Locations in Kansas get nationwide attention

The articles share how cities in Kansas receive nationwide recognition for various attractions and qualities that make them stand out.

NO. 1: POPULAR WICHITA HOLIDAY ATTRACTION RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST OF ITS KIND IN THE US

You can check out the holiday lights through Jan. 4. | Published December 12, 2024 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith

NO. 2: THIS RURAL KANSAS COUNTY WAS NAMED ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO RETIRE IN THE COUNTRY

Here’s why Stacker recommends heading east of Wichita for an idyllic retirement. | Published January 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith

NO. 3: WICHITA, 2 OTHER KANSAS SPOTS NAMED AMONG 100 BEST US CITIES TO LIVE IN THIS YEAR

This ranking gave a “livability” score to American cities based on amenities, housing, cost of living and more. | Published April 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith

NO. 4: KANSAS TOWN WAS JUST RECOGNIZED FOR HAVING THE SECOND BEST MAIN STREET IN THE US

Shopping? Dining? History buff? USA Today says this main street has it all. | Published June 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Lindsay Smith

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported and written by Lindsay Smith and edited by McClatchy journalists.