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An invasive worm is destroying forest floors and gardens across the country. Once jumping worms get into the soil, they're nearly impossible to get rid of — so experts say curbing their spread is the best tool against them.
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The U.S. Department of Justice reached agreement with The Kroger Co., which owns Dillons stores in Kansas, regarding its mismanagement of refrigerant chemicals, including payment of a $2.5 million penalty.
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A teacher in the Olathe School District created an entire curriculum around the FIFA World Cup to make sure students know about the tournament and the cultures that make it happen.
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The band Styx was formed in Chicago in 1972 and continues performing and recording new music to this day. Vocalist and keyboardist Lawrence Gowan says that the band's enduring appeal likely comes down to its positive lyrics, impressive musicianship, and ability to entertain.
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Multiple fires started in southwest Kansas after a lightning storm hit the area Thursday.
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Party didn’t fulfill plan to nominate candidates for president, vice president
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Kyle Busch, who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died at 41. A joint statement from the Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR said he died after being hospitalized.
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The Commission of Fine Arts gave the arch design its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components. The president said Thursday that he doesn't need approval from Congress.
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Two passengers from the cruise ship that had a hantavirus outbreak were blocked by the federal government from leaving the quarantine unit. One says she is being detained against her will.
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Republicans planned to vote on a major funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week but plans collapsed amid GOP rancor over Trump's policy demands.
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The Palestinian delegation to the United Nations has dropped its bid to secure a top U.N. job after the U.S. threatens to revoke their visas.
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The Democratic Party wanted a review of the 2024 election. Then, the DNC learned the report was incomplete and unverifiable, party chairman Ken Martin said Thursday, releasing an annotated version.
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Byrne is one of the few actors to receive both an Oscar and a Tony nomination in the same year —for the indie film If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, and for Fallen Angels on Broadway.
Commentary & Podcasts
Omaha's Criteria returns with an impactful, riff-centric LP.
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