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University of Nebraska Press/University of Nebraska PressOn the night of May 25th, 1955, a massive EF-5 tornado tore through the small town of Udall, Kansas, while most of its residents were fast asleep. A new book tells the story of that deadly night. Commentator Rex Buchanan has this review of Without Warning, by Jim Minick. -
It was 88 years ago today that a massive dust storm descended on western Kansas, blacking out the sun and covering everything in a thick layer of dust. The day came to be known as Black Sunday. Hear why so many Kansas believed it was literally... the end of the world.
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In the early 1870s, Dr. Brewster Higley stepped outside his cabin in Smith County, Kansas and wrote a poem to express his love for the land he now called home. His poem became the state song, Home on the Range.
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Water is running low in parts of western Kansas. This has been true for years. But Commentator Rex Buchanan says the situation is getting worse.
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Some things just sound All-American, whether they are or not. Take the All-You-Can-Eat buffet. This cornucopia of food was once commonplace. That's less true today. And maybe that's why Commentator Rex Buchanan swells with excitement whenever he encounters such a large and varied display of food.
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It's hard to pinpoint exactly where and when Rock & Roll began. But the small Kansas town of Atchison can boast that one of its own residents played a part in its creation. As part of KPR's occasional series on Kansas history, Commentator Bobbi Athon explains.
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Kansans love to discuss wildlife. People just about everywhere are enamored of animals. But wildlife has been having a hard time due to habitat reduction and fragmentation. But there's a bill in Congress that just might help. Commentator Rex Buchanan explains.
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While many Americans embrace renewable energy sources like wind and solar, about 80% of the power generated in the U.S. still comes from fossil fuels. Some are wondering whether there's a role for small nuclear power plants in the state's energy future. Commentator Scott Carlberg shares his thoughts.
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Who were the earliest people in the Americas and how did they get here? Those questions are tackled in a new book called: Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas by KU anthropology professor Jennifer Raff. Raff's book wound up on the New York Times best-seller list. Commentator Rex Buchanan tells us more.
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Kansas is enjoying a moment in the limelight on streaming TV. Two popular shows with Kansas connections are getting noticed by viewers, including Commentator Rex Buchanan.
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Officials in northeast Kansas are considering a plan to build a large-scale solar farm that would straddle the border of Douglas and Johnson counties. Some are wondering whether agrivoltaics might play a role in the project. So, what is agrivoltaics, anyway?
