High Plains regional news
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The Democratic nominee is likely to face an uphill battle against Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann of Salina, who is seeking a fourth term in a district he has handily won since 2020. Mann is also facing GOP primary opponent, Craig Musser of Ellinwood. -
Hiring and spending will be impacted, college administrators say. The performance-based model is proving unpredictable in its early years. -
World Cup fever has reignited former high school athletes' interest in playing soccer themselves. -
Some see the AI facilities as a sign of the apocalypse, others see an opportunity to advocate for environmental stewardship. -
At least 460 people in Kansas have become ill this summer due to an outbreak of the cyclospora parasite.
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Regional Features
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The HPPR Radio Readers Book Club's 2026 Fall Read, Wind & Weather, explores our enduring relationship with the natural world through four remarkable books that move us through the seasons—and through the power of the atmosphere itself. -
Hunting seasons are just around the corner! Larry Weishuhn, a/k/a "Mr. Whitetail”, is Luke's guest this week. -
Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week for a program of music by contemporary American composers Korinne Fujiwara and Christopher Theofanidis! -
The summer is at the point where you might be considering harvesting some items, in order to make room for one last round of quick-growing vegetables before the cold weather sets in. This week, we’ll talk about a few maintenance issues, and how to assess what’s worth keeping…and what’s worth letting go.
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The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.
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