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Headlines for Saturday, October 24, 2020

Associated Press – Saturday, October 24th, 2020

Here's the latest Kansas and regional news from the Associated Press, compiled by KPR staff.

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Headlines for Friday, October 23, 2020

KPR Staff – Friday, October 23rd, 2020

Here are the headlines for the KPR listening area, as compiled by news staffers.

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Headlines for Thursday, October 22, 2020

Staff and Wire ... – Thursday, October 22nd, 2020

Here are the headlines for the KPR listening area, as compiled by news staffers.

El Dorado resident Hal Neukirch (right) attends an Oct. 3 rally for U.S. Senate candidate Roger Marshall and other Republican candidates. (Photo by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service)
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A Fear of the Other Party Fuels Culture War in Kansas' U.S. Senate Race

Kansas News Service – Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Kansas Republican voters say they're worried about a "radical" shift. And Kansas Democrats say democracy is at risk if Republicans stay in power.  

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Headlines for Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Staff and Wire ... – Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Here are the headlines for the KPR listening area, as compiled by news staffers.

Photo by Stephan Bisaha, Kansas News Service
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Kansas Schools Found More Teachers, but the Pandemic Means They Need Even More

Kansas News Service – Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

The coronavirus increased demand for teachers, just as a shortage in Kansas was shrinking.

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Headlines for Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Staff and Wire ... – Tuesday, October 20th, 2020

These are the headlines for the KPR listening area, as compiled by KPR news staffers.

Photo by Stephen Koranda
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5 Things to Know About Casting Your Ballot in the Kansas Elections

Stephen Koranda – Monday, October 19th, 2020

Here are five tips for voting in Kansas during the pandemic.

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Headlines for Monday, October 19, 2020

Staff and Wire ... – Monday, October 19th, 2020

Here are the headines for our area, as compiled by KPR news staffers.

Judith Heumann and Kaye McIntyre
KPR Presents

KPR Presents: ADA at 30 with Judith Heumann

Kaye McIntyre – Sunday, October 18th, 2020

This week on KPR Presents: it's a conversation with disability rights activist Judith Heumann, co-author of "Being Heumann" and the keynote speaker at KU's upcoming symposium marking the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Upcoming Events

  • Wed, October 28th - 10:00am
    Story Book Science: STEM Challenge
    Story Book Science: STEM Challenge

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    Description: Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 28 for our final Story Book Science of the month! For this activity, we will explore the Marie Curie book from last week and learn about UV radiation! Tune in to our Facebook page at 10:00am for a day of learning and fun! Submitted by: Alex Worth KU Natural History Museum

    Wed, October 28th - 10:00am
  • Fri, October 30th - 10:00am
    The Great Douglas County History Hunt
    The Great Douglas County History Hunt

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    Description: From October 30-November 8, you can take a GPS-enabled tour of county historic sites and be entered in a drawing for prize baskets worth $100. Winners will be drawn and notified November 9. Simply download the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area app or open the History Hunt page on your mobile device and follow the instructions to earn digital badges for all 13 sites and qualify for the prize drawing. Participants simply need to fall within the GPS coordinates for each site in order to collect the badges, enabling you to go on the hunt any day and time. The Great Douglas County History Hunt is a unique and easy way to enjoy local history! Submitted by: Will Hickox Watkins Museum of History

    Fri, October 30th - 10:00am
  • Sat, October 31st - 9:00am
    KPR Mug Drive-Thru - Topeka
    KPR Mug Drive-Thru - Topeka

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    While we were not able to distribute our beautiful new 2020 KPR Membership Mug at the Ice Cream Social this year, we want to get them out of KPR and into your hands! KPR will be in Topeka in the Grace Cathedral Church parking lot on October 31 from 9 a.m. to Noon to give you your mug! More information on registering for this event here.

    Sat, October 31st - 9:00am
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