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KPR opened its first full-time Statehouse Bureau in Topeka in January of 1978. Ever since, KPR's Statehouse Bureau, which is often called the KPR-Network, has provided gavel-to-gavel coverage of the legislature, executive and judicial branches of Kansas government and other stories of statewide interest. KPR is the only broadcast outlet in the state that maintains a full-time, year-round bureau at the Capitol.

Governor Hopes to Land Space Command Headquarters in Kansas

Aerospace and avaition have deep roots in Kansas. President Eisenhower, from Abilene, started the nation's first space program when he created NASA. The city of Wichita became famous around the world for manufacturing aircraft for some of the biggest names in aviation history: Boeing, Cessna, Beech, Stearman and Lear. Kansas has also produced four astronauts.
Friday, September 4th, 2020, by J. Schafer

Could Kansas become the headquarters for the new U.S. Space Command? Governor Laura Kelly hopes so. She announced today (FRI) that four Kansas communities are hoping to land the headquarters: Derby, Wichita, Leavenworth and Kansas City, Kansas. The history of aviation and aerospace design have deep roots in Kansas. President Dwight Eisenhower, who grew up in Abilene, launched the nation's space program with the creation of NASA. The state has also produced four astronauts.

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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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96.1 FM K241AR Lawrence (KPR2)
89.7 FM KANH Emporia
99.5 FM K258BT Manhattan
97.9 FM K250AY Manhattan (KPR2)
91.3 FM  KANV Junction City, Olsburg
89.9 FM K210CR Atchison
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