While driving down an East Texas country road I spotted this scene. The autumn trees and the late afternoon sun made these golden bales of hay shine just a little bit more. Fortunately I had my camera with me. (c) James Q. Eddy Jr.

Your Four State CBC, BBC & Kansas News Service Source Airing The Most Public Radio Shows in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma or Arkansas (90 Programs)

Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Hear KRPS newscasts, updated twice weekdays and stream all three of our channels in the NPR app!

CDC survey finds mental health and suicide risk among U.S. teens has improved

NPR | By Rhitu Chatterjee

Published September 23, 2026 at 3:41 AM CDT

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

The CDC's latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey highlights students' diets, sleep and nutrition, which are priorities for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Email

Rhitu Chatterjee

Rhitu Chatterjee is a health correspondent with NPR, with a focus on mental health.