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Review: Lucy Liu gives an exceptional performance in "Rosemead." www.kmuw.org/podcast/movi...
Lucy Liu is exceptional in ‘Rosemead’
Fletcher Powell says one new movie hinges on an exceptional performance.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Two more teams can still make their home in and around Kansas City for the upcoming tournament, with training sites in Lawrence and Riverside still available.
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England's World Cup team picks Kansas City as its official base camp, joining Argentina
Two more teams can still make their home in and around Kansas City for the upcoming tournament, with training sites in Lawrence and Riverside still available.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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The Netherlands are the third World Cup country to pick Kansas City as its home base this summer. The Dutch men's national team will play a group stage match at Arrowhead Stadium in June.
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Netherlands' World Cup team will use Kansas City Current facilities as its base camp
The Netherlands are the third World Cup country to pick Kansas City as its home base this summer. The Dutch men's national team will play a group stage match at Arrowhead Stadium in June.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Kansas schools, like this one in Lawrence, would be required to ban cell phones for students all day under one proposed bill. www.kmuw.org/education/20...
Banning phones in Kansas schools has bipartisan support. So why is a proposed law stalling?
After enthusiasm swelled behind the idea, the policy has hit several major bumps on its way to becoming law.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Kansas City, Kansas, may also ban ICE detention centers. Officials just took a big step www.kmuw.org/2026-02-12/k...
Kansas City, Kansas, may also ban ICE detention centers. Officials just took a big step
The Unified Government’s Planning Commission advanced a two-year ban on special permits for jails and detention centers. In a letter to federal officials, U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids opposed any ICE…
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February 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Wichita homeowners would see reductions on next year's property taxes if the sales tax passes. Plans for Century II renovations and a new performing arts center would have to wait until 2029 at the earliest. www.kmuw.org/local-news/2...
Wichita City Council crafts ‘guardrails’ as voting begins on sales tax proposal
Wichita homeowners would see reductions on next year's property taxes if the sales tax passes. Plans for Century II renovations and a new performing arts center would have to wait until 2029 at the…
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February 12, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Marginalia: Naeem Murr on "Every Exit Brings You Home" www.kmuw.org/podcast/marg...
Naeem Murr on 'Every Exit Brings You Home'
Beth Golay visits with Naeem Murr about his novel, "Every Exit Brings You Home." And Suzanne Perez visits with Mychal Threets about his book for kids, "I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of…
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February 11, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Kansas lawmakers say that requiring driver's licenses to list legal status would reduce noncitizen voting — something that is exceedingly rare. One study says suspected cases happen just 0.0001% of the time.
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Kansas Republicans want citizenship status listed on driver's licenses. It could worsen profiling
Kansas lawmakers say that requiring driver's licenses to list legal status would reduce noncitizen voting — something that is exceedingly rare. One study says suspected cases happen just 0.0001% of…
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February 11, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Two more teams can still make their home in and around Kansas City for the upcoming tournament, with training sites in Lawrence and Riverside still available.
www.kmuw.org/2026-02-11/e...
England's World Cup team picks Kansas City as its official base camp, joining Argentina
Two more teams can still make their home in and around Kansas City for the upcoming tournament, with training sites in Lawrence and Riverside still available.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Environmental advocates say the outlined revision ignores science and threatens water quality, while farm groups argue it offers landowners needed clarity about which parts of their land count as federally protected. www.kmuw.org/2026-02-10/c...
A proposed Clean Water Act change could remove protections from 80% of American wetlands
Environmental advocates say the outlined revision ignores science and threatens water quality, while farm groups argue it offers landowners needed clarity about which parts of their land count as…
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February 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Biofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to reduce pollution. www.kmuw.org/2026-02-10/b...
Biofuel leaders see cargo ships as a big market — if the Trump administration won't get in the way
Biofuel leaders say the shipping industry could be a golden goose for ethanol and soy-based biodiesel. One of the big barriers is the Trump administration, which torpedoed a global agreement to…
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February 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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Banning phones in Kansas schools has bipartisan support. So why is a proposed law stalling? www.kmuw.org/education/20...
Banning phones in Kansas schools has bipartisan support. So why is a proposed law stalling?
After enthusiasm swelled behind the idea, the policy has hit several major bumps on its way to becoming law.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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A new strategy in Kansas builds whole neighborhoods of homes that stay affordable for years www.kmuw.org/2026-02-03/a...
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 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Abuse victims seek Kansas law to deny bond and jail convicted felons before sentencing www.kmuw.org/crime-and-co...
Abuse victims seek Kansas law to deny bond and jail convicted felons before sentencing
Victims of a former chiropractor were shocked when a judge released the man on bond after he was charged with 51 counts of sexual assault. They're supporting a bill endorsed by a Senate committee…
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February 9, 2026 at 10:15 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 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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Blending Boundaries: Amy Herrmann places her pastel artistry on display www.kmuw.org/podcast/art-...
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 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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In 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created a network of “climate hubs” to understand how climate change affects agriculture and forestry and help farmers adapt to more extreme and unpredictable weather. Now, the future of these hubs is uncertain.
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Farmers may lose a USDA program that helps them adapt to climate change
In 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created a network of “climate hubs” to understand how climate change affects agriculture and forestry and help farmers adapt to more extreme and…
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February 9, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Wichita students will have class on Veterans Day as part of new calendar changes
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Wichita students will have class on Veterans Day as part of new calendar changes
Wichita school board members approved changes to the calendar at a meeting earlier this month.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” we talk with the new host of "Reading Rainbow."
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February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Mike Coykendall recalls KMUW’s role in his musical career.
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Mike Coykendall recalls KMUW’s role in his musical career
Musician Mike Coykendall grew up in Norwich, Kansas, and later made his way to Portland, Oregon, where he recorded and/or toured with acts such as M. Ward, She & Him, and Bright Eyes. But the…
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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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 libraries.
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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 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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Pizza, pizza everywhere 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 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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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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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 7, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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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.
www.kmuw.org/the-range/20...
'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