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China typically buys close to half of the soybeans grown in the U.S. But the ongoing trade war means farmers in the Midwest must consider other options — and none are as profitable.
Local news
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This week on "the Range" ... a chance for girls to chase gridiron glory. Also, we visit a hall of fame trail in Kansas.
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Flint Hills Trail was recently inducted into the National Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame.
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The Kansas State High School Activities Association has not sanctioned girls' flag football as a full varsity sport, but this year’s pilot program could set a path for that to happen.
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The federal government joined the private prison company CoreCivic in its legal fight against the city of Leavenworth, which has been fighting in court to stop the reopening of a controversial detention center for immigrants.
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Attorneys for the family of Charles Adair, 50, whose death was ruled a homicide, saw body camera footage of his death Tuesday. It showed Wyandotte County deputy sheriff Richard Fatherley kneeling on Adair’s back for a minute and a half, they said.
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Decker, an ex-soldier, was wanted for the murder of his three young daughters after they were found dead near a campground in June.
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President Trump said he will put import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
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Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.
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Over 1,200 Hollywood figures, among them Liev Schreiber, Mayim Bialik and Sharon Osbourne, signed a letter on Thursday rejecting a previous call to boycott Israeli film groups.
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The new order says that the deal to turn over a majority stake in TikTok to a group of U.S. investors meets the terms ordered by Congress, and will allow it to stay online in the U.S.
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For the first time, the United Nations has issued a political declaration pledging to address dementia. Will it make a difference?
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An 1844 religiously inspired songbook that uses shape notes to help people read music got a major update recently and it attracting younger singers.
Commentary & Podcasts
The Walnut Valley Festival took place last weekend. It's a huge celebration of music, art, community... and food. Chef Travis Russell tells us more on today's "Flyover Food."
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