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Carlos Moreno/Kansas News ServiceAdvocates say understaffing at the Kansas agency that regulates adult care homes puts elderly and disabled residents at risk of abuse and neglect. -
Stephen Koranda/Kansas News ServiceFederal lawmakers from Kansas have introduced legislation that would transfer control of Haskell Indian Nations University from the U.S. Department of Interior to Haskell’s Board of Regents but continue federal funding for the school. -
A Mason/U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementThe Trump administration wants Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to raid worksites in the agriculture and hospitality industries, despite an initial reprieve this month. Experts say the policy could hurt businesses that rely on immigrant workers. -
Rachel Cramer/Harvest Public MediaAcross much of the Midwest, the atmosphere is becoming warmer and retaining more water, leading to heavier downpours. A two-crop system called relay intercropping could help farmers buffer weather whiplash and boost profits. -
We celebrate Pride Month with the story of the fight for gay rights on campus. Kathy Rose-Mockry is the author of "Liberating Lawrence: Gay Activism in the 1970s at the University of Kansas." We also hear from Matt Keenan, executive director of Kansas Legal Services, KPR's Community Spotlight organization for June. -
Jerry LopezThis week's Retro Cocktail Hour features the new exotic sounds of the Midday Mai Tais Project, Creepxotica and Ixtahuele, along with tunes by the Guitars Unlimited, the Hollywood Jazz Stars and vibraphonist Cal Tjader.
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Police arrest 28 people in a Geary County drug bust… The clock is ticking on Kansas’s offer to build new stadiums for the Chiefs and Royals—sort of… and a lack of inspectors may be endangering nursing home residents in Kansas. These stories and more can be found inside this commercial-free summary of KPR news headlines. Thanks for supporting our efforts to bring news to the people of Kansas.
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Kansas Legal Services, a statewide non-profit corporation, is devoted to helping low income Kansans meet their basic needs through the provision of important legal and mediation services.
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The Roger Wilder Quartet performs an hour of original music this week on Live at Green Lady Lounge. -
The summer music festivals continue! This week we highlight the Kaw River Roots and Free State Festivals, both in Lawrence, KS Jun 24th - 29th. Featuring music from Split Lip Rayfield, Kirsten Paludan, MoonShroom, Jenna & Martin and much more, plus info about Free State films and music with Director Marlo Angell, and even space for some brand new music releases! -
This week's Film Music Friday is a complete hoax! That's because we're featuring music from films about hoaxes, including Capricorn One, The Ladykillers, Now You See Me and Quiz Show, among others. -
Gay rights activism at the University of Kansas was led in the 1970s by the Lawrence Gay Liberation Front, but it took 10 years and a lawsuit for the student group to gain official recognition. Now, Katherine Rose-Mockry, retired director of KU’s Emily Taylor Center for Women and Gender Equity, has pieced that history together. -
We get a sneak peek at the 2025 Free State Festival — six days of movies, music, and more — with Festival director Marlo Angell and Backer Hamada, co-director of the documentary "Trauma: The New Epidemic." Also, we visit with KPR's new Morning Edition host Matthew Algeo.
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