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The 78th Annual Tony Awards ceremony, hosted by Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, was held Sunday at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Maybe Happy Ending won best Musical and Purpose won best play.

First of all, can we stop using the word "liminal"? Bianca Bosker spent five years doing in-depth research for Get the Picture — an irreverent book about "strategic snobbery" in the art world.

Three of the candidates for Kansas governor have been painting remarkably different pictures of the state budget and the state’s economy. Democrat Paul Davis, Republican Sam Brownback and Libertarian Keen Umbehr (UM-ber) met Friday at a debate in Johnson County, where one of the topics involved taxes. Huge income tax cuts, championed by Governor Brownback, helped blow a hole in the state budget last year. Libertarian candidate, Keen Umbehr (UM-ber) says the cuts weren't fair because they completely eliminated income taxes for thousands of Kansas business owners.00000184-7fa7-d6f8-a1cf-7fa7d0cd0000But Brownback said his tax policies have been driving the state's economy to new heights.00000184-7fa7-d6f8-a1cf-7fa7d0cd0001Brownback touted the state’s low, 4.9 percent unemployment rate as further proof that his plan is working. Democratic challenger Paul Davis pointed out that the Kansas economy is growing slower than surrounding states and that the state’s creditworthiness has been downgraded on Brownback’s watch.

If you have kids in your life who are ready to broaden their book horizons we have recommendations for you! Here you'll find tried-and-true picture books, chapter books, and YA, all published in 2025.

(Photo credit: kansastravel.org)LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Firefighters in Lawrence are gearing up for the annual rescue of Santa Claus from a downtown rooftop. Santa is expected to "land" at 6 pm Friday on the roof of Weaver's Department Store. Firefighters then will climb up and rescue him. Once on the ground, Santa will listen to the Christmas wishes of children and pose for pictures. The event coincides with the Lawrence holiday lighting ceremony. There also will be musical performances.

The award-winning children's book author has written more than two dozen books set in the American heartland. He's most famous for his intricate illustrations of the Midwest — sprawling prairie, family farms and his signature mischievous pigs.

Emma Straub's novel, Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures, centers on small-town girl Elsa Emerson's transition into movie star Laura Lamont. Straub says her main character came to her while she was reading an obituary of real-life actress Jennifer Jones. "I was just struck by her life," Straub says.

Minnesota is believed to be the first state that allows some mothers to live outside of prison with their new babies.

Wondering how to help a teen get better sleep? This weekend's time change can be a boost. Here's why. Plus tips from sleep doctors to get more zzzs.

Get into the holiday spirit with wonderful holiday music across genres from seasonal classical to holiday tiki tunes. Celebrate the holidays all month long with special programming on Kansas Public Radio. See our list of specials and plan out your holiday listening!