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Zane Irwin/Kansas News ServiceThe city of Leavenworth, Kansas, has netted a momentary victory in its battle to force private prison operator CoreCivic to follow the city’s interpretation of local rules. The company wants to house detainees for federal immigration authorities — without a city permit. -
Kansas Public RadioOn Tuesday, June 3, President Donald Trump formally asked Congress to take back the $1.1 billion it has set aside for all public broadcasters, including NPR and PBS, for the next two years. Learn more about how the station is preparing and how you can help. -
https://southeast.usd259.orgWichita district officials say "some anomalies" at Southeast High were corrected and reported to state officials. Teachers worry the school may be inflating graduation rates. -
Rex Buchanan/Rex BuchananThis year marks the 60th anniversary of the deadliest aviation disaster in Kansas history. The tragedy took place in Wichita. Commentator Rex Buchanan recently visited a memorial that honors the victims. -
U.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceBlack vultures have a reputation for killing newborn livestock, which can be a problem for ranchers in the Great Plains and Midwest. Legislation efforts aim to remove permit requirements for farmers to shoot or capture the birds. -
Celia Llopis-Jepsen/Kansas News ServiceThe first state park in Kansas or Missouri to earn recognition from Dark Sky International is fixing lights that cause unnecessary glare and skyglow. Similar work is taking place at Truman State University, too, to benefit people and wildlife.
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Three mothers, along with their children, filed the lawsuit in Jackson County Court, saying “systemic failures” by the firearms sellers, the city, Union Station and the Greater Kansas City Sports Commission showed a collective negligence at the February 2024 rally. -
Farmers continued to take on more debt through the first quarter of 2025, prolonging a trend from last year. That’s as farm incomes have shrunk over the last couple of years, and some worry President Trump’s tariffs could make economic conditions tougher. -
Having trouble staying focused nowadays? Best-selling author Johann Hari explores some of the causes in "Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention — and How to Think Deeply Again." Hari is coming to Lawrence's Liberty Hall on June 11th, sponsored by the Lawrence Public Library. Also, we visit the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library as they reopen their newly-redesigned children's room. -
The Retro Cocktail Hour features Louis Prima and Keely Smith's classic version of That Old Black Magic, plus exotic sounds by the Manakooras, the Whatitdo Archive Group and Yma Sumac. -
Missouri native Jeff Shirley brings his trio to this week's Live at Green Lady Lounge for an hour of original Kansas City jazz.
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The White House said the action was needed to protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other national security threats, and said the countries lacked screening and vetting capabilities. -
In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs. -
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the government to immediately halt deportation proceedings against the wife and five children of a man charged in the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, responding to what the judge called an urgent situation to ensure the protection of the family's constitutional rights. -
A housing agency rule would also allow work requirements. Supporters say a time limit would help spread limited funds to more people, but critics warn it would leave some homeless. -
Since Trump abruptly ousted Kennedy Center leadership and became its board chair, artists have canceled shows and subscription sales are down.
On this edition of Conversations, Mary Doveton talks with host Dan Skinner about the Theatre Lawrence production of the musical comedy "Jimmy Buffett's Escape to Margaritaville."
