We Have So Many Great Reasons For YOU To Become A KPR Member

Friday, September 20th, 2019, by KPR Staff

Listen to KPR starting next week for your chance to give back! We'll have special programming designed to inform you on just how you can help us reach our goal. KPR is almost entirely dependent on listener support. It's listeners like you that make it possible for us to stay on the air. Thank you!

KPR's Holiday Socktacular - December 5 & 6

Friday, December 6th, 2019, by KPR Staff

For every pledge of $120 or more, you will get a pair of these custom-designed KPR socks. Not only that, but KPR Advisory Board members will give a pair of socks to a local community shelter for each pledge at any level.

Kansas Public Radio needs your help to finish 2019 in a strong financial position. December 5 & 6 KPR will be on the air asking YOU to help out with a year-end contribution.

Spread Holiday Cheer With Vehicles for Charity

Sunday, December 1st, 2019, by KPR Staff

If you’re looking for a unique way of spreading holiday cheer, you can donate your used car to Kansas Public Radio. It will be sold at auction, and the proceeds help support public broadcasting in your community.

Rock & Roll...Above the Noise & Confusion - November 22, 2019

Friday, November 22nd, 2019, by KPR Staff

Q: Forty-three years ago this week, the rock group Kansas released the hit single "Carry on Wayward Son." The song, from the band's Leftoverture album, was released in 1976 and has become one of the most-played songs on Classic Rock radio stations. Who wrote it?

Remembering Our Veterans - November 15, 2019

Friday, November 15th, 2019, by KPR Staff

Reconstructed entry archway at the Kansas Memorial Union on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. (Photo by J. Schafer)

Q: On Monday, the nation honored its veterans. Parades and special ceremonies were held all across the country. Also on Veterans Day, the University of Kansas installed a newly-reconstructed entry archway at the Kansas Memorial Union. Inside the archway, a series of stars are etched into the stone, paying tribute to Jayhawks who died while serving their country during World War I. How many stars are etched into the archway?

New Pet MemberCard Benefits!

Thursday, November 14th, 2019, by KPR Staff

If you're a KPR member and are giving $120 or more per year, you qualify for the KPR MemberCard. You're already getting more than 250 great Dining, Arts & Attractions, Health & Wellness, as well as Lodging benefits. We are now pleased to announce the latest addition to the benefits program: PETS!

Ad Astra per Mathematica (To the Stars Through Math?) - November 1, 2019

Friday, November 1st, 2019, by KPR Staff

This welcome sign along the border greets motorists from southwest Missouri as they enter Crawford County, in southeast Kansas. (Photo by J. Schafer)

Q: Today's question involves a simple matter of math and geography. If you know your Kansas counties and you can add... you can win! (Though, having a map will be helpful.) Here we go. Kansas has 105 counties. How many of them share a border with another state or river?

Kansas Place Name Puzzler - October 25, 2019

Friday, October 25th, 2019, by KPR Staff

Southeast Kansas sky on a winter's day, taken near Hamilton, Kansas. (Photo by J. Schafer)

Q: We're looking for the name of a small southeast Kansas town. Here are your clues:

It's located inside the Kansas county with the shortest name.
The name of the town is a portmanteau (port-MAN-too) of the names of two former rival towns.
The town's name sounds so cute, crunchy and wholesome, you can almost eat it!

Name this town!

Military Traditions - October 4, 2019

Friday, October 4th, 2019, by KPR Staff

A bugler from the U.S. Navy Band plays taps during a graveside service in Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser)

Q: The best-known U.S. National Cemetery is in Arlington, Virginia. But it wasn't the first - or even among the first dozen. Of the 14 original National Cemeteries designated by Abraham Lincoln, two are located in Kansas. One is at Fort Leavenworth. Where is the other one?

KPR's Conference Room is Featuring Art by Cottonwood, Inc. Clients

Friday, September 27th, 2019, by KPR Staff

Cottonwood, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization that was established in 1972 to provide services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Over the years, Cottonwood has earned a reputation for quality services and care as a community service provider. In 1995, Cottonwood was awarded an additional responsibility through the Developmental Disability Reform Act. It became the Community Developmental Disabilities Organization (CDDO) for Douglas and Jefferson counties.

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