By If you tune to Kansas Public Radio in the morning, you may hear my voice. Apparently, one of my pieces is scheduled to air Wednesday during Morning Edition. It will most likely be 6:35 a.m. and 8:35 a.m., but those times may vary. Should you care to hear it, your options: To listen online Wednesday …
172
One hundred and seventy-two. Tornadoes. This afternoon on Kansas Public Radio, J. Schafer reported that Kansas, usually one of the top three tornado-producing states, has had 172 tornadoes this year. So far. More than any other state. That’s a few too many, especially if you ask the folks in Chapman and Manhattan, whose towns were …
Heads up on Thursday
Remember June 8, 1974? Well, me neither. But I probably would if I had lived in Emporia that day. On June 8, 1974, a tornado hit Emporia, killing six and injuring 200. Anyway, as reported by Kansas Public Radio, the National Weather Service says tomorrow (Thursday) has the potential to be a wild ride in …
living up to our rep
The Associated Press said that in one week 87 tornadoes were reported. Now, the final number may be smaller as some of the tornadoes were likely counted more than once. Here’s the news story as reported by Kansas Public Radio: Kansas and its Crazy Weather. Kansas usually averages somewhere around 50 tornadoes a year, so …
What Mothers Do
my mom in the ’50s Several people have requested the text from today’s commentary on Kansas Public Radio. So, here it is: WHAT MOTHERS DO By Cheryl Unruh Chances are that I’ve never met your mother. It’s a big world after all, and I’m just a quiet and somewhat introverted person. Nevertheless, I’ll bet that …
Murology
Took me a little trip to Lawrence yesterday. While gasoline was pumping into my car, I stepped over to the edge of the Phillips 66 property to snap photos of this colorful mural. Couldn’t make this any larger – hope you can read it. *** Anyway, my mission in Lawrence was to record a Mother’s …
Eight Wonders of Kansas
From the KPR Newsroom: 8 Wonders of Kansas Announced Date: January 29, 2008 The Kansas Sampler Foundation has announced the results of voting for the “8 Wonders of Kansas.” Governor Kathleen Sebelius revealed the results on Tuesday morning as part of Kansas Day ceremonies, commemorating the day Kansas became a state. It was apparently a …
Kansas Day Musical Tribute
Also, in case you missed it on Kansas Public Radio this morning, take a listen to J. Schafer’s Musical Tribute to Kansas Day. J. Schafer, KPR News Director He plays part of “Sunflower,” Kansas marches, a bit of a John Denver song and more. It’s a fun radio piece – you’ll love it if you’re …
On the Horizon
“On the Horizon,” the radio version. Happy Kansas Day! And, if you’re into the written word, here’s the original text of the column, which is a bit longer than the radio piece.
Tomorrow…
… Tuesday, I will be on the radio, Kansas Public Radio, with a commentary in celebration of Kansas Day. So, should you care to listen, here are the numbers: Emporia 89.7 FM, Lawrence/Topeka/KC 91.5 FM, Manhattan/Olsburg/ Junction City 91.3 FM. In Emporia, you can also listen over Cable Channel 8. Or you can listen online …
Kansas Football
First of all… How ’bout them Jayawks? My alma mater. 11-0. Nice, very nice. And my other alma mater, Macksville High, where I earned my high school diploma, took the State Championship yesterday in one of the two 8-man divisions. Way to go, Mustangs! Macksville won their first State Championship and ends the season with …