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Security fencing was reinstalled around the U.S. Capitol Wednesday night ahead of a planned Sept. 18 rally by far-right supporters of former President Donald Trump. They are demanding the release of rioters arrested after the Jan. 6 attack.

The Capitol Will Face Its Biggest Security Test Since Jan. 6 On Saturday

A demonstration is planned in support of defendants charged after a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol. The FBI says there's no specific threat, but security officials say they're ready no matter what.

For TV Networks, Stiff Competition To Be 'Top Of The Morning'

Shows like Good Morning America and the Today show can have a big impact on a broadcast network's image and bottom line. NPR's David Greene speaks with media reporter Brian Stelter about Top of the Morning, his new book about the high-stakes world of morning TV.

Headlines for Thursday, August 6, 2020

Here are the daily headlines, as compiled by KPR news staffers. This news summary is typically posted by 10 am Monday through Friday, with updates added throughout the day. Given the ebb and flow of news events, we invite you to check back often and refresh this page. Please help support our efforts by making a pledge to KPR.

Vice President Harris is pictured during an interview with CNN's Dana Bash in Savannah, Ga., on Thursday — her first in-depth, on-the-record conversation with a journalist since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.

6 takeaways from Harris' interview on CNN

Vice President Harris gave her first interview since jumping into the presidential race just a little over a month ago. Here's what we learned.

Headlines for Friday, December 6, 2019

Here are the headlines for our area, as compiled by KPR news staffers.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami.

Shohei Ohtani becomes the first MLB player to top 50 homers and 50 steals in a season

The Los Angeles Dodgers star reached the 50-50 milestone in his 150th game. He was already the sixth player in MLB history and the fastest ever to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a season.

Headlines for Thursday, December 6, 2018

Here are the headlines for our area, mostly from the AP, as compiled by KPR staffers.

Sen. Charles Schumer of New York stands a podium March 3 as Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada looks on. Reid is backing Schumer to be his replacement as Democratic leader.

What Reid Endorsing Schumer As Top Democrat Means

Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid is not seeking re-election in 2016, but he is leaving no room for a leadership fight. He's throwing his support to his top lieutenant and message maestro.

A young white rhino, drugged and blindfolded, is about to be released into the Okavango Delta in Botswana. It was relocated from South Africa to protect it from poachers.

Extraordinary Moments: Top Contenders For A Photojournalism Prize

Nominees for the 2018 World Press Photo contest are both newsy and unexpected: child jockeys, a blindfolded rhino, cave-dwellers in China.

Wamego City Hospital Tops Magazine’s Rankings

Wamego City Hospital CEO and staff members, attend Modern Healthcare's 2012 Best Places to Work awards ceremony in Nashville. (left to right): Angie Barber, Performance Improvement Manager, Ken McVay, Unit Therapist, Gary Brisbin, Plant Operations Manager, Shannan Flach, CEO, Audrey Boyd-Ewing, Occupational Therapist, Brian Smith, Director of Risk Management, Quality and Safety, Daniel Breeden, Emergency Room Clinical Coordinator, and Jenni Sheffield, Registered Nurse.A small-town Kansas hospital is the best healthcare workplace in America, according to this year’s rankings from a hospital industry magazine. Kansas Public Radio’s Bryan Thompson has more.00000184-7fa7-d6f8-a1cf-7fa7509c0000

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