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Western Kansas was scorched by wildfires spread out over several counties. While local and state fire agencies contain them, ranchers and small towns move to recovering.
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A cold front swept through Oklahoma late Thursday, bringing weather that dampened fire potential. -
Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for four Northwest Oklahoma counties. -
By pleading guilty to a single count of wire fraud, he faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. -
Opponents warned the policy’s vagueness could push professors to self-censor and leave students less prepared for the workplace. -
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, said the nominees would bring “rare depth of professional experience” to the bench and possessed an unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
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Luke ClaytonThis week, Luke recaps a recent hog hunt where he killed a very tasty young wild porker, which he turned into pulled pork by slow smoking all night in his electric smoker. -
Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week as we prepare for the Amarillo Symphony’s upcoming concert! -
It can really make sense to do some soil testing in your garden, to make sure you really know what you're growing in, and going about it in the right way. After all, dirt's not a "one-size-fits-all" proposition, and this week, we'll talk about what you can learn from the testing, and how it can keep you from actively damaging the ecosystem! -
Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsThank you for joining us on the High Plains Public Radio Station. My name is Jessica Sadler. I can usually be found in a secondary science classroom, but I am currently a Teacher Professional Development Fellow at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. I am here with the other book leaders to discuss The American Dream? A Journey on Route 66 by Shing Yin Khor.
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