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Overnight storms knock out power to thousands across eastern Kansas... U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner will not seek re-election to his 2nd District Congressional seat... a Park City woman has been indicted for allegedly making threats against two U.S. presidents... and a new policy prevents public universities from requiring DEI pledges from anyone seeking a job or promotion. Those headlines and more, inside.

Not every street is like Wall Street. There, occupants are never very far from a daily ticker — or metaphors of bulls and bears — measuring prosperity or

Not every street is like Wall Street. There, occupants are never very far from a daily ticker — or metaphors of bulls and bears — measuring prosperity or

Kansas Republican lawmakers are targeting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Regents universities with budget cuts and hiring practice bills.

The chair of the Kansas Board of Regents said Wednesday that he wants university employees across the state to know the Regents are closely watching efforts by

The Kansas House of Representatives is considering a law that would prohibit mandatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements at public colleges and universities.

Republicans argue policies designed to make colleges more welcoming for diverse communities push “woke” and left-wing ideology

Happy Kansas Day! Kansas became a state of January 29th, 1861, making this the state's 163rd birthday. Here are the headlines for our area, as prepared by KPR news staffers. This ad-free news summary is generally posted by 10 am Monday through Friday and updated through 7 pm. These headlines are made possible by KPR listener-members. Become one today.

A member of the Kansas Board of Regents will resign her position next month to oversee a new literacy program that will operate under the direction of the Board

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