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Pharmacy technicians at the University of Kansas Health System narrowly lost their May union election. But nearly 40% of the ballots arrived in the mail late, potentially changing the results. So far, the Kansas state board hasn't counted them, but organizers are demanding a redo. -
James Talarico says he's not vegan — but rising price of beef may force more Texans to give up meat. -
After the presentation, Rep. Nikki McDonald, an Olathe Democrat, task force member and teacher, said “return on investment” language restricts a rounded approach to funding education. -
Paxton is banking on his recent lawsuits against tech and social media companies like Meta, WhatsApp and Discord to win a Senate seat, building on notable victories in years past. -
Proposed constitutional change on Aug. 4 ballot could upend merit-selection system
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Tune in to hear an overture and a concerto by perhaps the most famous German composer to have ever lived! -
In this week’s encore episode, Luke shares how he prepared some tasty blackened white bass fillets. Also, wild hogs have been visiting Luke's yard on a nightly basis, and Luke talks about a plan to put some more tasty wild pork chops in the freezer! Listen to Luke's weekly podcast, "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends", just about everywhere podcasts are found. -
Once in a while, you’ll see signs of stress on some of your new plants, and start to feel discouraged about your skills as a gardener. But with weather as varied as we’ve had in the last few months on the High Plains, it may not be you at all - it may be a natural response by your plant to survive irregular conditions. This week, we’ll talk about why, and what to do about it! -
This is Andrea Elise, coming to you from Amarillo, TX. I’ve never liked jigsaw puzzles. The irregular curves and edges of each piece all look the same, and trying to discover which piece connects to another is a challenge I am not disciplined enough to do.
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Britain's deputy prime minister says he told U.S. Vice President JD Vance he was wrong to blame immigration for the death of a university student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from a stab wound.
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