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KPR's Third Annual Ice Cream Social is Back June 20

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The Kansas Board of Regents voted Wednesday to zero-out tuition increases for in-state undergrads. Vice Chair Shane Bangerter (left) and Chair Dennis Mullin pored over documents before the meeting. (Photo by Stephen Koranda)

Kansas Regents Zero Out Tuition Hikes for In-State Undergrads

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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross announced on Wednesday that 72 officers have been placed on administrative duty following an investigation into inflammatory social media posts.

72 Philadelphia Police Officers Placed On Desk Duty Over Offensive Social Media Posts

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When Kaye McIntyre's not hosting The KPR Prize Wheel is ready for a spin or many at Thursday’s 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social, 5-7 p.m. Come on down to the Union Pacific Depot in Lawrence for your chance at a wide array of KPR schwag. More info at link in profile. #fortheloveofkpr #kprhasthescoop #mykpr Are you as excited about free ice cream as Oswald?! June 20, 5-7 p.m. at Union Pacific Depot, we will be giving away our new KPR mug, Hy-Vee ice cream and @alchemycoffeeks iced coffee. See you there! #mykpr #lawrenceks #icecream #retrococktailhour #icedcoffee #busker #facepainting #bostonterrier Thank you, KPR listeners, for your support! We are honored to take home Best Lawrence Radio Station at the @bestoflawrence awards! #BOL2019 #fortheloveofkpr #mykpr #lawrenceks

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KPR's Third Annual Ice Cream Social is Back June 20

Thursday, June 20th

KPR is giving away free Hy-Vee ice cream and Alchemy iced coffee to show appreciation for our listeners! KPR staff and on-air hosts will be scooping up ice cream at the Union Pacific Depot (202 N. 2nd St.) on June 20, from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Headlines for Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Wednesday, June 19th

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The Kansas Board of Regents voted Wednesday to zero-out tuition increases for in-state undergrads. Vice Chair Shane Bangerter (left) and Chair Dennis Mullin pored over documents before the meeting. (Photo by Stephen Koranda)
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Kansas Regents Zero Out Tuition Hikes for In-State Undergrads

Wednesday, June 19th

Regents voted to keep tuition flat for in-state undergraduates.

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Visiting the Baseball Museum in Near Here, Kansas

Wednesday, June 19th

Commentator William Jennings Bryan Oleander visits the baseball museum in Near Here, Kansas, and ruminates on the sport that many still consider America's pastime.

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Quinton Lucas, 34, will be the next mayor of Kansas City. (Photo by Luke X. Martin / KCUR)
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Voters in Kansas City, Missouri, Elect Quinton Lucas as New Mayor

Wednesday, June 19th

A 34-year-old black man whose family was homeless at times during his childhood in Kansas City will become the city's 55th mayor.

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Conversations: Andrew Fazekas, "Backyard Guide to the Night Sky"

Wednesday, June 19th

On this edition of Conversations, Andrew Fazekas talks about National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky. Fazekas, known as the Night Sky Guy, is a science writer, speaker and broadcaster who shares his passion for the wonders of the universe through all media. He writes the online column StarStruck for National Geographic and is...

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"Naked Lunch" by William S. Burroughs and "Life in Prison" by Stanley Williams are just two of the books on a list of banned publications in Kansas prisons. (Photo by Nomin Ujiyediin)
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Thousands of Books Restricted in Kansas Prisons

Tuesday, June 18th

Over the past 15 years, the Kansas Department of Corrections banned more than 7,000 books and magazines from its prisons across the state.

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Kansas Faces Future Budget Woes Even with Revenue Surplus

Tuesday, June 18th

Projections indicate that spending will outpace revenue under the budget covering the fiscal year that begins in July, and that future budget shortfalls are inevitable unless lawmakers raise taxes or pull back on spending

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Summertime Travel Bucket List: Touring the Kansas Statehouse

Tuesday, June 18th

If you haven't visited in a long while, you should consider touring the Kansas Statehouse. Tours are free and the Capital building is less busy now that lawmakers have adjourned for the year. Touring the Kansas Statehouse should be on every Kansan's summertime bucket list! When it comes to seeing beautiful architecture and learning about the state's rich history, you can't beat the beauty or the price of touring the Kansas Statehouse. Enjoy!

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Tuesday, June 18th

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  • Thu, June 20th - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
    KPR Ice Cream Social - Free Ice Cream and Iced Coffee!
    KPR Ice Cream Social - Free Ice Cream and Iced Coffee!

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    Help Kansas Public Radio show listener appreciation in a cool way with FREE Hy-Vee ice cream and Alchemy iced coffee.

    Stop by the Union Pacific Depot in Lawrence between 5 and 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 20, to meet some KPR personalities and mingle with fellow listeners. Enjoy extra family-friendly activities with face painting from Fairy Fox Design, a busker performance from Richard Renner and music from Retro Cocktail Hour host, Darrell Brogdon.

    The first 200 KPR members will get their ice cream in a new KPR mug! You can also bring your own mug, which we'll be happy to fill (biodegradable cups also provided).

    Thu, June 20th - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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    Heartland Chamber Music live
    Heartland Chamber Music live

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    The string students of Heartland Chamber Music in KC preview their Aug. 2 and 3 concerts at JCCC.
    https://www.heartlandchambermusic.org/

    Thu, August 1st - 11:00am
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    LIVE DAY 2019
    LIVE DAY 2019

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    Musicians from throughout the listening area perform live on the air from the KPR studio and Lawrence Public Library from 9 AM to 3 PM.

    Fri, October 18th - 9:00am
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