89.9 KRPS Four States Public Radio

01/09/2026

Sorry it took longer than I anticipated but we are back on the air. Here's a photo of our transmitters exciter. What I needed to inspect.

01/09/2026

Hello everyone, Fred here.

I need to do maintenance on the transmitter. To do so I need to shut it down taking our FM signal off the air for 45 minutes. Online streaming on the NPR app, at KPRS dot org or your smart-speaker will continue.

Thanks!

01/08/2026

What will the end of CPB mean for KRPS?

The short answer is that it won’t affect anything.

KRPS's daily operations and programming will remain unchanged.

01/08/2026

At least 15 U.S. House districts — concentrated in the South — are at risk. They have large populations of racial minorities and are currently represented by a Black member of Congress.

NPR

If the Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, it could usher in the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

01/08/2026

Republican leadership for weeks refused to allow a vote on extending the subsidies.

via NPR

While the three-year extension for Affordable Care Act subsidies is expected to pass the House, it may not go far in the Senate. But a bipartisan group of senators say they are close on a compromise.

01/08/2026

Today's top stories via
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good
U.S. forces yesterday seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released new dietary guidelines for Americans yesterday

Minnesota law enforcement and the FBI are investigating an ICE officer's fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman. And, Health Secretary RFK Jr. unveils new dietary guidelines for Americans.

01/08/2026

Tumbleweeds are native to Russia and eastern Europe. In the 1870s, immigrants from that region were finding their way to the open land and skies of western Kansas and surrounding states.

via Kansas News Service

Tumbleweeds have taken over the High Plains. They thrive so well that they are part of the culture of the West. But this ample supply of blowing weeds can hurt farm yields, wreak havoc on neighborhoods and cause fire dangers.

01/08/2026

Great to see some rain this morning here at Pittsburg State. Seems like it's been too long. After this weather front passes we'll enjoy sunny and cooler weather this weekend.

01/07/2026

Looks like a wonderful Wednesday morning, especially during winter

01/06/2026

The health care organization shut its Rolla offices at the start of 2026, citing attacks on health care access and funding, including Missouri lawmakers blocking Medicaid patients from accessing care from Planned Parenthood. It will now only serve patients online.

via St. Louis Public Radio

Citing attacks on funding and access to care, the health care provider is closing its brick-and-mortar location.

01/06/2026

On January 12, Springfield, MO Police Department will begin using Power Engage, a citizen satisfaction and feedback solution designed to strengthen communication between the department and the community.

via KSMU - Ozarks Public Radio

PowerEngage will launch on January 12, and will give citizens a chance to provide feedback via text.