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Kansas Public Radio began our first day of broadcasting as KANU FM 91.5 on September 15, 1952. And this year, we're celebrating our 70th anniversary! Help us commemorate this milestone by joining us for a year filled with exciting events! And check out our new, limited-edition 70th anniversary merchandise available in the KPR Online Store here.

Ever heard of chowchow? Samantha Lunn of Chattanooga, Tenn., was slightly stumped by the pickled Southern staple. But chef Jacques Pepin offers some tips on how to use it.

Students from the University of Kansas swept an entire category of awards in an international aircraft design competition. The contest is the longest running and largest competition of its kind. And this year, three KU students took top honors in the Individual Aircraft Design Competition. KPR's J. Schafer spoke to the coach of the KU team, Dr. Ron Barrett-Gonzalez.That's Dr. Ron Barrett-Gonzalez, a KU professor of aerospace engineering. He was speaking to KPR's J. Schafer. Professor Barrett-Gonzalez is the coach for a team of KU students who recently cleaned-up at an international aircraft design competition, sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Follow KPR news on Twitter - @KPRNEWS.Congrats to the winning KU Aerospace Engineerings students:1st Place - Samantha Schueler, Lawrence 2nd Place - Jorrit Vervoordeldonk, KU exchange student from Holland 3rd Place - Alexander Lopez, Overland Park==============================(newscast version)KU Cleans Up at International Aircraft Design CompetitionThree students from the University of Kansas swept an entire category of awards in an international aircraft design competition. The contest, sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, is the longest running and largest competition of its kind. Dr. Ron Barrett-Gonzalez is the coach for Team KU.The aircraft design competition included entries from universities in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

State officials say industries such as aviation and agriculture rely heavily on exports.

The House rejected a motion that would have allowed debate on concealed carry issues.

Representative Richard Carlson talks with reporters at the Statehouse. (Photo by Stephen Koranda)The chair of the Kansas House Tax Committee is responding to claims from Democrats about the tax plan passed by the Legislature last weekend. The Republican-dominated Legislature passed a bill that will cut income tax rates, but will also keep the sales tax elevated and reduce income tax deductions. As KPR’s Stephen Koranda tells us, the chair of the Kansas Democratic Party says that amounts to a more than $750 million tax increase.00000184-7fa7-d6f8-a1cf-7fa7c1200000=====================The chair of the Kansas House Tax Committee is responding to some Democrats' claims about the tax plan passed by the Legislature last weekend. Lawmakers passed a bill that will cut income tax rates, but will also keep the sales tax elevated and reduce income tax deductions. The chair of the state Democratic Party says that amounts to a tax increase of more than $750 million in the coming years. Republican Richard Carlson is the top tax negotiator in the House.00000184-7fa7-d6f8-a1cf-7fa7c1200001Carlson says that the new tax bill...in conjunction with last year's tax cut...yields a net tax decrease.

Here's a summary of the day's AP news headlines from the Associated Press, as compiled by the KPR News Team.

Kansas moderate Republicans had a good night in Tuesday's primary elections as several conservatives lost their seats.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a large part of the KPR listening area, including Topeka, Junction City and Manhattan.

Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord told staff this week she is leaving to pursue other opportunities. McCord has led the probe into Russian election meddling.