High Plains Public Radio

High Plains Public Radio is a collection of public radio stations that cater to the High Plains area, which includes western Kansas, the Texas Panhandle, the Oklahoma Panhandle, and eastern Colorado. Managed by the Kanza Society, its main office is located in Garden City, Kansas, and it also has a studio in Amarillo, Texas.

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AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit

12 hours ago | hppr.org | Alana Wise

Pharmaceutical company AvKare has issued a voluntary recall on several of its over-the-counter products for dry and irritated eyes, citing regulatory "deviations" identified during an audit by the Food and Drug Administration. "Health Hazard to the user is unknown," AvKare said in a statement on its website.
In Texas, insurers are watching your home from above. It could cost you coverage.

2 days ago | hppr.org | Audrey McGlinchy

Tracy Gartenmann had no idea the company that insured her home against wildfires, hailstorms and high winds was also spying on her. Until she got an email. In January, a representative for Travelers Insurance emailed Gartenmann to say the company would not renew the policy she'd had on her home in Austin for more than a decade. Trees had edged too close to her roof, a company representative said, endangering the home. How did they know?
White House welcomes Afrikaners to the U.S., but drops protection for Afghan allies

2 days ago | hppr.org | Quil Lawrence |Tom Bowman

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation, as the Trump administration has ended the temporary protected status (TPS) that allowed them to stay in the U.S. legally. The White House says their country is no longer dangerous for them, a contention that confounds Afghanistan watchers. "It's a death penalty for them if they return," said Zia Ghafoori, who worked as an interpreter in combat with U.S. Army Special Forces from 2002 to 2014.
How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?

2 days ago | hppr.org | Becky Sullivan |Juana Summers |Vincent Acovino |John Ketchum

The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
HPPR Living Room Concert Ambassador Tour: BreAnne Stone

3 days ago | hppr.org | Jenny Inzerillo

HPPR cannot wait for you to experience the next artist on our HPPR Living Room Concert Ambassador Tour! You might know her from her set at Tumbleweed Music Festival in 2024, and now BreAnne Stone is hitting the road across the HPPR listener area, with shows in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska! Join her on her musical journey as she captivates audiences with her unique blend of folk, blues, and indie rock.
Oklahoma releases parental choice tax credit data

3 days ago | hppr.org | Paul Monies

Oklahoma officials have released the names of the thousands of taxpayers who received the new Parental Choice Tax Credit for tuition and expenses at private schools. After repeated requests by Oklahoma Watch dating back to December, the Oklahoma Tax Commission sent the tax credit recipient data to the state's open data website. The information is limited to just the name of the taxpayer and the amount of private school tax credits they received in 2024.
Kansas elder abuse investigators are so swamped, one worker is carrying 70 cases at once

3 days ago | hppr.org | Blaise Mesa

Stacy Crow made sure to check the outdoor cameras at Shirley Crow's house in Wichita every now and again. Stacy lived five hours away from her 85-year-old mother-in-law, and the video check-ins were necessary because Shirley had Alzheimer's disease and needed regular medication. "We did like to just see her out on her porch drinking coffee and know she's doing well," Stacy said.
Texas Senate passes bill that would allow teachers, students to misgender others without punishment

3 days ago | hppr.org | Lucio Vasquez

A proposed bill aimed at protecting public employees, teachers and students who misgender their peers cleared the Texas Senate on Thursday, moving one step closer to becoming law. Senate Bill 1999, authored by Republican Sen. Bryan Hughes of Mineola, would prevent state agencies and schools from punishing employees or students who refer to another person using terms "consistent with (their) biological sex," even if that term doesn't match the person's gender identity.
Former Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter sues State Board of Education over academic standards

6 days ago | hppr.org | Lionel Ramos

Hunter says the State Board of Education violated the law when it approved proposed social studies standards and sent them to the legislature. "The Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act required the Oklahoma State Board of Education to follow its internal rules and procedures in developing, proposing and adopting the new social studies standards," Hunter said.
Why some Oklahoma lawmakers want more control over judicial selection

6 days ago | hppr.org | Lionel Ramos

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has the ultimate and final power of arbitration over Oklahoma's civil statutes, before federal courts get to interpret the laws instead. That's what makes it such an important and powerful state government institution. It's why Gov. Kevin Stitt wants to have as much influence as possible over who serves on the courts.