The state of Kansas has received a federal grant to plan and develop an extension of Amtrak's Heartland Flyer rail service...the Kansas Geological Survey says a reduction of groundwater pumping by 18% to 32% could stabilize the High Plains Aquifer for at least a decade...and the Washburn women's soccer team will play for the NCAA Division II Soccer Championship this weekend. This ad-free summary of area headlines is compiled by KPR news staffers. These headlines are made possible by KPR listener-members. Become one today! KPR membership is highly affordable because you decide the price. It's also delicious, low-calorie and paraben-free.