Talk and squawk in the news

Books by lawmaker Boog Highberger, broadcaster Bob Davis and artist Stephen T. Johnson

Local butcher lands on national list, downtown pizza joint gets new digs, business owners do good

Pianist recognized by Latin academy for classical collaboration recorded at KU

Alumna coaches pets by coaxing their owners

Cyclist pushes pedals, and limits, as miles pile up

Aqib Talib brings welcome new voice to FOX broadcast booth

Annie Gowen shares heartland sagas with Post’s wide audience