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The idea that each year produces a few unofficial "songs of the summer" has been rattling around for ages. But do we have a strong contender this year?

Conservatives will hold the top jobs in both chambers, but moderate-leaning Republicans picked up other leadership positions.

Many Girl Scout councils are raising the price of their popular cookies from $5 to $6 a box. The increase offers Girl Scouts and their customers a bittersweet lesson in inflation.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 47 million Americans are enrolled in the SNAP program, or food stamps. In Kansas, participation in SNAP has increased 70 percent in just five years. SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is the biggest spending item in the farm bill. And the program has a big bulls eye on it as Congress debates new legislation. As Grant Gerlock reports for Harvest Public Media, the economic considerations go beyond WHO receives SNAP benefits to HOW and WHERE the money is spent. For more information on this story, log on to our project website: HarvestPublicMedia.org.

Ariana Grande's deluxe edition of her 2024 album, Eternal Sunshine, catapults it from No. 87 all the way back to No. 1. Elsewhere, Kendrick Lamar's "Luther (feat. SZA)" sits in the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a seventh consecutive week, and Pat Boone makes his long-awaited move toward chart domination.

The renowned chef may be famous for his Michelin-star-winning restaurants, but he also runs a string of gourmet bakeries. He shares some favorite confections for Easter, with recipes for hot cross buns, marshmallow eggs and carrot muffins.

What's the biggest political story of the year? It's too hard to decide. You can vote in our March Madness-style contest of 64 eye-popping stories that made waves in 2017.

The punishment for Stewart Rhodes on a seditious conspiracy charge could set the bar for others, including top members of the far-right Proud Boys group, this summer.

KU Comes from Behind to Beat Ohio State 64-to-62.NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tyshawn Taylor made two big free throws and Thomas Robinson finished with 19 points and eight rebounds Saturday night to rally the Jayhawks past Ohio State 64-62 in the Final Four. Kansas rallied from 13 points down to complete another comeback in a game the Jayhawks led for a grand total of 3:48 — two of those minutes coming when the score was 2-0. Elijah Johnson made a lay-up with 1:12 left to put the Jayhawks up 62-to-59 — their biggest lead of the game. KU (32-6) plays Kentucky in the final Monday night in New Orleans.================================================================Kansas Lottery Winner Still UnknownTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The holder of a golden Mega Millions ticket from Kansas is now the state's all-time jackpot winner, but lottery officials said that person hasn't contacted them. Executive Director Dennis Wilson says Kansas Lottery officials are planning to have a big, public celebration once the winner of an estimated $213 million comes forward. But he adds that Kansas law allows jackpot winners to remain anonymous.==============================================================Juvenile Justice Officials FiredWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — The top two officials at the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority have been fired. Commissioner Curtis Whitten and Deputy Commissioner Dennis Casarona were fired on Friday. Both men said the firing happened over the phone. Governor Sam Brownback has appointed Terri Williams as acting commissioner. Williams is currently the deputy secretary of community and field services in the Kansas Department of Corrections.=============================================================KSU Hires Ex-Illini Coach WeberMANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) —Bruce Weber has received a lukewarm reception after being hired by Kansas State to replace men's basketball coach Frank Martin, who left for South Carolina. Weber was introduced Saturday afternoon at Bramlage Coliseum, and heard some groans from K-State fans familiar with his recent rough record at Illinois. The Illini went 17-15 and 6-12 in the Big Ten this season before the administration let Weber go with three years left on his contract.

Perhaps no single person helped civilize the Wild West more than Fred Harvey. An Englishman who immigrated to America in the 1850s, Harvey started a revolutionary business: he fed train passengers along the nation's largest railroad line -- the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe. Working from his home base in Leavenworth, Harvey brought culture, fine food and great service to the frontier. Author Stephen Fried (Freed) has written a book called: "Appetite for America: Fred Harvey and the Business of Civilizing the West - One Meal at a Time." KPR's J. Schafer spoke to Fried (Freed) about Harvey... and how he changed the nation.That's author Stephen Fried (Freed), speaking with KPR's J. Schafer. Fried's book is called "Appetite for America: Fred Harvey and the Business of Civilizing the West - One Meal at a Time." In 2010, it was named one of the Top Ten Books of the Year by the Wall Street Journal. Stephen Fried (Freed) will be talking about his book at the Kansas City Public Library tonight (THUR) at 6 o'clock. Tomorrow (FRI), Fried will be speaking and attending various events in Leavenworth, Fred Harvey's hometown. For more information on Friday's activities, contact the Leavenworth County Historical Society (913-682-7759).