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Travis Heying
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Wichita Journalism Collaborative
Joe Ceballos, former mayor of Coldwater, is a legal resident, but not a citizen. He pleaded guilty Monday to voting illegally, saying it was a mistake. It’s not yet clear if he’ll face deportation.
Celia Llopis-Jepsen
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Harvest Public Media
Local news
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New research out of Ohio State University found the rate of bird decline was quicker in areas with more intense agricultural practices. -
In Kansas, the name John Brown is shorthand for a violent period of the state’s history in the lead-up to the Civil War. One hundred and seventy years later, some modern day activists and educators are still debating his legacy. -
Kansas Poet Laureate Traci Brimhall says that one of the bests parts of poetry is how accessible it is for anyone who wants to write it. -
President Trump's three picks win endorsement of GOP U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran, Roger Marshall -
Two Kansas medical professionals sat for an hour at an early morning committee hearing in mid-March, waiting their turn to speak out against a bill. One drove two hours to attend. Neither got a chance to talk.
NPR News
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imagedepotpro/Getty ImagesFor decades, economists gave short shrift to the idea of monopsony — a power employers can have to suppress wages. Now a wave of research suggests it's everywhere, and a new book argues it's key to understanding today's inequality. -
Paige Stampatori for NPRTaken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.
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Billie Little had worked for Thomson Reuters for about two decades. She was fired after questioning whether federal immigration agents unlawfully used their products. -
The Pulitzer-winning composer, whose unconventional music reflects the rugged landscapes he lives in, talks about his relationship to nature and his new piece Horizon. -
President Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve goes before a Senate committee today — but Kevin Warsh's confirmation could be held up by forces that are outside his control. -
A man standing atop one of the historic Teotihuacan pyramids opened fire on tourists Monday, killing one Canadian and leaving at least 13 people, authorities said. -
Cuba's government confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the island as tensions between the two sides remain high over the U.S. energy blockade of the Caribbean country.
Commentary & Podcasts
Charlie Weinmann
White Denim returns with a new album, 13, and founding member tells the story of it all.
KMUW Music
