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    2 days ago · Kansas (/ ˈ k æ n z ə s / ⓘ KAN-zəss) is a landlocked state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders Nebraska to the north; Missouri to the east; Oklahoma to the south; and Colorado to the west. Kansas is named after the Kansas River, in turn named after the Kansa people.

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  2. 2 days ago · The Missouri River was also a significant landmark as it divides northeastern Kansas from western Missouri; pro-slavery forces from Missouri would cross the river into Kansas and spark mayhem during Bleeding Kansas, leading to continued tension and hostility even today between Kansas and Missouri.

  3. May 21, 2024 · The Kansas River, also known as the Kaw River, holds a prominent place in the heart of northeastern Kansas. Flowing for 173 miles, this iconic river has been a witness to the region's history, culture, and natural beauty.

  4. May 14, 2024 · The Arkansas River is one of the longest rivers in Kansas, with a length of approximately 140 miles. It is also one of the region's most important waterways, with its headwaters originating in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and joining the Mississippi River flow system.

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  6. May 15, 2024 · Topeka, capital (1861) of Kansas, U.S., seat (1857) of Shawnee county. It lies on the Kansas River in the eastern part of the state. The city was the center of a major civil rights battle in 1954, when plaintiffs successfully challenged segregation in the city’s public schools in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka.

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  7. 6 days ago · Updated: May 21, 2024 / 09:51 PM CDT. TOPEKA – ( KSNT) Access to the Kansas river may be in the future for Topeka. A community event at Grand Overland Station was held by the Topeka Riverfront...

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