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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.

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Pianist Miles Swaminathan Returns to KPR During Summer Break From the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University

Guitarist Jim Hurst visits with Bob McWilliams and performs in the Kansas Live Performance Studio on Trail Mix

We're taking a look back at KPR's 2023 Live Day, our annual dedication to classical music, celebrated with an entire day of live performances. In this installment, we take a closer look at the St. Lawrence Ensemble.

For 15 years Kansas Public Radio has hosted and broadcast musicians that perform live during screenings of silent films from the early 20th century.

Trump's team vowed to appeal the decision. If it's in front of the U.S. Supreme Court by Jan. 5, Trump's name will stay on the ballot. Legal experts say the question is likely to keep coming up.

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.

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.

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).