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A drive-through coronavirus testing center in Wichita. (Photo by Brian Grimmett, Kansas News Service)

Kansas Aims for 400,000 More Coronavirus Tests Before Year's End as Rural Cases Surge

Kansas News Service – Wednesday, October 28th, 2020

Kansas officials hope to ramp up coronavirus testing as case numbers rise.

The liquid-handling robots at CRL in Lenexa have been hard to get since the pandemic hit. They can work on saliva from dozens or even hundreds of people at once. (Photo by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service)

The Blood, Sweat and Spit That Built a Kansas Coronavirus Test Used By Colleges and Hollywood

Kansas News Service – Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

A lab in Lenexa developed a COVID-19 test that's becoming widely used.

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Coronavirus Information and Resources Guide

KPR Staff – Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

KPR has put together this handy one-stop spot to help you get the information you need during the coronavirus crisis.

Photo illustration by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service

Clues From the Blood of Kansans Suggest the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Stick Around for a Long Time

Kansas News Service – Friday, October 9th, 2020

Blood tests show few Kansans have antibodies for the coronavirus.

Saliva sample tube used in an existing COVID-19 test that must be sent to a lab. KU researchers are developing a new test that can be taken at home, providing results in 15 minutes. (Photo by J. Schafer)

KU Researchers Developing Saliva Test for COVID-19 That Could Provide Results in 15 Minutes

J. Schafer – Tuesday, September 29th, 2020

University of Kansas Professor Steven Soper is leading an effort to develop a quick-turnaround COVID-19 test that can be used at home. Soper says the saliva-based test is designed to provide results in around 15 minutes.

Service A new report from the RAND Corporation tries to shed light on prices negotiated between hospitals and private insurance. ( Chris Neal for the Kansas News Service)

Employers Compared Notes on Secret Prices at Kansas Hospitals to Boost Their Leverage on Costs

Kansas News Service – Monday, September 28th, 2020

A project started by employers in Indiana who wanted to compare costs among hospitals has grown to include 49 states. Hospitals dispute their findings.  

Henry Crawford demonstrates to Wallace County schoolkids during a field trip in September how to load the antique cartridges once used for buffalo hunting on the Kansas plains. (Photo by Esther Honig)

There Was No 'Imaginary Fence' Keeping Coronavirus Out of This Rural Kansas County

Kansas News Service – Monday, September 21st, 2020

Wallace County was one of the last counties to have confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

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Brewster Place Brewster Place in Topeka is grateful to have a coronavirus testing machine that allows on-site testing. But staff worry the device might not be able to handle running 200 samples a week for very long. (Photo submitted by Joe Ewert)

Kansas Nursing Homes Still Waiting for Coronavirus Testing Gear and Can't Afford Labs

Kansas News Service – Friday, September 18th, 2020

Kansas nursing homes are still waiting for federal coronavirus testing equipment.

A photo illustration shows medical-grade gloves and a surgical mask. Federal inspectors found a Kansas City, Kans., nursing home's poor use of protective gear put residents at risk. (Photo by Carlos Moreno, KCUR)

Scathing Federal Inspection Pulls Curtain Back on One of Kansas' Deadliest Coronavirus Outbreaks

Kansas News Service – Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

A federal report says a Kansas nursing home didn't do enough to control the coronavirus. 

KU employees and students use kits like this one to provide their saliva samples for COVID-19 testing. (Photo by J. Schafer, Kansas Public Radio)

Saliva Is Making It Possible to Quickly Test Tens of Thousands of Kansans for Coronavirus

Kansas News Service – Friday, August 28th, 2020

State officials hope two labs in Johnson County could help Kansas boost its testing capacity dramatically for schools, nursing homes and asymptomatic people.  

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  • Sat, October 31st - 9:00am
    KPR Mug Drive-Thru - Topeka
    KPR Mug Drive-Thru - Topeka

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    While we were not able to distribute our beautiful new 2020 KPR Membership Mug at the Ice Cream Social this year, we want to get them out of KPR and into your hands! KPR will be in Topeka in the Grace Cathedral Church parking lot on October 31 from 9 a.m. to Noon to give you your mug! More information on registering for this event here.

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    Halloween Pop-Up Take A Book
    Halloween Pop-Up Take A Book

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    Description: Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City, Inc will partner with “The Merc” in a Halloween Pop-Up TAKE A BOOK children's event at “The Merc” parking lot, 501 Minnesota Avenue (intersection of 5th and Minnesota streets) , KCKS; 10 am until noon. This is a free outdoor event for families with children. Join us as we seek to share a love of reading by reading books aloud and then encouraging each child to select one brand new book to take home and add to his/her library. Geared toward pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade children. This FREE event is hosted by Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City, Inc in partnership with "The Merc." It was made possible by a grant of $4000 from Altrusa International Foundation to improve the economic well-being and quality of life in communities that host an Altrusa club. Learn more about Altrusa and the value this service organization places on the importance of literacy to our community. Our partner “The Merc” will provide a treat in the store for any child wearing a Halloween costume. For more information contact Regina Irwin at (816) 507-1463 or by email altrusakansascity@gmail.com. Information also available at www.districteight.altrusa.org or https://www.facebook.com/altrusa.kc Submitted by: Barbara Britt Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City, Inc

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    Haunting History Tours
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    Description: Downtown Lawrence’s past comes back to haunt it in this hour-long walking tour. These haunting tales will feature forgery, thievery, murder, fire, and mystery. Running nightly from October 27 through Halloween at 7-8 PM, this tour costs $30 per person or $20 for Watkins Museum members. Call the museum at 785-841-4109 or email whickox@watkinsmuseum.org for reservations. Space is limited and audience discretion is advised. Submitted by: Will Hickox Douglas County Historical Society

    Sat, October 31st - 7:00pm
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