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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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Daniel Caudill/KMUWA number of changes are in place ahead of the fall semester, with more issues set to come up. -
Photo by Tim Carpenter/Kansas ReflectorBeatty: Trump's endorsement pivotal to Masterson's primary victory
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The prothonotary warbler population in Kansas is growing as the birds stop to breed before heading south. Researchers are using electronic trackers to study their movements. -
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. -
Food scientist Camryn Granger breaks down what it takes to make things nutritious and delicious. -
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? -
The critically acclaimed Minneapolis musical duo The Cactus Blossoms have two performances in Kansas this weekend.
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Steve Marcus/POOL Reuters via APA prosecutor said that while few have been willing to speak about the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis is the "one person who has a hard time being silent." -
Majdi Mohammed/APThe Palestinian American whose home in the occupied West Bank has been besieged by Israeli settlers traveled to his property on Monday to join other family members who have been defending it.
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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. -
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. -
New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote. -
Landowners and activists worry about impact to the environment around SpaceX's complex. -
There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.
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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