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Council Grove, Kansas, is a small town with a rich history and a unique distinction: With a population of about 2,200, it is the smallest town in the United States with a daily newspaper: the Council Grove Republican.
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Olathe will help pay for the new Chiefs facilities in the city … Douglas County ended 2025 in the black … and a longtime Kansas police chief has died. These stories and more can be found in this commercial-free summary of KPR news headlines, which is made possible by KPR listener-members.
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In connection with America 250 and Kansas 250, we visit Topeka's Free State Capitol, home to the 1855 Topeka Constitutional Convention and the Free State legislature, almost demolished in the 1990s, now renovated and restored to its original glory. -
Jerry LopezThe Retro Cocktail Hour serves up jazz from Mr. Lucky and College Confidential, plus Nat King Cole with the George Shearing Quintet and new exotica by SWoW, the Waitiki 7 and the Dan Fontaine Orchestra.
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BabyJay’s Legacy of Hope provides direct financial and emotional support to families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis. We ease the burden of everyday expenses that medical insurance often doesn’t cover—such as gas, food, utilities, transportation, and housing—so families can focus on what matters most: caring for their child and family.
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Alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition poses unique challenges to the lives and livelihoods of U.S. ranchers and farmers. -
The English Men's National Team will reportedly reside in a hotel in Johnson County during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. -
The projects use community land trusts to sell homes at a reduced price and keep them affordable in the future. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is using the real estate tool to build entire neighborhoods that aim to help address the state’s affordable housing shortage. -
A planning commission in Leavenworth recommended granting CoreCivic a permit to open a detention center, but with qualifications. The final decision will be left to the city’s commission. -
New federal guidelines recommend Americans include full-fat dairy in their diets. While recent studies suggest full-fat milk may not harm heart health, scientists say more research is needed.
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The Supreme Court has cleared the way for California to use its new congressional map for this year's midterm election. Voters approved it as a Democratic counterresponse to Texas' new GOP-friendly map. -
NPR reporters visited the Milan Olympic Village in the days before the opening ceremony to investigate the dining hall dessert situation and other pressing questions. -
Police in Arizona believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was taken by force from her Tucson area home this weekend. So far, no suspect or person of interest has been identified. -
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. -
The Washington Post embarked on severe cuts despite appeals by the newsroom to owner Jeff Bezos. The paper is to narrow its focus largely to politics and national security.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Brian A. Sharpless talks wth host Dan Skinner about “Monsters on the Couch – The Real Psychological Disorders Behind Your Favorite Horror Movies.”
