KMUW

10/25/2025

October used to be firmly in the “fall” category – with an abundant tapestry of colorful elms and maples. But in south-central Kansas, summer can stubbornly hang on into early November. While we’re waiting for those brilliant autumn colors, there’s a subtle beauty to be found – if you know where to look. Lu Anne Stephens tells us about one place in this month’s Hidden Kansas.

October used to be firmly in the “fall” category – with an abundant tapestry of colorful elms and maples. But in south-central Kansas, summer can stubbornly hang on into early November. While we’re waiting for those brilliant autumn colors, there’s a subtle beauty to be found – if you kn...

10/25/2025

The New York City based trio Damn Tall Buildings has a brand new album out which the group financed with the help of their fanbase. The band's Max Capistran says that that process was part of the band's ongoing learning process.

10/24/2025

What happens when two of Wichita’s art behemoths team up? Well, that already happened to some extent when John and Connie Ernatt got married in 1999. However, their newest exhibition features collaborative work — something relatively unexplored until now.

10/24/2025

This week on "The Range," what’s next for senior services in Sedgwick County? Also, a place to explore while we wait for fall’s colors to arrive.

10/24/2025

The county’s 19 senior centers provide services for people 55 and up, like meals and transportation. That can help keep them in their homes longer.

10/24/2025

Forty years ago this month, the comedic basketball troupe, the Harlem Globetrotters, added a woman to its roster. NPR's Ashley Montgomery has the story of legendary athlete Lynette Woodard.

10/23/2025

Delia Montes was one of two cross-country athletes at Dodge City Community College who were treated for heat-related conditions after practicing on the hottest day of the year. Former athletes and trainers say this doesn't surprise them.

10/23/2025

Oregon-based singer-songwriter Nick Jaina made his latest album at home, focusing on making the material sound more intimate and authentic. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin recently spoke with Nick Jaina and has more on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-10-23/thursday-october-23-2025

10/23/2025

Review: In Rachel Harrison's new novel, "Play Nice," a woman must confront the demons of her past when she tries to fix up her childhood home.

In Rachel Harrison's new novel, "Play Nice," a woman must confront the demons of her past when she tries to fix up her childhood home.

10/22/2025

The federal government remains shut down. The NPR Network is following the ways the shutdown is affecting services across the country.

10/22/2025

Raising giant pumpkins is a labor of love for some Midwest growers. And the pumpkins keep getting bigger and bigger. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” we talk with growers about what it takes to raise giant gourds, and why they do it.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-10-22/wednesday-october-22-2025

10/22/2025

The beef processing plant in Olathe, Kansas, marked a turning point for Walmart. But ranchers and agricultural experts warn the nation's already stunted beef industry could be falling under more corporate control.