{"podcast":{"title":"Lawrence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198","podcast_index_feed_id":7616198,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/lawrence-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/lawrence-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":364,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Lawrence News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping Lawrence—from local news and business to culture, sports, and community developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local news to every city in the world and keeping communities connected. Lawrence News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s happening across the city. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T14:18:07.357584+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198"},"episode":{"title":"A Kansas Town Honors NYC Firefighters | Lawrence News","slug":"a-kansas-town-honors-nyc-firefighters-lawrence-news","published_at":"2026-09-11T04:48:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198/a-kansas-town-honors-nyc-firefighters-lawrence-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/a1f2e175a1c2d909","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/9a1791af-0853-4090-84fa-71d10199eebb.mp3","summary":"In the quiet town of Anthony, Kansas, a powerful friendship with New York City firefighters was born from tragedy—and grew into something extraordinary. After 9/11, the town raised over $80,000 to build a memorial using steel from the Twin Towers, stone from the Pentagon, and soil from Shanksville. What started as a heartfelt gesture evolved into annual visits, shared hunts, and deep bonds—with firefighters like Lt. James Beltrami now calling Anthony home away from home. It all began when the mayor mistakenly reached out to a firehouse, sparking an unlikely connection when a third-grade class adopted them, sending letters and drawings that moved them to tears. Today, the memorial stands not just as a tribute, but as a sanctuary for first responders seeking peace and remembrance. This story proves that even across thousands of miles, compassion can bridge divides—and turn grief into enduring community. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a1f2e175a1c2d909","meta_description":"In the quiet town of Anthony, Kansas, a powerful friendship with New York City firefighters was born from tragedy—and grew into something extraordinary. A…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":104,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198/episodes/a-kansas-town-honors-nyc-firefighters-lawrence-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198/a-kansas-town-honors-nyc-firefighters-lawrence-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}