That’s not to say everyone in Wilson is opposed to the Mountains of the Prairie. Allison Ford, president of the Wilson Economic Development Corporation, wrote Criswell a letter of support in 2021.

If you think you have proof of a mountain lion being in Kansas, such as tracks, photos and/or prey kills, you can call the KDWP Emporia Research and Survey Office at 620-342-0658.

Seeing a mountain lion in Kansas is rare, but not impossible. Listen to some tips from a wildlife biologist to find out what to do if you find yourself facing down one of these big cats.

According to wildlife experts at Kansas State University, there have been at least 50 confirmed mountain lion sightings since 2007. In 2020 there were 15 confirmed sightings, but that number is ...

David Criswell wants to call the attraction the Mountains of the Prairie, but he has faced pushback from some residents and Wilson city officials. High aspirations: Former Kansas mayor’s tourism ...

The word Oread — as a name — was carted to Kansas in the mid-1800s by Worcester residents who resettled before the Civil War, ...

While there is no official opening date yet, you'll soon be able to get your skiing, snowboarding, and tubing fix right here in Kansas City without the long trip to the mountains. Snow Creek in ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - People rolled up their sleeves to donate blood in honor of a little boy who died last December. Community Blood Center hosted a blood drive in memory of 18-month-old ...

Cassy the mountain lion, named for the Cascade Mountains where she was found orphaned as a cub in 2007, died at her Kansas zoo at 17 years old. The Topeka Zoo announced her death in a Facebook ...