architecture, the bridal world has been in the back of her mind for years. It’s an interest that began during her time working for multiple bridal boutiques in the Kansas City area, including now-closed David’s Bridal in Lenexa.

Overland Park, KS · 8d
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Wide Open Country

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Garth Brooks Cancels Kansas City Show

Garth Brooks offered fans his "deepest apologies" after canceling a recently added show in Kansas City, Missouri. We have the details below. As PEOPLE reports, the 64-year-old Brooks added a third performance to his run of shows in November at the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City on Oct. 21. The dates are part of his "Blame It All on My Roots" tour.

Kansas City, MO · 10d

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Kansas City man wins $250,000 top prize on ‘America 250’ scratchers ticket

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One man in Kansas City is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in a big way. The Missouri Lottery says a lottery player in Jackson County recently won the $250,000 top prize on a $10 “America 250” scratchers ticket. “I was a little shaky...

Kansas City, MO · 10d

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This Kansas museum changes color every time the sun moves, and NASA glass makes it happen

A building that shifts color every time the sun moves sounds like science fiction, but you can find one right off 135th Street in Overland Park, Kansas. The Museum at Prairiefire covers about 42,000 square feet, and its walls are wrapped in dichroic glass and metal panels that catch light and throw it back in golds, purples, and reds. Step to your left, and the whole thing changes.

Overland Park, KS · 9d

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Your Insurance: How to winterize your home’s water system

As cold weather sets in and overnight temperatures drop below freezing, it’s critical for homeowners to take a few easy steps to winterize their home’s water system. A little preventative maintenance will help you avoid the trauma and expense of a frozen or burst water pipe. Why should...

Overland Park, KS · 8d

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This Neighborhood Grill Gives Burger Night a FLAVORFUL Twist in Kansas City, Kansas

Open Sun–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–11 PM. Kansas City, Kansas, has plenty of places to grab a burger, but Mason Jar gives that familiar outing a little more personality. At this family-friendly bar and grill near Kansas City Kansas Community College, a scratch...

Kansas City, KS · 8d

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We Ranked The 12 Best Pizza Places In Kansas And Here Is Who Made The Cut

A tiny pizza shop in a small town near the Oklahoma line keeps old-school pinball machines next to the booths. I love that detail. It tells you somebody there cares about fun as much as crust. The rest of this list surprised me too. One spot trained its pizza skills...

Kansas · 11d

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Angry Chickz Enters Kansas With Milestone 50th Restaurant

October 29, 2026 // Franchising.com // OLATHE, Kan. – Angry Chickz is bringing the heat to Kansas, opening its doors at 14995 W. 119th St. in Olathe on Nov. 13. This marks the brand’s first restaurant in Kansas and its 50th location nationwide. The milestone comes eight years...

Olathe, KS · 9d

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After Almost 6 Years In A Shelter, Billboard Gets Dog Adopted

As a puppy, 6-year-old Merrick was abandoned at a garage sale. He had a huge abscess on his face and needed corrective surgery. Right from the start, the poor boy faced a lot of hardship. Unfortunately, it wasn’t smooth sailing from there at all. Brought to the Kansas City Humane...

Kansas City, KS · 9d

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Why Kansans Still Line Up For Mexican Breakfast At These 6 Neighborhood Panaderias

Some of the best breakfasts in Kansas come on a paper plate or in a white bakery bag, picked out with tongs from a tray of pan dulce. Neighborhood panaderias from Kansas City to Garden City open early, keep prices friendly, and turn out conchas, tamales, tortillas, and coffee before most offices unlock their doors.

Kansas City, KS · 11d

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Joe’s KC recognized in ’15 and the Mahomies’ food allergy effort

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The 15 and the Mahomies foundation is working to help Kansas City-area restaurants better protect customers with food allergies, and Joe’s KC says it is the first local restaurant recognized by the program, called 15 and FARE. A sign on the door of the...

Kansas City, KS · 9d

KSN News

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Kansas sheriff’s office warns of several recent mountain lion sightings

The Miami County Sheriff's Office issued warnings to residents following unconfirmed reports of mountain lion sightings in various areas throughout September and October.

Miami County, KS · 11d

travelmag.com

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The Small Town Kansas Antique Thrift Store Locals Want To Keep Secret

A massive chandelier that once lit up a movie theater now hangs over shelves of cookie jars and comic books. Yes, really. It later spent time in a Kansas City art gallery before landing here. That sparkling giant is only the opening act. The store packs about 5,000 square feet...

Louisburg, KS · 10d

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This Tiny Vintage Diner In Small-Town Missouri Has Served Farmers Breakfast Since The 1940s

Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep the grill going for decades while the rest of the world changes around them. On a busy corner in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri, there is a pocket-size diner where the menu hangs on the wall, the plastic stays in your wallet, and the cook works right in front of you.

Kansas City, MO · 12d

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After 30 years, a Shawnee park playground is getting new equipment

A Shawnee park will be swapping out more than 30-year-old equipment for a new, fresh look in spring 2027. On Monday, Shawnee City Council voted 6-0 to approve a contract with the Missouri-based Next Generation Recreation LLC to replace playground equipment and safety surfacing at West Flanders Park. Councilmembers Kurt Knappen and Erin Aldridge were absent.

Shawnee, KS · 10d

The Cool Down

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Kansas firefighters answer call for 'very sweet' pet iguana stuck in tree

By the time crews located Tasslehoff, he had been gone for about a week.

Spring Hill, KS · 11d

The Kansas City Star

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This matcha pop-up stand is creating distinct flavors and long lines across KC

The green and leafy beverage known as matcha has had Gen Z in a serious chokehold this decade. Some may drink it for the health benefits, while others drink it for the “performative” aesthetic. In a coffee shop hub like Kansas City, there’s no limit on matcha options. But a place that strictly sells the green tea concoction? There’s just one place for that, and they don’t even have a storefront. If you’ve been at the Overland Park Farmers Market this season, you’ve probably noticed that long line of patient folks waiting on the east side of the market. That’s the line for HerCafe , a matcha-only stand that has proven to be one of Kansas City’s most beloved pop-up stands. Their best days saw sales of 500–600 cups of matcha. Their drinks typically runs you about $8. You can do the math — the business is booming. “People are there like when we’re setting up. They’re ready to go,” said Yasmen Hassen, co-founder of the stand that can open as early as 7:30 a.m. during the farmers market season. The idea of the matcha station came from when Hassen and co-founder Lujyn Elsayed met at a 2023 women’s retreat.

Kansas City, MO · 10d