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A 2-1 decision Wednesday rejected claims by the administration of President Donald Trump that a six-month detention clock that limited challenges to lawfulness of a detainee’s incarceration could be restarted each time a person was released and detained. -
Democrats have moved from healthcare to taxes and corruption, while Republicans have ramped up ad spending on property taxes, crime and transgender issues, an analysis of AdImpact data shows. -
Around 100 guitars - many of them built by hand - go on sale Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center. A number of these guitars were made by the late Lawrence musician and KPR recording engineer Jeff "Chubby" Smith. Proceeds from the sale will be split between the Kansas Audio-Reader Network and Smith's surviving family members. -
The legal qualifications for agriculture commissioner — and whether either candidate meets them — have taken a front seat in the race between Republican Nate Sheets and Democrat Clayton Tucker. -
The vice president will come to Kansas to support Republican Sen. Roger Marshall in his tight race with Democrat Adam Hamilton. President Trump rallied for Marshall earlier this week.
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Osso buco is a tender, rich Italian dish made with veal shanks braised in white wine, vegetables and broth. Luke's idea was to try using venison shanks instead...and then he put a whole new twist on it. Check out this week's episode to hear more! -
These cooler fall temperatures make the leaves change color, but it also makes them fall off your trees! You could see this is just another nuisance that needs to be raked and thrown away, or...you could see them as free yard supplies provided by nature. This week, we'll talk about perspective, and how to make the most of this (usually) abundant resource! -
Frank Leslie's Weekly, January 28, 1888, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsI'm Glenda Shepard of Yucca Corners farm in rural Stanton County KS. On a 100 plus degree day in August, I have for you my Radio Readers BookByte of The Children's Blizzard by David Laskin. -
Smith390128, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHello friends, I’m Huascar Medina, Former Poet Laureate of Kansas, here for Poets on the Plains. I hope you are well and finding laughter. I’m excited to share more wonderful poetry from Kansas poets. Today, I will be sharing the poem “What You Allow, Lingers” by Annette Hope Billings.
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