Commentator Scott Carlberg says nuclear power is like potato chips. The classic chip is great. But a ridged, sharp cheddar chip? That’s next-level. Advanced nuclear plants are that next level, only better — maybe even the jalapeño-salsa chip of the energy world.

October 14 is the 135th anniversary of the birth of Dwight D. Eisenhower, our nation's 34th president. Eisenhower grew up in Abilene, which is where his presidential library is located. The author of a new book tries to separate fact from fiction in Eisenhower's eventful life story.

Right now is one of the best times of the year for bird watchers. As Commentator Rex Buchanan tells us, as many as 800 million birds will soon be moving through this part of the world as they migrate south.

This is the 8th history book written by Matthew Algeo, who took over as the local host of KPR's Morning Edition earlier this year. Algeo's latest effort, New York's Secret Subway, will be available Tuesday night (7 pm) during a launch party at the Raven Bookstore in downtown Lawrence.

Farmers and ranchers eradicated mountain lions from Kansas in the early 20th century, but now the big cats are coming back.

KPR is seeking a multimedia journalist to cover state government in Kansas. Get all the details here.

In the Flint Hills, south of Wamego, an Australian company is drilling deep holes in search of hydrogen. Could this be a new source of energy for the Sunflower State? Commentator Rex Buchanan tells us more.

KPR is looking for a new Kansas Statehouse Bureau Chief to keep an eye on state government in Kansas. Join KPR News, meet new people and quote them!

Artists will gather to perform in north Lawrence Wednesday night for an event called "Words Save Lives." Organizer Marcia Epstein says the artistic performances - featuring poetry, dance and music - are being held on World Suicide Prevention Day.

The Kansas Jayhawks and the Missouri Tigers have a football rivalry that dates back to the late 1800s. When the Tigers left the Big 12 for the SEC, the Border Showdown also went away. But the rivalry will be renewed this Saturday in Columbia. Greg Echlin has more.