The Kansas foster care system improves but still lags behind the nation in key areas. organizers of the World Cup soccer games coming to KC want Kansas to help pay for the event. independent candidates could have a harder time getting on Kansas ballots. and a KU program aims to help rural Kansans lose weight. Enjoy this ad-free summary of area news headlines, made possible by KPR listener-members.
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of New Jersey until Tuesday evening, as the worst-case scenario still shows very heavy rain over a swath of the state.