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Kansas State University officials say Jerome Tang’s dismissal was “for cause,” meaning the university will not pay an $18 million buyout to end the contract. Tang has said he plans to fight the firing.
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K-State fires men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang … Kansas ranchers worry about forests overwhelming the prairie … and a Fire Weather Watch is issued for eastern Kansas. These stories and more can be found in this commercial-free summary of KPR news headlines, which is made possible by KPR listener-members.
Latest Radio & Podcast Episodes
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President's Day marks the launch of "In Pursuit," a weekly series of reflections and lessons on the lives of the U.S. presidents and first ladies. Dr. Colleen Shogan is the former archivist of the U.S. and CEO of "In Pursuit."
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This week's Retro Cocktail Hour is all about Valentine's Day in the first hour, with tunes about L-O-V-E by Sinatra, the George Shearing Quintet, Pony Sherrell, Errol Garner and Warren Kime's Brass Impact!
BabyJay’s Legacy of Hope provides direct financial and emotional support to families facing a pediatric cancer diagnosis. We ease the burden of everyday expenses that medical insurance often doesn’t cover—such as gas, food, utilities, transportation, and housing—so families can focus on what matters most: caring for their child and family.
Updates from Kansas Public Radio
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The influx of people could mean a greater chance of disease spreading. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will have training, reporting and testing information for diseases and travel health notices.
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The organ jazz combo RSS Trio holds down a regular late night spot at the Green Lady Lounge. This week, we'll hear the RSS Trio perform some of their own music, including "Blues in the Kitchen" and "Tony's Tune", among others.
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The first of our LG Desk Concert series with Kansas jazz legend Bobby Watson performing live in Lt. Governor David Toland's office in the Topeka Statehouse, plus new music from Morningside Drive, Hudson Electric, Morriss Park and Hello Biplane
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For Valentine's Day, Film Music Friday delves into music from movies about love and romance, including Love Actually, Casablanca, Cinema Paradiso and more.
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Republican lawmakers will try to override the Democratic governor’s veto and put the ban into law. It penalizes individuals who use restrooms that don’t match the sex they were assigned at birth.
Latest From NPR
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Allegations of cheating, and swearing, on the curling ice have rocked the wholesome sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match on Friday. What happened then, and what's happened since?
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.
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Duvall appeared in over 90 films over the course of his career, imbuing stock Hollywood types — cowboys, cops, soldiers — with a nuanced sense of vulnerability.
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Call it homefield advantage, call it national pride. Italy's athletes are shining in the Winter Olympics underway in Milan and the Alps.
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Nordic combined is the only Olympic sport that doesn't allow women to compete, despite athletes' efforts to change that. They say their odds for 2030 hinge on people watching men's events this week.
On this edition of Conversations, Dr. Scott Eveloff talks with host Dan Skinner about "Do Not Resuscitate."
