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The arrests of plant workers and others around southwest Kansas began Tuesday, causing alarm and confusion across the region, where immigrants make up a large portion of the agriculture workforce.
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Courtesy photo/The House of SongsHouse of Songs brings musicians from various locations together to collaborate and learn from one another. -
Anna Kaminski/Kansas ReflectorA recent poll shows Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton leading in his race, but the Democratic candidate for governor, Cindy Holscher, is behind.
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The roadrunner, long a symbol of the American Southwest, is experiencing range expansion. That's bringing the bird to places that didn't use to resemble the desert vistas beloved by its cartoon counterpart. -
Conflicts in Iran and Russia are causing diesel prices to spike globally. That’s especially hurting U.S. farmers as they head into harvest season, the most fuel intensive period of the agricultural year. -
Beep, beep! Why roadrunners are starting to appear in Kansas. Also, it’s prime time for apple cider at the Louisburg Cider Mill. -
The Land Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary with this year’s Prairie Festival, which takes place on September 25 and will have a host of speakers, performers and artists. -
Moran calls for return of bipartisan era melding rural, urban interests
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Lesley Martin - Pool/Getty Images; National Park Service via AP; Jason Kempin/Getty ImagesPlus: It's a very special week! But which one? -
Andee Tagle/NPRParenthood can be overwhelming. A therapist and mom of three shares techniques to help calibrate your emotions — so you can show up better for yourself and your family.
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Across the country, lost-and-found networks seek to reunite objects with disaster survivors. The work can take years. In some cases, it's impossible to pick up all the pieces. -
The U.S. has tapped into its strategic oil reserve to help drive down rising gasoline prices in the wake of the war with Iran. Can oil from Venezuela help fill it back up? -
Farmers who grow soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops are facing another year of losses as soaring fuel and fertilizer costs offset higher revenues. -
Switzerland is voting on whether to tighten its famous neutrality — a move that could reshape its response to Russia and future conflicts. -
With less than six weeks until Election Day, a growing number of Republicans are breaking from Trump on key issues. It comes as the party is scrambling to hold onto a slim majority in Congress.
Commentary & Podcasts
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The record-setting heat and drought brought unprescedented hardships to the growers of south-central Kansas. Chef Travis Russell reflects on what extreme weather can mean to area growers on this week's Flyover Food.
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