U.S. to Plug More than 10,000 Abandoned Carbon-Emitting Oil and Gas Wells in 24 States
Once sources of energy, these derelict wells act as exhaust pipes that emit methane from the basins into which they were drilled.
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Residents of Tiny Town of Tampa, Kansas, Are Flown to Tampa, Florida for 'Trip of a Lifetime'
Every one of the 100 Kansas residents in a town called Tampa were invited on a free trip to visit Florida-to experience 'the other Tampa'.
Kansas Farmer Plants 1.2 Million Sunflowers for His Wife-A 'Perfect' 50th Anniversary Gift (Video)
It's the Kansas State flower and his wife's favorite-which made 80 acres of sunflowers the perfect gift from her husband on 50th anniversary.
It's a Myth That Adults Can't Learn Languages as Easily as Kids - Benefits Multiply if Families Learn Together
Making a home a bilingual one gives parents the same speed of language learning as children, and learning as a family speeds that up.
Send an Inspiring Message Every Day With These Positive Affirmation Socks-LOOK
The words we tell ourselves matter. Remind yourself-and others-that you are amazing, smart, courageous, or beautiful with NotesToSelf socks.
Man Moves into Shelter Kennel So He Can Help Unwanted Pup Get Adopted
Since this sweet pup has spent more than 400 days at a Kansas animal shelter, an animal lover has moved in with her to help raise awareness for her plight.
When Boy With Autism Was Overwhelmed By First Day of School, Kind Classmate Soothed Him
When a little boy with autism was overwhelmed by his first day of school, a compassionate classmate helped turn it around.
Watch Town Surprise Boy Who is Allergic to Sunlight by Turning 'Nighttime into Daytime'
This Kansas community wanted to make sure that Peyton Madden didn't miss out on all the fun of childhood just because of his genetic condition.
Getting to Know Neighbors Will Get Easier As H&R Block and Nextdoor Fund 10 Projects to Reduce Isolation
H&R Block and Nextdoor will be building 10 community projects to reduce social isolation and improve the quality of life in neighborhoods.
20 Wolf Cubs Born in Zoos Successfully Integrated into Wild Packs to Be Raised As Their Own and Diversify the Gene Pool
In a major boon to a persecuted species, 20 cross-fostered Mexican wolf pups have been successfully introduced into wild wolf packs in Arizona and New Mexico.
Since Women Overcoming Addiction Repaid Town in Kindness, It's One of the 'Nicest Places' in US
When this Kansas community welcomed the residents of a new women's recovery center, the residents were sure to repay the kindness tenfold.
These 6 Cities and This State Will Pay You to Move There
6 cities and one very special state are offering handsome incentives to attract talented workers in various ways: often involving grants.
Kindness Remembered: My Christmas Story That Made it Onto Page One
Don Lambert worked at a small newspaper in Kansas nearly 50 years ago when an example of Christmas Eve kindness made its way onto the front page.
Neighbors Secretly Plan a Hokey-Pokey Birthday Flash Mob for 93-Year-old Super Fan of the Song (WATCH)
Watch Melanie Mendrys give her elderly neighbor a ‘Hokey Pokey' flashmob for her 93rd birthday—rallying neighbors to perform her fave song.
Dog is Given Her Own Billboard So She Might Finally Get Adopted and Leave the Shelter After 2 Years
Sally Sue the pit bull mix has been stuck in a shelter in Kansas for 2 years, now she has a billboard to help her find a home.
Kansas Churchgoers Hold Candlelit Vigil For Targeted Refugee Families
This city is home to 1,000 Muslim refugees – and because of their homes being targeted by a bomb scare, their Christian neighbors showed them some love.
High School Sings Away Hate Group
When the Kansas Hate group known at the Westboro Baptist Church announced it would picket a Bay Area School and Jewish Institutions, students at Gunn High School decided they could not sit by quietly. They organized a Love-in.
High School Journalists Force Resignation With Their Real News
These six teens from a small Kansas city high school published an article about their newly-appointed principal. Days later, she resigned.
Dancing Cop Builds Friendships at Black Lives Matter Cookout (WATCH)
A Kansas cop's dance moves at a cookout with Black Lives Matter protestors is building bridges between police and their community's citizens.
Instead of a Second Protest, Black Lives Matter Joins Police For a Barbecue
Plans for another Black Lives Matter rally were changed to a community cookout after leaders met with the police chief and liked his idea of building bridges.
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