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KMUW KMUW 89.1-FM is Wichita's NPR station and a service of Wichita State University.

02/27/2025

The band The House releases its debut album tomorrow. KMUW’s Jedd Beaudoin recently spoke with band members Caleb Curry-Miller, Will Morris, and Nathan Harrison and has more on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-02-27/thursday-february-27-2025

02/27/2025

Past and Present: Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. suggests that the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 demonstrates that Donald Trump’s contemporary call for a variety of tariffs will end disastrously for the United States.

In this episode of Past and Present, Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. suggests that the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 demonstrates that Donald Trump’s contemporary call for a variety of tariffs will end disastrously for the United States.

02/26/2025

Organizers say the name change comes from the idea of making Wichita “somewhere” musicians can think of to explore their creative freedom.

The two-day festival and conference will feature local and national artists.

02/26/2025

New reforms to Kansas’ suspended license rules went into effect at the start of 2025.

New reforms to Kansas’ suspended license rules went into effect at the start of 2025. Here’s what it means for drivers

02/26/2025

Southwest Kansas communities are feeling the effects of intensifying anti-immigrant rhetoric in politics. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” hear about how fear is already part of the daily lives of these Kansans.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-02-26/wednesday-february-26-2025

02/26/2025

The Wichita school district's proposed $450 million bond issue would build several new schools, close others and reduce the district's overall footprint.

02/26/2025

After 10 months of providing behavioral health support, Maria Loconsolo was ready to commit 20 years at her federal job with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Those plans went out the window last weekend.

02/25/2025

Artist residencies offer a place for artists to create new work in new spaces. The Red Barn in Lindsborg houses artists in the home and studio of celebrated artist Lester Raymer. Torin Andersen talked with museum director Emily Howe and resident artist Elena Samarsky to find out what draws artists to create at Red Barn.

02/25/2025

Anxiety has spread through southwest Kansas after policy promises of mass deportations from the Trump administration. That mental exhaustion is now part of the daily lives of Kansans in an area where immigrants are a large part of the population.

02/25/2025

Sophie Madeline Dess's novel, "What You Make of Me," follows two tight knit adult siblings, Demetri and Ava, artists of very different mediums. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” Beth Golay speaks with Dess about her debut.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-02-25/tuesday-february-25-2025

02/25/2025

“I planned to devote the next 20 years at least of my life to this. There was no reason for me to think I wouldn't be able to. I was all in and committed to be a public servant for the rest of my career.”

02/24/2025

Wildfires have become more frequent, burning bigger areas during longer seasons thanks to conditions exacerbated by climate change. More people in the Great Plains and Midwest are turning to “prescribed” burns, which can help reduce wildfire risk.

02/24/2025

Kaylee Fritchen has worked at the U.S. Forestry Service since 2022, spending half the year undertaking intense manual labor to clear trails in an Idaho forest.

02/24/2025

One of the casualties of the government's cost-cutting efforts is the Food for Peace program, which fed people around the world and helped Kansas farmers. We have more on that on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-02-24/monday-february-24-2025

02/21/2025

KMUW is seeking a Major Giving Officer to help support public radio’s mission in Wichita and beyond. If you’re passionate about fundraising and community service, apply today: https://foundation.wichita.edu/about/careers/.

Wichita State University Foundation jobs include working in major gifts, giving, giving, finance, events, stewardship, grants and marketing.

02/21/2025

Once a year, the fanciest cats around gather at The Cotillion to compete in what is essentially a feline beauty pageant. The tradition is more than 50 years old. KMUW news reporter Celia Hack was at the event to find out what keeps the spirit of the cat show alive.

Also, many people grew up playing with Lego bricks — whether it was following the instructions and building a set, or mixing and matching to see where their imagination might take them. On this first episode of “Culture Pop,” Hugo Phan takes a look at a group of people still enjoying Lego well into adulthood.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/the-range/2025-02-21/the-range-february-21-2025

02/21/2025

Two new Wichita restaurants and a new approach for a Kechi favorite headline this week’s dining report on “Dining with Denise.”

Two new Wichita restaurants and a new approach for a Kechi favorite headline this week’s dining report on Dining with Denise.

02/21/2025

Voters in the Wichita school district will decide Tuesday on a $450 million bond issue that would build several new schools, close others and reduce the district's overall footprint.

KMUW’s Suzanne Perez met via Zoom with representatives on both sides of the debate — Bradley Dyer Jr. with Yes for Wichita Kids and Ben Davis with Wichita United for Better Education — for an hour-long discussion of the proposed bond issue.

Wichita is asking voters to approve a $450 million bond issue to finance new and upgraded schools. Election Day is Feb. 25.

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Under the fading sunlight along the Little Arkansas River, Coach Kaylin Kottman led her Wichita Rowing Association juniors through a workout. The water mirrored the overhanging trees as their shell glided down the river, like a giant dragonfly skimming the surface. On the latest episode of "The Range," KMUW news director Tom Shine takes listeners out on the water during a clear October day.

Wichita’s Mayor Lily Wu and City Council proclaimed KMUW week beginning this Sunday to celebrate 75 years of community service. Mayor Wu plans to come read the full proclamation live on KMUW next Tuesday at 7 a.m. to kick off our fall pledge drive!

Engage ICT: The Future of Water

We're live to discuss the future of water! Join us in the comments.

We’re live with 1A’s Jenn White and StoryCorp’s Dave Isay to talk about the political divide in our country and what we can do about it.

Engage ICT Mini: Kylie Cameron on the Fairmount neighborhood development

We’re live with KMUW reporter Kylie Cameron to discuss her recent news feature on the Fairmount neighborhood.

Engage ICT: Internet for All

The bipartisan “Internet for All” initiative is bringing $5.7 million to Kansas to improve broadband access. Should the ability to easily access the internet be an affordable, regulated right or should it remain a privilege for those that have the money to pay for it? Our panelists for this conversation are: Jaime Nix, Wichita Public Library Jade Piros, Director of Broadband Development, Kansas Commerce Joseph Shepard, Lead for America

We’re live for Engage ICT Mini with Joan Gedraitis, Theodore and Blanco to talk about the bunny rescue Bunny TNT - Into the Future Helping Wichita. KS Rabbits and Herbivores.

How to care for your KMUW succulent

Our friends at Hillside Nursery are giving a 💚 free succulent 💚 to everyone who makes a donation today, March 30. It's our way of saying thanks for helping KMUW to not only grow, but thrive! Details are at kmuw.org/give.

Engage ICT Mini with Jeri Brungardt

We're closing out #WomensHistoryMonth with an Engage ICT Mini conversation with Jeri Brungardt. She's here to tell us about Women Hiking KS and Beyond and how the group works to empower women through hiking.

In all our years featuring artwork by local artists on our mugs and shirts, we bet you’ve never seen anything quite like this! Interdisciplinary artist @armando__minjarez created “Winter Blues” just for us, and now you can have it too! Donate today at kmuw.org.