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5:15 pm

Thu January 3, 2013

Kansas Presses Sperm Donor To Pay Child Support

By Bill Chappell

Originally published on Thu January 3, 2013 6:36 pm

A Kansas man's decision to donate sperm to help a lesbian couple conceive a child in 2009 has landed him in a complicated legal case, as a state agency is now pursuing him for child support payments. William Marotta, 46, is asking a judge to dismiss the case, which has grabbed national attention.

People

9:14 pm

Thu December 20, 2012

One Man's Walkabout In Kansas

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Credit courtesy of Henry Fortunato

Kansas City Public Library's Henry Fortunato starts his walk in Overland Park, Kan.

Credit courtesy of Henry Fortunato

Fortunato doesn't camp on his walkabouts. He stays in hotels, motels or bed and breakfasts, like this farmhouse.

Credit courtesy of Henry Fortunato

He says walking allows him to "see the changes in the land" and "study things up close."

Credit courtesy of Henry Fortunato

Some trails lead to unexpected water crossings.

Credit courtesy of Henry Fortunato

Fortunato says Kansas has a "subtle beauty."

Credit courtesy of Henry Fortunato

A view of the open road. For Fortunato, "there is tremendous satisfaction in locomotion over long distances."

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Some roads are gravel, and some are paved.

Credit courtesy of Henry Fortunato

Some trails don't continue as expected.

By Laura Spencer

In recent years, urban planners have renewed their focus on creating walkable communities. Walking is the most basic mode of transportation – and yet, in the Kansas City metropolitan area, it’s not as common as in other parts of the country.

Health

4:20 pm

Wed December 19, 2012

Kansas Tied For Last In Health Emergency Preparedness

Credit courtesy of Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Flooding in Coffeyville, Kan.

By Elana Gordon

A new report out this week finds that Kansas and Missouri are vulnerable in key areas when it comes to being prepared for a public health emergency, like a disease outbreak or natural disaster.

Government

6:34 am

Fri October 19, 2012

Jenkins Holds Big Money Advantage Over Schlingensiepen

Credit Stephen Koranda / Kansas Public Radio

Schlingensiepen (left) and Jenkins during a recent debate in Lawrence.

By Stephen Koranda

The Republican incumbent candidate in Kansas' 2nd Congressional District continues to hold a big fundraising advantage over her Democratic challenger.

Government

7:36 am

Mon October 15, 2012

Tuesday Is Kan. Deadline To Register To Vote In November

Credit Stephen Koranda / Kansas Public Radio

A voter in Topeka enters a polling place during a recent special election.

By Stephen Koranda

A deadline is looming to register to vote in Kansas time for the fall election. The cutoff in Kansas is Tuesday, October 16th.

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