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Brother Sun and John Gorka are featured performers in two upcoming benefit concerts for Kansas Public Radio.

West Side Folk Concerts Benefit KPR

KPR Staff – Mon, 02/20/2017 - 00:00

West Side Folk is thrilled to announce that it will present two very special concerts to benefit Kansas Public Radio, which recently received a $100,000 budget cut that represents about 20 percent of the annual funding KPR receives from the University of Kansas. Brother Sun and John Gorka are playing for reduced fees to do their part to help KPR, and all profits from these concerts will go to KPR.

Tune in to KPR2 from 7-8 p.m., February 6-10, to listen to "In the Dark," the most comprehensive reporting on a case that inspired the national sex offender’s registry as well as the concept of “stranger danger.”

New Five-Part Series Airing on KPR2

Kalie McAlexander – Mon, 02/06/2017 - 00:00

Kidnapping cases are often complicated and tedious, but the case of Jacob Wetterling seemed like it should have been open and shut. Jacob was kidnapped in front of two of his friends one night in 1989 as they biked home on a dead-end street in St. Joseph, Minnesota. As law enforcement scrambled to find the boy and return him home, the town was ripped apart and the case seemed to go colder and colder.

The NEW KPR App is here, download it today!

KPR Web Operations – Mon, 01/30/2017 - 00:00

The Kansas Public Radio App allows you to listen to KPR live, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the KPR program schedules.

Cinema a Go-Go's It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

KPR Staff – Fri, 01/27/2017 - 09:30

The Retro Cocktail Hour's Cinema a Go-Go kicks off the new year with the all-star comedy epic It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963).

KPR's Stephen Koranda will moderate a panel discussion at Lawrence Public Library on the pros, cons and philosophy behind the Kansas tax experiment.

Points of View With Kansas Public Radio: Taxing the System

KPR Staff – Wed, 01/25/2017 - 09:45

How does cutting taxes affect the well-being of our state’s budget? Kansas Public Radio’s Statehouse Bureau Chief Stephen Koranda will moderate a panel discussion, featuring Senator Laura Kelly and Dave Trabert, President of the Kansas Policy Institute, on the pros, cons and philosophy behind the Kansas tax experiment.

Fact Check: Trump's Press Conference

KPR Web Operations – Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:34

The NPR Politics team and reporters across the newsroom will be live-annotating a news conference with President-elect Donald Trump, expected at 11 am ET/8am PT on Wednesday.

Fact Check: President Obama's Farewell Address

KPR Web Operations – Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:26

The NPR Politics team and reporters across the newsroom will be live-annotating President Obama's farewell address in Chicago on Tuesday night, scheduled to begin at 9 pm ET/6pm ET. The team will be adding fact-checks and background to Obama's comments as he gives them. We'll be watching in particular for remarks on his legacy, national security, health care and foreign policy, among other topics.

Tune in to KPR at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 10, for live coverage of the 2017 Kansas State of the State address.

2017 Kansas State of the State Address

KPR Staff – Mon, 01/09/2017 - 00:00

State government is facing a $350 million budget deficit, an amount that could double next year. What's the state of Kansas going to do about it? No one knows for sure.

KPR will air "Christmas With the Mormon Tabernacle Choir" on Wednesday, December 21, at 7 p.m.

It's Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas: KPR's Holiday Programming

KPR Staff – Mon, 12/12/2016 - 00:00

The holidays are here! KPR celebrates with a number of specialty programs now through the New Year. See our list of specials and plan your life accordingly.

KPR's Big Band Christmas 2016

KPR Staff – Fri, 12/09/2016 - 10:00

Get ready for a cool Yule when KPR presents a Big Band Christmas, our holiday concert served up by the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and special guest vocalists Kathleen Holeman and Ron Gutierrez.

Fact Check - Trump's victory tour speech in North Carolina

KPR Web Operations – Wed, 12/07/2016 - 15:36
NPR's popular fact-checking widget is back just in time for President-Elect Trump's victory tour speeches.

Live Coverage: Election Night 2016

KPR Web Operations – Tue, 11/08/2016 - 14:33
On November 8th, 2016, America decided who who would be the leader of the most powerful nation in human history. Here's how it went down.

Ticket Giveaway - Folk, Fairies & Big Band!

KPR Staff – Mon, 11/07/2016 - 00:00

We have several great ticket giveaways for November. Enter as many contests as you like. Winners will be drawn Tuesday morning, November 8, and notified by email. Good luck.

Cinema a Go-Go Guarantees Screams...of Disbelief

KPR Staff – Mon, 10/17/2016 - 00:00

Halloween comes early to Cinema a Go-Go with a blood-dripped double feature guaranteed to produce screams...of disbelief.​

TICKETS TO THE VIP RECEPTION ARE SOLD OUT!

KPR is selling tickets to a special reception with Ira Glass!

KPR Staff – Mon, 10/10/2016 - 00:00

Kansas Public Radio is selling a limited number of tickets to a special meet-and-greet reception with This American Life creator and host Ira Glass.

Ms. Collins rescheduled her concert due to a case of laryngitis.

Judy Collins Concert Rescheduled for Saturday, October 15

Sat, 09/24/2016 - 12:09

An Evening with Judy Collins at the Lied Center has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 15. Ms. Collins' performance was originally scheduled for this evening, September 24.

​5 things you can do to help KPR

KPR Staff – Tue, 09/06/2016 - 00:00

Our hearts are warmed by the overwhelming response to our most recent budget cut of $100,000. KPR has the best listeners ever! Here’s how YOU can help us weather these cuts so that we can continue to provide the programming you rely on.

Cinema a Go-Go Strikes Again With Two Movies: One Title

KPR Staff – Fri, 08/26/2016 - 02:00

The Retro Cocktail Hour’s Cinema a Go-Go journeys to lost worlds next time, with two movies that share the same title.

KPR has won 16 Station of the Year Awards since the KAB first established it back in 1996.

Kansas Public Radio Named 2016 Station of the Year

KPR Staff – Fri, 08/19/2016 - 10:00

Kansas Public Radio has been named the 2016 Station of the Year by the Kansas Association of Broadcasters.

KPaRt - Bernadette Gauvin

KPR Staff – Mon, 08/15/2016 - 00:00

The latest in featured KPaRtists is Bernadette Gauvin, whose inspiration comes from everything she sees, experiences and does. "I truly feel that creating art is my way of dealing with the work that I do day-to-day, and it has proven invaluable as a tool for dealing with my past," said Gauvin.

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Upcoming Events

  • Thu, January 28th - 7:00pm
    Members’ Night: A Dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer
    Members’ Night: A Dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer

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    Description: To celebrate the New Year, KU Natural History Museum is revealing a new exhibit! Join us for this special members-only look at the Deep-Scattering Layer. KU PhD candidate and Biodiversity Institute graduate student researcher, Rene Martin, and Exhibits Developer Laura Mohr, will guide you on this dive into the Deep-Scattering Layer. This virtual investigation will examine bioluminescence, biomass migration, specimen collection, and the final translation of research into stunning scientific illustrations and a compelling exhibit. This event will be held via Zoom. Members current as of Jan. 26, 2021 will be welcome to participate. RSVP via https://tinyurl.com/deepscattering. Interested in a membership? Learn more and join at https://biodiversity.ku.edu/support/membership. Submitted by: Alex W KU Natural History Museum

    Thu, January 28th - 7:00pm
  • Fri, January 29th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
    Virtual Cinema a Go-Go
    Virtual Cinema a Go-Go

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    Prepare for lift-off at the next Virtual Cinema a Go-Go. Mark your calendars for Friday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., when we show Missile to the Moon (1958) and an episode from the serial Lost Planet (1953).

    Sign up for the event here.

    Fri, January 29th - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Mon, February 1st - 9:00am
    Bar K Beer Tour 2021
    Bar K Beer Tour 2021

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    Description: Are you a dog lover and craft beer enthusiast looking for something fun to do during the month of February? How about embarking on the Bar K Beer Tour! Join us all month for this self-paced beer journey sampling 15 unique selections from local and national breweries. All participants will receive a Beer Tour passport and a 16oz souvenir cup courtesy of Lagunitas Brewing Co and Central States Beverage Company. Bar K Beer Tour participants will successfully complete their tour once all 15 beer selections (included in ticket purchase) have been sampled and their passport has all 15 stamps. Participants will have until Sunday, Feb 28th to complete the Bar K Beer Tour and upon completion, will receive an exclusive Bar K Beer Tour t-shirt. Each week Bar K and Lagunitas Brewing Co. will unveil a featured Bar K Beer Tour Beer only available for Bar K Beer Tour participants. Participants will receive a complimentary item from the Food for Dogs menu with the purchase of featured beer. How to Participate: Participants can purchase their tickets via Eventbrite ($60 for Members, $65 for Non-Members) or from the front desk during the month of February. Bar K Beer Tour participants must present their passport to a Bar K bartender or server to receive their tour beer and receive a passport stamp. Maximum of 3 beers/stamps per visit. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. Participating Breweries: • Lagunitas Brewing Co x4 • Boulevard Brewing Company • Martin City Brewing Company • Crane Brewing Company • Kansas Territory Brewing Company • Big Sky Brewing Co. • REVOLVER BREWING • Founders Brewing Co. • Prost Brewing Company • Dogfish Head • Schlafly Beer • Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. Submitted by: Andrew Prystai Event Vesta (Submitted on Behalf of the Event Organizer)

    Mon, February 1st - 9:00am
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