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Trapped Chilean Miners Rescued by Kansas Company's Plan

By J. Schafer

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kcur/local-kcur-929258.mp3

Lawrence, KS – A Kansas-based company has been playing a big role in the rescue of 33 miners trapped a half-mile beneath the ground in Chile.

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