KACU KACU is the NPR news station in Abilene, Texas, broadcasting from the campus of ACU. KACU is heard locally on 89.5FM and streamed online at http://kacu.org.

KACU is the NPR news station in Abilene, Texas, broadcasting from the campus of Abilene Christian University. KACU has been serving the Big Country of West Texas with daily news, educational information, and music since 1986. Daytime programming includes "Morning Edition," "Texas Standard," "All Things Considered," and "Fresh Air." Weekday evenings include classical music programming starting with

"Exploring Music," followed by "Performance Today," and others. Weekends include "Morning Edition Weekend," "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me," "Travel with Rick Steves," "Only A Game," "The Moth," and others. University students produce local newscasts, and highlight local activities in our events calendar, "This Week in Abilene." Mission

KACU is a public media organization enriching Abilene and the surrounding area with insightful news and entertainment.

Join us at The Grace Museum on Thursday, June 18th to share your oral history stories!
06/12/2026

Join us at The Grace Museum on Thursday, June 18th to share your oral history stories!

06/04/2026
Congratulations to KACU's Baylie Simon and Josiah Wonnell for winning national awards at 2025 Society of Professional Jo...
05/28/2026

Congratulations to KACU's Baylie Simon and Josiah Wonnell for winning national awards at 2025 Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards!

Baylie received an award in Audio Radio News Reporting for "Maternity desert."

Josiah received an award in Radio Sports Reporting for "Small college athletes figure out new reality of NIL."

The SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards recognize outstanding collegiate journalism from across the country, with national winners advancing from 12 regional competitions. Baylie and Josiah were previously awarded at the regional level this spring.

We are proud of Baylie and Josiah for representing KACU and ACU through excellent reporting and storytelling.

05/07/2026

This week's 40th birthday flashback focuses on Olivia Cromis, who filled a variety of roles at KACU such as radio host, production intern, and reporter!

Thank you to Olivia for sharing your story with us this week! We are so thankful for all the KACU alums who have helped us reflect back on our history!

We’re so thankful for everyone who has stopped by so far at  ! We’re still here until 6PM, so make sure to come say hi a...
05/05/2026

We’re so thankful for everyone who has stopped by so far at ! We’re still here until 6PM, so make sure to come say hi and support public radio!

We are here at Monks Coffee Shop for  ! Stop by any time until 6PM today to come say hi and show your support!
05/05/2026

We are here at Monks Coffee Shop for ! Stop by any time until 6PM today to come say hi and show your support!

  is TOMORROW and we couldn't be more excited! Come out and say hi to our amazing staff, students, and supporters, and h...
05/04/2026

is TOMORROW and we couldn't be more excited! Come out and say hi to our amazing staff, students, and supporters, and help keep public radio alive in West Texas! We'll see you there!

Next up, hear from KACU reporter Leslie Carrigan!"Hello! My name is Leslie Carrigan. I am a Junior journalism major from...
05/01/2026

Next up, hear from KACU reporter Leslie Carrigan!

"Hello! My name is Leslie Carrigan. I am a Junior journalism major from Midland. I’ve been working at ACU since my freshman year as a reporter and I spend one semester hosting. During my time at ACU I have gotten to cover anything from the city council, to elections to local events. Recently I got to cover a feature on the Party Line booth by Seven and One Books. Outside the newsroom I love reading, embroidery and hanging out with friends. I love working at KACU and I’m so grateful for the experience and training it’s given me."

Students like Leslie make KACU special! Consider supporting us during on Tuesday to help continue to provide students with opportunities like these.

From Olathe, Kansas to Abilene, one of KACU’s newest voices is already making an impact.Josiah Wonnell is a first-year J...
05/01/2026

From Olathe, Kansas to Abilene, one of KACU’s newest voices is already making an impact.

Josiah Wonnell is a first-year Journalism and Sports Media major at ACU. He's been named KACU Rookie Reporter and Host and is currently producing “Minds On Trial,” his semester-long series.

He loves storytelling that matters, and says Abilene, his mentors, and ACU have already shaped him in powerful ways.

Whether he’s covering a story or spending time with others, his goal is simple: do meaningful work that reflects his faith and connects people.

Students like him are the heart of KACU.

Support KACU during and help us continue empowering the next generation of storytellers.

04/29/2026

Next up, come to an afternoon shift together with KACU host Abby Diaz!

We're working hard in preparation for coming up on May 5th and can't wait to see you there!

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