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Two southwest Kansas women remain missing in the Oklahoma panhandle and authorities suspect foul play... a Czech-based ag equipment company selects central Kansas for its new North American headquarters and manufacturing plant, investing $105 million in Rice County... and Kansas legislative leaders reach a new deal on tax cuts. Those headlines and more, inside.

Voters in the Kansas City area reject a sales tax proposal to fund a new stadium for the Royals and renovate Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs... a flurry of activity in the Kansas Legislature results in several bills heading to the governor... and health officials raise concern about the spread of avian influenza after a Texas dairy worker contracts bird flu. Those headlines and more, inside.

A new documentary called Hot Times in the Heartland will be screened at Liberty Hall in Lawrence Thursday night.

Topeka’s new ordinance limiting outdoor camping takes effect at the end of the week...some Kansas parents are pushing back against the teaching of "social-emotional learning" in public schools...and the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks beat No. 17 Kentucky Tuesday night in Chicago by a score of 89-to-84. This ad-free news summary is made possible by KPR members. Become one today.

The Shawnee City Council voted unanimously Monday night to fire City Manager Doug Gerber after city staff received e-mails featuring a sexually explicit video...Kansas election clerks report that unsubstantiated voter fraud claims and harassment are making it difficult to do their jobs...and Kansas lawmakers will have a multi-billion dollar budget surplus to work with in 2024. KPR's news headlines are updated throughout the day. This ad-free news summary is made possible by KPR members. Bec...

Site built by KU professors documents, connects #landback return of land to Native owners

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Daniel Lassman has more than two decades of experience with controlled burns in rural Douglas County, but a recent burn on his family’s farm caused him to take a step back and re-evaluate his game plan.

New fall series begins with presentation Sept. 1

New fall series begins with presentation Sept. 1