Public meetings are a chance for the public to weigh in on important topics. They're also a chance to listen to what others have to say.

Vintage audio goods - receivers, turntables, speakers and more - will be on sale Saturday in Lawrence. The benefit for the Kansas Audio-Reader Network also features thousands of vinyl records. KPR's J. Schafer talks to Ed Hawkins, one of the volunteers gearing up for the sale.

Fossils are both rare and... seemingly everywhere. A very small percentage of ancient plant and animal life became fossils. Yet, the authors of a new book say fossils can still be found in so many places, especially in the western U.S.

There's something compelling about visiting historic sites, particularly places where sad and tragic events unfolded. Commentator Rex Buchanan visits two places that conjure up dark images from America's distant and not so distant past.

Ashton Hooper is a 4th grader in Salina who was born without fingers on her left hand. She's been finding inspiration this week while watching others with disabilities play golf at the U.S. Adaptive Golf Open in Newton.

Do you like food? What about reading about food? KPR Commentator Katie Keckeisen tells us about a woman from Riley County who changed the way we eat, and the way we think and write about food. Listen to the story of Clementine Paddleford, the Kansas woman who became America's first food writer.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who grew up in Abilene, Kansas, was responsible for planning the D-Day invasion during World War II. It was the largest invasion in world history. Before Allied troops hit the beaches in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944... Eisenhower delivered an inspirational message to his troops. KPR's J. Schafer has more on this 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Habitat for Humanity of the Northern Flint Hills builds homes, community and hope across the Flint Hills Region. We are an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, International - operating in new construction, home preservation, and mortgage services. We are an Aging-in-Place and Veterans Build Affiliate, advocating for the unique needs of our Veteran and older neighbors.

A new book examines the natural world inside the Kaw basin, that area of land that drains into the Kansas River. The book is called In the Country of the Kaw, by James Locklear. Commentator Rex Buchanan gives us his review.

The 16th Busker Festival returns to Lawrence Friday, Saturday and Sunday - bringing magicians, acrobats, clowns and other performers to the heart of the city. All the entertainment is free, but tips for the buskers are greatly appreciated. As Tom Parkinson explains, the spotlight this year is on the area's local musicians.