Weeknights and early mornings from 11pm-1 am and 1-3 amWeekends from 9pm-6amAbout the program: KPR JazzHosted by longtime KPR announcer Tom Parkinson, KPR Jazz brings you a finely curated blend of jazz classics, new standards, regional talent and everything in-between. With his depth of experience and local presence, Tom hopes to provide something “to both the jazz aficionado and the ...

Jan 6, 2025 · Kansans are dealing with the effects of a massive blizzard that shut down most of the state. That story and other headlines, inside. This commercial-free news summary is made possible by KPR listener-members. Enjoy scrolling without the hassle of pop-up ads and embedded videos driving you nuts.

Saturdays from 1-4 pm. About the program: Classics by Request is a show created by Classical Music in the Evening host and accomplished violinist Destiny Mermagen, focused on creating a deeper appreciation for classical music and the power that it can hold, for the KPR community.Destiny hopes to “bring people into the world of classical music who might not otherwise have realized they liked ...

Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City will defend their NFL championship title Feb. 9 in New Orleans, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here’s what to know about the matchup, the music at the Super Bowl, and how to watch the game — plus the latest on if Taylor Swift will be there.

KPR is your place for news, classical music, jazz and much more. Broadcast from the KANU headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., (91.5 FM) and beamed out to our sister stations in Emporia (KANH 89.7 FM), Manhattan (K258BT 99.5 FM and K250AY 97.9 FM), Junction City & Olsburg (KANV 91.3 FM), Atchison (K210CR 89.9 FM) and Chanute (KANQ 90.3 FM).

Oct 29, 2024 · Kansas has more than 4,000 wind turbines. The state now gets almost half of its energy from wind power. That's good news. But maybe not as good as you think.

Oct 22, 2024 · A sign announces early voting for Douglas County residents in 2021 at the Douglas County Courthouse, on Massachusetts Street in Lawrence, Kansas.

Nov 6, 2024 · WICHITA, Kansas — Two conservative Republicans won seats on the Kansas State Board of Education late Tuesday, shifting the board’s ideological balance and potentially reshaping what’s taught in public schools. Republican Debby Potter, a homeschooler who supports school choice, was in the lead in District 10 near Wichita, well ahead of Democrat Jeffrey Jarman and Independent Kent Rowe in ...

Jul 1, 2024 · Abortion providers say the law, which requires them to report women's reasons for getting abortions to state officials, is invasive and unconstitutional. Anti-abortion groups say it will provide meaningful data to policymakers.

KPR2 is Kansas Public Radio's all news-talk station. Listen to KPR2 in Lawrence at 96.1 FM and in Manhattan at 97.9 FM. It may be accessed using an HD radio via towers in Lawrence (91.5 HD2), Emporia (89.7 HD2) and Junction City (91.3 HD2). KPR2 is also available online.