Farmers got a slightly smaller percentage of what consumers spent on food last year than the year before, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In most cases, Thanksgiving staples return cents on the dollar to farmers.

Hitting the road this holiday season? Please drive safely. And slow down. Loved ones at the end of the road care more about seeing you than seeing you get there on time. Here's an ad-free summary of area news headlines, made possible by KPR listener-members.

Happy week of Thanksgiving! Here's a summary of area news headlines, as prepared by KPR news staffers. This ad-free summary is made possible by KPR listener-members.

This is the week of Thanksgiving. If you're traveling somewhere, please slow down and drive safely. Someone at the end of the road wants to see you. Click on these headlines to see an ad-free summary of area news, made possible by KPR listener-members.

Kansas appeals a state judge's ruling that blocks enforcement of abortion restrictions... despite a projected decrease in tax collections, lawmakers still have a big budget surplus... a new 24/7 child care center is coming to Lawrence... and a library in northeast Kansas removes some LGBTQ-themed books. These stories and more, inside. This ad-free news summary is made possible by KPR listener-members. Become one today.

The public library in St. Marys removes several controversial books... the Kansas Bureau of Investigation revises a report on crime statistics... the Board of Regents approves a $100 million price increase for renovations to the KU football stadium... and state lawmakers will still have a healthy budget surplus despite the state’s first revenue forecast decrease since 2016. Those headlines and more, inside. This ad-free news summary is made possible by KPR members. Become one today.

Topeka’s ordinance limiting outdoor camping takes effect at the end of the week... Kansas parents push back against the teaching of "social-emotional learning" in public schools... and authorities say the substance in a suspicious letter sent to state officials does not appear to be hazardous. This ad-free news summary is made possible by KPR members. Become one today.

An evacuation order was issued for the building housing the Secretary of State's office in Topeka, following concerns over a suspicious piece of mail... Kansas election clerks report that voter fraud claims and harassment are making it difficult to do their jobs... and Kansas lawmakers will have a multi-billion dollar budget surplus to work with in 2024. These headlines are updated throughout the day. This ad-free news summary is made possible by KPR members. Become one today.

Two people are arrested following gunfire at Oak Park Mall... earthquakes rattle central Kansas... tourism officials announce grants for 14 Kansas communities and KU football falls out of the Top 25. These headlines are updated throughout the day. This ad-free news summary is made possible by KPR members. Become one today.

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