Ron Wilson

A lot of cool inventions have come out of Kansas. But one of the "coolest" is the ICEE. Also known as the Slurpee, this ice-cold concoction was created by a man in Coffeyville, Kansas. Commentator Ron Wilson shares his story.

Where will you be on August 21? Thousands - and perhaps tens of thousands - of people are expected to converge on extreme northeast Kansas to witness a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse this month. Guest Commentator Ron Wilson talks about the solar eclipse on August 21, and the Doniphan County woman who's trying to make the most of of it for her community.

Dane G. Hansen was a successful entrepreneur from northwest Kansas who made a positive contribution to his local community and to the state. Though he was born in the late 1800s, his legacy of helping others continues to this day.

Yesterday (SUN) was Kansas Day, the state's 156th birthday. Kansas was admitted to the Union as a free state on January 29, 1861. Since then, Kansas has contributed to this country in countless ways, both big and small. Guest Commentator Ron Wilson tells us about one such contribution that, to some folks, has made the world a tastier place.

In 2002, Kim Thomas was elected mayor of Stockton, becoming the first African-American woman in Kansas to serve in that office. And she must be doing a good job because nearly 15 years later, she's still the mayor. Guest Commentator Ron Wilson tells us more about this remarkable woman.

It was kept secret for more than 20 years after the end of World War II, but Native American soldiers were a key factor in America's victory over the Japanese in the Pacific. Many people now know the story of the Navajo Code Talkers. In this guest commentary, we hear about one of those Native American heroes who had ties to Kansas.