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The families of two transgender teens are asking a state judge to temporarily block the ban on care. That would allow young Kansans to resume hormone therapies and other treatments.
Local news
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After three years and $6 million worth of renovations, the Kansas Museum of History in Topeka will reopen to the public on Saturday. KPR's Jim McLean got a sneak preview of what's in store for visitors.
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This week on "The Range," taking a trip back in time at Wichita State. Also, a Wichita woman who loves playing the clown.
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The history of the clown dates back centuries. The jester, the fool, the trickster – mischievous beings who embody an aspect of the human condition. For this month’s Culture Pop, Hugo Phan talks to someone who’s keeping the art form alive.
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The guided tour for WSU students and staff focused on pivotal moments in the school’s 130-year history.
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Enhanced credits for health insurance purchased from the Affordable Care Act marketplace expire at the end of this year. If they aren’t renewed, premiums will skyrocket for many people in Kansas and nationwide.
NPR News
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In 2024, Romania, an upper middle income European country, had over 30,000 cases — putting it on the world's top ten measles list. Its vaccination rate hovers around 60%. How did this happen?
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Artists in more than 40 states are spending Friday and Saturday participating in the "Fall of Freedom" – which they say represents a creative resistance to authoritarianism.
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Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound often cause nausea and other side effects. Brain scientists are looking for ways to solve this problem.
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Thai Police have arrested a suspected Russian hacker who is wanted by the FBI for alleged cyberattacks on U.S. and European government agencies.
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This week, the quiz examines truth, drugs and scandal!
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Rare earths aren't all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market dominance.
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Less than a year from the midterm elections, state and local voting officials from both major political parties are actively preparing for the possibility of interference by the Trump administration.
Commentary & Podcasts
Chef Travis Russell recently stepped into a vibrant fiesta — a celebration of family, community and art. He tells us about it on today's Flyover Food.
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