A developing story in De Soto where a number of law enforcement personnel have responded to the Panasonic battery plant ... a small Kansas county is suing the state to recoup $2 million in misdirected funds … two people are charged in connection with the hypothermia death of a Kansas teen … and a Kansas-based cavalry unit that served in the Civil War is deactivated. These stories and more can be found inside. This commercial-free news summary is generally posted by 10 am weekdays and updated through 7 pm.

This week's 105 Live sees Hays, KS bluegrass trio 80 Proof Alice joining us for live performance and interview, plus tracks from Snocaps, Fullbloods, Marcey Yates, and a few more local holiday covers!

It's not uncommon for an entire film score to be set aside due to creative clashes, studio changes, or directorial preference. On this week's Film Music Friday, we'll hear rejected scores for Battle of Britain, Gangs of New York, Platoon, The Getaway and more.

With pianist Ellen Sommer. Great music by Piazzolla, Grainger, Andy Scott and more

With the World Cup teams now determined for Kansas City’s first four games next June, fans can now join another FIFA draw for their chance to buy tickets. But they won't be cheap.

Aglow Trio's modern classical music filled the Kansas Public Radio Live Performance Studio in anticipation of several concerts across the state December 5, 2025

Police have detained a man in his 20s as a person of interest.

José Antonio Kast, a far-right politician, who has praised Chile's dictatorship, has won the presidency, signaling a sharp rightward shift fueled by fears over crime, migration, and the economy.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns on Sunday praised the man's actions, calling it "the most unbelievable scene."

Suffragists didn't just march. They baked, held bake sales and sold cookbooks to raise money for the cause of equality.

Indoor tanning is trending among Gen Z. A new study finds tanning bed users not only have a much higher risk of melanoma, they also have DNA damage linked to cancer across nearly their entire skin.