High Plains Public Radio

High Plains Public Radio In touch with the world...at home on the High Plains. Throughout its history, HPPR has always been more than just a public radio station.

High Plains Public Radio was founded in 1977 for the expressed purpose of enriching the educational, cultural, and community life of the High Plains region. It is also dedicated to developing the self-identity of the High Plains so the region might better appreciate its common heritage and build a sustainable future. It pursues this mission through public radio broadcasting, a medium freely access

ible to nearly everyone, as well as digital web and mobile services. HPPR began broadcasting in 1980 with a single station, KANZ-FM, serving southwest Kansas and studios in the former Pierceville, KS grade school. Since then, HPPR has incrementally expanded its service area through local initiatives and capital campaigns. HPPR currently operates 21 FM stations and translators serving 78 counties across a five state region of the High Plains. It's a virtual community of individuals from across the region who share common interests in knowing more about the world and building their home communities. And it's a community that's been built over the years through the time, talents and treasure of many volunteers, contributors, listeners and staff members.

Happy Route 66 Centennial from Amarillo! During our Summer Fundraising Campaign, we were thrilled to welcome the Jason R...
06/13/2026

Happy Route 66 Centennial from Amarillo! During our Summer Fundraising Campaign, we were thrilled to welcome the Jason Roberts Band into the studio with HPPR's own Western Swing Radio Rambler, David Waddle. 🎻 Your contributions FUEL the arts on the High Plains! Give now at HPPR.org, or call 800 678 7444 to keep WESTERN SWING on the air! "AHHHH, HAHHHHHH!" ~ https://afg.secureallegiance.com/hppr/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=KAYTE&PAGETYPE=PLG&CHECK=GRqd5SCM%2b33iQl%2byqVkEd4HJipnY8PNT

NEW TIME for the July show in Amarillo! Let's get going a little early with Dawn & Hawkes on Wed., July 8th at Chalice A...
06/13/2026

NEW TIME for the July show in Amarillo! Let's get going a little early with Dawn & Hawkes on Wed., July 8th at Chalice Abbey: Fair Trade Store (& then we can all head to Truckin' at St. Andrew's to see Sadie's Rangers!) Thrilled to host these two, and they're playing LIVE on "High Plains Morning" early in the day -- SO MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Spread the word & RSVP here! https://www.eventbrite.com/events/1991025024445/dashboard/?eid=1991025024445

Thanks to Amarillo Museum of Art's Alex Gregory for stopping by HPPR today, & he brought with him Caitlin Keating—the da...
06/12/2026

Thanks to Amarillo Museum of Art's Alex Gregory for stopping by HPPR today, & he brought with him Caitlin Keating—the daughter of Edward Keating, whose brilliant photography is featured TONIGHT at 6:30pm CT at a reception and gallery talk. Details here, & spread the word!

6:30 PM | Cocktail reception7:15 PM | Gallery Talk (Speakers: Carrie Boretz Keating (Photographer and wife of the late Edward Keating) and Caitlin Keating (Journalist, Filmmaker, Producer, and daughter of Carrie and Edward Keating)In conjunction with the exhibition, Main Street:....

Texas' charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing tr...
06/12/2026

Texas' charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing traditional school districts could also affect charters.

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This story is reported by Jaden Edison with the Texas Tribune.

Texas' charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing traditional school districts could also affect charters.

The Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals has cleared the way for new Department of State Health Services rules governing h**...
06/12/2026

The Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals has cleared the way for new Department of State Health Services rules governing h**p products to take effect again, including higher fees for businesses and limits on the sale of THCA flower and concentrates. But DSHS says they're still considering how to proceed.

Continue reading the full article at HPPR.ORG.

This story is sourced from K*T Austin.

The Texas Fifteenth Court of Appeals has cleared the way for new Department of State Health Services rules governing h**p products to take effect again, including higher fees for businesses and limits on the sale of THCA flower and concentrates. But DSHS says they're still considering how to proceed...

Oklahomans will soon consider State Question 832 to raise the minimum wage. It repeals the agricultural exemption and so...
06/11/2026

Oklahomans will soon consider State Question 832 to raise the minimum wage. It repeals the agricultural exemption and some farm groups are against the measure.

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This story is sourced from KOSU Radio.

Oklahomans will soon consider State Question 832 to raise the minimum wage. It repeals the agricultural exemption and some farm groups are against the measure.

Looking for family-friendly events around southwest Kansas? 🌻This week’s High Plains Public Radio Community Calendar hig...
06/11/2026

Looking for family-friendly events around southwest Kansas? 🌻

This week’s High Plains Public Radio Community Calendar highlights two great opportunities to get involved in your community!

Schoolhouse Rock Jr. LIVE!
Join the The Depot Theater, Inc. in Dodge City for this exciting youth production featuring more than 20 talented performers ages 8–18. Performances run June 12th-14th and June 19th–21st at the Santa Fe Building in Dodge City. Doors open at 6PM, dinner concessions will be available, and the show begins at 7:30PM.

Elks Flag Day Ceremony
Celebrate Flag Day with the Garden City Elks Lodge on June 14th from 2PM to 3PM. This free community event will explore the history and significance of our nation’s flags and is open to all ages. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Find more community events, programs, and activities across the High Plains at HPPR.ORG!

Cigna announced earlier this year that it is withdrawing from the individual insurance market nationwideContinue reading...
06/11/2026

Cigna announced earlier this year that it is withdrawing from the individual insurance market nationwide

Continue reading the full article at HPPR.ORG.

This story previously appeared in the Kansas Reflector.

Cigna announced earlier this year that it is withdrawing from the individual insurance market nationwide

Kansas agriculture can suffer if Trump administration can’t deflect parasite. Continue reading the full article at HPPR....
06/11/2026

Kansas agriculture can suffer if Trump administration can’t deflect parasite.

Continue reading the full article at HPPR.ORG.

This story previously appeared in the Kansas Reflector.

Kansas agriculture can suffer if Trump administration can’t deflect parasite

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