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08/27/2025

Lindsborg has long nurtured the arts, producing painters like Birger Sandzén and Lester Raymer. Now, the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center hosts a retrospective of John Whitfield, a friend of Raymer’s. Hear more on “Wichita’s Early Edition.”
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-08-27/wednesday-august-27-2025

08/26/2025

Surfing isn’t just an ocean sport anymore. Landlocked residents from Wisconsin to central Texas are also catching waves. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” a look at surfing in lakes, rivers… and man-made parks.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-08-26/tuesday-august-26-2025

08/26/2025

An open letter signed by a majority of Kansas bishops encouraged Kansans to see immigrants as humans, not criminals. Meanwhile, the Kansas Legislature is pushing the governor to "fully cooperate" with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

An open letter signed by a majority of Kanas bishops encouraged Kansans to see immigrants as humans, not criminals. Meanwhile, the Kansas Legislature is pushing the governor to "fully cooperate" with the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

08/25/2025

Thank you to all who made it out to KMUW’s You’re Spelling It Wrong! Friday’s event was sold out and raised a lot of money in support of your local public radio station. Congratulations to Dr. Tom Moore on taking home first place. Keep an eye out for information about when we will air a recording of the event at a later date.

08/25/2025

Zines have been central to punk since the 1970s, DIY publications capturing a community’s voice. On “Wichita’s Early Edition,” Hugo Phan talks with three people trying to document Wichita’s punk scene through their own zine.
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-08-25/monday-august-25-2025

08/25/2025

08/23/2025

In 2014, African elephant Stephanie was the lone elephant at the Sedgwick County Zoo. A decade — and three baby elephants — later the zoo is home to a promising breeding herd.

08/22/2025

On this month’s Culture Pop, Hugo Phan spoke with three people trying to document Wichita’s punk scene through their own zine.

08/22/2025

The Wichita calendar involves two special dining events this weekend. Wichita Eagle dining reporter Denise Neil has more information about both.

08/22/2025

This week on "The Range," why the zoo’s new elephant calves are more than just cute. Also, using zines to build Wichita’s punk music scene.

This week on "The Range," why the zoo’s new elephant calves are more than just cute. Also, using zines to build Wichita’s punk music scene.

08/22/2025

What’s in the water at the Sedgwick County Zoo? Three baby elephants have been born this year, with a fourth expected any day now. The births are significant not only for the zoo but for elephant herds across the country. Hear this story and more on "Wichita's Early Edition."
https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichitas-early-edition/2025-08-22/friday-august-22-2025

08/22/2025

After 33 months of construction and renovation, the revamped football stadium at the University of Kansas will welcome fans to the sold out home opener on Saturday. KPR's Greg Echlin got a sneak preview of the renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, which has been nicknamed "The Booth."

After 33 months of construction and renovation, the revamped football stadium at the University of Kansas will welcome fans to the sold out home opener on Saturday. KPR's Greg Echlin got a sneak preview of the renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, which has been nicknamed "The Booth."