Episode six of the eight-part “Kevin Costner’s The West” documentary is called “Bleeding Kansas.” “Kevin Costner’s The West” airs at 9 p.m. Monday, June 16, on the History Channel. LIVE STREAM: Fans ...

Here is why Kansans and Missourians have a long history of hating each other. This is the first episode of a new series ...

Doctors at Missouri and Kansas birthing hospitals have noticed an uptick in families turning down an inexpensive vitamin K shot, driven by unfounded fears of vaccines. But babies who don't get the ...

The Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 led to a violent conflict known as Bleeding Kansas over whether the territory would be a free or slave state. The state has a complicated past that includes both ...

Lecompton's Constituion Hall, 319 Elmore St., as seen on March 5, 2026. The Lecompton Historical Society is hosting a special event celebrating the 170th anniversary of the building — which played a ...

The article draws a parallel between the historical "Bleeding Kansas" era and the state's current political climate. It argues that both citizens and legislators are increasingly avoiding political ...

This story is the second of three in the series “Border Tales,” which chronicles the unique hostility between Mizzou and Kansas ahead of their football game Saturday. It dates back to at least the ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! Author Jeremy Neely explains the significance of this time period and the violent exchanges between Kansans and Missourians. Author Jeremy Neely ...

Take a walk over to Stankowski Field on Thursday, two days out from War. The field was once named Rollins Field, and it was where the first on-campus Missouri football and Kansas game was played in ...