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12/19/2025

For Lindsay Lord, an artist who is facing the loss of her eyesight, she is still finding ways to create art by using tactile materials. Torin Andersen caught up with Lord at Fisch Haus to find out how she is exploring the medium of quilting, all the way to the cosmos and in between.

For Lindsay Lord, an artist who is facing the loss of her eyesight, she is still finding ways to create art by using tactile materials. Torin Andersen caught up with Lord at Fisch Haus to find out how she is exploring the medium of quilting to investigate deeply personal experiences, all the way to....

12/19/2025

A Kansas legislative committee will meet Monday to take one of the final steps toward luring the Kansas City Chiefs across the state line, floating bonds worth hundreds of millions of dollars so the team can build a domed stadium and an entertainment district.

Legislators will consider a billion-dollar public funding package in hopes of luring the NFL team to Kansas. The Royals will not be discussed Monday, leaving the MLB team’s future uncertain.

12/19/2025

It's the holiday season, a time that focuses on food and togetherness. But it can also mean hectic days and nights for some of us. Chef Travis Russell tells us more on today's “Flyover Food.”

It’s the holiday season — a time that focuses on food and togetherness. It can also mean hectic days and nights for some people.

12/19/2025

When Congress voted to end the government shutdown this fall, it also passed a measure that will bar the sale of many consumable h**p products by next December. CBD shop owners in Kansas say the change could wipe out their industry. Daniel Caudill visited one store in Winfield that says it will close next year if nothing changes.

Also, The American Legion Arthur Gossett Post 273 will host its annual toy giveaway on Sunday, December 21. The post near 13th and Hydraulic collects and distributes toys from the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. This year, fewer toys were donated but the post still plans to help more families in need than a year ago. Carla Eckels has more on this month's "In The Mix."

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12/19/2025

Wichita artist Lindsay Lord is losing her eyesight but is still creating art with quilts and textiles. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” Torin Andersen talks with Lord at the Fisch House about her current exhibition and an upcoming event.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-12-19/friday-december-19-2025

12/19/2025

The Baltimorons is sweet, sad, funny, and something I’ll be thinking of this year when the snow starts to fall.

Fletcher Powell reminds us of a new holiday favorite.

12/18/2025

As job creation slowed through most of 2025, Midwestern college graduates — and those approaching graduation — describe a competitive, unusual job market that makes them question their self-worth.

12/18/2025

A state law requires Kansas agencies and universities to eliminate any policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Republican lawmakers are questioning whether they should also regulate the content in college courses.

12/18/2025

The midair collision between a miliary helicopter and American Eagle Flight 5342 killed 67 people.

12/17/2025

College students interested in public radio journalism: Apply for the 2026 Korva Coleman Internship. Open to undergrad and grad students enrolled for fall 2026.
Deadline: Jan. 9
Details: https://www.kmuw.org/employment

12/17/2025

On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” we talk to an artist about how his creative process has changed since he received an ALS diagnosis almost 15 years ago.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-12-17/wednesday-december-17-2

12/17/2025

David Szalay's award-winning novel, "Flesh," follows the life of one Hungarian man from adolescence to old age. And it manages to do a lot with precious few words.

David Szalay's award-winning novel, "Flesh," follows the life of one Hungarian man from adolescence to old age. And it manages to do a lot with precious few words.