High Plains regional news
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Healthcare was a key issue for Adam Hamilton, Kansas’ Democratic candidate and presumed winner of the U.S. Senate race against incumbent Republican Roger Marshall. -
The Journal spoke with young people across the political spectrum about what motivates them, what holds them back and how they see their role in Kansas democracy. -
At James Talarico's election night party at the Long Center, supporters who'd spent decades working for a Democratic breakthrough struggled to put emotions into words. -
State’s uninsured rate for kids climbs from 5.2% in 2022 to 5.6% in ’23, 7% in ’24 and 8.5% in ’25 -
Democrats in Texas have claimed major offices and tipped the scales on the State House of Representatives, but here in Lubbock County, voters remained consistent in their Republican support.
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Regional Features
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This week Classical Music Amarillo presents a program of American music in advance of Chamber Music Amarillo's upcoming program! -
Hey, it's deer season nearly everywhere right now, and so a lot of you might be setting up camp and doing some hunting. This week, Luke talks about how to make a quick and easy side dish at your deer camp this season! -
Learning a bit about overwintering pests can mean a big difference in your garden and yard. After all, knowing that they'll be reproducing, wouldn't it be better to reduce their numbers before they do so, rather than after? Check out this week's episode to learn more! -
Kathleen HoltFor the past several weeks, the HPPR Radio Readers Book Club has been exploring something that shapes our lives every day, whether we notice it or not: wind and weather. Here on the High Plains, we know something about both.
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who will lead a caretaker government while negotiations take place, said: "I think everyone's over politics so let's all have a bit of a break for the next three weeks".
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