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To stop a massive data center from moving in, Leavenworth protesters are showing up and getting loudAround 100 people opposed to the proposed data center filled the Leavenworth County planning meeting room, pushing for more scrutiny on regulations. A countywide moratorium on data center development expired this week. -
The Trump administration declined to immediately appeal a ruling by a federal judge in Lubbock that invalidated parts of the 1934 National Firearms Act. -
In an executive order, Trump recommended separating the measles, mumps and rubella vaccination — although there aren’t separate vaccines available — and that all vaccines should be given in separate doctor’s visits. -
Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists. Talarico’s focus: “You can’t love God and hate other people.” -
Evergy’s concerns aren’t unusual as AI platforms are proliferating. Artificial intelligence tools transcribe meeting notes, summarize emails or write better letters for the general public. But in business, the tools are developing strategic plans, helping attorneys write better court documents and assessing competition.
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Window on the Plains MuseumWomen of the old West usually fell into two basic categories: respectable women who worked at homesteading, school teaching, or storekeeping; – OR– ‘soiled doves’ who worked at saloons and dancehalls. However, one young woman who became a legend in the Texas Panhandle was able to embody BOTH worlds, while never revealing who she really was… or where she came from. -
Dorothea Lange, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Farm Security Administration/Office of War Information Black-and-White NegativesHello Radio Readers! This is Marit Ehmke coming to you from west-central Kansas in Lane County. As someone who works on a farm, I’ve come to accept that much of my life’s schedule is determined by what weather the wind brings. It’s a staple of our lives here everywhere, but especially on the High Plains, where the weather determines many people’s livelihoods. -
This week we take a look back from the Amarillo Symphony's extraordinary 2025–2026 season as we look forward to the orchestra's upcoming season opening next month! -
We're talking crossbows this week! Luke has been a bowhunter for much of his adult life, and in this new episode, he discusses the many advantages of adding a quality crossbow to your hunting equipment.
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Lee's comments Tuesday come as many South Koreans remain baffled and concerned about U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt order to "substantially reduce" military exercises with South Korea.
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