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Kansas (/ˈkænzəs/ ⓘ KAN-zəss) is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north, Colorado to the west, Oklahoma to the south, and Missouri to the east. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, in turn named after the Kansa people. Its capital is Topeka, and its most populous city is Wichita; however, the largest urban area is the bi-state Kansas City metropolitan area surrounding Kansas City, Missouri, which straddles the border of Kansas and Missouri.

For thousands of years, what is now known as Kansas was home to numerous and diverse Indigenous tribes. The first settlement of non-indigenous people in Kansas occurred in 1827 at Fort Leavenworth. The pace of settlement accelerated in the 1850s, in the midst of political wars over the slavery debate. When it was officially opened to settlement by the U.S. government in 1854 with the Kansas–Nebraska Act, conflict between abolitionist Free-Staters from New England and pro-slavery settlers from neighboring Missouri broke out over the question of whether Kansas would become a free state or a slave state, in a period known as Bleeding Kansas. On January 29, 1861, Kansas entered the Union as a free state, hence the unofficial nickname "The Free State". Passage of the Homestead Acts in 1862 brought a further influx of settlers, and the booming cattle trade of the 1870s attracted some of the Wild West's most iconic figures to western Kansas.

As of 2015, Kansas was among the most productive agricultural states, producing high yields of wheat, corn, sorghum, and soybeans. In addition to its traditional strength in agriculture, Kansas possesses an extensive aerospace industry. Kansas, which has an area of 82,278 square miles (213,100 square kilometers) is the 15th-largest state by area, the 36th most-populous of the 50 states, with a population of 2,940,865 according to the 2020 census, and the 10th least densely populated. Residents of Kansas are called Kansans or Jayhawkers. Mount Sunflower is Kansas's highest point at 4,039 feet (1,231 meters). (Full article...)

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Satellite perspective of the tornadic supercells over the Great Plains on the evening of May 5

From May 4–6, 2007, a major and damaging tornado outbreak significantly affected portions of the Central United States, with several strong to violent long-track tornadoes occurring across much of the impacted regions. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms for May 4 over portions of Central Nebraska, Western Kansas, Western Oklahoma, Eastern Colorado and portions of the Texas Panhandle. The most destructive tornado in the outbreak occurred on the evening of May 4 in western Kansas, where about 95% of the city of Greensburg in Kiowa County was damaged or destroyed by an EF5 tornado, the first rated as such on the Enhanced Fujita Scale since its introduction months earlier, and the first to reach such a high rating since the 1999 Bridge Creek–Moore tornado (rated F5 on the legacy Fujita scale). The supercell killed 13 people, including 11 in Greensburg and two from separate tornadoes. At least 63 people were injured in Greensburg alone. It was the strongest tornado of an outbreak which included several other tornadoes reported across Oklahoma, Colorado, Kansas and South Dakota that occurred on the same night.

On the morning of May 5, the SPC issued a high risk across central Kansas and Nebraska. The Storm Prediction Center also issued a moderate risk for southern South Dakota and northwest Oklahoma and a slight risk for most of Oklahoma, northern South Dakota, southern North Dakota, eastern Nebraska, western Iowa and northeastern Colorado. Severe weather reports were already coming in by late morning, and the first tornado reports came in during the early afternoon hours. The most intense activity took place during the late afternoon and evening hours as supercells developed along a long line from South Dakota to North Texas. Over 80 tornadoes were confirmed that day, along with hail as large as softballs and straight–line winds as strong as 90 mph (145 km/h). The activity weakened in the late evening, but not before the last tornadoes were reported in Iowa in the overnight hours. The SPC also issued a moderate risk for severe storms over parts of central Kansas and northern Oklahoma on May 6. The activity was far less than on the two previous days, however there were still several additional tornadoes across the Plains, all of which were weak. 14 fatalities and 89 injuries occurred as a result of the tornadoes, nearly all of which came from the Greensburg tornado on May 4. (Full article...)

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Big Brutus Note people standing near the bottom "treads" to gain perspective of this 160 feet (49 m) machine.

Important dates in Kansas' history

July–August 1541
Coronado explores Kansas
April 30, 1803
Louisiana Purchase Treaty signed
May 30, 1854
Kansas Territory organized
July 29, 1859
Constitution adopted by convention
January 29, 1861
Kansas becomes 34th state
August 21, 1863
Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence
Spring 1879
Exodusters
February 19, 1881
First state to Constitutionally prohibit alcohol
1890s
Populist Revolt
July 1951
Great Flood of 1951
May 17, 1954
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

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The American Bison, Kansas' state mammal.

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Downtown Council Grove (2012)

Council Grove is a city in and the county seat of Morris County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,140. It was named after an agreement between American settlers and the Osage Nation allowing settlers' wagon trains to pass westward through the area on the Santa Fe Trail. Pioneers gathered at a grove of trees so that wagons could band together for their trip west. (Full article...)

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  • Image 1Samuel Seymour's 1819 illustration of a Kansa lodge and dance is the oldest drawing known to be done in Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
    Samuel Seymour's 1819 illustration of a Kansa lodge and dance is the oldest drawing known to be done in Kansas. (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 2Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (from Kansas)
    Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence (from Kansas)
  • Image 3Rev. Richard Cordley, the first graduate of the University of Kansas, and nicknamed "The Abolition Preacher", due to his strong views against slavery, and his influence on Kansas's founding as a free state (from Kansas)
    Rev. Richard Cordley, the first graduate of the University of Kansas, and nicknamed "The Abolition Preacher", due to his strong views against slavery, and his influence on Kansas's founding as a free state (from Kansas)
  • Image 4Cedar Point Mill, built in 1875 in Cedar Point, on the National Register of Historic Places (from Kansas)
    Cedar Point Mill, built in 1875 in Cedar Point, on the National Register of Historic Places (from Kansas)
  • Image 5Gove County Badlands (from Kansas)
    Gove County Badlands (from Kansas)
  • Image 6John Brown about 1856 (from History of Kansas)
    John Brown about 1856 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 7Kansas highway map (from Kansas)
    Kansas highway map (from Kansas)
  • Image 8Population density map of Kansas in 2020 (from Kansas)
    Population density map of Kansas in 2020 (from Kansas)
  • Image 9The Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the oldest operating movie theater in the world. (from Kansas)
    The Plaza Cinema in Ottawa is the oldest operating movie theater in the world. (from Kansas)
  • Image 10Temporary quarters for Volga Germans in central Kansas, 1875 (from History of Kansas)
    Temporary quarters for Volga Germans in central Kansas, 1875 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 11Largest alone or in any combination ethnic origin by county in Kansas, per the 2020 census (from Kansas)
    Largest alone or in any combination ethnic origin by county in Kansas, per the 2020 census (from Kansas)
  • Image 12An example of a custom Kansas rear license plate. Kansas allows residents to purchase license plates with college and university logos on them for an extra fee. (from Kansas)
    An example of a custom Kansas rear license plate. Kansas allows residents to purchase license plates with college and university logos on them for an extra fee. (from Kansas)
  • Image 13Kansas residents who are veterans, work as a first responder, and people who work in agriculture may request a custom plate reflecting their profession. (from Kansas)
    Kansas residents who are veterans, work as a first responder, and people who work in agriculture may request a custom plate reflecting their profession. (from Kansas)
  • Image 14The Cosmosphere, the world-renowned space museum in Hutchinson (from Kansas)
    The Cosmosphere, the world-renowned space museum in Hutchinson (from Kansas)
  • Image 15The chalk rock badlands and cliffs in western Kansas, near Dighton (from Kansas)
    The chalk rock badlands and cliffs in western Kansas, near Dighton (from Kansas)
  • Image 16The Rio Theatre, Overland Park (from Kansas)
    The Rio Theatre, Overland Park (from Kansas)
  • Image 17The Santa Fe Depot, a U.S. National Register of Historic Places building, in Osage City (from Kansas)
    The Santa Fe Depot, a U.S. National Register of Historic Places building, in Osage City (from Kansas)
  • Image 18The Great Plains of Kansas (from Kansas)
    The Great Plains of Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 19Charles Curtis (R) was born near Topeka and served as a State Legislator, Congressman and Senator, before becoming Vice President (1929–33). He is the only Native American elected to the Executive Branch (he was born into the Kaw Nation). (from Kansas)
    Charles Curtis (R) was born near Topeka and served as a State Legislator, Congressman and Senator, before becoming Vice President (1929–33). He is the only Native American elected to the Executive Branch (he was born into the Kaw Nation). (from Kansas)
  • Image 20The Kansas Pacific main line shown on an 1869 map (from History of Kansas)
    The Kansas Pacific main line shown on an 1869 map (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 21Köppen climate types of Kansas, using 1991–2020 climate normals (from Kansas)
    Köppen climate types of Kansas, using 1991–2020 climate normals (from Kansas)
  • Image 22Downtown Wichita in the winter (from Kansas)
    Downtown Wichita in the winter (from Kansas)
  • Image 23Boeing B-29 Superfortress production in Wichita in 1944 (from History of Kansas)
    Boeing B-29 Superfortress production in Wichita in 1944 (from History of Kansas)
  • Landscape painting with bison drinking from the stream's edge and the sun just above the horizon
    Albert Bierstadt, Western Kansas, 1875 (from Kansas)
  • Image 25Chippewa named "One-Called-From-A-Distance" (from History of Kansas)
    Chippewa named "One-Called-From-A-Distance" (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 26The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". (from History of Kansas)
    The Great Seal of the State of Kansas was established by the legislature on May 25, 1861. The design was submitted by Senator John James Ingalls. He also proposed the state motto, "Ad astra per aspera", which means "to the stars through difficulty". (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 27Fox Theater, Hutchinson (from Kansas)
    Fox Theater, Hutchinson (from Kansas)
  • Image 28Frank Bond's illustration of the Louisiana Purchase (from History of Kansas)
    Frank Bond's illustration of the Louisiana Purchase (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 29Ethnic origins in Kansas (from Kansas)
    Ethnic origins in Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 30Sporting Park, Kansas City (from Kansas)
    Sporting Park, Kansas City (from Kansas)
  • Image 31Standard Kansas license plate, 2018–2024 (from Kansas)
    Standard Kansas license plate, 2018–2024 (from Kansas)
  • Image 32Boosterism: cover of a promotional booklet published in 1907 by the Rock Island railroad (from History of Kansas)
    Boosterism: cover of a promotional booklet published in 1907 by the Rock Island railroad (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 33Sunflower field outside of Lawrence (from Kansas)
    Sunflower field outside of Lawrence (from Kansas)
  • Image 34The Kansas Statehouse (from Kansas)
    The Kansas Statehouse (from Kansas)
  • Image 35Pond in Osage County, Kansas (from Kansas)
    Pond in Osage County, Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 361915–1918 Kansas railroad map (from Kansas)
    1915–1918 Kansas railroad map (from Kansas)
  • Image 37Map of Indian territories, 1836 (from History of Kansas)
    Map of Indian territories, 1836 (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 38Kansas summer wheat and storm panorama (from Kansas)
    Kansas summer wheat and storm panorama (from Kansas)
  • Image 39Reverend Charles Sheldon, Topeka resident and coiner of the phrase "What would Jesus do?" (from Kansas)
    Reverend Charles Sheldon, Topeka resident and coiner of the phrase "What would Jesus do?" (from Kansas)
  • Image 40Spring River, Kansas (from Kansas)
    Spring River, Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 41Clouds in northeastern Kansas (from Kansas)
    Clouds in northeastern Kansas (from Kansas)
  • Image 42David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the oldest football stadium west of the Mississippi River, and one of the oldest standing football stadiums in the country. Built in 1921, it is home to the Kansas Jayhawks football team. (from Kansas)
    David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is the oldest football stadium west of the Mississippi River, and one of the oldest standing football stadiums in the country. Built in 1921, it is home to the Kansas Jayhawks football team. (from Kansas)
  • Image 43Kanopolis State Park (from Kansas)
    Kanopolis State Park (from Kansas)
  • Milky Way over Monument Rocks, Kansas, US (from Kansas)
    Kansas's Monument Rocks at night
  • Image 45Kansas welcome sign on K-96 (from Kansas)
    Kansas welcome sign on K-96 (from Kansas)
  • Image 46The Orpheum, a historic movie theater in Wichita (from Kansas)
    The Orpheum, a historic movie theater in Wichita (from Kansas)
  • Image 471855 Free-State poster (from History of Kansas)
    1855 Free-State poster (from History of Kansas)
  • Image 48Map of counties in Kansas by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census Legend Non-Hispanic White  30–40%  50–60%  60–70%  70–80%  80–90%  90%+ Hispanic or Latino  50–60%  60–70% (from Kansas)
    Map of counties in Kansas by racial plurality, per the 2020 U.S. census
    Legend
    (from Kansas)
  • Image 49Tyler Field in Eck Stadium at Wichita State University in Wichita (from Kansas)
    Tyler Field in Eck Stadium at Wichita State University in Wichita (from Kansas)
  • Image 50University of Kansas Strong Hall in Lawrence (from Kansas)
    University of Kansas Strong Hall in Lawrence (from Kansas)

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