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KMUW is a listener-supported radio station with a schedule of programming rich in arts, news and ideas. Email: info@kmuw.org
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Blending Boundaries: Amy Herrmann places her pastel artistry on display.
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Blending Boundaries: Amy Herrmann places her pastel artistry on display
Some artists like to work clean, and some like to smudge. Amy Herrmann is among the latter, and much of her “blending friendly” work is on display at an exhibition opening Friday night. For…
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February 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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'Take a look, it's in a book': New 'Reading Rainbow' host celebrates library joy.
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'Take a look, it's in a book': New 'Reading Rainbow' host celebrates library joy
Mychal Threets, also known as "Mychal the Librarian," will visit Wichita on Tuesday as part of a nationwide tour to promote his new children's book, along with literacy and the value of public…
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February 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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If you like pizza, it’s a good time to live in Wichita.
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Pizza, pizza everywhere in Wichita
If you like pizza, it’s a good time to live in Wichita.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Today on “The Range,” a new chapter for Reading Rainbow. Plus, some artists like to work clean. And some, they smudge.
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The Range | February 06, 2026
This week on "The Range," take a look…at the new host for Reading Rainbow. Also, an artist who doesn’t mind getting a little messy.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Before touring/recording with M. Ward, She & Him & Bright Eyes, Mike Coykendall’s first break came from KMUW in the ’80s. Hear his story with Jedd Beaudoin on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
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February 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” we look at a small-town paper with a rich history that’s also focused on the future.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Commentary: Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. discusses how Donald J. Trump has reintroduced a core tenet of historic anti-black thought back into American discourse. www.kmuw.org/podcast/past...
The Return of Anti-Black Intellectual Racism
In this episode of "Past & Present," Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr. discusses how Donald J. Trump has reintroduced a core tenet of historic anti-black thought back into American discourse.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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The English Men's National Team will reportedly reside in a hotel in Johnson County during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
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Team England chooses Prairie Village for 2026 World Cup stay
The English Men's National Team will reportedly reside in a hotel in Johnson County during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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Alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition poses unique challenges to the lives and livelihoods of U.S. ranchers and farmers. www.kmuw.org/2026-02-03/r...
A tick bite made this rancher allergic to her own cattle. It's a worsening issue for farmers
Alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition poses unique challenges to the lives and livelihoods of U.S. ranchers and…
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February 4, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Tariffs are a key component of the Trump administration's policy to revive the U.S. economy. So far, the strategy of taxing trading partners is not working as promised in Nebraska.
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From chocolate to farm equipment, Trump's tariffs are 'pain points' for Nebraska manufacturers
Tariffs are a key component of the Trump administration's policy to revive the U.S. economy. So far, the strategy of taxing trading partners is not working as promised in Nebraska.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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The Sedgwick County Election Commissioner sent the district attorney a mailer from the group behind a sales tax proposal.
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Sedgwick County DA to review Wichita Forward mailers with incorrect information
The Sedgwick County Election Commissioner sent the district attorney a mailer from the group behind a sales tax proposal.
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February 4, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Wichita school board president Stan Reeser deferred a vote on the timeline to close four elementary schools after three board members were absent.
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Community members protest proposed Wichita school closures
Wichita school board president Stan Reeser deferred a vote on the timeline to close four elementary schools after three board members were absent.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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Republican Kris Kobach wants to force the Kansas governor to hand over food assistance data
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Republican Kris Kobach wants to force the Kansas governor to hand over food assistance data
A Kansas Senate committee is considering a bill to pressure Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration to comply with the federal government’s request for the data, including social security…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Did you know that, 150 years ago, rural Kansas was home to a silk-making commune? We didn't either. But we'll learn about it on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
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February 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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A for-profit immigrant detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, is one step closer to opening www.kmuw.org/2026-02-03/a...
A for-profit immigrant detention center in Leavenworth, Kansas, is one step closer to opening
A planning commission in Leavenworth recommended granting CoreCivic a permit to open a detention center, but with qualifications. The final decision will be left to the city’s commission.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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A new strategy in Kansas builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years
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A new strategy in Kansas builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years
The projects use community land trusts to sell homes at a reduced price and keep them affordable in the future. Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is using the real estate tool to build entire…
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February 3, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition poses unique challenges to the lives and livelihoods of U.S. ranchers and farmers.
www.kmuw.org/2026-02-03/r...
A tick bite made this rancher allergic to her own cattle. It's a worsening issue for farmers
Alpha-gal syndrome, a tickborne allergy to red meat and dairy, has become more common in the last few years. The condition poses unique challenges to the lives and livelihoods of U.S. ranchers and…
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February 3, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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The English Men's National Team will reportedly reside in a hotel in Johnson County during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
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Team England chooses Prairie Village for 2026 World Cup stay
The English Men's National Team will reportedly reside in a hotel in Johnson County during the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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The Sedgwick County Election Commissioner sent the district attorney a mailer from the group behind a sales tax proposal.
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Sedgwick County DA to review Wichita Forward mailers with incorrect information
The Sedgwick County Election Commissioner sent the district attorney a mailer from the group behind a sales tax proposal.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Wichita school board president Stan Reeser deferred a vote on the timeline to close four elementary schools after three board members were absent.
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Community members protest proposed Wichita school closures
Wichita school board president Stan Reeser deferred a vote on the timeline to close four elementary schools after three board members were absent.
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February 3, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Several members of the community spoke Monday at the Wichita Board of Education meeting to protest the proposed closure of 4 elementary schools.

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Community members protest proposed Wichita school closures
Wichita school board president Stan Reeser deferred a vote on the timeline to close four elementary schools after three board members were absent.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is building entire neighborhoods of affordable housing in Kansas using community land trusts, keeping homes affordable forever. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” we break down how it works.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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A sexual assault course helps catch predators, but Kansas doesn't require schools to teach it www.kmuw.org/education/20...
A sexual assault course helps catch predators, but Kansas doesn't require schools to teach it
Kansas is one of 12 states that haven't passed Erin's Law. Advocates want that to change.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Kansas bill on free school lunches would require income verification for every student who applies www.kmuw.org/education/20...
Kansas bill on free school lunches would require income verification for every student who applies
Federal law requires schools to verify free and reduced lunch eligibility for a random sample of recipients, but a new bill would require it for every student who receives a free lunch. One school…
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February 2, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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More people participating in the citizen science project Globe At Night could help fill gaps in what astronomers know about the extent of skyglow.
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Help scientists document Midwest light pollution by looking at Orion
More people participating in the citizen science project Globe At Night could help fill gaps in what astronomers know about the extent of skyglow.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:20 PM