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More farmers are opting to repair old tractors, combines and other machinery instead of buying new upgrades. A tough farm economy and historically-high equipment prices are at least partly to blame.
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A number of changes are in place ahead of the fall semester, with more issues set to come up.
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Beatty: Trump's endorsement pivotal to Masterson's primary victory
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Shades of red extracted from an ancient corn variety held up to heat and other conditions typical of food processing and storage. Researchers are exploring whether this natural dye alternative could open new markets for Midwest farmers.
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Food scientist Camryn Granger breaks down what it takes to make things nutritious and delicious.
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What’s changing as Wichita students head back to school…new school year, new rules. Also, what’s in store for Wichita students this year?
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The critically acclaimed Minneapolis musical duo The Cactus Blossoms have two performances in Kansas this weekend.
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The cost of pet care is rising. Petflation is affecting more than the cost of food and care; it's also making it costlier to transport pets between shelters, the key to getting many animals adopted.
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A federal judge's decision in Texas has major implications for the National Firearms Act. What does this mean for certain guns and other weapons?
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A federal prosecutor who was fired earlier this year is suing the DOJ, alleging she was unlawfully dismissed for political reasons tied to her work prosecuting a case against anti-abortion activists.
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The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside his marriage but also says his actions were consensual in nature and did not violate House ethics rules.
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Paul Yoon's new novel follows a dog conscripted into an unnamed war in an unnamed country. From the very first page, Etna's voice is somber and poetic in its simplicity.
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Federal officials acknowledged that ICE special agents tracked a New York man to his house, the airport and a hotel to question him about a critical email he sent to the former head of ICE in January.
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NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona about conditions aboard the USS Lincoln and his calls for an investigation into sailors' treatment.
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A child actor since she was cast in various commercials as an 11-month-old, Panettiere was best known for her role as the country music star Juliette Barnes in the series Nashville.
Commentary & Podcasts
It's been said that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Apparently, that's not all. We learn more on this week's "For You, From Bonnie Bing."
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